Sample of disambiguated senses (&gt;1 candidate)

Japanese

noun

one person

See also

Japanese

noun

singleness, singularity

See also

Japanese

noun

one's own efforts or strengths

See also

Japanese

noun

an unmarried person, single

See also

Japanese

adv

solely

See also

Japanese

adv

only, simply

See also

Japanese

adv

alone, automatically, by itself, naturally

See also

Japanese

name

a female given name

See also

Japanese

noun

one person

See also

Japanese

noun

the first or top person in a particular place or field

See also

Japanese

noun

synonym of 右大臣 (udaijin): a minister of the right in the imperial Council of State

See also

Japanese

noun

a ruler with a heavenly mandate, especially the Emperor of Japan

See also

Japanese

name

a male given name

September 11 attacks

English

name

September 11, 2001; The date of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in the United States.

September 11 attacks

English

name

The attacks themselves.

metonymically

September 11 attacks

English

noun

An event comparable to the September 11 attacks.

September 11 attacks

English

noun

A negative event that a person or a group of people have experienced whose impact is, hyperbolically, comparable to that of the September 11 attacks.

Internet humorous

Sign language used in South Korea

Korean Sign Language

English

name

A language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate both concrete and abstract ideas; some signs are based on Korean words in South Korea. ISO 639-3 code: kvk.

Sign language used in South Korea

Korean Sign Language

English

name

A language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate both concrete and abstract ideas; some signs are based on Korean words in North Korea.

rare

Symbols

Armenian

character

The 15th letter of Armenian alphabet, called կեն (ken). Transliterated as k.

letter lowercase

Symbols

Armenian

character

The 15th letter of Armenian alphabet, called կեն (ken). Transliterated as k. Represents: / Represents

letter lowercase

Synonyms

ნკოლა

Laz

noun

key (to a lock)

Synonyms

ნკოლა

Laz

noun

switch (device for switching an electrical circuit on and off)

Synonyms

ნკოლა

Laz

noun

lock, padlock

Terms derived from "dye" (noun)

English

noun

A colorant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

countable uncountable

Terms derived from "dye" (noun)

English

noun

Any hue or color.

countable uncountable

Terms derived from "dye" (noun)

English

verb

To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

ambitransitive

Terms derived from "dye" (noun)

English

noun

Archaic spelling of die (“a cube used in games of chance”).

alt-of archaic

To bring bad luck to

English

noun

A hex; an evil spell.

To bring bad luck to

English

noun

A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.

To bring bad luck to

English

verb

To cast a spell on.

transitive

To bring bad luck to

English

verb

To bring bad luck to.

transitive

To bring bad luck to

English

verb

To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.

transitive

To bring bad luck to

English

verb

To cause a bad outcome through verbal expression of certainty about a good situation or result. See knocking on wood, which is supposed to mitigate this effect.

transitive

To bring bad luck to

English

intj

Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.

To suffer terribly from intense heat

English

verb

To suffer terribly from intense heat.

intransitive

To suffer terribly from intense heat

English

verb

To perspire greatly from heat.

intransitive

To suffer terribly from intense heat

English

verb

To cause to faint, to overpower, as with heat.

transitive

To suffer terribly from intense heat

English

noun

Intense heat.

Translations

Doggerland

English

name

A former landmass in the southern North Sea which connected the island of Great Britain to mainland Europe during the last ice age.

Translations

Doggerland

English

name

By restriction, the region around the Dogger Hills (later, Dogger Island; now Dogger Bank)

Translations

English

name

A town and civil parish with a town council in West Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX4874).

Translations

English

name

A community, formerly a village, in East Zorra-Tavistock township, Ontario, Canada.

Translations

English

name

An unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States.

Translations

English

name

A minor borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States.

Translations

banked slalom

English

noun

A discipline of snowboarding and parasnowboarding, competing on a twisty curvy course with banked turns. The course is similar to that found in snowboardcross, except smoothed out and without the notch jumps or stepwise rhythm sections. Also unlike snowboardcross, competitors run separately instead of jointly in a heat.

uncountable

Translations

banked slalom

English

noun

A banked slalom course

countable

Translations

banked slalom

English

noun

A race on a banked slalom

countable

Translations

metamaterial

English

noun

Any material engineered to have a property that is rarely observed in naturally occurring materials; especially

engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

Translations

metamaterial

English

noun

Any material engineered to have a property that is rarely observed in naturally occurring materials; especially: / Any material that obtains its electromagnetic properties from its structure rather than from its chemical composition; especially a material engineered to have features of a size less than that of the wavelength of a class of electromagnetic radiation.

engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

Translations

near-Earth

English

adj

Positioned or occurring close to the Earth.

astronomy natural-sciences

not-comparable

Translations

near-Earth

English

adj

Of an asteroid or comet, one that nearly intersects that of the Earth.

astronomy natural-sciences

not-comparable

Translations

English

verb

simple past and past participle of overdevelop

form-of participle past

Translations

English

adj

Excessively developed, as: / Overgrown.

biology medicine natural-sciences sciences

not-comparable

Translations

English

adj

Excessively developed, as: / Overbuilt.

business real-estate

not-comparable

Translations

English

adj

Excessively developed, as: / Left too long in a chemical bath.

arts hobbies lifestyle photography

not-comparable

US: from a high school

English

noun

A person who is recognized as having completed any of various levels of education. / A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

US: from a high school

English

noun

A person who is recognized as having completed any of various levels of education. / A person who is recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study at the school.

Canada Philippines US

US: from a high school

English

noun

A graduated (marked) cup or other container, thus fit for measuring.

US: from a high school

English

adj

graduated, arranged by degrees

US: from a high school

English

adj

holding an academic degree

US: from a high school

English

adj

relating to an academic degree

US: from a high school

English

verb

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

ergative intransitive

US: from a high school

English

verb

To be certified as having earned a degree from; to graduate from (an institution).

proscribed transitive

US: from a high school

English

verb

To certify (a student) as having earned a degree

transitive

US: from a high school

English

verb

To mark (something) with degrees; to divide into regular steps or intervals, as the scale of a thermometer, a scheme of punishment or rewards, etc.

transitive

US: from a high school

English

verb

To change gradually.

intransitive

US: from a high school

English

verb

To prepare gradually; to arrange, temper, or modify by degrees or to a certain degree; to determine the degrees of.

US: from a high school

English

verb

To bring to a certain degree of consistency, by evaporation, as a fluid.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

US: from a high school

English

verb

To taper, as the tail of certain birds.

intransitive

US: from a high school

English

verb

To approve (a feature) for general release.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences software

transitive

US: from a high school

English

verb

Of an idol: to exit a group; or of a virtual YouTuber, to leave a management agency; usually accompanied with "graduation ceremony" send-offs, increased focus on the leaving member, and the like.

entertainment lifestyle

Japanese intransitive

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Capital: Olympia. Largest city: Seattle.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States).

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). / District of Columbia (a district of the United States, coterminous with the city of Washington).

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

Washington, D.C. (the capital city of the United States). / The American government.

countable metonymically uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

An English habitational surname from Old English.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

The federal government or administrative authority of the United States. From the capital city of Washington, D.C.

countable figuratively metonymically uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / A place in England: / A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / A place in England: / A village and civil parish in Horsham district, West Sussex, England (OS grid ref TQ1212).

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A ghost town in Autauga County, Alabama.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A tiny city in Hempstead County, Arkansas.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A census-designated place in Nevada County, California.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A town in Litchfield County, Connecticut.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small city, the county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A city in Tazewell County, Illinois.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A city, the county seat of Daviess County, Indiana.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small city, the county seat of Washington County, Iowa.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small city, the county seat of Washington County, Kansas.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A neighborhood of the city of Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A village in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A town in Knox County, Maine.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / An unincorporated community in Macomb County, Michigan.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / An unincorporated community in Adams County, Mississippi.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A city in Franklin County, Missouri.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A village in Washington County, Nebraska.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A borough in Warren County, New Jersey.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A town in Dutchess County, New York.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small city, the county seat of Beaufort County, North Carolina.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small town in McClain County, Oklahoma, named for Caddo chief "Little Boy" Washington.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A city, the county seat of Washington County, Pennsylvania.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A city in Washington County, Utah.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A town in Orange County, Vermont.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small town, the county seat of Rappahannock County, Virginia.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A town in Shawano County, Wisconsin.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A town in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small town in Sauk County, Wisconsin.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small town in Green County, Wisconsin.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A small town in Rusk County, Wisconsin.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / An unincorporated community in Door County, Wisconsin.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several other locations in the United States, most of which are named for George Washington: / A large number of townships in the United States, listed under Washington Township.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / A community in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / A community in Mahaica-Berbice, Guyana.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several locations in the Philippines: / A barangay of San Jacinto, Masbate, Philippines.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several locations in the Philippines: / A barangay of Escalante, Negros Occidental.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several locations in the Philippines: / A barangay of Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A placename: / Several locations in the Philippines: / A barangay of Surigao, Surigao del Norte.

countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

A male given name transferred from the surname, popular during the first century of American independence, given in honor of George Washington.

US countable uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

name

Ellipsis of University of Washington.

abbreviation alt-of countable ellipsis uncountable

Washington, D.C.

English

noun

A U.S. one-dollar bill, which features a portrait of George Washington.

US slang

Welsh

rādos

Proto-Celtic

noun

saying

masculine reconstruction

Welsh

rādos

Proto-Celtic

noun

speech

masculine reconstruction

Ximenia plant

tallowwood

English

noun

An Australian eucalyptus, Eucalyptus microcorys, whose wood has a greasy feel when cut

uncountable usually

Ximenia plant

tallowwood

English

noun

Ximenia americana, a tree of the tropics bearing cherished fruits.

uncountable usually

Ximenia plant

tallowwood

English

noun

The tropical fruit-tree genus Ximenia.

broadly uncommon uncountable usually

a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole — see also US-American

English

adj

Of or relating to the United States of America.

not-comparable

a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole — see also US-American

English

adj

Of Frank Lloyd Wright's vision for a utopian United States.

not-comparable

a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole — see also US-American

English

adj

Of or relating to a style of construction introduced by Frank Lloyd Wright.

not-comparable

a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole — see also US-American

English

adj

Pertaining to Usonia, New York, or similar Wrightian communities.

not-comparable

a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole — see also US-American

English

noun

An inhabitant or citizen of the United States of America.

a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole — see also US-American

English

noun

An inhabitant of the Wrightian community of Usonia, New York.

a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole — see also US-American

English

noun

A house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in his Usonian style.

a decline

English

verb

To swim under water.

intransitive

a decline

English

verb

To jump into water head-first.

intransitive

a decline

English

verb

To jump headfirst toward the ground or into another substance.

intransitive

a decline

English

verb

To descend sharply or steeply.

intransitive

a decline

English

verb

To lose altitude quickly by pointing downwards, as with a bird or aircraft.

intransitive

a decline

English

verb

To undertake with enthusiasm.

especially intransitive

a decline

English

verb

To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

hobbies lifestyle sports

a decline

English

verb

To leap while fielding to take a brilliant catch which usually results in a wicket and appreciation.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

a decline

English

verb

To cause to descend, dunk; to plunge something into water.

transitive

a decline

English

verb

To explore by diving; to plunge into.

transitive

a decline

English

verb

To plunge or to go deeply into any subject, question, business, etc.; to penetrate; to explore.

figuratively intransitive

a decline

English

noun

A jump or plunge into water.

a decline

English

noun

A headfirst jump toward the ground or into another substance.

a decline

English

noun

A downward swooping motion.

a decline

English

noun

A swim under water.

a decline

English

noun

A decline.

a decline

English

noun

A seedy bar, nightclub, etc.

slang

a decline

English

noun

Aerial descent with the nose pointed down.

aeronautics aerospace aviation business engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

a decline

English

noun

A deliberate fall after a challenge.

hobbies lifestyle sports

a decline

English

noun

plural of diva

form-of plural

a decline

English

noun

Obsolete form of daeva.

alt-of obsolete

a device that holds copy in place for typesetting

copyholder

English

noun

A person who rents land under the copyhold system.

historical

a device that holds copy in place for typesetting

copyholder

English

noun

A device that holds copy in place for typesetting.

media publishing

dated

a device that holds copy in place for typesetting

copyholder

English

noun

A person who holds copy and reads it aloud to a proofreader, who checks the typeset text against it.

media publishing

dated

a flight without changing aircraft

direct flight

English

noun

A flight in which the passenger makes intermediate stops but does not change aircraft.

lifestyle tourism transport travel

a flight without changing aircraft

direct flight

English

noun

A flight where the bird's altitude does not change significantly with each wingbeat.

biology natural-sciences ornithology

a person having sex for profit

English

adj

Debased, corrupt; seeking personal gain by dishonourable means.

obsolete

a person having sex for profit

English

adj

Taking part in promiscuous sexual activity, licentious; (later, chiefly as attributive use of noun) that is a prostitute.

a person having sex for profit

English

adj

Exposed, subjected (to something shameful).

obsolete

a person having sex for profit

English

noun

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

a person having sex for profit

English

noun

A woman who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

a person having sex for profit

English

noun

A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage.

a person having sex for profit

English

verb

To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money.

reflexive transitive

a person having sex for profit

English

verb

To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

derogatory transitive

a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall

English

noun

A material with binder and aggregate that is used to coat interior walls or to make interior mouldings.

countable uncountable

a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall

English

noun

A material with binder and aggregate that is used to coat exterior walls or to make exterior mouldings.

countable uncountable

a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall

English

noun

A work made of stucco; stuccowork.

countable uncountable

a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall

English

verb

To coat or decorate with stucco.

transitive

a rooflike cover

awning

English

noun

A rooflike cover, usually of canvas, extended over or before any place as a shelter from the sun, rain, or wind.

a rooflike cover

awning

English

noun

That part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulkhead of the cabin.

nautical transport

a rude remark or behaviour

rudeness

English

noun

The property of being rude.

countable uncountable

a rude remark or behaviour

rudeness

English

noun

A rude remark or behaviour.

countable uncountable

a ship covered with iron or steel

English

adj

Covered with iron, steel, or (loosely) any other tough metal; armor-plated.

a ship covered with iron or steel

English

adj

Solid or certain; not able to be disputed or questioned; irrefutable.

figuratively

a ship covered with iron or steel

English

adj

Rigorous; severe; exacting.

figuratively

a ship covered with iron or steel

English

adj

Stubborn; inflexible.

figuratively

a ship covered with iron or steel

English

noun

A ship, vessel, or vehicle with a covering of iron, steel, or (loosely) any other tough metal.

a ship covered with iron or steel

English

noun

An armor-plated warship, (especially) one preceding the invention of harveyized steel.

government military politics war

a ship covered with iron or steel

English

noun

A wooden warehouse with an outer skin of corrugated metal.

abrupt stop of speech

English

noun

The act or process of cutting off.

countable uncountable

abrupt stop of speech

English

noun

The state of being cut off.

countable obsolete uncountable

abrupt stop of speech

English

noun

A figure of speech employed when a speaker having begun to say a thing stops abruptly

countable rhetoric uncountable

abrupt stop of speech

English

noun

The natural separation of a part at a predetermined location, such as a leaf at the base of the petiole.

biology botany natural-sciences

countable uncountable

act of addressing a person by a certain name or title

compellation

English

noun

An act of addressing a person by a certain name or title.

archaic rare

act of addressing a person by a certain name or title

compellation

English

noun

A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; an appellation, a designation.

archaic rare

act of addressing a person by a certain name or title

compellation

English

noun

An act of addressing or speaking to someone; also, the address or speech so made.

obsolete

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / Anything driven at random.

countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / A mass of matter which has been driven or forced onward together in a body, or thrown together in a heap, etc., especially by wind or water.

countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / The distance through which a current flows in a given time.

countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / The animals being moved in a drive, as of cattle, goats, horses, pigs or sheep.

agriculture business lifestyle

collective countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / A group of birds moving together.

collective countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / A collection of loose earth and rocks, or boulders, which have been distributed over large portions of the earth's surface, especially in latitudes north of forty degrees, by the retreat of continental glaciers, such as that which buries former river valleys and creates young river valleys.

countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / A collection of logs floating down a river.

countable physical

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / Driftwood included in flotsam washed up onto the beach.

countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / A driving; a violent movement.

countable obsolete physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / Course or direction along which anything is driven; setting.

countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement; that which moves or is moved. / That which is driven, forced, or urged along.

countable physical uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

The tendency of an act, argument, course of conduct, or the like; object aimed at or intended; intention; hence, also, import or meaning of a sentence or discourse; aim.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

The horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments.

architecture

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A tool. / A slightly tapered tool of steel for enlarging or shaping a hole in metal, by being forced or driven into or through it; a broach.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A tool. / A tool used to pack down the composition contained in a rocket, or like firework.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A tool. / A tool used to insert or extract a removable pin made of metal or hardwood, for the purpose of aligning and/or securing two pieces of material together.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to obloid projectiles.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Minor deviation of audio or video playback from its correct speed.

uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

The situation where a performer gradually and unintentionally moves from their proper location within the scene.

broadcasting film media television

uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery.

business mining

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

An adit or tunnel driven forward for purposes of exploration or exploitation; generally eventually to a dead end.

business mining

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A sloping winze or road to the surface, for purposes of haulage.

business mining

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

In a coal mine, a heading driven for exploration or ventilation.

business mining

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Of a boring or a driven tunnel: deviation from the intended course.

business mining

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A heading driven through a seam of coal.

business mining

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement. / The angle which the line of a ship's motion makes with the meridian, in drifting.

nautical transport

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement. / The distance a vessel is carried off from her desired course by the wind, currents, or other causes.

nautical transport

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement. / The place in a deep-waisted vessel where the sheer is raised and the rail is cut off, and usually terminated with a scroll, or driftpiece.

nautical transport

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement. / The distance between the two blocks of a tackle.

nautical transport

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Movement. / The difference between the size of a bolt and the hole into which it is driven, or between the circumference of a hoop and that of the mast on which it is to be driven.

nautical transport

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

A sideways movement of the ball through the air, when bowled by a spin bowler.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

Slow, cumulative change.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

noun

In the New Forest National Park, UK, the bi-annual round-up of wild ponies in order to sell them.

countable uncountable

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.

intransitive

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To move haphazardly without any destination.

intransitive

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.

intransitive

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body.

transitive

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To drive into heaps.

transitive

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps.

intransitive

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To make a drift; to examine a vein or ledge for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of metals or ores; to follow a vein; to prospect.

business mining

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift.

engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

transitive

act or motion of drifting

English

verb

To oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. See Drifting (motorsport).

automotive transport vehicles

action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale

English

noun

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale

English

noun

Anything made, formed or produced; product.

action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale

English

noun

The process of such production; generation, creation.

figuratively

action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale

English

noun

A watch manufacturer that makes its own parts, rather than assembling watches from parts obtained from other firms.

hobbies horology lifestyle

action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale

English

verb

To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.

action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale

English

verb

To work (raw or partly wrought materials) into suitable forms for use.

transitive

action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale

English

verb

To fabricate; to create false evidence to support a point.

derogatory

an illiterate person

English

adj

Unable to read and write.

an illiterate person

English

adj

Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.

an illiterate person

English

adj

Not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing.

an illiterate person

English

adj

Ignorant in a specified way or about a specified subject.

an illiterate person

English

noun

An illiterate person, one either not able to read and write or not knowing how.

an illiterate person

English

noun

A person ignorant about a given subject. (The relevant subject is usually named as a noun adjunct.)

anatomy: cavity in the embryonic gastrula

gastrocele

English

noun

A cavity in the embryonic gastrula.

anatomy medicine sciences

anatomy: cavity in the embryonic gastrula

gastrocele

English

noun

A hernia in part of the stomach.

medicine pathology sciences

and see

αμαξοποιείο

Greek

noun

workshop for the repair of coaches, waggons, etc

neuter

and see

αμαξοποιείο

Greek

noun

body shop

automotive transport vehicles

neuter

and see

ανθρωπινός

Greek

adj

human

masculine

and see

ανθρωπινός

Greek

adj

civil, civilised (UK), civilized (US)

masculine

and see

ανθρωπινός

Greek

adj

humane

masculine

and see

λιπαίνω

Greek

verb

to lubricate, oil

and see

λιπαίνω

Greek

verb

to manure

animal hide

English

verb

To make something fall; especially a tree.

transitive

animal hide

English

verb

To strike down, kill, destroy.

transitive

animal hide

English

verb

To stitch down a protruding flap of fabric, as a seam allowance, or pleat.

business manufacturing sewing textiles

animal hide

English

noun

A cutting-down of timber.

animal hide

English

noun

The stitching down of a fold of cloth; specifically, the portion of a kilt, from the waist to the seat, where the pleats are stitched down.

animal hide

English

noun

The end of a web, formed by the last thread of the weft.

business manufacturing textiles

animal hide

English

noun

Skin, hide, pelt.

archaic rare

animal hide

English

noun

A covering of hair, wool, etc., especially when matted or thick; a fleece; also (chiefly in fell of hair), a thick head or mass of hair.

broadly

animal hide

English

noun

High and barren landscape feature such as a mountain range or mountain terrain above the tree line.

geography natural-sciences

animal hide

English

noun

A rocky ridge or chain of mountains, particularly in the British Isles or Fennoscandia.

Scotland

animal hide

English

noun

A wild field or upland moor.

Scotland

animal hide

English

adj

Of a strong and cruel nature; eager and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage.

animal hide

English

adj

Strong and fiery; biting; keen; sharp; pungent

Scotland UK dialectal

animal hide

English

adj

Very large; huge.

Scotland UK dialectal

animal hide

English

adj

Eager; earnest; intent.

obsolete

animal hide

English

adv

Sharply; fiercely.

animal hide

English

noun

Anger; gall; melancholy.

obsolete rare uncountable

animal hide

English

noun

The finer portions of ore, which go through the meshes when the ore is sorted by sifting.

business mining

animal hide

English

verb

simple past of fall

form-of past

animal hide

English

verb

past participle of fall

colloquial form-of participle past

any consulting room

English

noun

The act or process of medical intervention involving incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body; an instance of this process (a procedure).

medicine sciences

uncountable usually

any consulting room

English

noun

The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.

medicine sciences

countable uncountable

any consulting room

English

noun

A room or department where surgery is performed.

countable uncountable

any consulting room

English

noun

A doctor's office; a clinic.

UK countable uncountable

any consulting room

English

noun

A medical practitioner’s office hours.

UK countable uncountable

any consulting room

English

noun

Any arrangement where people arrive and wait for an interview with certain people, particularly a politician. cf. clinic.

UK countable uncountable

any consulting room

English

noun

A pre-packaged bankruptcy or "quick bankruptcy".

business finance

countable slang uncountable

any consulting room

English

noun

The production of a manifold by removing parts of one manifold and replacing them with corresponding parts of others.

mathematics sciences topology

countable uncountable

any consulting room

English

noun

Drastic changes made to anything.

broadly countable figuratively uncountable

any of several species of plants belonging to the genus Datura

English

noun

Any of several species of plants bearing thorns and apple-like fruit: / Datura spp., especially

any of several species of plants belonging to the genus Datura

English

noun

Any of several species of plants bearing thorns and apple-like fruit: / Datura spp., especially / Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), an annual plant having white flowers and prickly capsules.

any of several species of plants belonging to the genus Datura

English

noun

Any of several species of plants bearing thorns and apple-like fruit: / Crataegus spp.

any of several species of plants belonging to the genus Datura

English

noun

Any of several species of plants bearing thorns and apple-like fruit: / Solanum incanum, native to Africa and Asia

any species of Paguroidea

pagurid

English

noun

Any of the hermit crabs of family Paguridae, a right-handed hermit crab.

biology natural-sciences zoology

any species of Paguroidea

pagurid

English

noun

Any hermit crab, any member of superfamily Paguroidea.

biology natural-sciences zoology

area for storage

wallpress

English

noun

An area for storage that is recessed into a wall.

rare

area for storage

wallpress

English

noun

A piece of furniture for storage set into a recess.

rare

art of producing an image

etching

English

noun

The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid.

uncountable

art of producing an image

etching

English

noun

The image created by this process.

countable

art of producing an image

etching

English

verb

present participle and gerund of etch

form-of gerund participle present

article of clothing

English

noun

A separate article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower torso and part of the legs.

countable uncountable

article of clothing

English

noun

A similar part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.

countable uncountable

article of clothing

English

noun

A loose edging to any part of a dress.

countable uncountable

article of clothing

English

noun

A petticoat.

countable uncountable

article of clothing

English

noun

A woman.

countable derogatory slang uncountable

article of clothing

English

noun

Women collectively, in a sexual context.

UK colloquial uncountable

article of clothing

English

noun

Sexual intercourse with a woman.

UK colloquial uncountable

article of clothing

English

noun

A border; edge; margin; extreme part of anything.

countable uncountable

article of clothing

English

noun

A diaphragm, or midriff.

countable uncountable

article of clothing

English

verb

To be on or form the border of.

article of clothing

English

verb

To move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of.

article of clothing

English

verb

To cover with a skirt; to surround.

article of clothing

English

verb

To avoid or ignore (something); to manage to avoid (something or a problem); to skate by (something).

figuratively

at a close distance to

within reach

English

prep_phrase

At a distance close enough to touch by reaching.

at a close distance to

within reach

English

prep_phrase

Near (to); close (to); at a close distance (to).

idiomatic

at the same instant

at the same time

English

prep_phrase

At the same instant.

at the same instant

at the same time

English

prep_phrase

Overlapping or coinciding in duration.

at the same instant

at the same time

English

prep_phrase

On the other hand (introducing an opposing viewpoint).

baozi

Chinese

character

to wrap up; to enwrap; to bundle up

baozi

Chinese

character

to make a wrapped item

baozi

Chinese

character

to include; to encompass

baozi

Chinese

character

to cover; to place under cover

baozi

Chinese

character

to surround

baozi

Chinese

character

to undertake (a task, a job, a project, etc.)

baozi

Chinese

character

to assure; to ensure; to guarantee

baozi

Chinese

character

to reserve or dedicate for a specific purpose

baozi

Chinese

character

to hire (a lover)

baozi

Chinese

character

short for 打包 (dǎbāo, “to take away (food)”)

Malaysia Singapore abbreviation alt-of slang

baozi

Chinese

character

bundle; bunch

baozi

Chinese

character

parcel; package

baozi

Chinese

character

bag; sack

baozi

Chinese

character

bump; swelling

baozi

Chinese

character

yurt

baozi

Chinese

character

baozi

food lifestyle

baozi

Chinese

character

bun; bread (any small baked good)

food lifestyle

baozi

Chinese

character

package

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences software

baozi

Chinese

character

packet

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences networking physical-sciences sciences

baozi

Chinese

character

compensation package

slang

baozi

Chinese

character

Suffix used to derive appellations for people with a particular characteristic.

derogatory often

baozi

Chinese

character

Classifier for packs or bags.

baozi

Chinese

character

a surname

baozi

Chinese

character

alternative form of 砲 (“cannon (on the black side)”)

board-games games xiangqi

alt-of alternative

baozi

Chinese

character

original form of 庖 (páo, “kitchen”)

baozi

Chinese

character

original form of 匏 (páo, “bottle gourd”)

baozi

Chinese

character

only used in 包來／包来

bay of Lamma, Hong Kong

Shek Pai Wan

English

name

An area of Aberdeen, Southern district, Hong Kong.

bay of Lamma, Hong Kong

Shek Pai Wan

English

name

A bay of Lamma, Islands district, Hong Kong.

beautiful

kena

Ingrian

adj

beautiful, pretty

beautiful

kena

Ingrian

adj

skilled, skillful

begin to thrive or flourish

English

noun

A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.

countable uncountable

begin to thrive or flourish

English

noun

The state or season of producing such flowers.

countable uncountable

begin to thrive or flourish

English

noun

A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.

countable figuratively uncountable

begin to thrive or flourish

English

noun

The colour of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs.

countable uncountable

begin to thrive or flourish

English

verb

To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.

intransitive

begin to thrive or flourish

English

verb

To begin to thrive or flourish.

intransitive

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.

not-comparable

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Not divided in parts.

not-comparable

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Designed for the use of only one.

not-comparable

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Performed by one person, or one on each side.

not-comparable

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.

not-comparable

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Having only one rank or row of petals.

biology botany natural-sciences

not-comparable

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Simple and honest; sincere, without deceit.

not-comparable obsolete

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Uncompounded; pure; unmixed.

not-comparable

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

adj

Simple; foolish; weak; silly.

not-comparable obsolete

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B, usually 7 inches in diameter and played at 45 RPM.

entertainment lifestyle music

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.

entertainment lifestyle music

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A score of one run.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A hit in baseball where the batter advances to first base.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A tile that has a different value (i.e. number of pips) at each end.

dominoes games

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A bill valued at $1.

US informal

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A one-way ticket.

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A score of one point, awarded when a kicked ball is dead within the non-kicking team's end zone or has exited that end zone.

ball-games football games hobbies lifestyle sports

Canadian

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A game with one player on each side, as in tennis.

hobbies lifestyle sports tennis

in-plural

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

One of the reeled filaments of silk, twisted without doubling to give them firmness.

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A handful of gleaned grain.

Scotland UK dialectal

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A floating-point number having half the precision of a double-precision value.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences programming sciences

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A shot of only one character.

broadcasting film media television

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

A single cigarette.

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

noun

Synonym of single-driver.

rail-transport railways transport

obsolete

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

verb

To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

verb

To thin out.

agriculture business lifestyle

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

verb

To take the irregular gait called singlefoot.

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

verb

To sequester; to withdraw; to retire.

archaic intransitive

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

verb

To take alone, or one by one; to single out.

archaic intransitive

botany: having only one rank or row of petal

English

verb

To reduce (a railway) to single track.

transitive

both senses

brr

Dutch

intj

brr (exclamation of cold)

both senses

brr

Dutch

intj

an exclamation of disgust or aversion

boy chorister

choirboy

English

noun

A boy chorister.

boy chorister

choirboy

English

noun

A piously innocent person.

figuratively

building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly

English

noun

Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries.

building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly

English

noun

Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries. / A region or territory under such rule.

building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly

English

noun

A building or complex of buildings that provides multiple residential units each of which is owned separately but whose grounds, structure, etc. (if any) are owned jointly. / The system of ownership by which such condominiums operate.

Canada Philippines US

building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly

English

noun

A building or complex of buildings that provides multiple residential units each of which is owned separately but whose grounds, structure, etc. (if any) are owned jointly. / An individual unit (such as an apartment) in such a complex.

Canada Philippines US

building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly

English

noun

Canada Philippines US

characterized by ruin

ruinous

English

adj

Causing ruin; destructive, calamitous.

characterized by ruin

ruinous

English

adj

Extremely costly; so expensive as to cause financial ruin.

characterized by ruin

ruinous

English

adj

Characterized by ruin; ruined; dilapidated; as, an edifice, bridge, or wall in a ruinous state.

cheerless, somber

dyster

Norwegian Bokmål

adj

dark, obscure, gloomy, dreary

cheerless, somber

dyster

Norwegian Bokmål

adj

cheerless, somber (US), sombre (UK)

chemistry: combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical

English

noun

The combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical determined by the number of atoms of hydrogen with which it will unite, or the number of electrons that it will gain, lose, or share when it combines with other atoms, etc.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

countable uncountable

chemistry: combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical

English

noun

The number of binding sites of a molecule, such as an antibody or antigen.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

countable uncountable

chemistry: combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical

English

noun

The number of arguments that a verb can have, including its subject, ranging from zero to three or, less commonly, four.

human-sciences linguistics sciences

countable

chemistry: combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical

English

noun

A one-dimensional value assigned by a person to an object, situation, or state, that can usually be positive (causing a feeling of attraction) or negative (repulsion).

human-sciences psychology sciences

especially uncountable

chemistry: combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical

English

noun

The value which a person places on something.

human-sciences sciences social-science sociology

uncountable

chemistry: combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical

English

noun

For a correspondence T on a curve: a number k such that the divisors T(P)+kP are all linearly equivalent.

algebraic-geometry geometry mathematics sciences

countable uncountable

chemistry: combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical

English

noun

Alternative spelling of valance.

alt-of alternative

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / A lawyer offering most legal services to clients apart from representation in court, for which the lawyer typically solicits and instructs a barrister instead, although rights of audience vary by jurisdiction.

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / A lawyer now performing both the role of a traditional solicitor and that of a barrister.

Australia Canada

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / The chief legal officer of a city, town, or similar jurisdiction in some American states.

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / A customer, a requester of goods and services, especially johns, the clients of prostitutes.

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / A door-to-door salesperson, a person soliciting sales by visiting others' houses.

Canada US

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / An agent or proxy in other contexts, especially a petitioner, an intercessor, a go-between.

archaic

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / A catalyst, a thing prompting some action or behavior.

obsolete

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / A tempter, an inciter.

obsolete

chief legal officer of a city, town or other jurisdiction

English

noun

One who solicits / A military recruiter.

obsolete rare

chiropractor

脊醫

Chinese

noun

chiropractic

chiropractor

脊醫

Chinese

noun

chiropractor

city

Malappuram

English

name

A city in Kerala, India.

city

Malappuram

English

name

A district of Kerala, India.

collected sayings and actions of Muhammad

hadith

English

noun

An eyewitness account of a saying or action of Muhammad or sometimes one of his companions not otherwise found in the Quran.

Islam lifestyle religion

countable

collected sayings and actions of Muhammad

hadith

English

noun

A particular accepted collection of such accounts, as from a single source or within a particular branch of Islam or Islamic jurisprudence.

Islam lifestyle religion

countable in-plural

collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics

English

noun

A list of formulas; a collection of set forms to be followed, especially in religious belief.

collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics

English

noun

A pharmacopoeia or list of available drugs, particularly prescription drugs.

collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics

English

noun

A list of drugs, created by health insurers, hospitals, or prescription drug plans, that defines how costs for any drug are shared between patient and health care provider, typically broken down by tiers such as preferred generics with lowest copay, or preferred brand with higher copay, or non-preferred brand and not covered tiers with the highest cost to the patient.

government healthcare

collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics

English

noun

An ancient or medieval collection of models for official writings.

collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics

English

noun

A collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics.

collection of formulas in sciences and mathematics

English

adj

Stated; prescribed; ritual.

colour

English

noun

A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

countable

colour

English

noun

Such dried stalks considered collectively; this bulk matter may be a chief salable product, a by-product, fodder, bedding, or green manure, depending on region and on current market conditions.

uncountable

colour

English

noun

A drinking straw.

countable

colour

English

noun

A pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

countable uncommon uncountable

colour

English

noun

Anything proverbially worthless; the least possible thing.

countable figuratively uncountable

colour

English

noun

A straw owner.

countable uncountable

colour

English

adj

Made of straw.

not-comparable

colour

English

adj

Of a pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

not-comparable

colour

English

adj

Imaginary, but presented as real.

figuratively not-comparable

colour

English

verb

To scatter or to spread loosely.

idiomatic transitive

colour

English

verb

To lay straw around plants to protect them from frost.

transitive

colour

English

verb

To sell straws on the streets in order to cover the giving to the purchaser of things usually banned, such as pornography.

obsolete slang

combination shot

English

noun

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

An object formed by combining.

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.

mathematics sciences

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.

ball-games billiards games hobbies lifestyle sports

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

A motorcycle and sidecar.

hobbies lifestyle motorcycling

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.

boxing government hobbies lifestyle martial-arts military politics sports war

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice.

board-games chess games

countable uncountable

combination shot

English

noun

Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear).

countable uncountable

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).

geometry mathematics sciences

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center). / A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.

geometry mathematics sciences

colloquial

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center). / The orbit of an astronomical body.

geometry mathematics sciences

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center). / A circle of latitude.

geography geometry mathematics natural-sciences sciences

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A state of moving as to follow a circle; a route that forms a circle.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A curve that more or less forms part or all of a circle.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A magic circle.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A magic circle. / A ritual circle that is cast three times deosil and closes three times widdershins either in the a3ir with a wand or literally with stones or other items used for worship.

Wicca lifestyle religion

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A traffic circle or roundabout.

Dundee India Philippines South-Africa

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A headband or diadem.

business clothing fashion jewelry lifestyle manufacturing textiles

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A road with a curve in it or that ends in a circle, e.g., a cul-de-sac.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A curved level of a balcony of seats in a theater.

entertainment lifestyle theater

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.

astronomy natural-sciences

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A campfire circle.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures. / A circle dance.

dance dancing hobbies lifestyle sports

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest. / The people who associate with and follow someone; one's inner circle.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest. / Synonym of doujin circle.

fiction literature media publishing

Japanese

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A real or figurative cycle.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A real or figurative cycle. / A series ending where it begins, and repeating itself.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A real or figurative cycle. / A form of argument in which two or more unproved statements are used to prove each other; inconclusive reasoning.

human-sciences logic mathematics philosophy sciences

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A real or figurative cycle. / Indirect form of words; circumlocution.

form-of indirect

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A territorial division or district.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A territorial division or district. / An area near a concert set aside for aggressive moshing.

entertainment lifestyle music

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A territorial division or district. / An area of impact or possibility.

broadly figuratively

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A territorial division or district. / Compass; circuit; enclosure.

obsolete

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

A bagginess of the skin below the eyes from lack of sleep.

in-plural

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

noun

An event at which circling takes place.

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To travel around along a curved path; to orbit.

transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To travel around along a curved path; to orbit. / To surround; to encompass within a circle.

transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To place in a circle; to make a circle.

transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To place in a circle; to make a circle. / To place or mark a circle around.

transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To place in a circle; to make a circle. / To smoke cannabis in a circle, passing the cannabis around from person to person.

transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To place in a circle; to make a circle. / To take part in a magic circle.

lifestyle paganism religion

intransitive transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To place in a circle; to make a circle. / To add someone to a circle on the social media site Google+.

obsolete transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To travel in circles.

intransitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To travel in circles. / To move in a circle around a target in preparation for an attack.

intransitive transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To travel in circles. / To circulate.

intransitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To travel in circles. / to consider or negotiate an agreement.

figuratively intransitive transitive

compass; circuit; enclosure

English

verb

To participate in a game of circling.

composed of a single traditional name element

monothematic

English

adj

Dealing with only one theme or topic.

not-comparable

composed of a single traditional name element

monothematic

English

adj

Composed of a single traditional name element.

not-comparable

compounds

alku

Finnish

noun

start, beginning, inception, incipience

compounds

alku

Finnish

noun

first, prime, primeval, primordial, proto-, ur-, initial

in-compounds

compounds

bokseri

Finnish

noun

boxer (dog breed)

compounds

bokseri

Finnish

noun

ellipsis of bokserimoottori (type of internal combustion engine)

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

compounds

huhmar

Finnish

noun

mortar (vessel used to grind ingredients)

compounds

huhmar

Finnish

noun

mortar and pestle (device)

compounds

katalysaattori

Finnish

noun

catalytic converter, catalyzer (exhaust emission control device)

automotive transport vehicles

compounds

katalysaattori

Finnish

noun

synonym of katalyytti

compounds

kysymys

Finnish

noun

question

compounds

kysymys

Finnish

noun

issue, matter, problem (something to be solved)

compounds

lähentäjä

Finnish

noun

one that brings (something) closer together

compounds

lähentäjä

Finnish

noun

synonym of lähentäjälihas (“adductor muscle”)

compounds

lähestyminen

Finnish

noun

verbal noun of lähestyä

form-of noun-from-verb

compounds

lähestyminen

Finnish

noun

verbal noun of lähestyä / approach, approaching, approximation, oncoming (coming nearer)

compounds

mikään

Finnish

pron

anything, any; (with negative) nothing, no

indefinite

compounds

mikään

Finnish

pron

anything, any; (with negative) nothing, no / anywhere; (with negative) nowhere

indefinite

compounds

Finnish

noun

bean (edible seed or pod of plants of several genera of Fabaceae)

compounds

Finnish

noun

bean (similar seed of some other plants, e.g. coffee)

compounds

Finnish

noun

ellipsis of tarhapapu (“common bean”) (plant Phaseolus vulgaris)

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

compounds

Finnish

noun

bean, wild bean (any plant of the genus Phaseolus)

compounds

Finnish

noun

muscle, especially the biceps

informal

compounds

saʼraʼ

Makasar

verb

to set (of the sun)

compounds

saʼraʼ

Makasar

verb

to recede, to drain away (of water in rice fields, causing them to dry up)

compounds

valtakunnansyyttäjä

Finnish

noun

prosecutor general, attorney general (chief prosecutor overseeing prosecuting in a country)

law

compounds

valtakunnansyyttäjä

Finnish

noun

the official title of Finland's chief prosecutor

compounds

Finnish

noun

consortium, (business) group, combine (association or combination of businesses)

compounds

Finnish

noun

group, grouping, consortium (association or combination of non-commercial institutions or organizations)

compounds

Finnish

noun

ellipsis of verotusyhtymä (“(tax) partnership”)

economics government sciences taxation

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

compounds

Finnish

noun

combination, conjunction (that which has combined or conjoined)

compounds

Finnish

noun

ellipsis of sotatoimiyhtymä (“(basic) unit of maneuver, operational unit”)

government military politics war

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

concluding remarks

English

noun

The finest, highest, or ultimate representative of some class of objects.

idiomatic

concluding remarks

English

noun

A concluding remark; final advice, instructions, or observation.

idiomatic

concluding remarks

English

noun

The final statement uttered by a person before death.

in-plural often sarcastic

concluding remarks

English

noun

A final decision or remark, or the right to make one.

idiomatic

confused

迷糊

Chinese

adj

confused; dazed; muddled

confused

迷糊

Chinese

adj

careless; inattentive; forgetful

confused

迷糊

Chinese

verb

to take a nap; to doze off

colloquial

connection between blood vessels

English

noun

A cross-connection between two blood vessels.

countable uncountable

connection between blood vessels

English

noun

An interconnection between any two channels, passages or vessels.

countable uncountable

connection between blood vessels

English

noun

The surgical creation of a connecting passage between blood vessels, bowels or other channels.

medicine sciences surgery

countable uncountable

connection between blood vessels

English

noun

The insertion of one word within another, as in "underdarkneath" (James Joyce).

countable uncountable

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Koriukivka urban hromada, Koriukivka Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, first settled in 1893, formally founded in 1904.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village, the administrative centre of Vysoke rural hromada, Nizhyn Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, first mentioned in the seventeenth century. / A silrada of the former Borzna Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, established in 1918, amalgamated into Vysoke rural hromada in September 2017.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village, the administrative centre of Vysoke rural hromada, Nizhyn Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, first mentioned in the seventeenth century. / A rural hromada of Nizhyn Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, established in September 2017.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Sukhopolova rural hromada, Pryluky Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1600.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Kuibysheve selrada, Bakhchysarai Raion, the Crimea, Ukraine, first settled in the tenth century, first mentioned in 1520, occupied by Russian forces since March 2014.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Zatyshne rural hromada, Kamianske Raion, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, until 1946 officially known simply as “khutir № 47”.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Pershotravneve rural hromada, Nikopol Raion, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, founded before 1886.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Tomakivka settlement hromada, Nikopol Raion, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1924–5.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A rural settlement in Makiivka urban hromada, Donetsk Raion, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, founded as a mining settlement in the aftermath of the First World War, controlled by the Donetsk People’s Republic since April 2014.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Kehychivka settlement hromada, Berestyn Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1876.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Krasnohrad urban hromada, Berestyn Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1928.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Zolochiv settlement hromada, Bohodukhiv Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1929.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Barvinkove urban hromada, Izium Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1923.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Pervomaiskyi urban hromada, Lozova Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1930.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Tiahynka rural hromada, Beryslav Raion, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1928.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

An urochyshche in Yemilchyne volost, Novohrad-Volynskyi povit, Volyn Governorate, the Russian Empire; after the Russian Revolution, establishment of the Ukrainian SSR, and introduction of okruhy, an urochyshche in Chmil silrada, Yemilchyne Raion, Korosten Okruha, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A khutir in Ozeriany silrada, Olevsk Raion, Korosten Okruha, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, extant in December 1926, inextant by October 1941.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A khutir in Stovpynka silrada, Olevsk Raion, Korosten Okruha, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, extant in December 1926, inextant by October 1941.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Tetiiv urban hromada, Bila Tserkva Raion, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1601.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Troitske settlement hromada, Svatove Raion, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1950.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Hrebinka urban hromada, Lubny Raion, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine, founded as a khutir in the mid-nineteenth century.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Pyriatyn urban hromada, Lubny Raion, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Sencha rural hromada, Myrhorod Raion, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Zinkiv urban hromada, Poltava Raion, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Zinkiv urban hromada, Poltava Raion, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine. / A silrada of the former Zinkiv Raion, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine, superseded c. 2019 by Zinkiv urban hromada. Administrative centre and sole constituent settlement: Vysoke.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Chernechchyna rural hromada, Okhtyrka Raion, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, founded in the eighteenth century.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Chernechchyna rural hromada, Okhtyrka Raion, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, founded in the eighteenth century. / A silrada of Okhtyrka Raion, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, amalgamated into Chernechchyna rural hromada in July 2017.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Krasnopillia settlement hromada, Sumy Raion, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine, situated on the international border with Russia.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Monastyryska urban hromada, Chortkiv Raion, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine, first mentioned in 1435.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Vapniarka settlement hromada, Tulchyn Raion, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, generally believed to have been founded in the sixteenth century.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Vapniarka settlement hromada, Tulchyn Raion, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, generally believed to have been founded in the sixteenth century. / A silrada of the former Tomashpil Raion, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, merged into Vapniarka settlement hromada in June 2020. Administrative centre and sole constituent settlement: Vysoke.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Smidyn rural hromada, Kovel Raion, Volyn Oblast, Ukraine.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Semenivka rural hromada, Melitopol Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, first settled by German Mennonites in 1836, officially founded in 1929, occupied by Russian forces since March 2022.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Huliaipole urban hromada, Polohy Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1930.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Rozdol rural hromada, Vasylivka Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, founded by German Mennonites in 1810, occupied by Russian forces since March 2022.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Rozdol rural hromada, Vasylivka Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, founded by German Mennonites in 1810, occupied by Russian forces since March 2022. / A silrada of the former Mykhailivka Raion, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, established in 1924, amalgamated into Rozdol rural hromada in November 2017.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Brusyliv settlement hromada, Zhytomyr Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, first mentioned in 1741.

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village in Brusyliv settlement hromada, Zhytomyr Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, first mentioned in 1741. / A silrada, first of Stavyshche volost of Radomysl povit (January–March 1923), then of Stavyshche Raion of Malyn Okruha (March 1923–October 1924), then of Brusyliv Raion (October 1924 onward) of Bila Tserkva Okruha (October 1924–September 1930); of Kyiv Governorate (January 1923–March 1925), then of Kyiv Oblast (February 1932–September 1937), then of Zhytomyr Oblast (September 1937 onward); of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic; established in January 1923, diestablished in August 1954. Administrative centre and sole constituent settlement: Vysoke.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village, the administrative centre of Vysoke rural hromada, Zhytomyr Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, originally two separate settlements: a Czech colony founded in 1878 and a far older Ukrainian settlement first mentioned in 1584. The Ukrainian settlement was merged into the Czech settlement in June 1960. / A silrada of the former Cherniakhiv Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, established in 1923, amalgamated into Vysoke rural hromada in August 2015.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

A village, the administrative centre of Vysoke rural hromada, Zhytomyr Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine, originally two separate settlements: a Czech colony founded in 1878 and a far older Ukrainian settlement first mentioned in 1584. The Ukrainian settlement was merged into the Czech settlement in June 1960. / A Czech national selsoviet of Cherniakhiv Raion: first of Volyn Okruha (October 1924–September 1930), then of Kyiv Oblast (February 1932–September 1937), and then of Zhytomyr Oblast (September 1937 onward); of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic; established in October 1924, disestablished in August 1954.

historical

constituent settlements of the silrada of Sumy Oblast

English

name

constituent settlements of the starostynskyi okruh

Dymarka

English

name

A village, the administrative centre of Dymarka starostynskyi okruh, Ivankiv settlement hromada, Vyshhorod Raion, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine.

constituent settlements of the starostynskyi okruh

Dymarka

English

name

A village, the administrative centre of Dymarka starostynskyi okruh, Ivankiv settlement hromada, Vyshhorod Raion, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine. / A starostynskyi okruh of Ivankiv settlement hromada, Vyshhorod Raion, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, established in June 2021.

contaminated with flyblows

flyblown

English

adj

contaminated with flyblows

flyblown

English

adj

tainted

contaminated with flyblows

flyblown

English

adj

sordid, squalid

context, parts of something written or spoken

語境

Chinese

noun

context (communicative setting)

human-sciences linguistics sciences

context, parts of something written or spoken

語境

Chinese

noun

context (parts of something written or spoken); cotext

human-sciences linguistics sciences

continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

English

noun

A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

US countable uncountable

continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

English

noun

Any loud and continued noise.

US countable uncountable

continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

English

noun

A continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction or discontent; a popular outcry.

US countable uncountable

continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

English

verb

To cry out or demand.

US intransitive

continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

English

verb

To demand by outcry.

US transitive

continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

English

verb

To become noisy insistently.

US intransitive

continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

English

verb

To influence by outcry.

US transitive

continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

English

verb

To silence.

US obsolete transitive

correctness in doctrine and belief

orthodoxy

English

noun

Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.

countable uncountable

correctness in doctrine and belief

orthodoxy

English

noun

Conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions).

countable uncountable

country in East Asia

Taivania

Latin

name

synonym of Formosa, Taiwan (an island of East Asia)

New-Latin declension-1 feminine singular

country in East Asia

Taivania

Latin

name

Taiwan (a partly-recognized country in East Asia consisting of a main island and 167 smaller islands)

New-Latin declension-1 feminine singular

country in East Asia

Taivania

Latin

name

Taiwan (an island between the Taiwan Strait and Philippine Sea in East Asia)

declension-1 feminine singular

cuttlefish

loligo

Latin

noun

a squid

declension-3

cuttlefish

loligo

Latin

noun

a cuttlefish

declension-3

dairy

English

noun

An adult female of the species Bos taurus, especially one that has calved.

countable uncountable

dairy

English

noun

Any member of the species Bos taurus that is not of a bucking breed or fighting breed, regardless of sex or age, including steers and calves.

broadly countable informal uncountable

dairy

English

noun

Beef: the meat of cattle as food.

uncommon uncountable

dairy

English

noun

Any bovines or bovids generally, including yaks, buffalo, etc.

countable uncommon uncountable

dairy

English

noun

A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.

biology natural-sciences

countable uncountable

dairy

English

noun

A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

Ireland UK countable derogatory informal uncountable

dairy

English

noun

A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.

business mining

countable uncountable

dairy

English

noun

A third-year cadet at West Point.

government military politics war

US countable slang uncountable

dairy

English

noun

A fish that is very large for its species, such as a large striped bass or large bluefin tuna.

fishing hobbies lifestyle

countable slang uncountable

dairy

English

verb

To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.

transitive

dairy

English

noun

A chimney cowl.

UK dialectal

dairy

English

noun

LFBOT: Synonym of luminous fast blue optical transient.

astronomy natural-sciences

damned

English

verb

simple past and past participle of confound

form-of participle past

damned

English

adj

Confused, astonished.

damned

English

adj

Defeated, thwarted.

damned

English

adj

Extremely bad; very unpleasant; used as an intensifier.

colloquial

dark, faint or indistinct

English

adj

Dark, faint or indistinct.

dark, faint or indistinct

English

adj

Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.

dark, faint or indistinct

English

adj

Difficult to understand; abstruse.

dark, faint or indistinct

English

adj

Not well-known.

dark, faint or indistinct

English

adj

Unknown or uncertain; unclear.

dark, faint or indistinct

English

verb

To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

transitive

dark, faint or indistinct

English

verb

To hide, put out of sight etc.

transitive

dark, faint or indistinct

English

verb

To conceal oneself; to hide.

intransitive obsolete

deduction of taxes from employees' salary

withholding

English

verb

present participle and gerund of withhold

form-of gerund participle present

deduction of taxes from employees' salary

withholding

English

noun

The deduction of taxes from an employee's salary.

uncountable usually

deduction of taxes from employees' salary

withholding

English

noun

The tax so deducted, and paid to local or national government.

uncountable usually

defile (someone) by adultery

English

adj

Corrupted or made impure by being mixed with something else; adulterated.

archaic literary

defile (someone) by adultery

English

adj

Tending to commit adultery; relating to or being the product of adultery; adulterous.

archaic literary

defile (someone) by adultery

English

verb

To corrupt, to debase (someone or something).

archaic literary transitive

defile (someone) by adultery

English

verb

To make less valuable or spoil (something) by adding impurities or other substances.

archaic literary transitive

defile (someone) by adultery

English

verb

To commit adultery with (someone).

archaic literary transitive

defile (someone) by adultery

English

verb

To defile (someone) by adultery.

archaic literary transitive

defile (someone) by adultery

English

verb

To commit adultery.

also archaic figuratively intransitive literary

designation for specific currency

English

noun

Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

designation for specific currency

English

noun

Money generally.

broadly

designation for specific currency

English

noun

A ringgit, a unit of currency in Malaysia.

Malaysia broadly colloquial

designation for specific currency

English

noun

A quarter of a pound or one crown, historically minted as a coin of approximately the same size and composition as a then-contemporary dollar coin of the United States, and worth slightly more.

UK colloquial historical

designation for specific currency

English

noun

Imported from the United States, and paid for in U.S. dollars. (Note: distinguish "dollar wheat", North American farmers' slogan, meaning a market price of one dollar per bushel.)

attributive historical

designation for specific currency

English

noun

A unit of reactivity equal to the interval between delayed criticality and prompt criticality.

difficulty or problem

English

noun

An act of rubbing.

difficulty or problem

English

noun

A difficulty or problem.

difficulty or problem

English

noun

A quip or sarcastic remark.

archaic

difficulty or problem

English

noun

In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.

difficulty or problem

English

noun

Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.

difficulty or problem

English

noun

Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing. / A mixture of spices applied to meat before it is barbecued.

difficulty or problem

English

noun

A loan.

government military naval navy politics war

UK slang

difficulty or problem

English

verb

To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

transitive

difficulty or problem

English

verb

To be rubbed against something.

intransitive

difficulty or problem

English

verb

To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.

transitive

difficulty or problem

English

verb

To move or pass with difficulty.

dated

difficulty or problem

English

verb

To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

difficulty or problem

English

verb

To hinder; to cross; to thwart.

difficulty or problem

English

verb

To touch the jack with the bowl.

transitive

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

name

A unisex given name. / A diminutive of the male given name Charles; also used as a formal given name.

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

name

A unisex given name. / A diminutive of the female given names Charlotte and Charlene, also used as a formal given name, although less common than the male name.

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

name

A name for a fox in fables and folk literature.

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

noun

radiotelephony clear-code word for the letter C.

uncountable usually

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

noun

The Vietcong (Victor Charlie); (by extension, sometimes) any enemy.

government military politics war

slang uncountable usually

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

noun

Cocaine.

slang uncountable usually

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

noun

A fool.

UK countable often slang usually

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

noun

A woman's breast

plural-normally slang uncountable usually

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

noun

A nightwatchman.

archaic slang uncountable usually

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

noun

A short, pointed beard, like that of King Charles I.

uncountable usually

diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

English

noun

The situation in some blackjack variants where a player wins automatically by showing a hand with the correct number of cards.

blackjack games

uncountable usually

directly, immediately

stracks

German

adv

directly, immediately, straightway

dated

directly, immediately

stracks

German

adv

precisely, without deviating (especially from a rule or command)

archaic

discharge a firearm

shoot from the hip

English

verb

To discharge a firearm while it is held near the hip, without taking time to aim via the gunsights.

literally

discharge a firearm

shoot from the hip

English

verb

To speak or act quickly based on first impressions, without carefully studying the background information, wider context, etc.

figuratively

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.

human-sciences linguistics sciences

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

Emphasis or importance in general.

countable figuratively uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

A mark used in writing, in order to indicate the place of the spoken stress.

communications journalism literature media orthography publishing writing

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

Any mark used in writing over letters, either in order to indicate the place of the spoken stress, or to indicate the nature or quality of the vowel marked, or to distinguish homophones.

communications journalism literature media orthography publishing writing

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

Modulation of the voice in speaking; the manner of speaking or pronouncing; a peculiar or characteristic modification of the voice, expressing emotion; tone.

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

human-sciences linguistics sciences social-science sociolinguistics sociology

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect. / A manner of pronunciation suggesting that the speaker is from a different region; a foreign accent.

human-sciences linguistics sciences social-science sociolinguistics sociology

countable informal proscribed sometimes uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect. / A distinctive manner of producing a sign language, such as someone who does not normally use a certain sign language might have when using it.

human-sciences linguistics sciences social-science sociolinguistics sociology

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

A word; a significant tone or sound.

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

Expressions in general; speech.

countable plural plural-only uncountable usually

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

Stress laid on certain syllables of a verse.

communications human-sciences journalism linguistics literature media phonology poetry prosody publishing sciences writing

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

A regularly recurring stress upon the tone to mark the beginning, and, more feebly, the third part of the measure.

entertainment lifestyle music

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

A special emphasis of a tone, even in the weaker part of the measure.

entertainment lifestyle music

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

A mark used to represent this special emphasis.

entertainment lifestyle music

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

The rhythmical accent, which marks phrases and sections of a period.

entertainment lifestyle music

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

A prime symbol.

mathematics sciences

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

Emphasis laid on a part of an artistic design or composition; an emphasized detail, in particular a detail in sharp contrast to its surroundings.

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

A very small gemstone set into a piece of jewellery.

countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

noun

Utterance.

archaic countable uncountable

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

verb

To express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent.

transitive

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

verb

To mark emphatically; to emphasize; to accentuate; to make prominent.

transitive

distinctive manner of producing a sign language

English

verb

To mark with written accents.

transitive

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

A covering for the head, usually attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak. / A head covering placed on falcons to inhibit their vision.

falconry hobbies hunting lifestyle

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

A covering for the head, usually attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak. / A head and neck covering placed on horses to protect against insects and sunlight, to slow coat growth and for warmth.

equestrianism hobbies horses lifestyle pets sports

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

A distinctively colored fold of material, representing a university degree.

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Particular parts of conveyances / A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.

automotive transport vehicles

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Particular parts of conveyances / The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle, known as a bonnet in other countries.

automotive transport vehicles

Canada US

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Particular parts of conveyances / A cover over the engine, driving machinery or inner workings of something.

broadly especially

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Particular parts of conveyances / A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Particular parts of conveyances / One of the endmost planks (or, one of the ends of the planks) in a ship’s bottom at bow or stern, that fits into the rabbet. (These, when fit into the rabbet, resemble a hood (covering).)

nautical transport

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Various body parts / An expansion on the sides of the neck typical for many elapids e.g. the Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) and Indian cobra (Naja naja).

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Various body parts / The osseous or cartilaginous marginal extension behind the back of many a dinosaur such as a ceratopsid and reptiles such as Chlamydosaurus kingii.

colloquial

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Various body parts / In the human hand, over the extensor digitorum, an expansion of the extensor tendon over the metacarpophalangeal joint (the extensor hood syn. dorsal hood syn. lateral hood)

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Various body parts / The prepuce; the foreskin or clitoral hood.

colloquial

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

verb

To cover (something) with a hood.

transitive

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

verb

To extend out from (something), in the manner of a hood.

transitive

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

verb

To grow over the eyelid but not the eye itself.

intransitive

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Gangster, thug.

slang

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

adj

Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people’s attachment to and love for their neighborhoods.

not-comparable

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

A neighborhood.

slang

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Any poor suburb or neighbourhood.

slang

distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree

English

noun

Person wearing a hoodie.

divided into halves

halved

English

verb

simple past and past participle of halve

form-of participle past

divided into halves

halved

English

adj

Divided into halves.

not-comparable

divided into halves

halved

English

adj

Appearing as if one side were cut away.

biology botany natural-sciences

not-comparable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to animals. / A mammal of the family Felidae.

countable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to animals. / A mammal of the family Felidae. / A carnivorous, four-legged, generally furry domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet.

countable uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to animals. / A mammal of the family Felidae. / A carnivorous, four-legged, generally furry domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. / The flesh of this animal eaten as food.

uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to animals. / A mammal of the family Felidae. / Any similar, chiefly non-domesticated, carnivorous mammal of the family Felidae, which includes bobcats, caracals, cheetahs, cougars, leopards, lions, lynxes, tigers, and other such species.

countable uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to animals. / Chiefly with a descriptive word: an animal not of the family Felidae which (somewhat) resembles a domestic feline (etymology 1, noun sense 1.1.1).

broadly countable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to people. / An angry or spiteful person, especially a woman.

countable derogatory figuratively offensive uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to people. / An ordinary person, especially a man; a fellow, a guy.

countable dated figuratively slang uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to people. / Synonym of itinerant worker.

US countable figuratively slang uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to people. / A jazz musician; also, an enthusiast of jazz music.

countable figuratively slang uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to people. / Synonym of prostitute.

countable figuratively obsolete slang uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to things. / A double tripod for holding a plate, etc., with six feet, of which three rest on the ground in whatever position it is placed.

broadly countable uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to things. / The game of trap ball; also (countable), the trap in that game.

games

archaic broadly uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to things. / The pointed piece of wood that is struck in the game of tipcat.

games

archaic broadly countable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to things. / A strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship.

nautical transport

broadly countable uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to things. / Ellipsis of cat-o'-nine-tails.

nautical transport

abbreviation alt-of broadly countable ellipsis uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to things. / Now only in catboat: a sturdy merchant sailing vessel.

nautical transport

archaic broadly countable uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to things. / A wheeled shelter, used in the Middle Ages to protect assailants approaching besieged enemy defences; a cathouse.

government military politics war

broadly countable historical uncountable

domestic species

English

noun

Terms relating to things. / A vagina or vulva.

broadly countable slang uncountable vulgar

domestic species

English

verb

To hoist (an anchor) by its ring so that it hangs at the cathead.

nautical transport

transitive

domestic species

English

verb

To flog with a cat-o'-nine-tails.

nautical transport

transitive

domestic species

English

verb

To vomit.

archaic slang

domestic species

English

verb

To go wandering at night.

domestic species

English

verb

To gossip in a catty manner.

domestic species

English

noun

A program and command in Unix that reads one or more files and directs their content to the standard output.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

domestic species

English

verb

To apply the cat command to (one or more files).

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

transitive

domestic species

English

verb

To dump large amounts of data on (an unprepared target), usually with no intention of browsing it carefully.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

slang

domestic species

English

noun

A street name of the drug methcathinone.

slang

domestic species

English

noun

Abbreviation of catapult.

abbreviation alt-of

domestic species

English

noun

Abbreviation of catalytic converter.

abbreviation alt-of

domestic species

English

noun

Abbreviation of catamaran.

abbreviation alt-of

domestic species

English

noun

Abbreviation of category.

abbreviation alt-of

domestic species

English

noun

Abbreviation of catfish.

abbreviation alt-of

domestic species

English

noun

Abbreviation of caterpillar. / Any of a variety of earth-moving machines. (from their manufacturer Caterpillar Inc.)

slang

domestic species

English

noun

Abbreviation of caterpillar. / A ground vehicle which uses caterpillar tracks, especially tractors, trucks, minibuses, and snow groomers.

domestic species

English

noun

Abbreviation of computed axial tomography; often used attributively, as in “CAT scan” or “CT scan”.

abbreviation alt-of

domestic species

English

adj

Catastrophic; terrible, disastrous.

Ireland colloquial not-comparable

edge

узбіччя

Ukrainian

noun

roadside, shoulder, wayside

road transport

edge

узбіччя

Ukrainian

noun

edge, verge (of forest, field, etc.)

edge

узбіччя

Ukrainian

noun

side (of mountain, hill, embankment, etc.)

edible seed

English

noun

Any of certain plants of the family Fabaceae: Pisum sativum and others.

edible seed

English

noun

Any of certain plants of the family Fabaceae: Pisum sativum and others. / A plant, Pisum sativum, member of the legume (Fabaceae) family.

especially

edible seed

English

noun

The edible seed of Pisum sativum.

cooking food lifestyle

edible seed

English

noun

The edible seed of various other pea plants.

cooking food lifestyle

edible seed

English

noun

Any of several varieties of bean.

edible seed

English

noun

Money.

Multicultural-London-English in-plural

edible seed

English

noun

A ball travelling at high velocity.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

edible seed

English

noun

Any of the small numbered balls used in a pea shake game.

gambling games

edible seed

English

noun

Ellipsis of green pea galaxy.

astronomy natural-sciences

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

edible seed

English

noun

a peafowl

archaic rare

edible seed

English

noun

Alternative form of peak.

nautical transport

alt-of alternative

electronics: to remove the small ripple of current

debounce

English

verb

To remove the small ripple of current that forms when a mechanical switch is pushed in an electrical circuit and makes a series of short contacts.

business electrical-engineering electricity electromagnetism electronics energy engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

electronics: to remove the small ripple of current

debounce

English

verb

To discard events or signals that should not be processed because they occurred too close together.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences programming sciences

broadly

emotional distress after a traumatic event

aftershock

English

noun

An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").

geography geology natural-sciences seismology

countable uncountable

emotional distress after a traumatic event

aftershock

English

noun

By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.

countable figuratively uncountable

emotional distress after a traumatic event

aftershock

English

noun

Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.

countable uncountable

emperor, deity — see also Elagabalus

Heliogabalus

English

name

Synonym of Elagabalus (“Roman emperor, noted for decadence, eccentricity, femininity, and disregard for Roman religious traditions and sexual taboos”).

emperor, deity — see also Elagabalus

Heliogabalus

English

name

Synonym of Elagabalus (“sun deity”).

empire

Rooma

Estonian

name

Rome (a major city, the capital of Italy and the Italian region of Lazio, located on the Tiber River; the ancient capital of the Roman Empire)

empire

Rooma

Estonian

name

Rome (a metropolitan city of Lazio, Italy)

empire

Rooma

Estonian

name

Rome, Ancient Rome (an ancient empire based out of the city of Rome, covering vast territories in Europe, Asia and Africa; in full, Roman Empire)

historical

eraser

Hawaiian

noun

laundry

eraser

Hawaiian

noun

eraser

Hawaiian

verb

to wash, clean

transitive

eraser

Hawaiian

verb

to erase, scrub

transitive

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Inflexible; rigid.

figuratively

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Formal in behavior; unrelaxed.

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Harsh, severe.

colloquial

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Painful or more rigid than usual as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Potent.

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Expensive, pricey.

informal

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Dead, deceased.

informal

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Erect.

slang

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Having a dense consistency; thick; (by extension) Difficult to stir.

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Beaten until so aerated that they stand up straight on their own.

cooking food lifestyle

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Of an equation, for which certain numerical solving methods are numerically unstable, unless the step size is taken to be extremely small.

mathematics sciences

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Keeping upright.

nautical transport

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Of a shot, landing so close to the flagstick that it should be very easy to sink the ball with the next shot.

golf hobbies lifestyle sports

erect, of a penis

English

adj

Delivered more forcefully than needed, whether intentionally or accidentally, thus causing legitimate pain to the opponent.

government hobbies lifestyle martial-arts military politics professional-wrestling sports war wrestling

erect, of a penis

English

noun

An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.

Canada US countable slang uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

noun

A person who is deceived, as a mark or pigeon in a swindle.

countable slang uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

noun

A cadaver; a dead person.

countable slang uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

noun

A flop; a commercial failure.

countable slang uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

noun

A person who leaves (especially a restaurant) without paying the bill.

US countable slang uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

noun

A customer who does not leave a tip.

US broadly countable slang uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

noun

Any hard hand where it is possible to exceed 21 by drawing an additional card.

blackjack games

countable uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

noun

Negotiable instruments, possibly forged.

business finance

countable slang uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

noun

A note or letter surreptitiously sent by an inmate.

countable slang uncountable

erect, of a penis

English

verb

To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

erect, of a penis

English

verb

To cheat someone.

erect, of a penis

English

verb

To tip ungenerously.

erect, of a penis

English

verb

To kill.

slang

erect, of a penis

English

verb

To be unsuccessful.

informal

erect, of a penis

English

adv

Of the wind, with great force; strongly.

nautical transport

erect, of a penis

English

adv

Very thoroughly.

dated slang

essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed

English

noun

The art of criticism.

uncountable

essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed

English

noun

An essay in which another piece of work is criticized, reviewed, etc.

countable

essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed

English

noun

A point made to criticize something.

countable

essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed

English

verb

To review something; to criticize.

essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed

English

noun

Obsolete form of critic (“one who criticizes”).

alt-of obsolete

estranged; living apart but not divorced

separated

English

adj

Detached; not connected or joined; two or more things stand apart.

estranged; living apart but not divorced

separated

English

adj

Estranged; living apart but not divorced.

estranged; living apart but not divorced

separated

English

verb

simple past and past participle of separate

form-of participle past

expression listing factors

factorization

English

noun

The process of creating a list of factors.

mathematics sciences

countable uncountable

expression listing factors

factorization

English

noun

An expression listing items that, when multiplied together, will produce a desired quantity.

mathematics sciences

countable uncountable

expression listing factors

factorization

English

noun

A list of factors.

countable uncountable

extinct lion endemic to the Americas

American lion

English

noun

A puma or cougar.

dated

extinct lion endemic to the Americas

American lion

English

noun

An extinct lion of subspecies †Panthera leo atrox or species †Panthera atrox, endemic to North America and northwestern South America during the Pleistocene epoch.

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

transitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To separate into two or more parts.

intransitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To share (something) by dividing it.

transitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To cause (a group of people) to disagree.

transitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To calculate the quotient number by which another one (the divisor) is multiplied to produce a second number (the dividend).

arithmetic

transitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To be a divisor of.

arithmetic

transitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To reproduce by either mitosis or meiosis.

biology cytology medicine natural-sciences sciences

intransitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To disunite in opinion or interest; to make discordant or hostile; to set at variance.

intransitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To break friendship; to fall out.

intransitive obsolete

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To have a share; to partake.

obsolete

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To vote, as in the British parliament and other legislatures, by the members separating themselves into two parties (as on opposite sides of the hall or in opposite lobbies), that is, the ayes dividing from the nays.

intransitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To split (something) into regular steps or intervals; to mark with degrees; to graduate.

transitive

extra amount left by uneven division

English

verb

To play or sing in a florid style, or with variations.

entertainment lifestyle music

extra amount left by uneven division

English

noun

A thing that divides.

extra amount left by uneven division

English

noun

An act of dividing.

extra amount left by uneven division

English

noun

A distancing between two people or things.

extra amount left by uneven division

English

noun

A large chasm, gorge, or ravine between two areas of land.

geography natural-sciences

extra amount left by uneven division

English

noun

The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

geography hydrology natural-sciences

female given name

Alison

English

name

A female given name from the Germanic languages.

countable

female given name

Alison

English

name

A surname.

countable

female given name

Alison

English

name

A locality in the Central Coast council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.

countable uncountable

female given name

Lydia

English

name

A historical region and ancient kingdom in western Asia Minor, in modern-day Turkey.

historical

female given name

Lydia

English

name

A woman converted by St. Paul; presumably named for ancestry or residence in Lydia.

biblical lifestyle religion

female given name

Lydia

English

name

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

film stand-in

English

noun

A film stand-in for an actor, in scenes not involving the face, especially during scenes of nudity, or of dangerous activity.

film stand-in

English

noun

A political decoy; a person employed to impersonate a politician, in order to draw attention away from the real person or to take risks on their behalf.

film stand-in

English

noun

A person who is present nearby, or virtually connected to, a person with ADHD in order to increase their attention and focus.

human-sciences psychology sciences

film stand-in

English

verb

To act as a body double. / To stand in for an actor in a film.

intransitive

film stand-in

English

verb

To act as a body double. / To impersonate a politician in order to draw attention away from the real person or to take risks on their behalf.

intransitive

film stand-in

English

verb

To act as a body double. / To be present nearby, or virtually connected to, a person with ADHD in order to increase their attention and focus.

human-sciences psychology sciences

intransitive

fine layer in sedimentary rocks

English

noun

A thin layer, plate, or scale of material. / Either of two broad, flat plates of bone of a vertebra that is fused with and extends from the pedicle to the median line of the neural arch to form the base of the spinous process and that along with the pedicle forms the posterior part of the vertebral foramen.

anatomy medicine sciences

fine layer in sedimentary rocks

English

noun

A thin layer, plate, or scale of material. / The flat expanded part of a foliage leaf or leaflet.

biology botany natural-sciences

fine layer in sedimentary rocks

English

noun

A thin layer, plate, or scale of material. / A fine layer that occurs in sedimentary rocks.

geography geology natural-sciences

fine layer in sedimentary rocks

English

noun

A thin layer, plate, or scale of material. / One of the narrow thin parallel plates of soft vascular sensitive tissue that cover the flesh within the wall of a hoof.

biology natural-sciences zoology zootomy

fish

English

noun

A freshwater and marine fish of the family Centropomidae in the order Perciformes.

fish

English

noun

A freshwater and marine fish of the family Centropomidae in the order Perciformes. / Centropomus undecimalis (common snook).

fish

English

noun

Any of various other ray-finned fishes in several families.

fish

English

verb

To fish for snook.

fish

English

noun

A disrespectful gesture, performed by placing the tip of a thumb on one's nose with the fingers spread, and typically while wiggling the fingers back and forth.

UK derogatory

fish

English

verb

To sniff out.

obsolete

fish

English

verb

To lurk; to lie in ambush.

obsolete

formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

chelation

English

noun

The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

countable uncountable

formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

chelation

English

noun

The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals.

medicine sciences

countable uncountable

fourth note of a major scale

English

noun

A syllable used in solfège to represent the fourth diatonic (or sixth chromatic) note of a major scale.

entertainment lifestyle music

fourth note of a major scale

English

noun

A syllable used in solfège to represent the fourth diatonic (or sixth chromatic) note of a major scale. / Sometimes syllable for both the tonic and the fourth.

entertainment lifestyle music

fourth note of a major scale

English

prep

Alternative spelling of for.

alt-of alternative informal

fourth of an oxgang

English

noun

A fourth part: a quarter of anything.

fourth of an oxgang

English

noun

An English unit of land area variously understood as the fourth part of an oxgang or of a yardland.

historical

fourth of an oxgang

English

noun

A bundle or burden.

obsolete

fourth of an oxgang

English

verb

To make up in fardels; to bunch.

obsolete transitive

freeze solid, freeze (be affected by extreme cold)

Ukrainian

verb

to congeal, to harden, to set, to solidify, to stiffen (to change from liquid to solid due to cold)

intransitive third-person

freeze solid, freeze (be affected by extreme cold)

Ukrainian

verb

to freeze, to freeze solid

intransitive third-person

freeze solid, freeze (be affected by extreme cold)

Ukrainian

verb

to get cold, to go cold

intransitive

freeze solid, freeze (be affected by extreme cold)

Ukrainian

verb

to freeze (to be affected by extreme cold)

intransitive

freeze solid, freeze (be affected by extreme cold)

Ukrainian

verb

to go stiff/to stiffen up with cold

intransitive

freeze solid, freeze (be affected by extreme cold)

Ukrainian

verb

to freeze (to become motionless)

figuratively intransitive

freeze solid, freeze (be affected by extreme cold)

Ukrainian

verb

to catch out (to take by surprise)

intransitive rare transitive

frugal, stingy

English

adj

Low or reduced in price.

frugal, stingy

English

adj

Of poor quality.

frugal, stingy

English

adj

Of little worth.

frugal, stingy

English

adj

Underhanded or unfair.

slang

frugal, stingy

English

adj

Stingy; mean; excessively frugal.

derogatory informal

frugal, stingy

English

adj

Trading at a price level which is low relative to historical trends, a similar asset, or (for derivatives) a theoretical value.

business finance

frugal, stingy

English

adj

Taking little of system time or resources.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

frugal, stingy

English

noun

Trade; traffic; chaffer; chaffering.

countable obsolete uncountable

frugal, stingy

English

noun

A market; marketplace.

countable obsolete uncountable

frugal, stingy

English

noun

Price.

countable obsolete uncountable

frugal, stingy

English

noun

A low price; a bargain.

countable obsolete uncountable

frugal, stingy

English

noun

Cheapness; lowness of price; abundance of supply.

countable obsolete uncountable

frugal, stingy

English

verb

To trade; traffic; bargain; chaffer; ask the price of goods; cheapen goods.

intransitive obsolete

frugal, stingy

English

verb

To bargain for; chaffer for; ask the price of; offer a price for; cheapen.

obsolete transitive

frugal, stingy

English

verb

To buy; purchase.

obsolete transitive

frugal, stingy

English

verb

To sell.

obsolete transitive

frugal, stingy

English

adv

Cheaply.

obsolete

full of sound and rich, as in language or verse

English

adj

Capable of giving out a deep, resonant sound.

full of sound and rich, as in language or verse

English

adj

Full of sound and rich, as in language or verse.

full of sound and rich, as in language or verse

English

adj

Wordy or grandiloquent.

full of sound and rich, as in language or verse

English

adj

Produced with a relatively open vocal tract and relatively little obstruction of airflow.

human-sciences linguistics phonetics phonology sciences

function

Chinese

noun

character; role; part (in a play, film, etc.)

Hokkien

function

Chinese

noun

function; role; part (in society, etc.)

Hokkien figuratively

function

Chinese

noun

fellow; guy; character; individual (used with adjectives like 好 or 歹 to indicate being great or no-good)

Hokkien Mainland-China

function

Chinese

noun

one's courage and insight

Taiwanese-Hokkien

function

Chinese

soft-redirect

no-gloss

furniture

tea table

English

noun

A small table upon which tea is set to be served.

furniture lifestyle

furniture

tea table

English

noun

A type of rock column comprising discrete layers, with the top layers being wider than the base due to greater resistance to erosion and weathering.

geography geology natural-sciences

garden

فردوس

Persian

noun

paradise

garden

فردوس

Persian

noun

garden, vineyard

garden

فردوس

Persian

noun

fertile valley

given name

English

name

A unisex given name from Polynesian.

countable uncountable

given name

English

name

A unisex given name from Polynesian. / A unisex given name from Hawaiian.

US countable uncountable

given name

English

name

A coastal suburb of Nelson, New Zealand.

countable uncountable

given name

English

name

A small town in the West Coast region, New Zealand, on the shore of Lake Brunner (known as Moana in Maori).

countable uncountable

government

city hall

English

noun

The building that houses a city's government.

government

city hall

English

noun

The city government (city council, mayor, etc.); government in general.

figuratively metonymically

great-aunt

伯婆

Chinese

noun

great-aunt (wife of paternal grandfather's elder brother)

Cantonese Hakka Zhangzhou-Hokkien dialectal including

great-aunt

伯婆

Chinese

noun

aunt-in-law (wife of elder brother of husband's father)

dialectal

great-aunt

伯婆

Chinese

name

Tudipo (wife of Tudigong)

Hakka

group of Knesset members

Hebrew

noun

lobby (an entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor)

group of Knesset members

Hebrew

noun

A group of Knesset members who meet to pursue common objectives (analogous to a congressional caucus in the United States).

government politics

group of Knesset members

Hebrew

noun

A lobby: an interest group.

government politics

group of Knesset members

Hebrew

adj

Libyan

guitar move

English

noun

A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.

guitar move

English

noun

The building or structure containing such machinery.

guitar move

English

noun

A wind turbine, a device for converting wind power into electricity.

colloquial proscribed

guitar move

English

noun

A child's toy consisting of vanes mounted on a stick that rotate when blown by a person or by the wind.

guitar move

English

noun

A dunk where the dunker swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball through the hoop.

ball-games basketball games hobbies lifestyle sports

guitar move

English

noun

A pitch where the pitcher swings his arm in a circular motion before throwing the ball.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

guitar move

English

noun

A guitar move where the strumming hand mimics a turning windmill.

entertainment lifestyle music

guitar move

English

noun

A breakdancing move in which the dancer rolls their torso continuously in a circular path on the floor, across the upper chest, shoulders and back, while twirling the legs in a V shape in the air.

dance dancing hobbies lifestyle sports

guitar move

English

noun

Any of various muscle exercises in which a large deal of the body makes a great circle, typically one where a kettlebell is raised overhead and the torso is rotated to the other side with the hand reaching its foot (hitting the core, glutes, hamstrings, trapezius, rhomboids, deltoids and rotator cuffs) but sometimes even a windshield wiper.

guitar move

English

noun

Any of various large papilionid butterflies of the genus Byasa, the wings of which resemble the vanes of a windmill.

guitar move

English

noun

The false shower.

arts hobbies juggling lifestyle performing-arts sports

guitar move

English

noun

An imaginary enemy, but presented as real.

figuratively

guitar move

English

noun

The act of windmilling.

guitar move

English

noun

A tactic in which a piece repeatedly gains material, while simultaneously creating an inescapable series of alternating direct and discovered checks.

board-games chess games

guitar move

English

verb

To rotate with a sweeping motion.

intransitive transitive

guitar move

English

verb

To (become disengaged and) rotate freely.

intransitive

guitar move

English

verb

To (become disengaged and) rotate freely. / To be rotated by the force of the fluid passing through (the propeller or turbine rotor).

aeronautics aerospace aviation business engineering natural-sciences nautical physical-sciences transport

intransitive

guitar move

English

verb

To move in order to rotate the penis in a circle (similar to the rotation of a windmill).

intransitive slang

guttural letters and sounds

हकार

Sanskrit

noun

The name of the Devanagari letter ह (ha).

guttural letters and sounds

हकार

Sanskrit

noun

the sound of the ह letter, /ɦɐ/

half son

半子

Chinese

noun

half son

literary

half son

半子

Chinese

noun

son-in-law

figuratively literary regional

having a cusp

cuspidate

English

adj

Having a cusp

having a cusp

cuspidate

English

adj

Tapering to a sharp, firm point

biology botany natural-sciences

having a cusp

cuspidate

English

verb

To sharpen, to whet to a point.

obsolete

having difficulty breathing; gasping

English

adj

Having difficulty breathing; gasping.

having difficulty breathing; gasping

English

adj

That makes one hold one's breath (with excitement etc.).

having difficulty breathing; gasping

English

adj

Not breathing; dead or apparently so.

having difficulty breathing; gasping

English

adj

Having no wind; still, calm or airless.

having difficulty breathing; gasping

English

adj

Having a somewhat hysterical tone, using over-emotive language.

having green eyes

green-eyed

English

adj

Having green eyes.

literally

having green eyes

green-eyed

English

adj

Jealous; envious.

figuratively

having scruples

English

adj

Exactly and carefully conducted.

having scruples

English

adj

Having scruples or compunctions.

having scruples

English

adj

Precise; exact or strict.

having scruples

English

adj

Wrongly feeling guilt or anxiety about one’s morality; suffering from scrupulosity.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

verb

past participle of break

form-of participle past

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Fragmented; in separate pieces.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Fragmented; in separate pieces. / Fractured; having the bone in pieces.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Fragmented; in separate pieces. / Split or ruptured.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Fragmented; in separate pieces. / Dashed; made up of short lines with small gaps between each one and the next.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Fragmented; in separate pieces. / Interrupted; not continuous.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Fragmented; in separate pieces. / Five-eighths to seven-eighths obscured by clouds; incompletely covered by clouds.

climatology meteorology natural-sciences

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Fragmented; in separate pieces. / Having periods of silence scattered throughout; not regularly continuous.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Breached; violated; not kept.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Non-functional; not functioning properly.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Non-functional; not functioning properly. / Disconnected, no longer open or carrying traffic.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Non-functional; not functioning properly. / Badly designed or implemented.

informal

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Non-functional; not functioning properly. / Grammatically non-standard, especially as a result of being produced by a non-native speaker.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Non-functional; not functioning properly. / Not having gone in the way intended; saddening.

US colloquial

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Completely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Having no money; bankrupt, broke.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Uneven.

having the bone in pieces, fractured

English

adj

Overpowered; overly powerful; giving a player too much power.

hobbies lifestyle sports video-games

having to do with foreigners

English

prefix

Having to do with foreigners.

morpheme

having to do with foreigners

English

prefix

Relating to strangers or strangeness.

morpheme

having to do with foreigners

English

prefix

From a foreign place.

morpheme

having to do with foreigners

English

prefix

From a donor of another species.

biology medicine natural-sciences sciences

morpheme

having to do with foreigners

English

prefix

Of extraterrestrial origin.

morpheme

hermetically

English

adv

In a hermetic way. / With a hermetic seal; so as to be airtight.

hermetically

English

adv

In a hermetic way. / In an isolated manner.

hole in needle

English

noun

An organ through which animals see (“perceive surroundings via light”).

hole in needle

English

noun

The visual sense.

hole in needle

English

noun

The iris of the eye, being of a specified colour.

hole in needle

English

noun

Attention, notice.

hole in needle

English

noun

The ability to notice what others might miss.

hole in needle

English

noun

A meaningful look or stare. / A sexually or romantically suggestive one.

usually

hole in needle

English

noun

A meaningful look or stare. / An angry, annoyed, or malicious one.

usually

hole in needle

English

noun

A meaningful look or stare. / An angry, annoyed, or malicious one. / An evil one.

usually

hole in needle

English

noun

Ellipsis of private eye.

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

hole in needle

English

noun

A hole at the blunt end of a needle through which thread is passed.

hole in needle

English

noun

The oval hole of an axehead through which the axehandle is fitted.

hole in needle

English

noun

A fitting consisting of a loop of metal or other material, suitable for receiving a hook or the passage of a cord or line.

hole in needle

English

noun

A loop forming part of anything, or a hole through anything, to receive a hook, pin, rope, shaft, etc.; for example, at the end of a tie bar in a bridge truss, through a crank, at the end of a rope, or through a millstone.

hole in needle

English

noun

A burner on a kitchen stove, hob, or cooktop.

hole in needle

English

noun

A central and focal portion of any of several things. / The relatively calm and clear centre of a hurricane or other cyclonic storm.

hole in needle

English

noun

A central and focal portion of any of several things. / The dark brown centre of a black-eyed Susan flower.

informal

hole in needle

English

noun

A central and focal portion of any of several things. / The hilum of a seed or bean, or the hilum plus any rings of color that surround it; for example, the dark spot on a black-eyed pea.

hole in needle

English

noun

A central and focal portion of any of several things. / The circle in the centre of a volute.

architecture

hole in needle

English

noun

A central and focal portion of any of several things. / A central area in a portion of a carcass being butchered into cuts of meat, such as a certain muscle partly surrounded by fat (for example, a longissimus dorsi); a cut that includes a portion of it.

hole in needle

English

noun

A mark on an animal, such as a butterfly or peacock, resembling a human eye.

hole in needle

English

noun

A reproductive bud in a potato.

hole in needle

English

noun

That which resembles the eye in relative beauty or importance.

hole in needle

English

noun

A shade of colour; a tinge.

hole in needle

English

noun

One of the holes in certain kinds of cheese.

hole in needle

English

noun

The foremost part of a ship's bows; the hawseholes.

nautical transport

in-plural

hole in needle

English

noun

The enclosed counter (“negative space”) of the lower-case letter e.

media publishing typography

hole in needle

English

noun

An empty point or group of points surrounded by one player's stones.

hole in needle

English

noun

Opinion, view.

plural-normally

hole in needle

English

noun

Synonym of pit-eye.

business mining

hole in needle

English

verb

To carefully or appraisingly observe (someone or something).

transitive

hole in needle

English

verb

To consider.

transitive

hole in needle

English

verb

To appear; to look.

intransitive obsolete

hole in needle

English

verb

To remove the reproductive buds from (potatoes).

transitive

hole in needle

English

verb

To allow (fish eggs) to develop so that the black eye spots are visible.

transitive

hole in needle

English

noun

The name of the Latin script letter I/i.

hole in needle

English

noun

A brood.

humor

fleuma

Portuguese

noun

phlegm (historical: humour)

feminine

humor

fleuma

Portuguese

noun

tranquillity; calmness

feminine uncountable

husband of one's uncle

uncle-in-law

English

noun

The husband of one's uncle or aunt (parent's sibling).

husband of one's uncle

uncle-in-law

English

noun

The uncle of one's spouse. / The uncle of one's husband.

husband of one's uncle

uncle-in-law

English

noun

The uncle of one's spouse. / The uncle of one's wife.

idiomatic: a hierarchy

food chain

English

noun

The feeding relationships between species in a biotic community.

idiomatic: a hierarchy

food chain

English

noun

A hierarchy.

idiomatic

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A mark or scar made by burning with a hot iron, especially to mark cattle or to classify the contents of a cask.

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A branding iron.

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.

business

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner.

broadly

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

The public image or reputation and recognized, typical style of an individual or group.

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A mark of infamy; stigma.

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

Any minute fungus producing a burnt appearance in plants.

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A torch used for signaling.

Northern-England Scotland

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A flame.

obsolete rare

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A conflagration.

obsolete rare

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A piece of burning wood or peat, or a glowing cinder.

archaic poetic

impress on the memory or senses

English

noun

A sword.

archaic

impress on the memory or senses

English

verb

To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.

transitive

impress on the memory or senses

English

verb

To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound. / To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.

transitive

impress on the memory or senses

English

verb

To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.

transitive

impress on the memory or senses

English

verb

To stigmatize, label (someone).

transitive

impress on the memory or senses

English

verb

To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.

business marketing

transitive

impress on the memory or senses

English

verb

To be very hot, to burn.

intransitive

in addition to

sper

Romansh

prep

near, next (to)

in addition to

sper

Romansh

prep

in addition (to)

in addition to

sper

Romansh

adj

near, not far away from

Puter masculine

in an antipodal manner

antipodally

English

adv

In an antipodal manner

not-comparable

in an antipodal manner

antipodally

English

adv

With regard to antipodes

not-comparable

in dire straits

落魄

Chinese

adj

in dire straits; down and out; panic-stricken

literary

in dire straits

落魄

Chinese

adj

untrammelled by convention; unconventional

in dire straits

落魄

Chinese

soft-redirect

no-gloss

in use or existing

English

verb

present participle of live

form-of participle present

in use or existing

English

adj

Having life; alive.

not-comparable

in use or existing

English

adj

In use or existing.

not-comparable

in use or existing

English

adj

True to life.

not-comparable

in use or existing

English

adj

Of rock or stone, existing in its original state and place.

not-comparable

in use or existing

English

adj

Continually updated; not static

not-comparable

in use or existing

English

adj

Used as an intensifier.

not-comparable

in use or existing

English

noun

The state of being alive.

uncountable

in use or existing

English

noun

Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood

countable uncountable

in use or existing

English

noun

A style of life.

countable uncountable

in use or existing

English

noun

Those who are alive: living people.

countable uncountable with-definite-article

in use or existing

English

noun

A position in a church (usually the Church of England) that has attached to it a source of income; an ecclesiastical benefice.

countable uncountable

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.

intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To pass by means of a spring or leap; to overleap.

transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.

intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To jerk the body involuntarily in response to a sudden or unexpected stimulus.

intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To jerk the body involuntarily in response to a sudden or unexpected stimulus. / To drop sharply downward at the sound of a bowstring release or the fire of a gun.

hobbies hunting lifestyle

intransitive transitive usually

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To increase sharply, to rise, to shoot up.

figuratively intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.

intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To move to a position (in a queue/line) that is further forward.

transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To pass (a traffic light) when it is indicating that one should stop.

transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To attack suddenly and violently.

transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To engage in sexual intercourse with (a person).

slang transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To cause to jump.

transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To move the distance between two opposing subjects.

transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To increase the height of a tower crane by inserting a section at the base of the tower and jacking up everything above it.

transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To increase speed aggressively and without warning.

cycling hobbies lifestyle sports

intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To expose to danger; to risk; to hazard.

obsolete transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To join by a buttweld.

arts crafts hobbies lifestyle smithwork

transitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To thicken or enlarge by endwise blows; to upset.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To bore with a jumper.

business mining quarrying

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To jump-start a car or other vehicle with a dead battery, as with jumper cables.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To coincide; to agree; to accord; to tally; followed by with.

obsolete

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To start executing code from a different location, rather than following the program counter.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences programming sciences

intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To flee; to make one's escape.

archaic intransitive slang

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To shift one's position or attitude, especially suddenly and significantly.

figuratively intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To switch locations on chromosomes.

biology natural-sciences

intransitive

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

verb

To commit suicide.

intransitive slang

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

The act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An effort; an attempt; a venture.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

A dislocation in a stratum; a fault.

business mining

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An abrupt interruption of level in a piece of brickwork or masonry.

architecture

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An instance of propelling oneself upwards.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An object which causes one to jump; a ramp.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An instance of employing a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An instance of reacting to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

A jumping move in a board game.

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

A button (of a joypad, joystick or similar device) used to make a video game character jump (propel itself upwards).

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An obstacle that forms part of a showjumping course, and that the horse has to jump over cleanly.

equestrianism hobbies horses lifestyle pets sports

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An early start or an advantage.

with-on

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

A discontinuity in the graph of a function, where the function is continuous in a punctured interval of the discontinuity.

mathematics sciences

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An abrupt increase in the height of the surface of a flowing liquid at the location where the flow transitions from supercritical to subcritical, involving an abrupt reduction in flow speed and increase in turbulence.

geography hydrodynamics hydrology natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

Any abrupt increase; a sudden rise; a hike

slang

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

An instance of faster-than-light travel, not observable from ordinary space.

literature media publishing science-fiction

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

A change of the path of execution to a different location.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences programming sciences

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

Ellipsis of jump-start.

automotive transport vehicles

US abbreviation alt-of ellipsis informal

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

Clipping of jump cut.

broadcasting film media television

abbreviation alt-of clipping

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

Synonym of one-night stand (“single evening's performance”).

entertainment lifestyle theater

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

adv

Exactly; precisely

not-comparable obsolete

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

adj

Exact; matched; fitting; precise.

obsolete

instance of propelling oneself into the air

English

noun

A kind of loose jacket for men.

instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune

godsend

English

noun

An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.

instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune

godsend

English

noun

An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall. / The wreck of a ship which has washed up on shore, from which cargo, timber, etc., may be obtained.

UK archaic regional specifically

instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune

godsend

English

noun

A person who provides greatly needed assistance.

intended to correct or improve deficient skills

remedial

English

adj

curative; providing a remedy

intended to correct or improve deficient skills

remedial

English

adj

intended to remediate (i.e., correct or improve) deficient skills in some subject

intended to correct or improve deficient skills

remedial

English

noun

A pupil enrolled in special classes to improve deficient skills.

education

lacking the ability to reason

English

adj

Contrary to reason; lacking an appropriate or sufficient reason; irrational.

not-comparable

lacking the ability to reason

English

adj

Lacking the ability to reason.

not-comparable

lacking the ability to reason

English

adj

Not within the domain of what can be understood or analyzed by reason; outside the competence of the rules of reason.

human-sciences philosophy sciences

not-comparable often

lacking the ability to reason

English

adj

Not based on one's own interests; inconsistent with utility maximization.

economics human-sciences sciences social-science social-sciences

not-comparable

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones; cf. abeam, beam-ends.

nautical transport

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam).

nautical transport

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

The direction across a vessel, perpendicular to fore-and-aft.

nautical transport

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

The straight part or shank of an anchor.

nautical transport

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

The crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended.

engineering mechanical mechanical-engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

In steam engines, a heavy iron lever having an oscillating motion on a central axis, one end of which is connected with the piston rod from which it receives motion, and the other with the crank of the wheel shaft.

engineering mechanical mechanical-engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

The central bar of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it.

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.

natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

The principal stem of the antler of a deer, which branches grow out from.

biology natural-sciences zoology zootomy

informal

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

One of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk.

biology natural-sciences zoology zootomy

informal

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

The pole of a carriage or chariot.

literary

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

A cylinder of wood, making part of a loom, on which weavers wind the warp before weaving and the cylinder on which the cloth is rolled, as it is woven.

business manufacturing textiles

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

A ray; a gleam.

figuratively

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

A horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value.

entertainment lifestyle music

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

An elevated rectangular dirt pile used to cheaply build an elevated portion of a railway.

rail-transport railways transport

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

A balance beam.

gymnastics hobbies lifestyle sports

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

A balance beam. / A gymnastic activity or event using a balance beam.

gymnastics hobbies lifestyle sports

large piece of timber or iron

English

noun

A broad smile.

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate.

ambitransitive

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.

figuratively intransitive

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To furnish or supply with beams.

transitive

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To give the appearance of beams to.

transitive

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism.

literature media publishing science-fiction

transitive

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To transmit, especially by direct wireless means such as infrared.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

transitive

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To stretch something (for example, an animal hide) on a beam.

transitive

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To put (something) on a beam.

business manufacturing textiles weaving

transitive

large piece of timber or iron

English

verb

To connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation.

entertainment lifestyle music

transitive

lawsuit

English

noun

The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

countable often with-of

lawsuit

English

noun

Sufficient reason.

especially uncountable

lawsuit

English

noun

A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

countable

lawsuit

English

noun

Sake; interest; advantage.

countable obsolete uncountable

lawsuit

English

noun

Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

countable obsolete

lawsuit

English

noun

A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.

law

countable

lawsuit

English

verb

To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.

transitive

lawsuit

English

verb

To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

ditransitive

lawsuit

English

verb

To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

obsolete

lawsuit

English

conj

Alternative form of 'cause; because

alt-of alternative

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

One who solicits / A lawyer now performing both the role of a traditional solicitor and that of a barrister.

Australia Canada

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

One who solicits / The chief legal officer of a city, town, or similar jurisdiction in some American states.

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

One who solicits / A customer, a requester of goods and services, especially johns, the clients of prostitutes.

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

One who solicits / A door-to-door salesperson, a person soliciting sales by visiting others' houses.

Canada US

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

One who solicits / An agent or proxy in other contexts, especially a petitioner, an intercessor, a go-between.

archaic

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

One who solicits / A catalyst, a thing prompting some action or behavior.

obsolete

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

One who solicits / A tempter, an inciter.

obsolete

lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate

English

noun

One who solicits / A military recruiter.

obsolete rare

layer of soil

hardpan

English

noun

A distinct layer of soil that is largely impervious to water.

countable uncountable

layer of soil

hardpan

English

noun

Synonym of dry lake.

countable uncountable

linguistics

English

adj

Relating to or having a theme (“subject”) or a topic.

linguistics

English

adj

Relating to a melodic subject.

entertainment lifestyle music

linguistics

English

adj

Of a word stem, ending in a vowel that appears in or otherwise influences the noun or verb's inflection.

grammar human-sciences linguistics sciences

Indo-European-studies

linguistics

English

adj

Of or relating to a theme (“subdivision of the Byzantine empire”).

history human-sciences sciences

linguistics

English

noun

A postage stamp that is part of a thematic collection.

linguistics

English

noun

A case that indicates the (usually inanimate) party which is a participant to the verbal predicate where that participant does not undergo any tangible change of state.

human-sciences linguistics sciences

made of a composite material

composite built

English

adj

Made of a composite material.

not-comparable

made of a composite material

composite built

English

adj

Of a ship, having wooden planks on a metal frame.

nautical transport

not-comparable

make decisions based on prejudice

English

verb

To make distinctions.

intransitive

make decisions based on prejudice

English

verb

To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits.

make decisions based on prejudice

English

verb

To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits. / To make decisions harmful to (a person or group) based on prejudice.

intransitive

make decisions based on prejudice

English

verb

To treat or affect differently, depending on differences in traits. / To infringe upon (a person's rights) in a prejudicial manner.

intransitive uncommon

make decisions based on prejudice

English

verb

To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish.

transitive

make decisions based on prejudice

English

adj

Having its differences marked; distinguished by certain tokens.

mark a tree to be spared

English

noun

A prop or support; a staff, crutch.

archaic

mark a tree to be spared

English

noun

The lower part or supporting frame of a stack, a stack-stand.

mark a tree to be spared

English

noun

Any supporting framework or base.

mark a tree to be spared

English

noun

A small tree; sapling.

mark a tree to be spared

English

noun

One of the separate plots into which a cock of hay is shaken out for the purpose of drying.

agriculture business lifestyle

mark a tree to be spared

English

verb

To form staddles of hay.

mark a tree to be spared

English

verb

To mark a sapling to be spared during a selective cutting of trees.

business forestry

material; tangible; physical

corporeal

English

adj

Material; tangible; physical.

material; tangible; physical

corporeal

English

adj

Pertaining to the body; bodily; corporal.

archaic

material; tangible; physical

corporeal

English

noun

A corporeal entity; a physical being.

medium rare

Dutch

noun

means, system or instrument for fulfilling an end

neuter

medium rare

Dutch

noun

medium which a wave or force traverses

natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

neuter

medium rare

Dutch

noun

middle voice

grammar human-sciences linguistics sciences

neuter

medium rare

Dutch

noun

means of communication, media outlet

communication communications media

neuter

medium rare

Dutch

noun

data medium, something that contains data

communication communications

neuter

medium rare

Dutch

noun

channeler, someone who claims to access the dead

neuter

medium rare

Dutch

noun

something of medium size

neuter no-diminutive

medium rare

Dutch

adj

of medium size

not-comparable

medium rare

Dutch

adj

medium rare

not-comparable

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.

entertainment lifestyle music

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

Someone who plays the trumpet; a trumpeter.

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

The cry of an elephant, or any similar loud cry.

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

One who praises, or propagates praise, or is the instrument of propagating it.

figuratively

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

A funnel, or short flaring pipe, used as a guide or conductor, as for yarn in a knitting machine.

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

A kind of traffic interchange involving at least one loop ramp connecting traffic either entering or leaving the terminating expressway with the far lanes of the continuous highway.

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

A powerful reed stop in organs, having a trumpet-like sound.

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

Any of various flowering plants with trumpet-shaped flowers, for example, of the genus Collomia.

musical instrument, opening

English

noun

A supporter of Donald Trump, especially a fervent one.

US capitalized often slang

musical instrument, opening

English

verb

To sound loudly, be amplified

intransitive

musical instrument, opening

English

verb

To play the trumpet.

intransitive

musical instrument, opening

English

verb

Of an elephant, to make its cry.

ambitransitive

musical instrument, opening

English

verb

To give a loud cry like that of an elephant.

ambitransitive

musical instrument, opening

English

verb

To proclaim loudly; to promote enthusiastically

transitive

musical interval

English

adj

The ordinal form of the number nine.

not-comparable

musical interval

English

noun

The person or thing in the ninth position.

musical interval

English

noun

One of nine equal parts of a whole.

musical interval

English

noun

The compound interval between any tone and the tone represented on the ninth degree of the staff above it, as between one of the scale and two of the octave above; the octave of the second, consisting of 13 or 14 semitones (called minor and major ninth).

entertainment lifestyle music

musical interval

English

verb

To lose a ninth.

musical interval

English

verb

To divide by nine.

no thanks (or apology) is necessary

English

noun

Something easy, not difficult, not posing problems.

uncountable

no thanks (or apology) is necessary

English

intj

Certainly, sure (said when granting a request).

no thanks (or apology) is necessary

English

intj

No thanks are necessary; you're welcome (said in response to an expression of gratitude).

no thanks (or apology) is necessary

English

intj

No apology is necessary; think nothing of it (said in response to an expression of regret).

not disturbed

undisturbed

English

adj

Not disturbed or agitated.

not disturbed

undisturbed

English

adj

calm

not here; gone

English

adv

From a place, hence.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

Aside; off; in another direction.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

Aside, so as to discard something.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

At a stated distance in time or space.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

In or to something's usual or proper storage place.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

In or to a secure or out-of-the-way place.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

From a state or condition of being; out of existence.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

So as to remove or use up something.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

Come away; go away; take away.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

On; in continuance; without intermission or delay.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adv

Without restraint.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

intj

Away with you! Go away! Begone!

Scotland

not here; gone

English

adj

Not here, gone, absent, unavailable, traveling; on vacation.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adj

At a specified distance in space, time, or figuratively.

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adj

Not on one's home territory.

hobbies lifestyle sports

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adj

Out.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

adj

Being the player whose ball lies farthest from the hole (or, in disc golf, whose disc lies farthest from the target).

golf hobbies lifestyle sports

not-comparable

not here; gone

English

verb

To depart; to go to another place.

Scotland intransitive poetic

not here; gone

English

adj

Misspelling of aweigh.

alt-of misspelling

number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

English

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see random, number.

number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

English

noun

A number allotted randomly using suitable generator (electronic machine or as simple "generator" as die).

number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

English

noun

A number selected based on a uniform distribution, typically using a suitable generator (for example, rolling a die).

number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

English

noun

A pseudorandom number.

of "dark"

krēslains

Latvian

adj

crepuscular, dusky (typical of dusk, twilight; at dusk time)

of "dark"

krēslains

Latvian

adj

poorly lit, poorly illuminated, dark

of "dark"

krēslains

Latvian

adj

weak, faint, dim

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

adj

Of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect; scruffy.

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

adj

Of a person: wearing ragged or very worn, and often dirty, clothing.

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

adj

Of a person, their behaviour, etc.: despicable, mean; also, not generous; stingy, tight-fisted.

figuratively

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

adj

Poor in quality; also, showing little effort or talent.

figuratively

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

adj

Poor in quality; also, showing little effort or talent. / Of the pulse: thready, weak.

medicine sciences

archaic figuratively

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

adj

Poor in quality; also, showing little effort or talent. / Of weather: wet and dreary.

UK dialectal figuratively informal

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

adj

Poor in quality; also, showing little effort or talent. / Chiefly of sheep: affected by shab or scab (“a skin disease”); scabby.

biology medicine natural-sciences pathology sciences veterinary zoology

UK dialectal figuratively

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

verb

To make (something) shabby (adjective sense 1); to shabbify.

transitive

of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect — see also worn

English

verb

To become shabby; to shabbify.

intransitive

of or pertaining to the cursive writing system developed by ancient Egyptian priests

English

adj

Of or pertaining to priests or other religious authorities, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.

not-comparable

of or pertaining to the cursive writing system developed by ancient Egyptian priests

English

adj

Of or pertaining to the cursive writing system that developed alongside the hieroglyphic system as its ordinary handwritten counterpart.

not-comparable

of or pertaining to the cursive writing system developed by ancient Egyptian priests

English

adj

Extremely stylized, restrained or formal; adhering to fixed types or methods; severe in emotional import.

art arts

not-comparable

of or pertaining to the cursive writing system developed by ancient Egyptian priests

English

noun

A writing system used in pharaonic Egypt that was developed alongside the hieroglyphic system, primarily written in ink with a reed brush on papyrus, allowing scribes to write quickly without resorting to the time consuming hieroglyphs.

historical

of or referring to gelatin

gelatinous

English

adj

Jelly-like.

of or referring to gelatin

gelatinous

English

adj

Of or referring to gelatin.

official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasurer

English

noun

The government official in charge of the Treasury.

official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasurer

English

noun

The head of a corporation's treasury department.

official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasurer

English

noun

The official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organization such as a club.

old woman — see also crone

grimalkin

English

noun

A cat, especially an elderly female.

old woman — see also crone

grimalkin

English

noun

A bad-tempered old woman; a crone.

archaic

one of special wards that forms Tokyo

Edogawa

English

name

A special ward of Tokyo prefecture, Japan that is surrounded by (clockwise from north) Katsushika special ward, Chiba Prefecture, Kōtō, and Sumida special wards.

one of special wards that forms Tokyo

Edogawa

English

name

A surname from Japanese.

one who corrupts, mars, or renders useless

English

noun

One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.

one who corrupts, mars, or renders useless

English

noun

One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless.

one who corrupts, mars, or renders useless

English

noun

A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story, or the internal rules controlling the behaviour of a video game, etc.

one who corrupts, mars, or renders useless

English

noun

A device to reduce lift and increase drag.

aeronautics aerospace business engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

one who corrupts, mars, or renders useless

English

noun

A device to reduce lift and increase downforce.

automotive transport vehicles

one who corrupts, mars, or renders useless

English

noun

A competitor, unable to win themselves, who spoils the chances of another’s victory.

government hobbies lifestyle politics sports

one who corrupts, mars, or renders useless

English

verb

To mark (a document or message) with a spoiler warning, to prevent readers from accidentally learning details they would prefer not to know.

lifestyle

slang transitive

one who corrupts, mars, or renders useless

English

verb

To tell (a person) details of how a story ends etc.

lifestyle

slang transitive

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / A person or thing that translates speech or signing, as opposed to texts.

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / Synonym of translator, one who translates various forms of texts.

obsolete

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / Synonym of commentator, one who explains laws or scripture.

obsolete

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / Synonym of emissary, particularly in reference to Hermes or angels as messengers between humans and the divine.

obsolete

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / Synonym of guide, one who explains a thing, person, or group of people.

uncommon

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / A thing that, figuratively speaking, performs a similar role explaining, revealing, or clarifying.

figuratively

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / Synonym of synonymy, the use of one term to explain another.

obsolete rhetoric

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / Synonym of dictionary or glossary, a book that explains uncommon terms.

obsolete

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / A machine that reads the pattern of holes on a punch card and prints its meaning along the top of the card.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

historical

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / An analyst of reconnaissance photographs.

historical

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / A program that converts commands into machine language in real time rather than compiling it in advance.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

one who explains

English

noun

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another / A performer who presents a piece of art in a distinct style, particularly so as to make older works relevant to their audience.

entertainment lifestyle music theater

opposing the erotic

antierotic

English

adj

Opposing the erotic.

opposing the erotic

antierotic

English

adj

Contrary to the eros; sexually dampening or off-putting.

order

Austrobaileyales

Translingual

name

Several families of woody plants of ancient lineage / A taxonomic order within the class Magnoliopsida.

order

Austrobaileyales

Translingual

name

Several families of woody plants of ancient lineage / A taxonomic order within the clade angiosperms – diverging from other angiosperms about 130 Mya.

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

adj

Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.

not-comparable

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

adj

Most ancient; first to hold a specified status.

government heraldry hobbies lifestyle monarchy nobility politics

not-comparable

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

noun

The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. / The prime minister.

government politics

UK Westminster-system

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

noun

The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. / The leader of a state or provincial government and cabinet.

government politics

Australia Canada South-Africa UK Westminster-system

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

noun

The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.

government politics

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

noun

The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship.

nautical transport

slang

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

noun

The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football).

Australia

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

verb

To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.

parliamentary leader of government and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliament

English

verb

To govern in the role of premier.

peaceful and quiet

晏然

Chinese

adj

peaceful and quiet

literary

peaceful and quiet

晏然

Chinese

adj

leisurely and comfortable

literary

peacekeeping as a noun modifier

peacekeeping

English

noun

The act of preserving peace, specifically between hostile groups or states, especially by a sanctioned military force.

uncountable usually

peacekeeping as a noun modifier

peacekeeping

English

noun

(for example) a peacekeeping force.

uncountable usually

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill, particularly

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / Any tool used in a pecking fashion, particularly kinds of hoes or pickaxes.

regional uncommon

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / Any machine or machine part moving in a pecking fashion, particularly

uncommon

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / Any machine or machine part moving in a pecking fashion / A picker, a shuttle-driver: the device which moves backwards and forwards in the shuttle-box to drive the shuttle through the warp.

business manufacturing textiles weaving

obsolete uncommon

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / Any machine or machine part moving in a pecking fashion / A kind of V-shaped telegraphic relay.

communications electrical-engineering engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences telecommunications telegraphy

historical uncommon

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / Any machine or machine part moving in a pecking fashion / Clipping of pecker mill, a rice mill.

US abbreviation alt-of clipping historical regional uncommon

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / A bird, particularly a member of the group including the woodpeckers, flowerpeckers, oxpeckers, and berrypeckers.

biology natural-sciences zoology

penis

English

noun

biology natural-sciences zoology

US abbreviation alt-of clipping colloquial regional usually

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / An eater, a diner.

UK obsolete regional

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / A bird's beak.

UK regional

penis

English

noun

Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill / A penis; cock, dick.

US regional slang

penis

English

noun

A nose.

UK broadly colloquial

penis

English

noun

Spirits, nerve, courage.

UK broadly colloquial

penis

English

noun

Short for peckerwood ("whitey; white trash")

abbreviation alt-of derogatory in-plural slang

penis

English

noun

Short for peckerhead ("dickhead; an aggressive or objectionable idiot").

abbreviation alt-of derogatory in-plural slang

penis

English

noun

Clipping of peckerhead (“an electric motor's junction or terminal connection box, where power cords are connected to the winding leads”).

US abbreviation alt-of clipping

person from or inhabitant of Edinburgh

Edinburger

English

noun

An inhabitant of Edinburgh.

person from or inhabitant of Edinburgh

Edinburger

English

noun

A frozen boneless pre-cooked kipper.

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

verb

To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.

ambitransitive

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

verb

To avoid; to sidestep.

figuratively transitive

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

verb

To elude.

transitive

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

verb

To go, or cause to go, hither and thither.

ambitransitive archaic

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

verb

To make an area of an image lighter (when processing photographs in a darkroom, this is accomplished by decreasing the exposure of that area to light).

arts broadcasting film hobbies lifestyle media photography television videography

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

verb

To follow by dodging, or suddenly shifting from place to place.

transitive

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

verb

To trick somebody.

ambitransitive dated

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

noun

An act of dodging.

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

noun

A trick, evasion or wile. (Now mainly in the expression tax dodge.)

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

noun

A line of work.

slang

photography: to make lighter (to decrease the exposure of an area of a photo)

English

adj

Dodgy.

Australia UK colloquial

pigeon

English

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Jacobin.

alt-of

pigeon

English

noun

A domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) with reversed feathers on its neck.

pigeon

English

noun

Any hummingbird of the genus Florisuga.

pigeon

English

noun

A kind of thick French soup with cheese.

obsolete

place for discussion

talking shop

English

noun

A place where people gather to have conversation or discussion which is usually of an informal nature.

place for discussion

talking shop

English

noun

An organization or other group that is all talk and no action.

derogatory

place for discussion

talking shop

English

verb

present participle and gerund of talk shop

form-of gerund participle present

plant of the genus Pulmonaria

English

noun

Any of various European plants, of the genus Pulmonaria (family Boraginaceae), that were once used to treat respiratory disorders.

countable uncountable

plant of the genus Pulmonaria

English

noun

Any of several other, not closely related plants, used to treat respiratory disorders of species: / Hieracium murorum (in family Asteraceae, French lungwort or golden lungwort)

countable uncountable

plant of the genus Pulmonaria

English

noun

Any of several other, not closely related plants, used to treat respiratory disorders of species: / Helleborus niger (family Ranunculaceae, black lungwort)

countable uncountable

plant of the genus Pulmonaria

English

noun

Any of several other, not closely related plants, used to treat respiratory disorders of species: / Mertensia (family Boraginaceae) / Mertensia virginica (American lungwort, lungwort oysterleaf, smooth lungwort, tree lungwort)

countable uncountable

plant of the genus Pulmonaria

English

noun

Any of several other, not closely related plants, used to treat respiratory disorders of species: / Mertensia (family Boraginaceae) / Mertensia maritima (sea lungwort)

countable uncountable

plant of the genus Pulmonaria

English

noun

Any of several other, not closely related plants, used to treat respiratory disorders of species: / Verbascum thapsus (in family Scrophulariaceae, bullock's lungwort, cow's lungwort or clown's lungwort)

countable uncountable

plant of the genus Pulmonaria

English

noun

Any of several other, not closely related plants, used to treat respiratory disorders of species: / Lobaria pulmonaria, syn. Stichta pulmonacea, (in family Lobariaceae, lungwort lichen, lung lichen, tree lungwort)

countable uncountable

point of disagreement

incongruity

English

noun

The state of being incongruous, or lacking congruence.

countable uncountable

point of disagreement

incongruity

English

noun

An instance or point of disagreement.

countable uncountable

point of disagreement

incongruity

English

noun

A thing that is incongruous.

countable uncountable

predicatives

мочи

Pannonian Rusyn

verb

can, to be able to

auxiliary imperfective intransitive perfective

predicatives

мочи

Pannonian Rusyn

verb

may, to be allowed to

auxiliary imperfective intransitive perfective

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

Someone who or something that trails (follows behind); something that is trailing.

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

Part of an object which extends some distance beyond the main body of the object.

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

An unpowered wheeled vehicle (not a caravan or camper) that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, etc., that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle.

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

A furnished vehicle towed behind another, and used as a dwelling when stationary.

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

A prefabricated home that could be towed to a new destination but is typically permanently left in an area designated for such homes.

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

A preview of a film, video game or TV show.

media

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

A short blank segment of film at the end of a reel, for convenient insertion of the film in a projector.

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

The final record of a list of data items, often identified by a key field with an otherwise invalid value that sorts last alphabetically (e.g., “ZZZZZ”) or numerically (“99999”); especially common in the context of punched cards, where the final card is called a trailer card.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

noun

The last part of a packet, often containing a check sequence.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences networking physical-sciences sciences

prefabricated home that could be towed but typically is not

English

verb

To load on a trailer or to transport by trailer.

prefixes

Slovincian

prep

denotes allative movement; to, toward

prefixes

Slovincian

prep

until, till, to

prefixes

Slovincian

prep

denotes creation of something new.

prefixes

Slovincian

prep

denotes translativity; into

prefixes

Slovincian

prep

denotes approximate time; around

prefixes

Slovincian

prep

denotes purpose; for, to

process

mainstreaming

English

noun

The process of bringing something into the mainstream.

uncountable usually

process

mainstreaming

English

noun

The practice of educating students with special needs in regular classes.

education

US uncountable usually

process

mainstreaming

English

verb

present participle and gerund of mainstream

form-of gerund participle present

pronouns

Eastern Mari

particle

well, of course (emphatic particle)

pronouns

Eastern Mari

pron

he, she

personal

pronouns

Eastern Mari

pron

that, it

personal

pronouns

Eastern Mari

pron

he (who...)

public officer

Thai

noun

public officer

archaic

public officer

Thai

noun

formally known as ลูกขุน ณ ศาลา (lûuk-kǔn-ná-sǎa-laa): body of high-ranking public officers responsible for running the administration of the state and offering advice to the sovereign, roughly equivalent to a modern-day cabinet; member of such body, such as minister

historical

public officer

Thai

noun

formally known as ลูกขุน ณ ศาลหลวง (lûuk-kǔn-ná-sǎan-lǔuang): body of judicial officers responsible for deciding questions of law in legal cases, as distinguished from ตระลาการ (dtrà-laa-gaan), whose responsibility is to decide questions of fact; member of such body

historical

public officer

Thai

noun

place of meeting of this administrative or judicial body

historical

public officer

Thai

noun

judge; tribunal

biblical lifestyle religion

archaic

public officer

Thai

noun

place of a judge or tribunal; place where a judicial decision is rendered

biblical lifestyle religion

archaic

public officer

Thai

noun

juror

law

public officer

Thai

noun

jury

law

recalcitrant

weerspannig

Dutch

adj

refractory

recalcitrant

weerspannig

Dutch

adj

asking effort, difficult

resemblance; concordance; harmony

English

noun

The quality of being agreeable or pleasing; that quality which gives satisfaction or moderate pleasure to the mind or senses.

uncountable

resemblance; concordance; harmony

English

noun

The quality of being agreeable or suitable; suitableness or conformity; consistency.

uncountable

resemblance; concordance; harmony

English

noun

Resemblance; concordance; harmony.

countable

resemblance; concordance; harmony

English

noun

A personality trait characterized by the adjectives kind, sympathetic, cooperative, warm and considerate.

human-sciences psychology sciences

countable uncountable

resin

樹膠

Chinese

noun

gum exuded by certain plants.

biochemistry biology botany chemistry microbiology natural-sciences physical-sciences

resin

樹膠

Chinese

noun

any tree exudate that hardens when it becomes dry, such as resin and latex.

resin

樹膠

Chinese

noun

any tree exudate that hardens when it becomes dry, such as resin and latex. / rubber.

Cantonese

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Nimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Mentally quick and resourceful; skilled at achieving what one wants in a mentally agile and inventive way.

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Sane; in one's right mind.

archaic

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Showing mental quickness and resourcefulness.

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.

UK colloquial

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Good-natured; obliging.

US dated

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Possessing magical abilities.

anthropology human-sciences sciences

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Fit; suitable; having propriety.

obsolete

resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning

English

adj

Well-shaped; handsome.

obsolete

revenge

English

noun

An act of revenge.

uncountable usually

revenge

English

noun

A benefit, reward, a form of recompense.

countable usually

revenge

English

noun

A return on investment.

uncountable usually

revenge

English

noun

A refund; reimbursement.

rare uncountable usually

revenge

English

verb

Misspelling of pay back.

alt-of misspelling

sailing about

English

noun

Sailing about without an exact destination, especially for pleasure.

countable uncountable

sailing about

English

noun

Driving around without an exact destination, as a social activity.

countable uncountable

sailing about

English

noun

Walking unsteadily while holding onto objects such as furniture and walls: a stage in the development of ambulation (unassisted walking), typically occurring around age 10 months.

countable uncountable

sailing about

English

noun

Driving about a locality in search of passengers.

transport

countable uncountable

sailing about

English

noun

Walking or driving about a locality in search of a sex partner for casual sex.

LGBT

countable slang uncountable

sailing about

English

noun

Reducing the dosage of PEDs instead of cycling them off.

bodybuilding hobbies lifestyle sports

countable slang uncountable

sailing about

English

verb

present participle and gerund of cruise

form-of gerund participle present

saline

English

noun

A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a food ingredient, seasoning, condiment, and preservative.

countable uncountable

saline

English

noun

One of the compounds formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, where a positive ion replaces a hydrogen of the acid.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

countable uncountable

saline

English

noun

A salt marsh, a saline marsh at the shore of a sea.

countable uncommon

saline

English

noun

A sailor (also old salt).

countable slang

saline

English

noun

A sequence of random data added to plain text data (such as passwords or messages) prior to encryption or hashing, in order to make brute force decryption more difficult.

computing cryptography engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

countable uncountable

saline

English

noun

A person who seeks employment at a company in order to (once employed by it) help unionize it.

countable uncountable

saline

English

noun

Flavour; taste; seasoning.

obsolete uncountable

saline

English

noun

Piquancy; wit; sense.

obsolete uncountable

saline

English

noun

A dish for salt at table; a salt cellar.

countable obsolete

saline

English

noun

Epsom salts or other salt used as a medicine.

countable historical in-plural uncountable

saline

English

noun

Skepticism and common sense.

figuratively uncountable

saline

English

noun

Tears; indignation; outrage; arguing.

Internet uncountable

saline

English

noun

The money demanded by Eton schoolboys during the montem.

UK historical uncountable

saline

English

adj

Of water: containing salt, saline.

saline

English

adj

Treated with salt as a preservative; cured with salt, salted.

saline

English

adj

Of land, fields etc.: flooded by the sea.

saline

English

adj

Of plants: growing in the sea or on land flooded by the sea.

saline

English

adj

Related to salt deposits, excavation, processing or use.

saline

English

adj

Bitter; sharp; pungent.

figuratively obsolete

saline

English

adj

Salacious; lecherous; lustful; (of animals) in heat.

figuratively obsolete

saline

English

adj

Costly; expensive.

archaic colloquial

saline

English

verb

To add salt to.

transitive

saline

English

verb

To deposit salt as a saline solution.

intransitive

saline

English

verb

To fill with salt between the timbers and planks for the preservation of the timber.

nautical transport

saline

English

verb

To insert or inject something into an object to give it properties it would not naturally have. / To blast metal into (as a portion of a mine) in order to cause to appear to be a productive seam.

business mining

saline

English

verb

To insert or inject something into an object to give it properties it would not naturally have. / To add bogus evidence to an archaeological site.

archaeology history human-sciences sciences

saline

English

verb

To insert or inject something into an object to give it properties it would not naturally have. / To add certain chemical elements to (a nuclear or conventional weapon) so that it generates more radiation.

transitive

saline

English

verb

To sprinkle throughout.

transitive

saline

English

verb

To add filler bytes before encrypting, in order to make brute-force decryption more resource-intensive.

computing cryptography engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

saline

English

verb

To render a thing useless. / To sow with salt (of land), symbolizing a curse on its re-inhabitation.

government military politics war

transitive

saline

English

verb

To render a thing useless. / To lock a page title so it cannot be created.

saline

English

verb

To seek employment at a company in order to help unionize it.

saline

English

noun

A bounding; a leaping; a prance.

obsolete

satellite of Jupiter

Thebe

English

name

One of daughters of Zeus.

human-sciences mysticism mythology philosophy sciences

Greek

satellite of Jupiter

Thebe

English

name

One of the moons of Jupiter.

astronomy natural-sciences

scepticism of increasing powers of the EU

Euroscepticism

English

noun

Opposition to or scepticism of increasing European integration, such as the EEC, the EC, the EP, the EU, the Euro.

uncountable

scepticism of increasing powers of the EU

Euroscepticism

English

noun

Opposition to or scepticism of increasing European integration, such as the EEC, the EC, the EP, the EU, the Euro. / Opposition to or scepticism of the increasing powers of the European Union.

uncountable

season's best

English

name

Initialism of Special Branch.

abbreviation alt-of initialism

season's best

English

name

Initialism of Super Bowl.

American-football ball-games football games hobbies lifestyle sports

abbreviation alt-of initialism

season's best

English

name

Initialism of Standard Babylonian.

human-sciences linguistics sciences

abbreviation alt-of initialism

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of stretcher bearer.

medicine sciences

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of season best (this season's personal best).

hobbies lifestyle sports

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Abbreviation of stolen base; The statistic reporting the number of stolen bases.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

abbreviation alt-of countable uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Abbreviation of sideband.

business communication communications electrical-engineering electricity electromagnetism electronics energy engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

abbreviation alt-of countable uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Abbreviation of sexbot.

abbreviation alt-of countable uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of senate bill (“a bill proposed in or passed by a senate”) (Compare HB.)

government law politics

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism often uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of state bill.

government law politics

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of Sauvignon blanc.

beverages food lifestyle oenology wine

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of sailing barge.

maritime nautical transport

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of steam barge.

maritime nautical transport

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of steamboat.

maritime nautical transport

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism uncountable

season's best

English

noun

Initialism of sugar baby

abbreviation alt-of countable initialism uncountable

season's best

English

adj

Initialism of southbound.

abbreviation alt-of initialism not-comparable

season's best

English

adv

Initialism of southbound.

abbreviation alt-of initialism not-comparable

season's best

English

verb

Initialism of soft-block.

Internet abbreviation alt-of initialism transitive

season's best

English

name

Abbreviation of West Sumatra: a province of Indonesia.

abbreviation alt-of

secondary adverbs

Bulgarian

adv

forward, onward, ahead (directed towards the front)

secondary adverbs

Bulgarian

adv

ahead, in advance (at a more frontal position) / fast (of a clock or watch)

secondary adverbs

Bulgarian

adv

ahead, in advance (at a more frontal position) / only used in по́-напре́д (pó-napréd, “earlier, first, next”)

colloquial

secondary adverbs

Bulgarian

adv

only used in на́й-напре́д (náj-napréd, “first of all”)

see

αγιογδύτης

Greek

noun

thief of sacred objects, church robber / a thief without conscience

broadly masculine

see

αγιογδύτης

Greek

noun

thief of sacred objects, church robber / crook, swindler, profiteer, usurer

broadly masculine

see

αμέριστος

Greek

adj

undivided

masculine

see

αμέριστος

Greek

adj

undivisible

masculine

see

αμέριστος

Greek

adj

complete, whole

masculine

see

ανάπλους

Greek

noun

going/sailing / upstream, upriver

masculine

see

ανάπλους

Greek

noun

going/sailing / against the wind

masculine

see

ανάπλους

Greek

noun

going/sailing / against the current

masculine

see

διαιτολόγιο

Greek

noun

diet (predetermined food programme)

medicine sciences

neuter

see

διαιτολόγιο

Greek

noun

diet book

neuter

sexually attracted to all genders

English

adj

Sexually attracted to people regardless of gender or sex.

not-comparable

sexually attracted to all genders

English

adj

Sexually attracted to everyone.

not-comparable

sexually attracted to all genders

English

adj

Welcoming people of all sexual orientations.

not-comparable

sexually attracted to all genders

English

adj

Pertaining to the psychological theory of pansexualism.

human-sciences psychology sciences

not-comparable

sexually attracted to all genders

English

noun

Someone who is attracted to all types of people regardless of gender or sex.

sexually attracted to all genders

English

noun

A person who is attracted to frying pans.

Internet humorous offensive sometimes

single

sulet

Romansh

adj

alone

Puter Rumantsch-Grischun Surmiran Sursilvan Sutsilvan Vallander masculine

single

sulet

Romansh

adj

single

Puter Rumantsch-Grischun Surmiran Sursilvan Sutsilvan Vallander masculine

skin bag, wad

Albanian

noun

clod (of earth), lump

masculine

skin bag, wad

Albanian

noun

skin bag, wad

masculine

skin bag, wad

Albanian

noun

wool felt

masculine

skin bag, wad

Albanian

noun

felt skullcap

masculine

skin bag, wad

Albanian

noun

felt pad placed under a yoke or pack saddle to protect the necks of draft animals

masculine

slang: breast augmentation

boob job

English

noun

A breast augmentation (or, less commonly, a breast reduction).

slang

slang: breast augmentation

boob job

English

noun

An act of mammary intercourse.

slang

sodium thiosulphate

English

noun

Melancholy; a fit of hypochondria; a morbid depression.

countable obsolete uncountable

sodium thiosulphate

English

noun

A hypochondriac.

countable slang uncountable

sodium thiosulphate

English

noun

Sodium thiosulfate (also called hyposulfite of soda), a photographic fixing agent.

arts hobbies lifestyle photography

countable informal uncountable

sodium thiosulphate

English

noun

A hypoglycaemia attack in a person with diabetes.

countable slang uncountable

sodium thiosulphate

English

noun

A hypodermic syringe or injection.

countable slang uncountable

sodium thiosulphate

English

noun

Hypothecation.

business finance

UK countable slang uncountable

sodium thiosulphate

English

noun

A hypothetical case.

law

countable informal uncountable

sodium thiosulphate

English

noun

A hypomelanistic snake.

biology natural-sciences zoology

countable informal uncountable

sodium thiosulphate

English

verb

To have a hypoglycaemia attack.

intransitive slang

sodium thiosulphate

English

verb

To administer a hypodermic injection to.

transitive

sodium thiosulphate

English

verb

To stimulate or boost, as if by administering a hypodermic injection. (Compare hype.)

figuratively transitive

sodium thiosulphate

English

verb

To stimulate or boost (the economy) by the injection of cash, such as with quantitative easing

economics sciences

transitive

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / Any entrant, person or animal (especially a horse), for a race or any competition; a candidate for an election.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A competitor in a poker tournament.

card-games poker

slang

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / Somebody who controls or manages (e.g. a system).

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A person or vessel that runs blockades or engages in smuggling.

in-compounds

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A baserunner.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle softball sports

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A person (from one or the other team) who runs out onto the field during the game to take verbal instructions from the coach to the players. A runner mustn't interfere with play, and may have to wear an identifying shirt to make clear his or her purpose on the field.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / Anyone sent on an errand or with communications, especially for a bank (or, historically, a foot soldier responsible for carrying messages during war).

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A trusty (prisoner granted special privileges).

US dated

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / An employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent.

hobbies lifestyle sports

slang

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / One who runs away; a deserter or escapee.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Agent noun of run; one who runs. / An assistant.

broadcasting film media television

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A quick escape away from a scene; (by extension) the person who gets away.

slang

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.

Australia Canada Ireland Scotland

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

Part of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A part of an apparatus that moves quickly.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / A smooth strip on which a sledge runs.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / The blade of an ice skate.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / The channel or strip on which a drawer is opened and closed.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / Part of a mechanism which allows something to be pulled out for maintenance.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / The curved base of a rocking chair.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / In saddlery, a loop of metal through which a rein is passed.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / In molding, a channel cut in a mold.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / The rotating-stone of a grinding-mill.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / The movable piece to which the ribs of an umbrella are attached.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding). / A tool in which lenses are fastened for polishing.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

An automobile; a working or driveable automobile.

slang

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A long, narrow carpet for a high-traffic area such as a hall or stairs.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly.

slang

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A long stolon sent out by a plant (such as strawberry), in order to root new plantlets, or a plant that propagates by using such runners.

biology botany natural-sciences

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A short sling with a carabiner on either end, used to link the climbing rope to a bolt or other protection such as a nut or friend.

climbing hobbies lifestyle sports

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A leaping food fish (Elagatis pinnulatis) of Florida and the West Indies; the skipjack, shoemaker, or yellowtail.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A rope to increase the power of a tackle.

nautical sailing transport

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A speedrunner.

video-games

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

An idea or plan that has potential to be adopted or put into operation.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A running gag.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A streamlet.

somebody who controls or manages

English

noun

A boat for transporting fish, oysters, etc.

someone in their final year of high school

English

noun

The final year of high school.

South-Africa countable uncountable

someone in their final year of high school

English

noun

Someone in their final year of high school.

South-Africa countable uncountable

someone in their final year of high school

English

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Matric

Ireland alt-of countable historical informal uncountable

someone in their final year of high school

English

adj

Of or pertaining to matrices.

mathematics sciences

not-comparable

something like a wall

seinusta

Finnish

noun

A place next to a wall.

something like a wall

seinusta

Finnish

noun

wall (something that is like a wall)

rare

something pleasing

English

noun

The quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness.

uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

Someone who is beautiful.

countable uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

Those aspects or elements that make someone or something beautiful.

countable in-plural uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

Something that is particularly good or pleasing.

countable uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

An excellent or egregious example of something.

countable uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

The excellence or genius of a scheme or decision.

countable uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

A beauty quark (now called bottom quark).

natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

countable obsolete particle uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

Beauty treatment; cosmetology.

countable uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

Prevailing style or taste; rage; fashion.

countable obsolete uncountable

something pleasing

English

noun

Beautiful passages or extracts of poetry.

archaic countable in-plural uncountable

something pleasing

English

intj

Thanks!

Canada

something pleasing

English

intj

Cool!

Canada

something pleasing

English

adj

Possessing beauty; beautiful.

archaic poetic

something pleasing

English

adj

Of high quality, well done.

Canada

something pleasing

English

verb

To make beautiful.

obsolete transitive

something that ties

English

noun

Something that ties, a ligature.

countable uncountable

something that ties

English

noun

The act of tying, of applying a ligature.

countable uncountable

something that ties

English

noun

The state of having a ligature, of being tied.

countable uncountable

something that ties

English

noun

The act of tying off or sealing a blood vessel, fallopian tube, etc during surgery; act of ligating.

medicine sciences surgery

countable uncountable

something that ties

English

noun

The formation of a complex by reaction with a ligand.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

countable uncountable

species of moss

English

noun

Any of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.

species of moss

English

noun

Any member of the species Ceratodon purpureus of moss.

species of moss

English

noun

Lady's thumb or redleg (Persicaria maculosa), an herb in the buckwheat family.

species of moss

English

noun

A bare-legged person; one of the Scottish Highlanders, who wore kilts.

derogatory obsolete

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. / The imago (final form) of such an insect, consisting usually of a long body with large flat wings, as opposed to earlier instars such as caterpillar or pupa.

broadly

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

A use of surgical tape, cut into thin strips and placed across an open wound to hold it closed.

medicine sciences

attributive

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

The butterfly stroke.

hobbies lifestyle sports swimming

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

Any of several plane curves that look like a butterfly; see Butterfly curve (transcendental) and Butterfly curve (algebraic).

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

Ellipsis of butterflies in one’s stomach (“A sensation of excited anxiety felt in the stomach”).

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis in-plural

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

Someone seen as being unserious and (originally) dressed gaudily; someone flighty and unreliable.

archaic

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

A combination of four options of the same type at three strike prices giving limited profit and limited risk.

business finance

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

A random change in an aspect of the timeline seemingly unrelated to the primary point of divergence, resulting from the butterfly effect.

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

A type of stretch in which one sits on the ground with the legs folded into a shape like that of a butterfly's wings, slightly rocking them up and down, resembling the wings fluttering.

hobbies lifestyle sports

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

A person who changes partners frequently.

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

A safety link or detaching hook above the cage attached to the winding rope to prevent the cage from being overwound.

business mining

sports: type of stretch

English

noun

party switcher; turncoat.

government politics

Philippine Philippines derogatory often

sports: type of stretch

English

verb

To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.

transitive

sports: type of stretch

English

verb

To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across (a gaping wound) to close it.

transitive

sports: type of stretch

English

verb

To cause events after the point of divergence to not happen as they did in real history, and people conceived after the point of divergence to not exist in recognizable form, due to the random variations introduced by the butterfly effect.

transitive

starchy food from cassava

tapioca

English

noun

A starchy food made from the cassava plant, used in puddings.

countable uncountable

starchy food from cassava

tapioca

English

noun

The cassava plant, Manihot esculenta, from which tapioca is derived; manioc.

countable uncountable

state capital of Montana

海倫娜

Chinese

name

a transliteration of the English female given name Helena

state capital of Montana

海倫娜

Chinese

name

Helena (a city, the state capital of Montana, United States)

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

human-sciences lexicography linguistics sciences semantics

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

countable uncountable usually

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

The action or process of defining.

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

The act of defining; determination of the limits.

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

A product of defining.

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

bodybuilding hobbies lifestyle sports

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences programming sciences

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

mathematics sciences

countable uncountable

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

English

noun

The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.

countable uncountable

struck by something

English

adj

Struck by something.

struck by something

English

adj

Disabled or incapacitated by something.

struck by something

English

adj

Disabled or incapacitated by something. / Having its name removed from a country's naval register, e.g. the United States Naval Vessel Register.

government military nautical politics transport war

struck by something

English

verb

past participle of strike

form-of participle past

style of food service

silver service

English

noun

A style of catering where the food is delivered to the table on a platter held by the waiter and served to the customer's plate using a fork and spoon.

uncountable

style of food service

silver service

English

noun

Any service which is of especially good quality.

broadly uncountable

subject to

English

prep

Beneath; below; at or to the bottom of, or the area covered or surmounted by.

subject to

English

prep

Beneath; below; at or to the bottom of, or the area covered or surmounted by. / Below the surface of.

subject to

English

prep

From one side of to the other, passing beneath.

subject to

English

prep

Less than.

subject to

English

prep

Subject to.

subject to

English

prep

Subject to. / Subordinate to; subject to the control of; in accordance with; in compliance with.

subject to

English

prep

Within the category, classification or heading of.

subject to

English

prep

In the face of; in response to (some attacking force).

figuratively

subject to

English

prep

Using or adopting (a name, identity, etc.).

subject to

English

adv

In or to a lower or subordinate position, or a position beneath or below something, physically or figuratively.

not-comparable

subject to

English

adv

So as to pass beneath something.

not-comparable

subject to

English

adv

Less than what is necessary to be adequate or suitable; insufficient.

in-compounds not-comparable usually

subject to

English

adv

In or into an unconscious state.

informal not-comparable

subject to

English

adv

Down to defeat, ruin, or death.

not-comparable

subject to

English

adj

Lower; beneath something.

subject to

English

adj

In a state of subordination, submission or defeat.

subject to

English

adj

Under anesthesia, especially general anesthesia; sedated.

medicine sciences

colloquial

subject to

English

adj

Having a particular property that is low, especially so as to be insufficient or lacking in a particular respect.

informal

subject to

English

noun

The amount by which an actual total is less than the expected or required amount.

subject to

English

noun

Something having a particular property that is low or too low.

informal

subject to

English

noun

A bet that a particular sporting statistic, such as points scored in a game, will be below a certain stated value.

gambling games

swampy ground

quagmire

English

noun

A swampy, soggy area of ground.

swampy ground

quagmire

English

noun

A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle.

figuratively

swampy ground

quagmire

English

verb

To embroil (a person, etc.) in complexity or difficulty.

transitive

take part in a video conference

video conference

English

noun

A conference held by videolink; an arranged video phone call between more than two parties.

communications electrical-engineering engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences telecommunications

take part in a video conference

video conference

English

verb

To hold or take part in a video conference.

communications electrical-engineering engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences telecommunications

intransitive

take part in a video conference

video conference

English

verb

To broadcast by means of a video conference.

communications electrical-engineering engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences telecommunications

transitive

tape used to record videos

English

noun

A relatively wide magnetic tape used for recording visual images and sounds (as of a television production) for subsequent playback or broadcasting.

countable uncountable

tape used to record videos

English

noun

Synonym of videocassette (“cassette containing videotape”).

countable uncountable

tape used to record videos

English

verb

to make a recording of something on videotape

tape used to record videos

English

verb

To visually record (activity, or a motion picture) in general, with or without sound.

ambitransitive

task

to-do

English

noun

A fuss made over something.

task

to-do

English

noun

A task that has been noted as one that must be completed, especially on a list.

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

State of mind; mood.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

A tendency to become angry.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

Anger; a fit of anger.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

Calmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

Constitution of body; the mixture or relative proportion of the four humours: blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy.

countable obsolete uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

Middle state or course; mean; medium.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

The state of any compound substance which results from the mixture of various ingredients; due mixture of different qualities.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

The heat treatment to which a metal or other material has been subjected; a material that has undergone a particular heat treatment.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

The state of a metal or other substance, especially as to its hardness, produced by some process of heating or cooling.

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

Milk of lime, or other substance, employed in the process formerly used to clarify sugar.

countable historical uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

noun

A non-plastic material, such as sand, added to clay to prevent shrinkage and cracking during drying or firing; tempering.

architecture

countable uncountable

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To moderate or control.

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To adjust the temperature of an ingredient (e.g. eggs or chocolate) gradually so that it remains smooth and pleasing.

cooking food lifestyle

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To sauté spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine.

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To mix clay, plaster or mortar with water to obtain the proper consistency.

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To adjust, as the mathematical scale to the actual scale, or to that in actual use.

entertainment lifestyle music

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To govern; to manage.

Latinism obsolete

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To combine in due proportions; to constitute; to compose.

archaic

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To mingle in due proportion; to prepare by combining; to modify, as by adding some new element; to qualify, as by an ingredient; hence, to soften; to mollify; to assuage.

archaic

tendency to be of a certain type of mood

English

verb

To fit together; to adjust; to accommodate.

obsolete

termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function

English

noun

State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

countable uncountable

termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function

English

noun

State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success. / A condition in which a specified organ does not function well enough to support life.

medicine pathology sciences

countable uncountable

termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function

English

noun

Omission to do something, whether or not it was attempted, especially something that ought to have been done.

countable uncountable

termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function

English

noun

An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.

countable uncountable

termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function

English

noun

Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

countable uncountable

termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function

English

noun

Bankruptcy.

countable uncountable

that which is chief or principal

English

adj

Of chief or leading importance; prime, principal.

not-comparable

that which is chief or principal

English

adj

Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.

not-comparable

that which is chief or principal

English

adj

Full, sheer, undivided.

archaic not-comparable usually

that which is chief or principal

English

adj

Big; angry.

dialectal not-comparable

that which is chief or principal

English

adj

Belonging to or connected with the principal mast in a vessel.

nautical transport

not-comparable

that which is chief or principal

English

adj

Great in size or degree; important, powerful, strong, vast.

not-comparable obsolete

that which is chief or principal

English

adv

Exceedingly, extremely, greatly, mightily, very, very much.

UK dialectal

that which is chief or principal

English

verb

Ellipsis of mainline (“to inject (a drug) directly into a vein”).

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis slang transitive

that which is chief or principal

English

verb

To mainly play a specific character or side, or with specific equipment, during a game.

games gaming

transitive

that which is chief or principal

English

verb

To convert (a road) into a main or primary road.

obsolete

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross.

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross. / The primary character that one plays in a video game in which one can play more than one character.

video-games

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the bulk, the greater part, gross. / A main account.

Internet

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

A large cable or pipe providing utility service to an area or a building, such as a water main or electric main.

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

Ellipsis of main course (“the principal dish of a meal”).

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis informal

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

The high seas.

poetic

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

The mainland.

US archaic dialectal

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

Ellipsis of mainsail.

nautical transport

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

Force, power, strength, violent effort.

obsolete

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

A hand or match in a game of dice.

games gaming

obsolete

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

The largest throw in a match at dice; in the game of hazard, a number from one to nine called out by a person before the dice are thrown.

games gaming

obsolete

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

A stake played for at dice.

games gaming

obsolete

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

A sporting contest or match, especially a cockfighting match.

games gaming hobbies lifestyle sports

obsolete

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

A banker's shovel for coins.

that which is chief or principal

English

noun

A basket for gathering grapes.

obsolete rare

the act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar

English

noun

The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.

countable uncountable

the act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar

English

noun

A dissimilatory process that supply a cell with energy only without the assimilation of nutrients.

biology microbiology natural-sciences

countable uncountable

the act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar

English

noun

A phenomenon where one of a pair of similar adjacent consonant or vowel sounds in a word becomes less similar.

human-sciences linguistics phonetics phonology sciences

countable uncountable

the act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar

English

noun

The rejection, by a minority group, of the customs and attitudes of the dominant culture.

human-sciences sciences social-science sociology

countable uncountable

the act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar

English

noun

Misspelling of dissimulation.

alt-of misspelling

the language

English

name

An aboriginal people native to Taiwan.

collective plural

the language

English

name

The Formosan language of the Paiwan people.

uncountable

the language

English

noun

A person of Paiwan descent.

countable

the language

English

adj

Of or relating to the Paiwan people.

not-comparable

the language

English

adj

Of or relating to the Paiwan language.

not-comparable

the official London residence of the British monarch

Buckingham Palace

English

name

The official London residence of the British monarch.

the official London residence of the British monarch

Buckingham Palace

English

name

The British monarch or royal family.

metonymically

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.

transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.

transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.

aeronautics aerospace aviation business engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.

nautical transport

transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.

nautical transport

transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.

dated

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.

transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To dress; to make smooth.

business carpentry construction manufacturing

transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To rebuke; to reprove.

dated transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To beat or thrash.

dated transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To cut back the wick of (a lamp) to maintain a clean, bright flame.

historical transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

verb

To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).

broadly transitive

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.

countable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

Dress; gear; ornaments.

countable uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.

countable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition. / Features optionally available on a vehicle; an established configuration of such features within a model (a trim level).

automotive transport vehicles

countable especially uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.

aeronautics aerospace aviation business engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

The mechanism(s) used to trim an aircraft in roll, pitch, and/or yaw.

aeronautics aerospace aviation business engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

broadly uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

The female genitalia.

mildly slang uncountable vulgar

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

Sexual intercourse with a woman.

broadly mildly slang uncountable vulgar

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.

nautical transport

countable uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.

nautical transport

countable uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

Any of the three cut edges of book pages, trimmed with a shear after binding.

media printing publishing

countable uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

noun

The horizontal position of an underwater diver

diving hobbies lifestyle sports underwater-diving

uncountable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

adj

Physically fit.

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

adj

Slender, lean.

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

adj

Neat or smart in appearance.

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

adv

In good order; properly managed or maintained.

nautical transport

not-comparable

the state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained

English

adv

With sails well trimmed.

nautical transport

not-comparable

ticket

Chinese

character

to fly

intransitive usually

ticket

Chinese

character

to fly (on an aircraft)

intransitive

ticket

Chinese

character

to fly (on an aircraft) to

transitive

ticket

Chinese

character

to float in the sky; to hover

ticket

Chinese

character

to volatilize

ticket

Chinese

character

fast; rapid; swiftly

ticket

Chinese

character

very; extremely

ticket

Chinese

character

groundless; unfounded

ticket

Chinese

character

unexpected; accidental

ticket

Chinese

character

to remove

Cantonese

ticket

Chinese

character

to skip; to disregard, miss or omit part of a continuation

Cantonese

ticket

Chinese

character

to dump; to end a romantic relationship with

Cantonese

ticket

Chinese

character

ticket; fare (Classifier: 張／张 c)

Cantonese

ticket

Chinese

character

Classifier for cigarettes.

Cantonese

ticket

Chinese

character

Classifier for number of possible winning tiles.

board-games games mahjong

ticket

Chinese

character

Classifier for number of possible choices.

Cantonese broadly

ticket

Chinese

character

to fizzle out; to fail; to fall through

Xiamen Zhangzhou-Hokkien

ticket

Chinese

character

femto- (SI unit prefix)

time-telling instrument

ὡροσκοπεῖον

Ancient Greek

noun

an instrument for telling the time, clock, sundial

declension-2 neuter

time-telling instrument

ὡροσκοπεῖον

Ancient Greek

noun

horoscope

declension-2 neuter

to be in a romantic relationship

English

verb

To exit a place on foot, often for a short time.

transitive

to be in a romantic relationship

English

verb

To date, to be in a romantic relationship.

idiomatic intransitive

to be in a romantic relationship

English

verb

To increase the length, but not the rapidity, of the step.

government military politics war

to be in a romantic relationship

English

verb

Hurry up; get a move on.

colloquial imperative

to be or become transferred

English

verb

To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another.

transitive

to be or become transferred

English

verb

To convey the impression of (something) from one surface to another.

transitive

to be or become transferred

English

verb

To exit one mass transit vehicle and board another (typically one belonging to a different line or mode of transportation) to continue a journey.

transport

to be or become transferred

English

verb

To be or become transferred.

intransitive

to be or become transferred

English

verb

To arrange for something to belong to or be officially controlled by somebody else.

law

transitive

to be or become transferred

English

verb

To 'carry' or apply anything (a concept, a name...) from one type of thing to a different type of thing.

human-sciences linguistics sciences

transitive

to be or become transferred

English

verb

To move from a wheelchair to another seating surface, or to a wheelchair from another seating surface.

intransitive

to be or become transferred

English

noun

The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another.

uncountable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

An instance of conveying or removing from one place, person or thing to another; a transferal.

countable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

An act of exiting one mass transit vehicle and boarding another (typically one belonging to a different line or mode of transportation) to continue a journey.

transport

countable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

A paper receipt given to a rider of one bus (and historically also certain elevated or subway lines), allowing free entry onto another bus to continue a journey.

transport

countable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

A design conveyed by contact from one surface to another; a heat transfer.

countable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

A soldier removed from one troop, or body of troops, and placed in another.

countable uncountable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

A pathological process by which a unilateral morbid condition on being abolished on one side of the body makes its appearance in the corresponding region upon the other side.

medicine sciences

countable uncountable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

The conveying of genetic material from one cell to another.

biology genetics medicine natural-sciences sciences

countable uncountable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

A conventional bid which requests partner to bid the next available suit.

bridge games

countable uncountable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

A person who transfers or is transferred from one club or team to another.

hobbies lifestyle sports

countable uncountable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

Ellipsis of transfer student.

Canada US abbreviation alt-of countable ellipsis uncountable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

Of a person with limited mobility: an instance of independent or assisted movement from one stable surface to another.

countable

to be or become transferred

English

noun

Ellipsis of language transfer.

human-sciences linguistics sciences

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis uncountable

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to lie under

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to lie under / to lie below

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to be put under the eyes, to be submitted or proposed to one

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to be laid down as a ground of argument, to be assumed as a hypothesis

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to be suggested

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to be left at bottom, left remaining, reserved

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to be subject, to submit to, to bow down before, be submissive

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to be subject to, liable to

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to be left behind in pledge, to be pledged, mortgaged

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to underlie in thought

human-sciences philosophy sciences

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

to be subject or subordinate to

human-sciences logic mathematics philosophy sciences

figuratively

to be proposed

Ancient Greek

verb

the present tense

grammar human-sciences linguistics sciences

figuratively

to become light

English

verb

To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.

transitive

to become light

English

verb

To start to emit light; to become activated as a light source.

intransitive

to become light

English

verb

To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.

figuratively intransitive

to become light

English

verb

To ignite.

transitive

to become light

English

verb

To light a cigarette, pipe, etc.

intransitive

to become light

English

verb

To light a cigarette, pipe, etc. for (someone).

transitive

to become light

English

verb

To make happy.

transitive

to become light

English

verb

To introduce (someone to something), to make someone aware of or interested in something; turn on.

transitive

to become light

English

verb

To open fire on a target or group of targets, especially with rockets, a flamethrower, etc.

slang transitive

to become light

English

verb

To shock (someone) with a stun gun.

US slang transitive

to become light

English

verb

To activate the emergency sirens on a police vehicle in order to pull someone over.

US slang transitive

to become light

English

verb

To loosen, slacken, or ease off.

nautical transport

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A conical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container.

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

An object with a tapering conical form like a tap (etymology 1, noun sense 1); specifically, ellipsis of taproot (“long, tapering root of a plant”).

broadly

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe.

broadly

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe. / A procedure that removes fluid from a body cavity; paracentesis.

medicine sciences

broadly informal

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

Liquor drawn through a tap (etymology 1, noun sense 2.2); hence, a certain kind or quality of liquor; also (figurative, informal), a certain kind or quality of any thing.

broadly

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A device used to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications.

communication communications government law-enforcement

broadly

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A secret interception of telephone calls or other communications using such a device; also, a recording of such a communication.

communication communications government law-enforcement

broadly

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A situation where a borrowing government authority issues bonds over a period of time, usually at a fixed price, with volumes sold on a particular day dependent on market conditions.

business finance

broadly

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A cylindrical tool used to cut an internal screw thread in a hole, with cutting edges around the lower end and an upper end to which a handle is fitted to turn the tool.

engineering mechanical-engineering mechanics natural-sciences physical-sciences

broadly

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

Ellipsis of taphouse or taproom (“place where alcoholic beverages are served on tap”).

UK abbreviation alt-of broadly ellipsis

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A connection made to an electrical or fluid conductor without breaking it; a tapping.

business electrical electrical-engineering electricity electromagnetism energy engineering mechanical mechanical-engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

UK broadly

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun etymology 1, noun sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn.

broadly transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source).

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To draw off (a liquid) from a container or other source; also, to draw off a liquid from (a container or other source). / To drain off fluid from (a person or a body cavity) by paracentesis.

medicine sciences

informal transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something; to exploit, to penetrate; tap into.

figuratively transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To deplete (something); to tap out.

figuratively transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To ask or beg for (something) to be given for free; to cadge, to scrounge; also, to ask or beg (someone) to give something for free.

figuratively informal transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To connect a listening and/or recording device to (a communication cable or device) in order to listen in secretly on telephone calls or other communications; also, to secretly listen in on and/or record (a telephone call or other communication).

communication communications government law-enforcement

figuratively transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To turn over (a playing card or playing piece) to remind players that it has already been used in that round.

card-games games

figuratively transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To force (an opponent) to place all their poker chips in the pot (that is, to go all in) by wagering all of one's own chips.

card-games poker

figuratively transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To remove a taproot from (a plant).

agriculture business horticulture lifestyle

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To cut an internal screw thread in (a hole); also, to cut (an internal screw thread) in a hole, or to create an internally threaded hole in (something).

engineering mechanical-engineering mechanics natural-sciences physical-sciences

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To cut an external screw thread into (a bolt or rod) to create a screw.

engineering mechanical-engineering mechanics natural-sciences physical-sciences

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To put (a screw or other object) in or through another thing.

engineering mechanical-engineering mechanics natural-sciences physical-sciences

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To act as a tapster; to draw an alcoholic beverage from a container.

intransitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To spend money, etc., freely.

intransitive obsolete

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To strike (someone or something), chiefly lightly with a clear sound, but sometimes hard.

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To strike (someone or something), chiefly lightly with a clear sound, but sometimes hard. / Also in the form tap on the shoulder: to arrest (someone).

slang transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To strike (someone or something), chiefly lightly with a clear sound, but sometimes hard. / To have sexual intercourse with (someone).

slang transitive vulgar

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To strike (someone or something), chiefly lightly with a clear sound, but sometimes hard. / To shoot (someone or something) with a firearm.

slang transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To (lightly) touch (a finger, foot, or other body part) on a surface, often repeatedly.

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To (lightly) touch (a finger, foot, or other body part) on a surface, often repeatedly. / To lightly touch a touchscreen, usually an icon or button, to activate a function.

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To (lightly) touch (a finger, foot, or other body part) on a surface, often repeatedly. / To lightly and repeatedly touch (a person or one or more body parts) as part of various forms of psychological treatment.

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To force (an opponent) to submit, chiefly by indicating their intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To invoke a function on an electronic device such as a mobile phone by touching (a button, icon, or specific location on its touch screen).

computing engineering graphical-user-interface mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To repair (an item of footwear) by putting on a new heel or sole, or a piece of material on to the heel or sole.

UK US dialectal transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To choose or designate (someone) for a duty, an honour, membership of an organization, or a position.

US informal transitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

Often followed by at or on: to strike lightly with a clear sound; also, to make a sharp noise through this action.

intransitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To walk by striking the ground lightly with a clear sound.

intransitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

Of a bell, a drum, etc.: to make a sharp noise, often as a signal.

intransitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

To submit to an opponent, chiefly by indicating an intention to do so by striking a hand on the ground several times; to tap out.

intransitive

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

verb

Of a hare or rabbit: to strike the ground repeatedly with its feet during the rutting season.

intransitive obsolete

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A light blow or strike with a clear sound; a gentle rap; a pat; also, the sound made by such a blow or strike.

countable uncountable

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

The smallest amount of work; a stroke of work.

countable informal uncountable

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

One of the metal pieces attached to the sole of a tap dancer's shoe at the toe and heel to cause a tapping sound.

dance dancing hobbies lifestyle sports

countable uncountable

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A shot fired from a firearm.

engineering firearms government military natural-sciences physical-sciences politics tools war weaponry

countable slang uncountable

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

An act of touching a button, icon, or specific location on the touch screen of an electronic device such as a mobile phone to invoke a function.

computing engineering graphical-user-interface mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

countable uncountable

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A single muscle contraction in vocal organs causing a consonant sound; also, the sound so made.

human-sciences linguistics phonetics phonology sciences

countable uncountable

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A piece of leather or other material fastened upon the bottom of an item of footwear when repairing the heel or sole; also (England, dialectal) the sole of an item of footwear.

UK US countable dialectal uncountable

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

Ellipsis of tap dance.

dance dancing hobbies lifestyle sports

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis uncountable

to break into or open up (a thing) so as to obtain something — see also exploit, penetrate

English

noun

A malarial fever.

East India uncountable

to carry on a function

English

noun

What something does or is used for.

to carry on a function

English

noun

A professional or official position.

to carry on a function

English

noun

An official or social occasion.

to carry on a function

English

noun

An official or social occasion. / A party.

slang

to carry on a function

English

noun

Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.

to carry on a function

English

noun

A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.

to carry on a function

English

noun

A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.

mathematics sciences

to carry on a function

English

noun

A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

to carry on a function

English

noun

The physiological activity of an organ or body part.

biology natural-sciences

to carry on a function

English

noun

The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

to carry on a function

English

noun

The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.

anthropology human-sciences sciences

to carry on a function

English

verb

To have a function.

intransitive

to carry on a function

English

verb

To carry out a function; to be in action.

intransitive

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts

countable uncommon uncountable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

A difficult situation.

countable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

A difficult situation. / A difficult situation for a pitcher or defending team.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

countable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.

countable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.

entertainment lifestyle music

common countable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

A song; a track.

broadly countable informal

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects.

broadly countable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

That which one particularly prefers, desires, enjoys, or cares about.

countable slang

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

A forceful dunk.

ball-games basketball games hobbies lifestyle sports

countable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

A play during which points can be scored.

countable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

Any of several manoeuvres requiring wedging of an extremity into a tight space.

climbing hobbies lifestyle sports

countable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

The tree Acacia acuminata, with fruity-smelling hard timber.

Australia countable uncountable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

Luck.

UK countable slang uncountable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

Balls, bollocks, courage, machismo.

Canada countable slang uncountable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

Sexual relations or the contemplation of them.

countable slang uncountable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

Something enjoyable; a delightful situation or outcome.

countable slang uncountable

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space.

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To brusquely force something into a space; to cram, to squeeze.

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To render something unable to move.

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up".

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To block or confuse a radio or radar signal by transmitting a more-powerful signal on the same frequency.

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To turn (fruit) into jam.

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To add jam to; to cover with jam.

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To dunk.

ball-games basketball games hobbies lifestyle sports

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).

entertainment lifestyle music

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To injure a finger or toe by sudden compression of the digit's tip.

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To attempt to score points.

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback.

nautical transport

transitive

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To give up on a date or some other joint endeavour; to stand up, chicken out, jam out.

Canada informal

to cause congestion or blockage

English

verb

To be of high quality (especially for music).

colloquial

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

A kind of frock for children.

dated

to cause congestion or blockage

English

noun

Alternative form of jamb.

business mining

alt-of alternative

to combine or blend

English

verb

To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.

intransitive transitive

to combine or blend

English

verb

To make an alloy of a metal and mercury.

to combine or blend

English

verb

To combine (free groups) by identifying respective isomorphic subgroups.

mathematics sciences

transitive

to combine or blend

English

adj

Coalesced; united; combined.

to combine or blend

English

noun

The substance resulting from a process of amalgamation.

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.

intransitive transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written. / To be understood or physically read in a specific way.

ergative intransitive transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written. / To read a work or works written by the named author.

intransitive metonymically transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To speak aloud words or other information that is written. (often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object)

intransitive transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc., from.

transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To consist of certain text.

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To substitute a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one; used to introduce an emendation of a text.

ergative

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To substitute a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one; used to introduce an emendation of a text. / Used to introduce a blunter, actually intended meaning.

broadly ergative humorous imperative ironic usually

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To be able to hear what another person is saying over a radio connection.

communications electrical-engineering engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences telecommunications

transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To observe and comprehend (a displayed signal).

rail-transport railways transport

transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To study (a subject) at a high level, especially at university.

Commonwealth transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To fetch data from (a storage medium, etc.).

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To recognise (someone) as being transgender.

transitive

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To call attention to the flaws of (someone) in a playful, taunting, or insulting way.

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To imagine sequences of potential moves and responses without actually placing stones.

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To think, believe; to consider (that).

obsolete

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To advise; to counsel. See rede.

obsolete

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To tell; to declare; to recite.

obsolete

to consist of certain text

English

verb

To predict another player's actions before they perform them or before they are apparent.

video-games

to consist of certain text

English

noun

A reading or an act of reading, especially of an actor's part of a play or a piece of stored data.

to consist of certain text

English

noun

Something to be read; a written work.

in-compounds

to consist of certain text

English

noun

A person's interpretation or impression of something.

to consist of certain text

English

noun

An instance of reading (“calling attention to someone's flaws; a taunt or insult”).

to consist of certain text

English

noun

The identification of a specific sequence of genes in a genome or bases in a nucleic acid string.

biochemistry biology chemistry microbiology natural-sciences physical-sciences

to consist of certain text

English

verb

simple past and past participle of read

form-of participle past

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy. / Any of several specific maneuvers, skills, or special abilities that a character can use to inflict damage against opponents.

games gaming

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

An attempt to detract from the worth or credibility of, a person, position, idea, object, or thing, by physical, verbal, emotional, or other assault.

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

The beginning of active operations on anything.

broadly informal

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

An attempt to exploit a vulnerability in a computer system.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

Collectively, the bowlers of a cricket side.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

Any contact with the ball other than a serve or block which sends the ball across the plane of the net.

ball-games games hobbies lifestyle sports volleyball

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

The three attackmen on the field or all the attackmen of a team.

ball-games games hobbies lacrosse lifestyle sports

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

The sudden onset of a disease or condition.

medicine sciences

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

An active episode of a chronic or recurrent disease.

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

The onset of a musical note, particularly with respect to the strength (and duration) of that onset.

entertainment lifestyle music

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

The amount of time taken for the volume of an audio signal to go from zero to maximum level (e.g. an audio waveform representing a snare drum hit would feature a very fast attack, whereas that of a wave washing to shore would feature a slow attack).

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

The initial sensory impact of a wine.

beverages food lifestyle oenology wine

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

noun

Short for heart attack.

India South abbreviation alt-of

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To apply violent force to someone or something.

transitive

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To aggressively challenge a person, idea, etc., with words (particularly in newspaper headlines, because it typesets into less space than "criticize" or similar).

transitive

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To begin to affect; to act upon injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.

transitive

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To deal with something in a direct way; to set to work upon.

transitive

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To aim balls at the batsman’s wicket.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

transitive

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To set a field, or bowl in a manner designed to get wickets.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

intransitive

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To bat aggressively, so as to score runs quickly.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

intransitive

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To move forward in an active attempt to score a point, as opposed to trying not to concede.

ball-games games hobbies lifestyle soccer sports

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

To accelerate quickly in an attempt to get ahead of the other riders.

cycling hobbies lifestyle sports

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

verb

(Of a chemical species) To approach a chemical species or bond in order to form a bond with it.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

physical

to deal with something undesirable in a direct way

English

adj

Designed or kept for the purpose of confrontation.

not-comparable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

noun

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.

countable uncountable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

noun

The state of being sequent or following; order of succession.

uncountable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

noun

A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).

countable uncountable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

noun

A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.

countable uncountable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

noun

An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.

mathematics sciences

countable uncountable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

noun

A subsequent event; a consequence or result.

archaic countable uncountable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

noun

A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show, or other video medium.

countable uncountable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

noun

A meld consisting of three or more cards of successive ranks in the same suit, such as the four, five and six of hearts.

card-games games

countable uncountable

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

verb

To arrange (something) in an order.

transitive

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

verb

To determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer), e.g. of amino acids in (a protein), or of bases in (a nucleic acid).

biochemistry biology chemistry microbiology natural-sciences physical-sciences

transitive

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

verb

To produce (music) with a sequencer.

entertainment lifestyle music

transitive

to determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer)

English

verb

To proceed through a sequence or series of things.

intransitive uncommon

to do business

versla

Icelandic

verb

to shop

weak

to do business

versla

Icelandic

verb

to trade, to do business

weak

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

intransitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.

intransitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.

transitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To live.

figuratively intransitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To draw something into the lungs.

transitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To expel air from the lungs, exhale.

intransitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To exhale or expel (something) in the manner of breath.

transitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To give an impression of, to exude.

transitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To whisper quietly.

transitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To inspire (scripture).

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To exchange gases with the environment.

intransitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

Of a material etc., to allow gases to pass through.

intransitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To rest; to stop and catch one's breath.

archaic intransitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To stop, to give (a horse) an opportunity to catch its breath.

transitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To exercise; to tire by brisk exercise.

transitive

to draw air or other gases in and out

English

verb

To passionately devote much of one's life to (an activity, etc.).

figuratively transitive

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.

uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

A particular conflict of this kind.

countable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Protracted armed conflict against irregular forces, particularly groups considered terrorists.

countable proscribed sometimes

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Protracted state or state-sponsored political violence against dissidents.

broadly countable proscribed sometimes

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Any protracted conflict, particularly

broadly countable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Any protracted conflict, particularly / A sustained campaign against a social problem, idea, set of values, etc.

US broadly countable uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Any protracted conflict, particularly / A protracted instance of fierce competition in trade.

business

broadly countable uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Any protracted conflict, particularly / A protracted struggle between rival organizations for control of a particular institution.

broadly countable uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Any protracted conflict, particularly / A prolonged conflict between two groups of organized criminals, usually over organizational or territorial control.

broadly countable uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Any protracted conflict, particularly / An argument between two or more people with opposing opinions on a topic or issue.

Internet broadly countable uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

An assembly of weapons; instruments of war.

obsolete uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Armed forces.

countable obsolete uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

noun

Any of a family of card games where all cards are dealt at the beginning of play and players attempt to capture them all, typically involving no skill and only serving to kill time.

card-games games

uncountable

to engage in conflict

English

verb

To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).

intransitive

to engage in conflict

English

verb

To carry on, as a contest; to wage.

transitive

to give origin to, cause

originate

English

verb

To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing.

transitive

to give origin to, cause

originate

English

verb

To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).

intransitive

to give origin to, cause

originate

English

adj

Founded on, having its origin in (something).

not-comparable obsolete rare

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Lack of difficulty; the ability to do something easily.

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness / Freedom from pain, hardship, and annoyance, sometimes (derogatory, archaic) idleness, sloth.

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness / Freedom from worry and concern; peace; sometimes (derogatory, archaic) indifference.

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness / Freedom from effort; leisure, rest.

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness / Freedom from financial effort or worry; affluence.

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness / Freedom from embarrassment or awkwardness; grace.

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Relief, an end to discomfort / Followed by of or from: release from or reduction of pain, hardship, or annoyance.

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Relief, an end to discomfort / Release from intestinal discomfort: defecation.

euphemistic obsolete uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Relief, an end to discomfort / Release from constraint, obligation, or a constrained position.

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

Relief, an end to discomfort / Additional space provided to allow greater movement.

business clothing fashion lifestyle manufacturing textiles

uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

A convenience; a luxury.

obsolete uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

noun

A relief; an easement.

obsolete uncountable usually

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

transitive

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).

transitive

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To give respite to (someone).

transitive

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.

nautical transport

transitive

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To reduce the difficulty of (something).

transitive

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To move (something) slowly and carefully.

transitive

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To lessen in intensity.

intransitive

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To proceed with little effort.

intransitive

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To reduce speed.

to give respite to (someone)

English

verb

To take something from (a person), especially by robbery.

archaic slang transitive

to have hurt feelings

mất lòng

Vietnamese

verb

to hurt one's feelings

intransitive

to have hurt feelings

mất lòng

Vietnamese

verb

to have hurt feelings

reflexive

to imprison

English

verb

To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To eject or cause to fall off.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To move to another position or condition; to displace.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To make (a pot) by shaping clay as it turns on a wheel.

ceramics chemistry engineering natural-sciences physical-sciences

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To deliver (the ball) illegally by straightening the bowling arm during delivery.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To send (an error) to an exception-handling mechanism in order to interrupt normal processing.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To intentionally lose a game.

hobbies lifestyle sports video-games

to imprison

English

verb

(of a game where one’s role is throwing something) To perform in a specified way in (a match).

hobbies lifestyle sports

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To confuse or mislead.

informal transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To send hastily or desperately.

figuratively transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To imprison.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To organize an event, especially a party.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To roll (a die or dice).

ambitransitive

to imprison

English

verb

To cause a certain number on the die or dice to be shown after rolling it.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To discard.

bridge games

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To lift or unbalance one’s opponent and then bring him back down to the ground, especially into a position behind the thrower.

government hobbies lifestyle martial-arts military politics sports war

to imprison

English

verb

To change (one’s voice) in order to give the illusion that the voice is that of someone else, or coming from a different place.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To show sudden emotion, especially anger.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To project or send forth.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To make a shape or gesture with the hands.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To put on hastily; to spread carelessly.

to imprison

English

verb

To prepare (a cocktail) by pouring liquid between shakers from a height.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To twist two or more filaments of (silk, etc.) so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.

to imprison

English

verb

To select (a pitcher); to assign a pitcher to a given role (such as starter or reliever).

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

slang usually

to imprison

English

verb

To install (a bridge).

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

To twist or turn.

Northern-England Scotland obsolete

to imprison

English

verb

Synonym of pass.

American-football ball-games football games hobbies lifestyle sports

to imprison

English

verb

To deliver.

transitive

to imprison

English

verb

Of animals: to give birth to (young).

biology medicine natural-sciences pathology sciences veterinary zoology

transitive

to imprison

English

noun

The act of throwing something.

to imprison

English

noun

A move in which one lifts or unbalances one’s opponent and then brings him down to the ground.

government hobbies lifestyle martial-arts military politics sports war

to imprison

English

noun

One’s ability to throw.

to imprison

English

noun

The distance travelled by something thrown.

to imprison

English

noun

The flight of a thrown object.

to imprison

English

noun

A distance travelled in general; displacement.

to imprison

English

noun

A piece of fabric used to cover a bed, sofa or other soft furnishing.

to imprison

English

noun

A single instance, occurrence, venture, or chance.

informal

to imprison

English

noun

Any of the projections integral to a crankshaft that receive or impart cranking motion from a connecting rod or similar component.

to imprison

English

noun

A hand-operated lathe, especially a small lathe used by clockmakers.

historical

to imprison

English

noun

A moment, time, occasion.

obsolete

to imprison

English

noun

A period of time; a while.

obsolete

to imprison

English

noun

Obsolete spelling of throe.

alt-of error-lua-exec obsolete

to imprison

English

verb

Obsolete spelling of throe.

alt-of obsolete

to live or reside in some place

inhabit

English

verb

To live or reside in.

transitive

to live or reside in some place

inhabit

English

verb

To be present in.

transitive

to make bare, to beat, to spend

Indonesian

verb

to make bald (to make not have hair, fur or feathers)

transitive

to make bare, to beat, to spend

Indonesian

verb

to make bare (to make not covered by something that usually covers)

transitive

to make bare, to beat, to spend

Indonesian

verb

to beat an opponent without giving any score or point

figuratively transitive

to make bare, to beat, to spend

Indonesian

verb

to spend wealth until there is little or nothing left

figuratively transitive

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

noun

An act of rubbing.

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

noun

A difficulty or problem.

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

noun

A quip or sarcastic remark.

archaic

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

noun

In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

noun

Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

noun

Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing. / A mixture of spices applied to meat before it is barbecued.

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

noun

A loan.

government military naval navy politics war

UK slang

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

verb

To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

transitive

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

verb

To be rubbed against something.

intransitive

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

verb

To spread a substance thinly over; to smear.

transitive

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

verb

To move or pass with difficulty.

dated

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

verb

To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; often with up or over.

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

verb

To hinder; to cross; to thwart.

to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

English

verb

To touch the jack with the bowl.

transitive

to open out

Chinese

character

to open; to unlatch; to unfasten

to open out

Chinese

character

to start; to turn on; to switch on

to open out

Chinese

character

to make an opening; to open up

to open out

Chinese

character

to open out; to bloom

to open out

Chinese

character

to thaw

to open out

Chinese

character

to split; to divide; to cut

to open out

Chinese

character

to begin; to start

to open out

Chinese

character

to start; to set up; to open

to open out

Chinese

character

to remove (a ban or restriction)

to open out

Chinese

character

to boil (bubble and turn to vapour)

to open out

Chinese

character

to write out (a prescription, check, invoice, etc.)

to open out

Chinese

character

to book (a hotel room)

to open out

Chinese

character

to operate/run a business

to open out

Chinese

character

to hold (a meeting, exhibition, etc.)

to open out

Chinese

character

to pay

to open out

Chinese

character

to operate; to drive (a vehicle)

to open out

Chinese

character

to make a liquid mixture

Cantonese

to open out

Chinese

character

apart; away

to open out

Chinese

character

short for 開除／开除 (kāichú, “to fire; to sack; to discharge; to dismiss”)

abbreviation alt-of informal

to open out

Chinese

character

to eat up

informal

to open out

Chinese

character

Progressive aspect particle, used to express that an event is/was in progress.

Cantonese archaic

to open out

Chinese

character

Inceptive and continuous aspect particle, used to express that an event has started and continues on for a while.

Cantonese

to open out

Chinese

character

Habitual aspect particle.

Cantonese

to open out

Chinese

character

Converbal aspect particle used to express a condition or rationale.

Cantonese

to open out

Chinese

character

short for 開口／开口 (kāikǒu, “open-mouthed”)

human-sciences linguistics phonetics phonology sciences

Chinese abbreviation alt-of

to open out

Chinese

character

to spend (money)

Hokkien

to open out

Chinese

character

to visit prostitutes

Hokkien

to open out

Chinese

character

a surname

to open out

Chinese

character

karat (measure of gold purity)

to open out

Chinese

character

short for 開爾文／开尔文 (kāi'ěrwén, “kelvin”)

natural-sciences physical-sciences physics

abbreviation alt-of

to open out

Chinese

character

Perfective aspect particle.

Cantonese Hakka dialectal

to place a thumb upon the tip of the nose in a gesture of disrespect

thumb one's nose

English

verb

To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, typically with the fingers spread and while simultaneously wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.

to place a thumb upon the tip of the nose in a gesture of disrespect

thumb one's nose

English

verb

To act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect.

figuratively

to pull repeatedly

Finnish

verb

frequentative of temmata (“to pull, tug”)

archaic form-of frequentative transitive

to pull repeatedly

Finnish

verb

to rage (to move with great violence) (of people, storm, fire)

archaic intransitive

to pull repeatedly

Finnish

verb

to romp, frolic

archaic intransitive

to pull repeatedly

Finnish

verb

inflection of temmeltää: / present indicative connegative

archaic connegative form-of indicative present

to pull repeatedly

Finnish

verb

inflection of temmeltää: / second-person singular present imperative

archaic form-of imperative present second-person singular

to pull repeatedly

Finnish

verb

inflection of temmeltää: / second-person singular present imperative connegative

archaic connegative form-of imperative present second-person singular

to read again

reread

English

verb

To read again.

to read again

reread

English

verb

To read or interpret in a new way.

to read again

reread

English

noun

The act of reading something again.

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. / To seize or capture.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. / To catch or get possession of (fish or game).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. / To catch the ball; especially as a wicket-keeper and after the batsman has missed or edged it.

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle sports

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. / To appropriate or transfer into one's own possession, sometimes by physically carrying off.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. / To exact.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. / To capture or win (a piece or trick) in a game.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To receive or accept (something, especially something which was given).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To receive or accept (something, especially something which was given). / To receive or accept (something) as payment or compensation.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To receive or accept (something, especially something which was given). / To accept and follow (advice, etc.).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To receive or accept (something, especially something which was given). / To receive into some relationship.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To receive or accept (something, especially something which was given). / To receive or acquire (property) by law (e.g. as an heir).

law

intransitive transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To receive or accept (something, especially something which was given). / To accept, be given (rightly or wrongly), or assume (especially as if by right).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To remove.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To remove. / To remove or end by death; to kill.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To remove. / To subtract.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To have sex with.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To defeat (someone or something) in a fight.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To grasp or grip.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To select or choose; to pick.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To select or choose; to pick. / To adopt (select) as one's own.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To select or choose; to pick. / To apply or assign a character option.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To carry or lead (something or someone).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To carry or lead (something or someone). / To transport or carry; to convey to another place.

especially transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To carry or lead (something or someone). / To lead (to a place); to serve as a means of reaching.

road transport

transitive usually

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To carry or lead (something or someone). / To pass (or attempt to pass) through or around.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To carry or lead (something or someone). / To escort or conduct (a person).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To carry or lead (something or someone). / To go.

reflexive transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To use as a means of transportation.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To obtain for use by payment or lease.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To obtain for use by payment or lease. / To obtain or receive regularly by (paid) subscription.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To receive (medicine or drugs) into one's body, e.g. by inhalation or swallowing; to ingest.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To consume (food or drink).

dated transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To undergo; to put oneself into, to be subjected to.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To experience or feel.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To submit to; to endure (without ill humor, resentment, or physical failure).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To suffer; to endure (a hardship or damage).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To participate in.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To cause to change to a specified state or condition.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To regard in a specified way.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To conclude or form (a decision or an opinion) in the mind.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To understand (especially in a specified way).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To believe, to accept the statements of.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To draw, derive, or deduce (a meaning from something).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To derive (as a title); to obtain from a source.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To catch or contract (an illness, etc.).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To come upon or catch (in a particular state or situation).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To captivate or charm; to gain or secure the interest or affection of.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To absorb or be impregnated by (dye, ink, etc.); to be susceptible to being treated by (polish, etc.).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To let in (water).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To require (a person, resource or thing in order to achieve an outcome).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To proceed to fill.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To fill, occupy, require, or use up (space).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To fill or require: to last or expend (an amount of time).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To avail oneself of; to exploit.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To practice; perform; execute; carry out; do.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To assume or perform (a form or role). / To assume (a form).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To assume or perform (a form or role). / To perform (a role).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To assume or perform (a form or role). / To assume and undertake the duties of (a job, an office, etc.).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To bind oneself by.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To go into, through, or along.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To go into, through, or along. / To go or move into.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To have and use one's recourse to.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To ascertain or determine by measurement, examination or inquiry.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To write down; to get in, or as if in, writing.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To make (a photograph, film, or other reproduction of something).

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To make a picture, photograph, etc. of (a person, scene, etc.).

dated transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To obtain money from, especially by swindling.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To apply oneself to the study of.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To deal with.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To consider in a particular way, or to consider as an example.

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass.

ball-games baseball games hobbies lifestyle sports

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To accept as an input to a relation. / To have to be used with (a certain grammatical form, etc.).

grammar human-sciences linguistics sciences

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To accept as an input to a relation. / To accept (zero or more arguments).

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To buy.

Cyprus informal transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To get or accept (something) into one's possession.

intransitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To engage, take hold or have effect.

intransitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To engage, take hold or have effect. / To look good enough to keep.

intransitive usually

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To engage, take hold or have effect. / To adhere or be absorbed properly.

intransitive usually

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To engage, take hold or have effect. / To begin to grow after being grafted or planted; to (literally or figuratively) take root, take hold.

intransitive usually

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To engage, take hold or have effect. / To catch; to engage.

intransitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To engage, take hold or have effect. / To win acceptance, favor or favorable reception; to charm people.

dated intransitive possibly

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To become; to be affected in a specified way.

copulative intransitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To be able to be accurately or beautifully photographed.

dated intransitive possibly

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

An intensifier.

dialectal intransitive proscribed

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To deliver, bring, give (something) to (someone).

obsolete transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To give or deliver (a blow, to someone); to strike or hit.

dialectal obsolete slang transitive

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To visit; to include in a course of travel.

archaic

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

To portray in a painting.

obsolete rare

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

verb

Used in phrasal verbs: take in, take off, take on, take out, take to, take something to, take up.

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

An act of taking.

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

Something that is taken; a haul. / Money that is taken in, (legal or illegal) proceeds, income; (in particular) profits; takings.

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

Something that is taken; a haul. / The or a quantity of fish, game animals or pelts, etc which have been taken at one time; catch.

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

An interpretation or view, opinion or assessment; perspective; a statement expressing such a position.

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

An approach, a (distinct) treatment.

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

A scene recorded (filmed) at one time, without an interruption or break; a recording of such a scene.

broadcasting film media television

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

A recording of a musical performance made during an uninterrupted single recording period.

entertainment lifestyle music

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

A visible (facial) response to something, especially something unexpected; a facial gesture in response to an event.

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

An instance of successful inoculation/vaccination.

medicine sciences

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

A catch of the ball (in cricket, especially one by the wicket-keeper).

ball-games cricket games hobbies lifestyle rugby sports

to receive or accept as payment or compensation

English

noun

The quantity of copy given to a compositor at one time.

media printing publishing

to refine or master a skill

English

noun

A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

to refine or master a skill

English

noun

A machine tool used in the manufacture of precision bores.

to refine or master a skill

English

verb

To sharpen with a hone; to whet.

transitive

to refine or master a skill

English

verb

To use a hone to produce a precision bore.

transitive

to refine or master a skill

English

verb

To refine (a skill especially) by learning.

transitive

to refine or master a skill

English

verb

To make more acute, intense, or effective.

to refine or master a skill

English

noun

A kind of swelling in the cheek.

to refine or master a skill

English

verb

To grumble.

Southern-US UK US dialectal intransitive

to refine or master a skill

English

verb

To pine, lament, or long.

Southern-US UK US dialectal

to refine or master a skill

English

intj

Synonym of alas Used to express sorrow, or grief

to reunite

圓弧

Chinese

noun

circular arc

geometry mathematics sciences

to reunite

圓弧

Chinese

verb

to reunite; to have a reunion

Hokkien Quanzhou Xiamen

to reunite

圓弧

Chinese

verb

to mediate; to help to effect a compromise

Hokkien Quanzhou Xiamen

to reveal

English

verb

To undo a folding.

transitive

to reveal

English

verb

To become unfolded.

intransitive

to reveal

English

verb

To turn out; to happen; to develop.

intransitive

to reveal

English

verb

To lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development; to reveal.

transitive

to reveal

English

verb

To reassemble a line of text that was split across multiple lines.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

transitive

to reveal

English

noun

In functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences programming sciences

to reveal

English

verb

To release from a fold or pen.

transitive

to search a place

English

verb

To inspect a building or area.

idiomatic

to search a place

English

verb

To search a place.

idiomatic

to search a place

English

verb

To turn one's head to see what is behind oneself.

intransitive

to search a place

English

verb

To take note of the situation; to make oneself aware.

idiomatic

to search a place

English

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look, around.

to spirit away

spirit away

English

verb

To remove without anyone's noticing.

transitive

to spirit away

spirit away

English

verb

To carry off through the agency of a spirit or through some magical means.

transitive

to start doing or to devote oneself to some task

English

verb

Used with the adverb sense of about.

to start doing or to devote oneself to some task

English

verb

Used with the adverb sense of about. / To circulate or spread (news, a rumour, etc.)

transitive

to start doing or to devote oneself to some task

English

verb

Used with the preposition sense of about. / To plant trees or other vegetation in (a place).

archaic transitive

to start doing or to devote oneself to some task

English

verb

Used with the preposition sense of about. / To encircle or surround (something) with other things.

archaic transitive

to start doing or to devote oneself to some task

English

verb

Used with the preposition sense of about. / To attack (someone); to set upon.

UK informal transitive

to start doing or to devote oneself to some task

English

verb

Used with the preposition sense of about. / To start doing or to devote oneself to some task; to set upon.

intransitive

to suck

吮吸

Chinese

verb

to suck (with one's mouth)

to suck

吮吸

Chinese

verb

to squeeze; to extort

figuratively

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

noun

A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise.

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

noun

An abrupt increase.

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

noun

The snap of the ball to start a play.

American-football ball-games football games hobbies lifestyle sports

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

noun

A sharp upward tug to raise something.

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

verb

To take a long walk (on something) for pleasure or exercise.

ambitransitive

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

verb

To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

verb

To snap the ball to start a play.

American-football ball-games football games hobbies lifestyle sports

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

verb

To lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.

nautical transport

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

verb

To pull up or tug upwards sharply.

to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

English

intj

Let's go; get moving. A command to a dog sled team, given by a musher.

to take an oath

English

verb

To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.

ambitransitive

to take an oath

English

verb

To take an oath that an assertion is true.

transitive

to take an oath

English

verb

To promise intensely that something is true; to strongly assert.

transitive

to take an oath

English

verb

To administer an oath to (a person).

transitive

to take an oath

English

verb

To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

ambitransitive

to take an oath

English

noun

A swear word.

to take an oath

English

adj

Heavy.

Northern-England Scotland

to take an oath

English

adj

Top-heavy; too high.

Northern-England Scotland

to take an oath

English

adj

Dull; lazy; slow.

Northern-England Scotland

to take an oath

English

adj

Reluctant; unwilling.

Northern-England Scotland

to take an oath

English

adj

Niggardly.

Northern-England Scotland

to take an oath

English

noun

A lazy time; a short rest during working hours (especially field labour); a siesta.

Northern-England Scotland

to take an oath

English

verb

To be lazy; rest for a short while during working hours.

Northern-England Scotland

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container.

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

A container for rubbish or waste.

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

Any of the discrete intervals in a histogram, etc

mathematics sciences statistics

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

Any of the fixed-size chunks into which airspace is divided for the purposes of radar.

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

Jail or prison.

Multicultural-London-English slang uncommon

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

Ellipsis of loony bin (“lunatic asylum”).

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis slang

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

A digital file folder for organising media in a non-linear editing program.

to throw away, reject, give up

English

verb

To dispose of (something) by putting it into a bin, or as if putting it into a bin.

UK informal

to throw away, reject, give up

English

verb

To throw away, reject, give up.

UK informal

to throw away, reject, give up

English

verb

To convert continuous data into discrete groups.

mathematics sciences statistics

to throw away, reject, give up

English

verb

To place into a bin for storage.

transitive

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

son of; equivalent to Hebrew בן (ben).

to throw away, reject, give up

English

contraction

Contraction of being.

Internet abbreviation alt-of contraction

to throw away, reject, give up

English

verb

Alternative form of been.

Internet alt-of alternative dialectal obsolete

to throw away, reject, give up

English

noun

Clipping of binary.

computing engineering mathematics natural-sciences physical-sciences sciences

abbreviation alt-of clipping countable uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

countable uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

countable poetic uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

A limelight; any spotlight.

entertainment lifestyle theater

countable uncountable

to treat with lime

English

verb

To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

transitive

to treat with lime

English

verb

To smear with birdlime.

transitive

to treat with lime

English

verb

To smear with birdlime. / To ensnare, catch, entrap.

rare transitive

to treat with lime

English

verb

To apply limewash.

transitive

to treat with lime

English

noun

A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.

countable uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

The wood of this tree.

countable uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

countable uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

countable uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

Any of several brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colours associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

Any of several brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colours associated with the fruits of a lime tree. / A particular one of those colours that has been standardized under this name, at least in some organizations' standards.

countable uncountable

to treat with lime

English

noun

A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).

lifestyle

countable slang uncountable

to treat with lime

English

adj

Containing lime or lime juice.

not-comparable

to treat with lime

English

adj

Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

not-comparable

to treat with lime

English

adj

Lime-green.

not-comparable

to treat with lime

English

verb

To hang out or socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

Barbados Caribbean Trinidad-and-Tobago informal

to treat with lime

English

noun

A casual gathering to socialize.

Caribbean

to treat with lime

English

noun

Alternative form of lyam (“a leash”).

alt-of alternative

toilet paper

粗紙

Chinese

noun

toilet paper

Min Southern

toilet paper

粗紙

Chinese

noun

the paper made of young bamboo in the mountainous area of Putian, which is yellow and rough in texture

Puxian-Min

totality or pattern of relationships

ecology

English

noun

The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.

biology natural-sciences

countable uncountable

totality or pattern of relationships

ecology

English

noun

Any study of the relationships of components of a system with their environment and with each other.

broadly countable uncountable

totality or pattern of relationships

ecology

English

noun

The totality or pattern of relationships of components of a system with their environment and with each other.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A locality in the Shire of Capel, Western Australia, Australia.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A rural community of Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / An unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / A ghost town in Las Animas County, Colorado.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / A village in Champaign County, Illinois.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / A city in Kenton County, Kentucky.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / A town in Aroostook County, Maine.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / A town in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / A village in Livingston County, Missouri.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / An unincorporated community in McKean County, Pennsylvania.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / An unincorporated community in Harding County, South Dakota.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A placename: / A number of places in the United States: / A town in Windsor County, Vermont.

countable uncountable

town

English

name

The Ludlow epoch.

geography geology natural-sciences

countable uncountable

town

English

name

A habitational surname from Old English.

countable

town

English

adj

Of a geologic epoch within the Silurian period from about 423 to 419 million years ago; marked by the appearance of the millipedes.

geography geology natural-sciences

not-comparable

town in Denmark

Rødovre

English

name

A city in Denmark.

town in Denmark

Rødovre

English

name

A municipality of Denmark.

transformation of an impulse

sublimation

English

noun

The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

countable uncountable

transformation of an impulse

sublimation

English

noun

The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.

human-sciences psychology sciences

countable uncountable

transformation of an impulse

sublimation

English

noun

Elevation; exaltation; a making sublime.

countable uncountable

tree

guaiacum

English

noun

Any of a number of species of tree of the genus Guaiacum, native to the West Indies and parts of the Americas.

uncountable usually

tree

guaiacum

English

noun

The wood of such trees

uncountable usually

tree

guaiacum

English

noun

The resin of such trees.

uncountable usually

truck with enclosed cuboid-shaped cargo area

box van

English

noun

A truck with an enclosed cuboid-shaped cargo area.

truck with enclosed cuboid-shaped cargo area

box van

English

noun

An enclosed railway goods wagon, typically with a sliding door.

rail-transport railways transport

Australia UK

two lithium atoms in a molecule

dilithium

English

noun

The diatomic molecule Li₂ found in the gas phase.

chemistry inorganic-chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

uncountable

two lithium atoms in a molecule

dilithium

English

noun

Two lithium atoms in a molecule.

chemistry natural-sciences physical-sciences

especially in-compounds uncountable

two lithium atoms in a molecule

dilithium

English

noun

A fictional crystalline mineral in the Star Trek franchise, described as an essential component of anti-matter energy generation systems.

literature media publishing science-fiction

uncountable

underground coal mine

colliery

English

noun

An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.

underground coal mine

colliery

English

noun

A facility that supplies coal.

unit of length

braça

Portuguese

noun

Portuguese brace or fathom, a traditional unit of length about equal to 2.2 m

feminine historical

unit of length

braça

Portuguese

noun

cubic Portuguese brace or fathom, a traditional unit of volume about equal to 10.6 m³, particularly used in measuring earthwork

feminine historical

very agitated, angry or impassioned

heated

English

verb

simple past and past participle of heat

form-of participle past

very agitated, angry or impassioned

heated

English

adj

Very agitated, angry or impassioned.

very agitated, angry or impassioned

heated

English

adj

Made warm or hot by some means.

not-comparable usually

village in Dobrianka, Chernihiv, Chernihiv, Ukraine

Stroivka

English

name

A village in Dobrianka settlement hromada, Chernihiv Raion, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, first mentioned in 1776.

village in Dobrianka, Chernihiv, Chernihiv, Ukraine

Stroivka

English

name

A village in Dvorichna settlement hromada, Kupiansk Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1899.

virgin

pucelle

English

noun

A girl, a maiden; a virgin (often with reference to Joan of Arc).

archaic

virgin

pucelle

English

noun

A prostitute, a slut.

obsolete

wash one's hands and/or face (US)

English

verb

To clean the utensils, dishes etc. used in preparing and eating a meal.

UK ambitransitive

wash one's hands and/or face (US)

English

verb

To wash one's hands or face, often around mealtimes.

US intransitive

wash one's hands and/or face (US)

English

verb

To carry (an object) to land.

transitive

wash one's hands and/or face (US)

English

verb

To be carried by water to land.

intransitive

wash one's hands and/or face (US)

English

verb

To arrive in a place; to end up somewhere.

broadly intransitive

wash one's hands and/or face (US)

English

verb

To beat up (someone).

slang transitive

weather phenomenon

English

noun

A severe tropical cyclone; an intense storm rotating around a central eye.

weather phenomenon

English

noun

A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.

climatology meteorology natural-sciences

weather phenomenon

English

noun

A great forceful onrush.

figuratively

weather phenomenon

English

noun

A sweet alcoholic drink made with rum, lemon juice (or sometimes other fruit juice), and either passion fruit syrup or fassionola.

weather phenomenon

English

verb

To be violent, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater, usually accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder.

ambitransitive

weather phenomenon

English

verb

To move noisily, quickly, and dramatically, becoming the center of attention.

weather phenomenon

English

verb

To attempt to accomplish a great deal with a frenzied effort.

weather phenomenon

English

verb

To swirl quickly and violently.

weather phenomenon

English

verb

To tear apart in a violent, destructive, and/or chaotic manner.

weather phenomenon

English

verb

To cause an uproar.

weather phenomenon

English

verb

To storm excessivly; to fume and rage violently.

weather phenomenon

English

verb

To chase violently or rush after and force along.

weather phenomenon

English

noun

"full—triple-full—full" – an acrobatic maneuver consisting of three flips and five twists, with one twist on the first flip, three twists on the second flip, one twist on the third flip

aerial-freestyle hobbies lifestyle skiing sports

well-rested

French

adj

fresh (recently produced, unspoiled)

well-rested

French

adj

fresh (well-rested)

well-rested

French

adj

fresh, cool (of temperature, wind, etc.)

well-rested

French

adj

fresh, recent (just happened)

well-rested

French

noun

cost, charge

masculine plural plural-only

with the digits connected by a thin membrane

English

adj

With the digits connected by a thin membrane.

not-comparable

with the digits connected by a thin membrane

English

adj

Resembling a web.

not-comparable

with the digits connected by a thin membrane

English

adj

Of a feather or part of a feather, having a vane.

not-comparable

with the digits connected by a thin membrane

English

adj

Connected to the World Wide Web.

not-comparable

with the digits connected by a thin membrane

English

verb

simple past and past participle of web

form-of participle past

without humor or expression of happiness

English

adj

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition.

without humor or expression of happiness

English

adj

Important; weighty; not insignificant.

without humor or expression of happiness

English

adj

Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving.

without humor or expression of happiness

English

adj

Committed.

without humor or expression of happiness

English

adv

seriously, in a serious manner (most often heard in take or mean serious)

colloquial dialectal not-comparable

without runic staves

English

adj

Without employees; unstaffed.

not-comparable

without runic staves

English

adj

Without a staff, or walking-stick.

not-comparable

without runic staves

English

adj

Without the use of staves in its notation.

entertainment lifestyle music

not-comparable

without runic staves

English

adj

Without vertical staves.

not-comparable

wreath of flowers

English

noun

A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.

wreath of flowers

English

noun

An accolade or mark of honour.

wreath of flowers

English

noun

A metal gutter placed round a mineshaft on the inside, to catch water running down inside the shaft and run it into a drainpipe.

business mining

wreath of flowers

English

noun

The crown of a monarch.

wreath of flowers

English

noun

A book of extracts in prose or poetry; an anthology.

dated

wreath of flowers

English

noun

The top; the thing most prized.

wreath of flowers

English

noun

A sort of netted bag used by sailors to keep provisions in.

nautical transport

wreath of flowers

English

noun

A grommet or ring of rope lashed to a spar for convenience in handling.

nautical transport

wreath of flowers

English

verb

To deck or ornament something with a garland.

transitive

wreath of flowers