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verb
- beat rapidly
- move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
- move back and forth very rapidly
- wink briefly
- flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
- (transitive) To drive into disorder; to throw into confusion.
- (transitive) To cause something to flap.
- (intransitive, aerodynamics) To undergo divergent oscillations (potentially to the point of causing structural failure) due to a positive feedback loop between elastic deformation and aerodynamic forces.
- (intransitive) To be in a state of agitation or uncertainty.
- (intransitive) Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.
- (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
- (espionage, slang) To subject to a lie detector test.
noun
- abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
- the act of moving back and forth
- the motion made by flapping up and down
- a disorderly outburst or tumult
- The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.
- A state of agitation.
- An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.
- (audio, electronics) The rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency.
- (uncountable, aerodynamics) An extremely dangerous divergent oscillation caused by a positive feedback loop between the elastic deformation of an object and the aerodynamic forces acting on it, potentially resulting in rapid structural failure.
- A hasty game of cards or similar.
- (British) A small bet or risky investment.
verb
- win easily
- run easily and fairly fast
- play boisterously
- To make progress or win easily.
- (slang, chiefly newspapers) To engage in playful or illicit sex.
- (with adverb) To move with little effort relatively quickly.
- (transitive, US) (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
- (intransitive) To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
noun
- a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
- an easy victory
- gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
- An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.
- (chiefly sports) A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.
- A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit.
verb
- succeed at easily
- score an ace against
- play (a hole) in one stroke
- serve an ace against (someone)
- (ambitransitive, US, informal) To defeat (others) in a contest; to outdo (others) in a competition.
- (ambitransitive, tennis) To win a point against (an opponent) by an ace.
- (golf) To make an ace (hole in one).
- (transitive, US, informal) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.
adj
noun
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
- a serve that the receiver is unable to reach
- the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
- (US, golf, disc golf) A hole in one.
- (US) A perfect score on a school exam.
- A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.
- (dice games) A die face marked with a single dot, typically representing the number one.
- (slang) A person who is asexual.
- (tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
- (sometimes attributive) An expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
- (card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
- Any of various hesperiid butterflies.
- The ball marked with the number 1 in pool and related games.
- (sports) A point won by a single stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.
- A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.
- (US, slang) A dollar bill.
- (US, baseball) The best pitcher on the team.
verb
- succeed at easily
- succeed in obtaining a position
- hit with great force
- take into custody
- attach something somewhere by means of nails
- locate exactly
- complete a pass
- (transitive, vulgar, slang) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
- (transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
- (transitive) To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.
- (transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
- (transitive) To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.
- (intransitive) To drive a nail.
- (transitive, slang) To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
- (slang) To catch.
- (transitive) To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.
- (military) To spike, as a cannon.
noun
- a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
- horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera.
- The claw of a bird or other animal.
- An archaic English unit of length equivalent to ¹⁄₂₀ of an ell or ¹⁄₁₆ of a yard (2+¹⁄₄ inches or 5.715 cm).
- The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
- The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds.
- A round pedestal on which merchants once carried out their business, such as the four nails outside The Exchange, Bristol.
- A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
verb
- move easily
- move smoothly and easily
- fall to a lower standard
- move out of position
- pass out of one's memory
- cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion
- insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly
- move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
- move stealthily
- to make a mistake or be incorrect
- pass on stealthily
- (transitive) To cut slips from; to cut; to take off; to make a slip or slips of.
- (intransitive, aviation, of an aircraft) Clipping of sideslip (“to fly with the longitudinal axis misaligned with the relative wind”).
- (transitive) To elude or evade by smooth movement.
- (transitive) To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place.
- (transitive, hunting, falconry) To release (a dog, a bird of prey, etc.) to go after a quarry.
- (transitive) To pass (a note, money, etc.), often covertly.
- (intransitive) To err.
- (intransitive) To move quickly and often secretively; to depart, withdraw, enter, appear, intrude, or escape as if by sliding.
- (transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.
- (intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To move down; to slide.
- (intransitive) To move or fly (out of place); to shoot; often with out, off, etc.
- To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink.
- (intransitive) To accidentally reveal a secret or otherwise say something unintentionally.
- (transitive, business) To cause (a schedule or release, etc.) to go, or let it go, beyond the allotted deadline.
- (transitive, cooking) To remove the skin of a soft fruit, such as a tomato or peach, by blanching briefly in boiling water, then transferring to cold water so that the skin peels, or slips, off easily.
noun
- a place where a craft can be made fast
- a slippery smoothness
- bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
- potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics
- a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
- the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
- a young and slender person
- artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment
- an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
- an unexpected slide
- a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
- a small sheet of paper
- a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air
- a socially awkward or tactless act
- A mistake or error.
- A twig or shoot; a cutting.
- (engineering) The motion of the centre of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horizontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed it would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller.
- (medicine) A one-time return to previous maladaptive behavior after cure.
- A young person (now usually with of introducing descriptive qualifier).
- (mining) A dislocation of a lead, destroying continuity.
- An outside covering or case.
- A leash or string by which a dog is held; so called from its being made in such a manner as to slip, or become loose, by relaxation of the hand.
- (nautical, aviation) A difference between the theoretical distance traveled per revolution of the propeller and the actual advance of the vessel.
- (cricket) Any of several fielding positions to the off side of the wicket keeper, designed to catch the ball after being deflected from the bat; a fielder in that position (See first slip, second slip, third slip, fourth slip and fifth slip.)
- (marine insurance) A memorandum of the particulars of a risk for which a policy is to be executed. It usually bears the broker's name and is initiated by the underwriters.
- Either side of the gallery in a theater.
- A fish, the sole.
- (nautical) A berth; a space for a ship to moor.
- (US) A long seat or narrow pew in churches, often without a door.
- (ceramics) A thin, slippery mix of clay and water.
- A woman's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress to conceal unwanted nudity that may otherwise be revealed by the skirt or dress itself; a shift.
- A slipdress.
- An escape; a secret or unexpected desertion.
- Matter found in troughs of grindstones after the grinding of edge tools.
- (electricity) The difference between the actual and synchronous speeds of an induction motor.
- A long, thin piece of something.
- A particular quantity of yarn.
- (nautical) A slipway.
- (crosswording) A newsletter produced by the setter of a cryptic clue-writing competition, containing a full list of winners and commentary on the clues.
- A number between 0 and 1 that is the difference between the angular speed of a rotating magnetic field and the angular speed of its rotor, divided by the angular speed of the magnetic field.
- An act or instance of slipping.
- (telecommunications) The positional displacement in a sequence of transmitted symbols that causes the loss or insertion of one or more symbols.
- (aviation) Clipping of sideslip.
- A small piece of paper, especially one longer than it is wide, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.
verb
- (ambitransitive) To beat with a rapid succession of strokes.
- Of various animals, to make a vocalisation or mechanical sound that resembles drumming.
- (intransitive) To beat a drum.
- To throb, as the heart.
- To go about, as a drummer does, to gather recruits, to draw or secure partisans, customers, etc.; used with for.
- (transitive) To drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization.
- study intensively, as before an exam
- make a rhythmic sound
- play a percussion instrument
noun
- (informal) A drumstick (of chicken, turkey, etc).
- (US) Synonym of construction barrel.
- (now historical) A social gathering or assembly held in the evening.
- (architecture) Any of the cylindrical blocks that make up the shaft of a pillar.
- A drumfish (family Sciaenidae).
- Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
- (architecture) The encircling wall that supports a dome or cupola.
- (Australia slang) A tip; a piece of information.
- (slang, chiefly UK) A person's home; a house or other building, especially when insalubrious; a tavern, a brothel.
- A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
- (music) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
- a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
- a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
- small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise
- the sound of a drum
- a cylindrical metal container, commonly used for shipping or storage of liquids
- a hollow cast iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes
noun
- an easy accomplishment
- a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
- (performing arts) The dance, or strutting style of dance, associated with such a contest.
- (idiomatic, informal) Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
- (music) The style of music associated with such a contest.
- (historical) A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
verb
adj
verb
- To pound rapidly.
- To fish using a bolter.
- (of a whale) To swim or turn sideways while eating.
- (dialect) To smear or become smeared with a grimy substance.
- To sift or filter through a sieve or bolter.
- (military, aviation) To miss a landing on an aircraft carrier by failing to catch the arresting gear wires with the aircraft's tailhook.
noun
- (military, aviation) A missed landing on an aircraft carrier; an aircraft that has made a missed landing.
- A kind of fishing line; a boulter.
- (Australia, sports) An obscure athlete who wins an upset victory.
- (petroleum refining) A filter mechanism.
- (Australia, horseracing) A horse that wins at long odds.
- (US, politics) A member of a political party who does not support the party's nominee.
- A person who sifts flour or meal.
- A person or thing that bolts, or runs suddenly.
- (New Zealand, sports) In team sports, a relatively little-known or inexperienced player who inspires the team to greater success.
- (botany, horticulture) A plant that grows larger and more rapidly than usual.
- (flour milling) A machine or mechanism that automatically sifts milled flour.
- (climbing) Someone who equips a sport route by putting bolts in the rock.
adj
- quick and forceful
- keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
- (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
- (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
- dangerously steep
- having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
- having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
- marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
- harsh
- ending in a sharp point
- very sudden and in great amount or degree
- (mathematics, of a statement) Said of as extreme a value as possible.
- Eager or keen in pursuit; impatient for gratification.
- (chess) Tactical; risky.
- (colloquial) Illegal or dishonest.
- Forming a small or tight angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees.
- Strongly distinguishing or differentiating; acute.
- (music) Higher in pitch than required.
- Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
- Observant; alert; acute.
- Quick and alert.
- (colloquial) Stylish, smart or attractive.
- (colloquial) Intelligent.
- Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
- Steep; precipitous; abrupt.
- (colloquial) Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interests; shrewd, verging on dishonest.
- Piercing; keen; severe; painful.
- Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
- Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty.
- (music) Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
- Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
- Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
noun
- a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
- a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
- (music) The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played one chromatic semitone higher.
- (in the plural) Fine particles of husk mixed with coarse particle of flour of cereals; middlings.
- (psychiatry, healthcare) A sharp object; any item pointed enough to injure human skin.
- (music) A note that is sharp in a particular key.
- (usually in the plural) Something that is sharp.
- Alternative form of sharpie (“type of fishing boat”).
- (music) A note that is played one chromatic semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯.
- (music) The scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic.
- (medicine) A hypodermic syringe.
- A sewing needle with a very slender point, more pointed than a blunt or a between.
- Part of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
- A dishonest person; a cheater.
- A sharpie (member of Australian gangs of the 1960s and 1970s).
adv
verb
adv
- Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .
- Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .
- In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .
- Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
- (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .
- quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
- firmly or closely
adj
- Of a place, characterised by business, hustle and bustle, etc.
- Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
- Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.
- (computing, of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
- Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people).
- Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid; light.
- (nuclear physics, of a neutron) Having a kinetic energy between 1 million and 20 million electron volts; often used to describe the energy state of free neutrons at the moment of their release by a nuclear fission or nuclear fusion reaction (i.e., before the neutrons have been slowed down by anything).
- (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent.
- (of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average.
- Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
- (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
- hurried and brief
- unrestrained by convention or morality
- (of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time
- securely fixed in place
- (of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds
- at a rapid tempo
- resistant to destruction or fading
- (used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time
- acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
- unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
intj
noun
verb
- (transitive, sciences) To cause (a person or animal) to abstain, especially from eating.
- (intransitive) To practice religious abstinence, especially from food.
- (intransitive) To reduce or limit one's nutrition intake for medical or health reasons, to diet.
- abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
- abstain from eating
noun
- (sports) Someone easy to defeat.
- (boxing) A match whose winner is declared because the other boxer does not appear in the ring within one minute of the official time.
- (Singapore, politics) An uncontested election.
- An easy victory; a walkaway.
- (colloquial) Someone who does not stand up for themselves when mistreated; a doormat.
- A horse race with only one entrant.
- (sports) A bye or victory awarded to a competitor when a scheduled opponent fails to play a game.
- An ecological survey carried out by walking across and examining a piece of land.
- A type of railroad passenger car seat, having reversible seat backs that can be moved across the seat to face either direction of travel
- (gymnastics) A backbend combined with a handstand.
- any undertaking that is easy to do
- backbends combined with handstands
adj
- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- of comparatively little physical weight or density
- psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
- marked by temperance in indulgence
- of little intensity or power or force
- easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
- not great in degree or quantity or number
- (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
- intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
- (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
- designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
- weak and likely to lose consciousness
- (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
- (of sleep) easily disturbed
- silly or trivial
- having relatively few calories
- characterized by or emitting light
- demanding little effort; not burdensome
- less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- having little importance
- (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
- of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
- very thin and insubstantial
- Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
- Gentle; having little force or momentum.
- Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
- Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
- Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- With low viscosity.
- (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
- Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
- Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
- (cooking) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
- (military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
- (rail transport, of a locomotive or consist of locomotives) Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
- Cheerful.
- Easy to endure or perform.
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
- (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
- Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
- Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
- Fast; nimble.
- Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
- Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
- Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
- Easily interrupted by stimulation.
- Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
noun
- a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
- the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
- the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
- a person regarded very fondly
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
- an illuminated area
- mental understanding as an enlightening experience
- having abundant light or illumination
- a visual warning signal
- (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- any device serving as a source of illumination
- public awareness
- (painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
- A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
- (crosswording) The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
- (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
- (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- See lights (“lungs”).
- (by extension) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
- A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
- (slang) A cigarette lighter.
- A flame or something used to create fire.
- (military, historical) A member of the light cavalry.
- The brightness of the eye or eyes.
- A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.
- (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
- (by extension, less commonly) Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.
- A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
- (countable) A source of illumination.
- (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
- Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
- (Australia, uncountable) A low-alcohol lager.
- The power of perception by vision: eyesight (sightedness; vision).
- A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
adv
verb
- begin to smoke
- introduce light into
- alight from (a horse)
- fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
- start or maintain a fire in
- cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
- to come to rest, settle
- (transitive) To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
- (by extension) To leave; to depart.
- (nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
- To find by chance.
- (transitive) To start (a fire).
- To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
- (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
- To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
- (transitive, pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.
- (intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.
adj
- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- characterized by a buoyant rhythm
- (slang) Undergoing a hallucinogenic trip.
- (heraldry, not comparable) Having the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant.
- (slang) Saying crazy things or acting foolishly.
- Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.
noun
verb
verb
- deliver a quick blow to
- make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
- persist in working hard
- fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
- replace the center of a coin with a baser metal
- insert as a plug
- insert a plug into
- (transitive, slang) To ingest a drug rectally.
- (transitive, slang) To shoot (someone) with a bullet.
- (transitive, slang) To have sex with; to penetrate sexually.
- (intransitive, informal) To persist or continue with something.
- (transitive) To promote (something, especially a product or service); to mention (something) as if promoting or advertising it.
- (transitive) To stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.
noun
- blatant or sensational promotion
- an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
- electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
- an old or over-worked horse
- blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
- an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
- a wad of something chewable as tobacco
- (geology) A body of once molten rock that hardened in a volcanic vent. Usually round or oval in shape.
- (aviation) A standard, modular fuselage component that can be added or removed.
- (fishing) A type of lure consisting of a rigid, buoyant or semi-buoyant body and one or more hooks.
- (slang) A drug dealer.
- A branch from a water-pipe to supply a hose.
- (jewelry) A short cylindrical piece of jewellery commonly worn in larger-gauge body piercings, especially in the ear.
- (US, slang) A high, tapering silk hat.
- Ellipsis of spark plug.
- (slang) A promotion (act of promoting) of a product (such as a book, film or play) or other thing, concept, etc, for example during an interview or a commercial.
- (loosely) An electric socket: wall plug.
- (US) A flat oblong cake of pressed tobacco.
- Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
- (horticulture) A small seedling grown in a tray from expanded polystyrene or polythene filled usually with a peat or compost substrate.
- A growth of protoplasm that closes the pore openings in the cells of certain algae.
- Ellipsis of fireplug (“fire hydrant”).
- (construction) A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.
- (US, slang) A worthless horse.
- (electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
verb
- deliver a quick blow to
- make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
- drive forcibly as if by a punch
- To thrust against; to poke.
- (Australia, New Zealand, slang) To light marijuana in a bong.
- (transitive) To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.
- (transitive) To enter (information) on a device or system.
- To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.
- (transitive, wine) To perform pigeage: to stamp down grape skins that float to the surface during fermentation.
- (intransitive, UK, slang) Ellipsis of punch above one's weight, especially, to date somebody more attractive than oneself.
- (transitive) To strike with one's fist.
- (transitive) To hit (a ball or similar object) with less than full force.
- To mark a ticket.
- (transitive) To make holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc) (see also the verb under Etymology 2).
- (transitive) To emphasize; to give emphasis to.
- (transitive, of cattle) To herd.
noun
- (boxing) a blow with the fist
- an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
- a tool for making holes or indentations
- (countable) A device, generally slender and round, used for creating holes in thin material, for driving an object through a hole in a containing object, or to stamp or emboss a mark or design on a surface.
- (piledriving) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly.
- (uncountable) Impact.
- (countable) A hole or opening created with a punch.
- A prop, as for the roof of a mine.
- (countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.
- (uncountable) Power, strength, energy.
- (countable, rare) A blow from something other than the fist.
- (entomology) Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genus Dodona of Asia.
- A beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic.
- (countable) A mechanism for punching holes in paper or other thin material.
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noun
- a quick run
- a punctuation mark (‘-’) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
- the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
- distinctive and stylish elegance
- a footrace run at top speed
- the act of moving with great haste
- A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
- Violent strike; a whack.
- (uncountable) Ostentatious vigor.
- (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
- A short run, flight.
- (figurative, by extension) A slight admixture.
- Ellipsis of dashboard.
- (typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
- (Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, countable, uncountable) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
- (UK, India) A prime symbol.
- A rushing or violent onset.
- (computing) A hyphen or minus sign.
- (Internet, informal) The dashboard of a social media user.
verb
- hurl or thrust violently
- break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
- destroy or break
- add an enlivening or altering element to
- run or move very quickly or hastily
- cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
- (transitive) To draw or write quickly; jot.
- (intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
- (transitive) To dishearten; to sadden.
- (intransitive, informal) To leave or depart.
- (ambitransitive, sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
- (transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
- (transitive) To throw violently.
- (transitive) To destroy by striking (against).
- (transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.
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- condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
- a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
- an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
- A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
- (military) A state of readiness for potential combat.
- An alarm.
- (computing) Synonym of bell (“bell character”).
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- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
- have a turn at bat
- wink briefly
- use a bat
- (transitive) To flutter
- (intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
- (intransitive) To strike or swipe as though with a bat.
- (intransitive, usually with ‘around’ or ‘about’) To flit quickly from place to place.
- (US, UK, dialect) To wink.
- (transitive) To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.
noun
- nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
- the club used in playing cricket
- a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
- a club used for hitting a ball in various games
- (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
- (slang) Clipping of battery.
- (UK, Scotland, dialect) Manner; rate; condition; state of health.
- (Caribbean, MLE) Clipping of batty (“buttocks or anus”).
- A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
- (UK, Scotland, dialect) A stroke of work.
- Any flying mammal of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
- A sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting.
- A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.
- (mining) Shale or bituminous shale.
- A part of a brick with one whole end.
- (informal) Rate of motion; speed.
- (two-up) The piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.
- A club, made of wood like a baseball bat or otherwise, used as a weapon
- (derogatory) An old woman.
- A stroke; a sharp blow.
- (Kent, Sussex) A rough walking stick.
- A player rated according to skill in batting.
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- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- make creamy by beating
- remove from the surface
- put on cream, as on one's face or body
- add cream to one's coffee, for example
- (transitive) To puree, to blend with a liquifying process.
- (transitive, cooking) To rub, stir, or beat (butter) into a light creamy consistency.
- (transitive, vulgar, slang) To ejaculate in (clothing or a bodily orifice).
- (intransitive, vulgar, slang) To ejaculate (used of either gender).
- (transitive) To furnish with, or as if with, cream.
- (transitive, slang) To obliterate, to defeat decisively.
- (transitive) To turn a yellowish white color; to give something the color of cream.
- (intransitive) To gather or form cream.
- (transitive) To skim, or take off by skimming, as cream.
- (transitive, figurative) To take off the best or choicest part of.
noun
- toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
- the part of milk containing the butterfat
- the best people or things in a group
- (informal) Frosting, custard, creamer, or another substance similar to the oily part of milk or to whipped cream.
- (medicine) A viscous aqueous oil or fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)
- (slang, vulgar) Semen.
- (standards of identity, UK) The liquid separated from milk containing at least 18 percent milkfat (48% for double cream).
- The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
- A dish prepared through creaming, particularly cream of
- (tea and coffee) A portion of cream, such as the amount found in a creamer.
- A yellowish white color; the color of cream.
- (standards of identity, US) The liquid separated from milk, possibly with certain other milk products added, and with at least eighteen percent of it milkfat.
- (figuratively) The best part of something.
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- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- pass the tongue over
- find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
- take up with the tongue
- (colloquial) To do anything partially.
- (transitive) To stroke with the tongue.
- (transitive) To lap; to take in with the tongue.
- (of flame, waves etc.) To lap.
- (vulgar, slang) To perform cunnilingus.
noun
- a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
- (boxing) a blow with the fist
- touching with the tongue
- The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.
- The amount of some substance obtainable with a single lick.
- (informal) A rate of speed. (Always qualified by good, fair, or a similar adjective.)
- A place where animals lick minerals from the ground.
- (music) A short motif.
- (informal) An attempt at something.
- An instance or opportunity to earn money fast, usually by illegal means, thus a heist, drug deal etc. or its victim; mostly used in phrasal verbs: hit a lick, hit licks
- (colloquial) A stroke or blow.
- A quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue.
- (slang) An act of cunnilingus.
- A small watercourse or ephemeral stream. It ranks between a rill and a stream.
- (colloquial, chiefly in the negative) A small amount; a whit.
verb
- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- move or stir about violently
- dance the slam dance
- beat the seeds out of a grain
- give a thrashing to; beat hard
- beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all
- move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation
- (computing) In computer architecture, to cause or undergo poor performance of a virtual memory (or paging) system.
- (software) To extensively test a software system, giving a program various inputs and observing the behavior and outputs that result.
- To beat mercilessly.
- To defeat utterly.
- To thresh.
- To move about wildly or violently; to flail; to labour.
noun
verb
- to proceed quickly and easily
- blow gently and lightly
- (weather) To blow gently.
- To take a horse on a light run in order to understand the running characteristics of the horse and to observe it while under motion.
- (intransitive) To buzz.
- (of fish) To swim near the surface of the water, causing ripples in the surface.
- (usually with along) To move casually, in a carefree manner.
noun
- any undertaking that is easy to do
- a slight wind (usually refreshing)
- Ashes and residue of coal or charcoal, usually from a furnace. See Wikipedia article on Clinker.
- A light, gentle wind.
- (cricket) Wind blowing across a cricket match, whatever its strength.
- A gadfly; a horsefly; a strong-bodied dipterous insect of the family Tabanidae.
- An excited or ruffled state of feeling; a flurry of excitement; a disturbance; a quarrel.
- A brief workout for a racehorse.
- (figurative) Any activity that is easy, not testing or difficult.
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- The act of roller skating or ice skating
- Alternative form of skite (“a mean or contemptible person”).
- Ellipsis of roller skate.
- The act of skateboarding
- Ellipsis of ice skate.
- (rail transport, Philippines, chiefly Bicol) A makeshift handcar.
- A worn-out horse.
- A fish of the family Rajidae in the superorder Batoidea (rays) which inhabit most seas. Skates generally have small heads with protruding muzzles, and wide fins attached to a flat body.
- A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
- large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins
- sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
adj
- accomplished rapidly and without delay
- moving quickly and lightly
- easily aroused or excited
- hurried and brief
- apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
- performed with little or no delay
- (of people or tempers) Easily aroused to anger; quick-tempered.
- Mentally agile, alert, perceptive.
- Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
- (mining, of a vein of ore) productive; not "dead" or barren
- (crosswording) Not cryptic.
- Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
- Being a distinctively sensitive kind of glaciomarine clay that may behave like a watery fluid under stress.
- Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
noun
- any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
- The life; the mortal point; a vital part; a part susceptible to serious injury or keen feeling.
- Plants used in making a quickset hedge
- Quitchgrass.
- Raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.
- (cricket) A fast bowler.
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- A single, usually precise, point in time.
- A very short period of time; a moment.
- Ellipsis of instant camera.
- A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- a particular point in time
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- A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.
- (US, figurative) A mild verbal insult.
- (British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation).
- (British, Australia, New Zealand, sometimes Philippines) A vaccination, whether or not delivered by means of a conventional injection.
- (boxing) A short straight punch.
- the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
- a quick short straight punch
- a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
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- A knob forming the finial of a turret or pavilion.
- The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword or dagger.
- Either of the rounded handles on a pommel horse.
- The upper front brow of a saddle.
- handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
- an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
- a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse
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- a brisk and lively tempo
- a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
- (music, more traditionally) An expressive mark indicating that a passage is to be played in a lively or happy manner, not necessarily quickly.
- (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
- (music) A passage having this mark.
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- To strike with a quick, light blow; to tap.
- (transitive) To shorten by cutting; to dock; to crop.
- (transitive) To cut (hair) into a bob haircut.
- To bobsleigh.
- (intransitive) Synonym of blob (“catch eels using worms strung on thread”).
- (intransitive) To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.
- (transitive) To move (something) as though it were bobbing in water.
- (with on) To perform oral sex on someone.
- To curtsy.
- remove or shorten the tail of an animal
- ride a bobsled
- cut hair in the style of a bob
- make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
- move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement
noun
- (slang) An unspecified amount of money.
- A blow; a shake or jog; a rap, as with the fist.
- A bobbing motion; a quick up and down movement.
- The docked tail of a horse.
- A bobsleigh.
- A curtsy.
- Clipping of shishkabob.
- Any of various hesperiid butterflies.
- A bob haircut.
- The short runner of a sled.
- A short line ending a stanza of a poem.
- A particular style of ringing changes on bells.
- A small wheel, made of leather, with rounded edges, used in polishing spoons, etc.
- Any round object attached loosely to a flexible line, a rod, a body part etc., so that it may swing when hanging from it.
- A bobber (buoyant fishing device).
- The dangling mass of a pendulum or plumb line.
- A working beam in a steam engine.
- (computer graphics, demoscene) A graphical element, resembling a hardware sprite, that can be blitted around the screen in large numbers.
- a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
- a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
- a short or shortened tail of certain animals
- a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
- a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
- a former monetary unit in Great Britain
- a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
verb
- move faster
- cause to move faster
- (intransitive) Grow; increase.
- (transitive, physics) To cause a change of velocity.
- (transitive, education) To enable a student to finish a course of study in less than normal time.
- (transitive) To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of.
- (intransitive) To become faster; to begin to move more quickly.
- (transitive) To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
- (transitive) To hasten, as the occurrence of an event.
verb
- move faster
- show signs of life
- give new life or energy to
- make keen or more acute
- give life or energy to
- To take on a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to be excited or roused.
- (rare) To inspire or stimulate.
- To stimulate or assist the fermentation of (an alcoholic beverage, dough, etc.).
- To put (someone or something) in a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to excite, to rouse.
- (transitive, rare) To apply quicksilver (mercury) to (something); to combine (something) with quicksilver; to quicksilver.
- To grow bright; to brighten.
- Of an alcoholic beverage, dough, etc.: to ferment.
- (also figuratively) Of a pregnant woman: to first feel the movements of the foetus, or reach the stage of pregnancy at which this takes place; of a foetus: to begin to move.
- To give life; to make alive.
- To inspire or stimulate (an action, a feeling, etc.).
- To make (something) quicker or faster; to hasten, speed up.
- (literary, also figuratively) To give life to (someone or something never alive or once dead); to animate, to resurrect, to revive.
- To come back to life, to receive life.
- (intransitive) To become quicker or faster.
noun
- (chiefly Midlands (northern), Northern England, Northern Ireland, Scotland) Synonym of couch grass (“a species of grass, Elymus repens”); also (chiefly in the plural), the underground rhizomes of this, and sometimes other grasses.
- (chiefly Ireland, Northern England) In full quicken tree: the European rowan, rowan, or mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia).
verb
- move faster
- travel at an excessive or illegal velocity
- cause to move faster
- move hurridly
- move very fast
- To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
- (intransitive, slang) To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.
- (transitive) To increase the rate at which something occurs.
- To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.
- (intransitive) To go fast.
- (intransitive) To exceed the speed limit.
noun
- a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
- the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system
- changing location rapidly
- a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
- distance travelled per unit time
- (mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
- The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
- (photography) The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
- (slang) Personal preference.
- (photography) The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
- (finance, uncountable) A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
- (photography) The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
- (slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
- (photography) The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
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- an easy accomplishment
- a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake
- (performing arts) The dance, or strutting style of dance, associated with such a contest.
- (idiomatic, informal) Something that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
- (music) The style of music associated with such a contest.
- (historical) A contest in which cake was offered for the best dancers.
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- (sports) Someone easy to defeat.
- (boxing) A match whose winner is declared because the other boxer does not appear in the ring within one minute of the official time.
- (Singapore, politics) An uncontested election.
- An easy victory; a walkaway.
- (colloquial) Someone who does not stand up for themselves when mistreated; a doormat.
- A horse race with only one entrant.
- (sports) A bye or victory awarded to a competitor when a scheduled opponent fails to play a game.
- An ecological survey carried out by walking across and examining a piece of land.
- A type of railroad passenger car seat, having reversible seat backs that can be moved across the seat to face either direction of travel
- (gymnastics) A backbend combined with a handstand.
- any undertaking that is easy to do
- backbends combined with handstands
noun
- a quick run
- a punctuation mark (‘-’) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
- the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
- distinctive and stylish elegance
- a footrace run at top speed
- the act of moving with great haste
- A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
- Violent strike; a whack.
- (uncountable) Ostentatious vigor.
- (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
- A short run, flight.
- (figurative, by extension) A slight admixture.
- Ellipsis of dashboard.
- (typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
- (Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, countable, uncountable) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
- (UK, India) A prime symbol.
- A rushing or violent onset.
- (computing) A hyphen or minus sign.
- (Internet, informal) The dashboard of a social media user.
verb
- hurl or thrust violently
- break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
- destroy or break
- add an enlivening or altering element to
- run or move very quickly or hastily
- cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
- (transitive) To draw or write quickly; jot.
- (intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
- (transitive) To dishearten; to sadden.
- (intransitive, informal) To leave or depart.
- (ambitransitive, sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
- (transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
- (transitive) To throw violently.
- (transitive) To destroy by striking (against).
- (transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.
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- beat rapidly
- move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
- move back and forth very rapidly
- wink briefly
- flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
- (transitive) To drive into disorder; to throw into confusion.
- (transitive) To cause something to flap.
- (intransitive, aerodynamics) To undergo divergent oscillations (potentially to the point of causing structural failure) due to a positive feedback loop between elastic deformation and aerodynamic forces.
- (intransitive) To be in a state of agitation or uncertainty.
- (intransitive) Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.
- (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
- (espionage, slang) To subject to a lie detector test.
noun
- abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
- the act of moving back and forth
- the motion made by flapping up and down
- a disorderly outburst or tumult
- The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.
- A state of agitation.
- An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.
- (audio, electronics) The rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency.
- (uncountable, aerodynamics) An extremely dangerous divergent oscillation caused by a positive feedback loop between the elastic deformation of an object and the aerodynamic forces acting on it, potentially resulting in rapid structural failure.
- A hasty game of cards or similar.
- (British) A small bet or risky investment.
verb
- win easily
- run easily and fairly fast
- play boisterously
- To make progress or win easily.
- (slang, chiefly newspapers) To engage in playful or illicit sex.
- (with adverb) To move with little effort relatively quickly.
- (transitive, US) (Often used with down) To press forcefully, to encourage vehemently, to oppress.
- (intransitive) To play about roughly, energetically or boisterously.
noun
- a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
- an easy victory
- gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
- An enjoyable, fast-paced but essentially inconsequential film, play, or other piece of entertainment.
- (chiefly sports) A decisive victory; a game, match etc. which is won easily.
- A period of boisterous play, a frolic; now especially, a bout of sexual activity, especially when illicit.
verb
- succeed at easily
- score an ace against
- play (a hole) in one stroke
- serve an ace against (someone)
- (ambitransitive, US, informal) To defeat (others) in a contest; to outdo (others) in a competition.
- (ambitransitive, tennis) To win a point against (an opponent) by an ace.
- (golf) To make an ace (hole in one).
- (transitive, US, informal) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.
adj
noun
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
- a serve that the receiver is unable to reach
- the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
- (US, golf, disc golf) A hole in one.
- (US) A perfect score on a school exam.
- A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.
- (dice games) A die face marked with a single dot, typically representing the number one.
- (slang) A person who is asexual.
- (tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
- (sometimes attributive) An expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
- (card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
- Any of various hesperiid butterflies.
- The ball marked with the number 1 in pool and related games.
- (sports) A point won by a single stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.
- A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.
- (US, slang) A dollar bill.
- (US, baseball) The best pitcher on the team.
verb
- succeed at easily
- succeed in obtaining a position
- hit with great force
- take into custody
- attach something somewhere by means of nails
- locate exactly
- complete a pass
- (transitive, vulgar, slang) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
- (transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.
- (transitive) To nail down: to make certain, or confirm.
- (transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
- (transitive) To fix (an object) to another object using a nail.
- (intransitive) To drive a nail.
- (transitive, slang) To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
- (slang) To catch.
- (transitive) To stud or boss with nails, or as if with nails.
- (military) To spike, as a cannon.
noun
- a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
- horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- The basal thickened portion of the anterior wings of certain hemiptera.
- The claw of a bird or other animal.
- An archaic English unit of length equivalent to ¹⁄₂₀ of an ell or ¹⁄₁₆ of a yard (2+¹⁄₄ inches or 5.715 cm).
- The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
- The terminal horny plate on the beak of ducks, and other allied birds.
- A round pedestal on which merchants once carried out their business, such as the four nails outside The Exchange, Bristol.
- A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.
verb
- move easily
- move smoothly and easily
- fall to a lower standard
- move out of position
- pass out of one's memory
- cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion
- insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly
- move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
- move stealthily
- to make a mistake or be incorrect
- pass on stealthily
- (transitive) To cut slips from; to cut; to take off; to make a slip or slips of.
- (intransitive, aviation, of an aircraft) Clipping of sideslip (“to fly with the longitudinal axis misaligned with the relative wind”).
- (transitive) To elude or evade by smooth movement.
- (transitive) To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place.
- (transitive, hunting, falconry) To release (a dog, a bird of prey, etc.) to go after a quarry.
- (transitive) To pass (a note, money, etc.), often covertly.
- (intransitive) To err.
- (intransitive) To move quickly and often secretively; to depart, withdraw, enter, appear, intrude, or escape as if by sliding.
- (transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.
- (intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To move down; to slide.
- (intransitive) To move or fly (out of place); to shoot; often with out, off, etc.
- To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink.
- (intransitive) To accidentally reveal a secret or otherwise say something unintentionally.
- (transitive, business) To cause (a schedule or release, etc.) to go, or let it go, beyond the allotted deadline.
- (transitive, cooking) To remove the skin of a soft fruit, such as a tomato or peach, by blanching briefly in boiling water, then transferring to cold water so that the skin peels, or slips, off easily.
noun
- a place where a craft can be made fast
- a slippery smoothness
- bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow
- potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics
- a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
- the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
- a young and slender person
- artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment
- an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall
- an unexpected slide
- a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
- a small sheet of paper
- a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air
- a socially awkward or tactless act
- A mistake or error.
- A twig or shoot; a cutting.
- (engineering) The motion of the centre of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horizontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed it would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller.
- (medicine) A one-time return to previous maladaptive behavior after cure.
- A young person (now usually with of introducing descriptive qualifier).
- (mining) A dislocation of a lead, destroying continuity.
- An outside covering or case.
- A leash or string by which a dog is held; so called from its being made in such a manner as to slip, or become loose, by relaxation of the hand.
- (nautical, aviation) A difference between the theoretical distance traveled per revolution of the propeller and the actual advance of the vessel.
- (cricket) Any of several fielding positions to the off side of the wicket keeper, designed to catch the ball after being deflected from the bat; a fielder in that position (See first slip, second slip, third slip, fourth slip and fifth slip.)
- (marine insurance) A memorandum of the particulars of a risk for which a policy is to be executed. It usually bears the broker's name and is initiated by the underwriters.
- Either side of the gallery in a theater.
- A fish, the sole.
- (nautical) A berth; a space for a ship to moor.
- (US) A long seat or narrow pew in churches, often without a door.
- (ceramics) A thin, slippery mix of clay and water.
- A woman's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress to conceal unwanted nudity that may otherwise be revealed by the skirt or dress itself; a shift.
- A slipdress.
- An escape; a secret or unexpected desertion.
- Matter found in troughs of grindstones after the grinding of edge tools.
- (electricity) The difference between the actual and synchronous speeds of an induction motor.
- A long, thin piece of something.
- A particular quantity of yarn.
- (nautical) A slipway.
- (crosswording) A newsletter produced by the setter of a cryptic clue-writing competition, containing a full list of winners and commentary on the clues.
- A number between 0 and 1 that is the difference between the angular speed of a rotating magnetic field and the angular speed of its rotor, divided by the angular speed of the magnetic field.
- An act or instance of slipping.
- (telecommunications) The positional displacement in a sequence of transmitted symbols that causes the loss or insertion of one or more symbols.
- (aviation) Clipping of sideslip.
- A small piece of paper, especially one longer than it is wide, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.
verb
- (ambitransitive) To beat with a rapid succession of strokes.
- Of various animals, to make a vocalisation or mechanical sound that resembles drumming.
- (intransitive) To beat a drum.
- To throb, as the heart.
- To go about, as a drummer does, to gather recruits, to draw or secure partisans, customers, etc.; used with for.
- (transitive) To drill or review in an attempt to establish memorization.
- study intensively, as before an exam
- make a rhythmic sound
- play a percussion instrument
noun
- (informal) A drumstick (of chicken, turkey, etc).
- (US) Synonym of construction barrel.
- (now historical) A social gathering or assembly held in the evening.
- (architecture) Any of the cylindrical blocks that make up the shaft of a pillar.
- A drumfish (family Sciaenidae).
- Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
- (architecture) The encircling wall that supports a dome or cupola.
- (Australia slang) A tip; a piece of information.
- (slang, chiefly UK) A person's home; a house or other building, especially when insalubrious; a tavern, a brothel.
- A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
- (music) A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
- a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
- a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
- small to medium-sized bottom-dwelling food and game fishes of shallow coastal and fresh waters that make a drumming noise
- the sound of a drum
- a cylindrical metal container, commonly used for shipping or storage of liquids
- a hollow cast iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes
verb
- To pound rapidly.
- To fish using a bolter.
- (of a whale) To swim or turn sideways while eating.
- (dialect) To smear or become smeared with a grimy substance.
- To sift or filter through a sieve or bolter.
- (military, aviation) To miss a landing on an aircraft carrier by failing to catch the arresting gear wires with the aircraft's tailhook.
noun
- (military, aviation) A missed landing on an aircraft carrier; an aircraft that has made a missed landing.
- A kind of fishing line; a boulter.
- (Australia, sports) An obscure athlete who wins an upset victory.
- (petroleum refining) A filter mechanism.
- (Australia, horseracing) A horse that wins at long odds.
- (US, politics) A member of a political party who does not support the party's nominee.
- A person who sifts flour or meal.
- A person or thing that bolts, or runs suddenly.
- (New Zealand, sports) In team sports, a relatively little-known or inexperienced player who inspires the team to greater success.
- (botany, horticulture) A plant that grows larger and more rapidly than usual.
- (flour milling) A machine or mechanism that automatically sifts milled flour.
- (climbing) Someone who equips a sport route by putting bolts in the rock.
verb
- deliver a quick blow to
- make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
- persist in working hard
- fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
- replace the center of a coin with a baser metal
- insert as a plug
- insert a plug into
- (transitive, slang) To ingest a drug rectally.
- (transitive, slang) To shoot (someone) with a bullet.
- (transitive, slang) To have sex with; to penetrate sexually.
- (intransitive, informal) To persist or continue with something.
- (transitive) To promote (something, especially a product or service); to mention (something) as if promoting or advertising it.
- (transitive) To stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole.
noun
- blatant or sensational promotion
- an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
- electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
- an old or over-worked horse
- blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
- an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
- a wad of something chewable as tobacco
- (geology) A body of once molten rock that hardened in a volcanic vent. Usually round or oval in shape.
- (aviation) A standard, modular fuselage component that can be added or removed.
- (fishing) A type of lure consisting of a rigid, buoyant or semi-buoyant body and one or more hooks.
- (slang) A drug dealer.
- A branch from a water-pipe to supply a hose.
- (jewelry) A short cylindrical piece of jewellery commonly worn in larger-gauge body piercings, especially in the ear.
- (US, slang) A high, tapering silk hat.
- Ellipsis of spark plug.
- (slang) A promotion (act of promoting) of a product (such as a book, film or play) or other thing, concept, etc, for example during an interview or a commercial.
- (loosely) An electric socket: wall plug.
- (US) A flat oblong cake of pressed tobacco.
- Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
- (horticulture) A small seedling grown in a tray from expanded polystyrene or polythene filled usually with a peat or compost substrate.
- A growth of protoplasm that closes the pore openings in the cells of certain algae.
- Ellipsis of fireplug (“fire hydrant”).
- (construction) A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.
- (US, slang) A worthless horse.
- (electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
verb
- deliver a quick blow to
- make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
- drive forcibly as if by a punch
- To thrust against; to poke.
- (Australia, New Zealand, slang) To light marijuana in a bong.
- (transitive) To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.
- (transitive) To enter (information) on a device or system.
- To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.
- (transitive, wine) To perform pigeage: to stamp down grape skins that float to the surface during fermentation.
- (intransitive, UK, slang) Ellipsis of punch above one's weight, especially, to date somebody more attractive than oneself.
- (transitive) To strike with one's fist.
- (transitive) To hit (a ball or similar object) with less than full force.
- To mark a ticket.
- (transitive) To make holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc) (see also the verb under Etymology 2).
- (transitive) To emphasize; to give emphasis to.
- (transitive, of cattle) To herd.
noun
- (boxing) a blow with the fist
- an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
- a tool for making holes or indentations
- (countable) A device, generally slender and round, used for creating holes in thin material, for driving an object through a hole in a containing object, or to stamp or emboss a mark or design on a surface.
- (piledriving) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly.
- (uncountable) Impact.
- (countable) A hole or opening created with a punch.
- A prop, as for the roof of a mine.
- (countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.
- (uncountable) Power, strength, energy.
- (countable, rare) A blow from something other than the fist.
- (entomology) Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genus Dodona of Asia.
- A beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic.
- (countable) A mechanism for punching holes in paper or other thin material.
verb
- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
- have a turn at bat
- wink briefly
- use a bat
- (transitive) To flutter
- (intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
- (intransitive) To strike or swipe as though with a bat.
- (intransitive, usually with ‘around’ or ‘about’) To flit quickly from place to place.
- (US, UK, dialect) To wink.
- (transitive) To hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat.
noun
- nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
- the club used in playing cricket
- a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash
- a club used for hitting a ball in various games
- (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit
- (slang) Clipping of battery.
- (UK, Scotland, dialect) Manner; rate; condition; state of health.
- (Caribbean, MLE) Clipping of batty (“buttocks or anus”).
- A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.
- (UK, Scotland, dialect) A stroke of work.
- Any flying mammal of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
- A sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting.
- A turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game.
- (mining) Shale or bituminous shale.
- A part of a brick with one whole end.
- (informal) Rate of motion; speed.
- (two-up) The piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them.
- A club, made of wood like a baseball bat or otherwise, used as a weapon
- (derogatory) An old woman.
- A stroke; a sharp blow.
- (Kent, Sussex) A rough walking stick.
- A player rated according to skill in batting.
verb
noun
verb
- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- make creamy by beating
- remove from the surface
- put on cream, as on one's face or body
- add cream to one's coffee, for example
- (transitive) To puree, to blend with a liquifying process.
- (transitive, cooking) To rub, stir, or beat (butter) into a light creamy consistency.
- (transitive, vulgar, slang) To ejaculate in (clothing or a bodily orifice).
- (intransitive, vulgar, slang) To ejaculate (used of either gender).
- (transitive) To furnish with, or as if with, cream.
- (transitive, slang) To obliterate, to defeat decisively.
- (transitive) To turn a yellowish white color; to give something the color of cream.
- (intransitive) To gather or form cream.
- (transitive) To skim, or take off by skimming, as cream.
- (transitive, figurative) To take off the best or choicest part of.
noun
- toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
- the part of milk containing the butterfat
- the best people or things in a group
- (informal) Frosting, custard, creamer, or another substance similar to the oily part of milk or to whipped cream.
- (medicine) A viscous aqueous oil or fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)
- (slang, vulgar) Semen.
- (standards of identity, UK) The liquid separated from milk containing at least 18 percent milkfat (48% for double cream).
- The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
- A dish prepared through creaming, particularly cream of
- (tea and coffee) A portion of cream, such as the amount found in a creamer.
- A yellowish white color; the color of cream.
- (standards of identity, US) The liquid separated from milk, possibly with certain other milk products added, and with at least eighteen percent of it milkfat.
- (figuratively) The best part of something.
adj
verb
noun
verb
- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- pass the tongue over
- find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
- take up with the tongue
- (colloquial) To do anything partially.
- (transitive) To stroke with the tongue.
- (transitive) To lap; to take in with the tongue.
- (of flame, waves etc.) To lap.
- (vulgar, slang) To perform cunnilingus.
noun
- a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
- (boxing) a blow with the fist
- touching with the tongue
- The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.
- The amount of some substance obtainable with a single lick.
- (informal) A rate of speed. (Always qualified by good, fair, or a similar adjective.)
- A place where animals lick minerals from the ground.
- (music) A short motif.
- (informal) An attempt at something.
- An instance or opportunity to earn money fast, usually by illegal means, thus a heist, drug deal etc. or its victim; mostly used in phrasal verbs: hit a lick, hit licks
- (colloquial) A stroke or blow.
- A quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue.
- (slang) An act of cunnilingus.
- A small watercourse or ephemeral stream. It ranks between a rill and a stream.
- (colloquial, chiefly in the negative) A small amount; a whit.
verb
- beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
- move or stir about violently
- dance the slam dance
- beat the seeds out of a grain
- give a thrashing to; beat hard
- beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all
- move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation
- (computing) In computer architecture, to cause or undergo poor performance of a virtual memory (or paging) system.
- (software) To extensively test a software system, giving a program various inputs and observing the behavior and outputs that result.
- To beat mercilessly.
- To defeat utterly.
- To thresh.
- To move about wildly or violently; to flail; to labour.
noun
verb
- to proceed quickly and easily
- blow gently and lightly
- (weather) To blow gently.
- To take a horse on a light run in order to understand the running characteristics of the horse and to observe it while under motion.
- (intransitive) To buzz.
- (of fish) To swim near the surface of the water, causing ripples in the surface.
- (usually with along) To move casually, in a carefree manner.
noun
- any undertaking that is easy to do
- a slight wind (usually refreshing)
- Ashes and residue of coal or charcoal, usually from a furnace. See Wikipedia article on Clinker.
- A light, gentle wind.
- (cricket) Wind blowing across a cricket match, whatever its strength.
- A gadfly; a horsefly; a strong-bodied dipterous insect of the family Tabanidae.
- An excited or ruffled state of feeling; a flurry of excitement; a disturbance; a quarrel.
- A brief workout for a racehorse.
- (figurative) Any activity that is easy, not testing or difficult.
verb
adj
noun
- The act of roller skating or ice skating
- Alternative form of skite (“a mean or contemptible person”).
- Ellipsis of roller skate.
- The act of skateboarding
- Ellipsis of ice skate.
- (rail transport, Philippines, chiefly Bicol) A makeshift handcar.
- A worn-out horse.
- A fish of the family Rajidae in the superorder Batoidea (rays) which inhabit most seas. Skates generally have small heads with protruding muzzles, and wide fins attached to a flat body.
- A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
- large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins
- sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
verb
noun
- A quick stab or blow; a poking or thrusting motion.
- (US, figurative) A mild verbal insult.
- (British) A medical hypodermic injection (vaccination or inoculation).
- (British, Australia, New Zealand, sometimes Philippines) A vaccination, whether or not delivered by means of a conventional injection.
- (boxing) A short straight punch.
- the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
- a quick short straight punch
- a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
verb
noun
- A knob forming the finial of a turret or pavilion.
- The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword or dagger.
- Either of the rounded handles on a pommel horse.
- The upper front brow of a saddle.
- handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle
- an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
- a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse
verb
- To strike with a quick, light blow; to tap.
- (transitive) To shorten by cutting; to dock; to crop.
- (transitive) To cut (hair) into a bob haircut.
- To bobsleigh.
- (intransitive) Synonym of blob (“catch eels using worms strung on thread”).
- (intransitive) To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.
- (transitive) To move (something) as though it were bobbing in water.
- (with on) To perform oral sex on someone.
- To curtsy.
- remove or shorten the tail of an animal
- ride a bobsled
- cut hair in the style of a bob
- make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
- move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement
noun
- (slang) An unspecified amount of money.
- A blow; a shake or jog; a rap, as with the fist.
- A bobbing motion; a quick up and down movement.
- The docked tail of a horse.
- A bobsleigh.
- A curtsy.
- Clipping of shishkabob.
- Any of various hesperiid butterflies.
- A bob haircut.
- The short runner of a sled.
- A short line ending a stanza of a poem.
- A particular style of ringing changes on bells.
- A small wheel, made of leather, with rounded edges, used in polishing spoons, etc.
- Any round object attached loosely to a flexible line, a rod, a body part etc., so that it may swing when hanging from it.
- A bobber (buoyant fishing device).
- The dangling mass of a pendulum or plumb line.
- A working beam in a steam engine.
- (computer graphics, demoscene) A graphical element, resembling a hardware sprite, that can be blitted around the screen in large numbers.
- a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
- a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
- a short or shortened tail of certain animals
- a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
- a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
- a former monetary unit in Great Britain
- a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
verb
- move faster
- cause to move faster
- (intransitive) Grow; increase.
- (transitive, physics) To cause a change of velocity.
- (transitive, education) To enable a student to finish a course of study in less than normal time.
- (transitive) To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of.
- (intransitive) To become faster; to begin to move more quickly.
- (transitive) To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
- (transitive) To hasten, as the occurrence of an event.
verb
- move faster
- show signs of life
- give new life or energy to
- make keen or more acute
- give life or energy to
- To take on a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to be excited or roused.
- (rare) To inspire or stimulate.
- To stimulate or assist the fermentation of (an alcoholic beverage, dough, etc.).
- To put (someone or something) in a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to excite, to rouse.
- (transitive, rare) To apply quicksilver (mercury) to (something); to combine (something) with quicksilver; to quicksilver.
- To grow bright; to brighten.
- Of an alcoholic beverage, dough, etc.: to ferment.
- (also figuratively) Of a pregnant woman: to first feel the movements of the foetus, or reach the stage of pregnancy at which this takes place; of a foetus: to begin to move.
- To give life; to make alive.
- To inspire or stimulate (an action, a feeling, etc.).
- To make (something) quicker or faster; to hasten, speed up.
- (literary, also figuratively) To give life to (someone or something never alive or once dead); to animate, to resurrect, to revive.
- To come back to life, to receive life.
- (intransitive) To become quicker or faster.
noun
- (chiefly Midlands (northern), Northern England, Northern Ireland, Scotland) Synonym of couch grass (“a species of grass, Elymus repens”); also (chiefly in the plural), the underground rhizomes of this, and sometimes other grasses.
- (chiefly Ireland, Northern England) In full quicken tree: the European rowan, rowan, or mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia).
verb
- move faster
- travel at an excessive or illegal velocity
- cause to move faster
- move hurridly
- move very fast
- To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
- (intransitive, slang) To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.
- (transitive) To increase the rate at which something occurs.
- To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.
- (intransitive) To go fast.
- (intransitive) To exceed the speed limit.
noun
- a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
- the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system
- changing location rapidly
- a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
- distance travelled per unit time
- (mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
- The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
- (photography) The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
- (slang) Personal preference.
- (photography) The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
- (finance, uncountable) A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
- (photography) The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
- (slang, uncountable) Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
- (photography) The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
intj
adv
- Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .
- Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .
- In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .
- Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
- (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .
- quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
- firmly or closely
adj
- Of a place, characterised by business, hustle and bustle, etc.
- Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
- Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.
- (computing, of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
- Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people).
- Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid; light.
- (nuclear physics, of a neutron) Having a kinetic energy between 1 million and 20 million electron volts; often used to describe the energy state of free neutrons at the moment of their release by a nuclear fission or nuclear fusion reaction (i.e., before the neutrons have been slowed down by anything).
- (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent.
- (of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average.
- Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
- (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
- hurried and brief
- unrestrained by convention or morality
- (of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time
- securely fixed in place
- (of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds
- at a rapid tempo
- resistant to destruction or fading
- (used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time
- acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
- unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
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- (transitive, sciences) To cause (a person or animal) to abstain, especially from eating.
- (intransitive) To practice religious abstinence, especially from food.
- (intransitive) To reduce or limit one's nutrition intake for medical or health reasons, to diet.
- abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
- abstain from eating
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- quick and forceful
- keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
- (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
- (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
- dangerously steep
- having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
- having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
- marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
- harsh
- ending in a sharp point
- very sudden and in great amount or degree
- (mathematics, of a statement) Said of as extreme a value as possible.
- Eager or keen in pursuit; impatient for gratification.
- (chess) Tactical; risky.
- (colloquial) Illegal or dishonest.
- Forming a small or tight angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees.
- Strongly distinguishing or differentiating; acute.
- (music) Higher in pitch than required.
- Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
- Observant; alert; acute.
- Quick and alert.
- (colloquial) Stylish, smart or attractive.
- (colloquial) Intelligent.
- Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
- Steep; precipitous; abrupt.
- (colloquial) Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interests; shrewd, verging on dishonest.
- Piercing; keen; severe; painful.
- Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
- Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty.
- (music) Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
- Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
- Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
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- a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
- a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
- (music) The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played one chromatic semitone higher.
- (in the plural) Fine particles of husk mixed with coarse particle of flour of cereals; middlings.
- (psychiatry, healthcare) A sharp object; any item pointed enough to injure human skin.
- (music) A note that is sharp in a particular key.
- (usually in the plural) Something that is sharp.
- Alternative form of sharpie (“type of fishing boat”).
- (music) A note that is played one chromatic semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯.
- (music) The scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic.
- (medicine) A hypodermic syringe.
- A sewing needle with a very slender point, more pointed than a blunt or a between.
- Part of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
- A dishonest person; a cheater.
- A sharpie (member of Australian gangs of the 1960s and 1970s).
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- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- of comparatively little physical weight or density
- psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
- marked by temperance in indulgence
- of little intensity or power or force
- easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
- not great in degree or quantity or number
- (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
- intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
- (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
- designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
- weak and likely to lose consciousness
- (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
- (of sleep) easily disturbed
- silly or trivial
- having relatively few calories
- characterized by or emitting light
- demanding little effort; not burdensome
- less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- having little importance
- (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
- of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
- very thin and insubstantial
- Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
- Gentle; having little force or momentum.
- Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
- Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
- Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- With low viscosity.
- (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
- Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
- Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
- (cooking) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
- (military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
- (rail transport, of a locomotive or consist of locomotives) Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
- Cheerful.
- Easy to endure or perform.
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
- (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
- Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
- Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
- Fast; nimble.
- Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
- Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
- Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
- Easily interrupted by stimulation.
- Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
noun
- a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
- the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
- the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
- a person regarded very fondly
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
- an illuminated area
- mental understanding as an enlightening experience
- having abundant light or illumination
- a visual warning signal
- (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- any device serving as a source of illumination
- public awareness
- (painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
- A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
- (crosswording) The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
- (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
- (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- See lights (“lungs”).
- (by extension) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
- A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
- (slang) A cigarette lighter.
- A flame or something used to create fire.
- (military, historical) A member of the light cavalry.
- The brightness of the eye or eyes.
- A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.
- (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
- (by extension, less commonly) Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.
- A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
- (countable) A source of illumination.
- (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
- Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
- (Australia, uncountable) A low-alcohol lager.
- The power of perception by vision: eyesight (sightedness; vision).
- A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
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- begin to smoke
- introduce light into
- alight from (a horse)
- fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
- start or maintain a fire in
- cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
- to come to rest, settle
- (transitive) To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
- (by extension) To leave; to depart.
- (nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
- To find by chance.
- (transitive) To start (a fire).
- To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
- (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
- To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
- (transitive, pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.
- (intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.
adj
- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- characterized by a buoyant rhythm
- (slang) Undergoing a hallucinogenic trip.
- (heraldry, not comparable) Having the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant.
- (slang) Saying crazy things or acting foolishly.
- Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.
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- condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
- a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
- an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
- A notification of higher importance than an advisory.
- (military) A state of readiness for potential combat.
- An alarm.
- (computing) Synonym of bell (“bell character”).
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- accomplished rapidly and without delay
- moving quickly and lightly
- easily aroused or excited
- hurried and brief
- apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
- performed with little or no delay
- (of people or tempers) Easily aroused to anger; quick-tempered.
- Mentally agile, alert, perceptive.
- Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
- (mining, of a vein of ore) productive; not "dead" or barren
- (crosswording) Not cryptic.
- Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
- Being a distinctively sensitive kind of glaciomarine clay that may behave like a watery fluid under stress.
- Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
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- any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
- The life; the mortal point; a vital part; a part susceptible to serious injury or keen feeling.
- Plants used in making a quickset hedge
- Quitchgrass.
- Raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.
- (cricket) A fast bowler.
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- A single, usually precise, point in time.
- A very short period of time; a moment.
- Ellipsis of instant camera.
- A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- a particular point in time
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- a brisk and lively tempo
- a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
- (music, more traditionally) An expressive mark indicating that a passage is to be played in a lively or happy manner, not necessarily quickly.
- (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
- (music) A passage having this mark.