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noun
- a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time
- A bomb that has a mechanism such that detonation can be preset to a particular time.
- a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed
- (figuratively) A situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time.
- (computing) A malicious program designed to perform a destructive action at a certain date or time.
noun
verb
noun
- A set of bombs or mines released as part of the same blast.
- (music) A secundal chord of three or more notes.
- (US) In full oak leaf cluster: a small bronze or silver device shaped like a twig of oak leaves and acorns which is worn on a ribbon to indicate that the wearer has been conferred the same award or decoration before; an oakleaf.
- A bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other.
- A number of individuals (animals or people) collected in one place or grouped together; a crowd, a mob, a swarm.
- (epidemiology) A group of cases of the same disease occurring around the same place or time.
- (linguistics) Synonym of lexical bundle (“a sequence of two or more words that occur in a language with high frequency but are not idiomatic”).
- (phonetics) A pronounceable group of consonants that occur together: a consonant cluster.
- (physical chemistry) An ensemble of bound atoms (especially of a metal) or molecules, intermediate in size between a molecule and a bulk solid.
- A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see block (noun)).
- A group of computers that work together.
- (statistics) In cluster analysis: a subset of a population whose members are similar enough to each other and distinct from others as to be considered a separate group; also, such a grouping in a set of observed data that is statistically significant.
- (slang) Euphemistic form of clusterfuck (“a chaotic situation where everything seems to go wrong”).
- (astronomy) A group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other.
- a grouping of a number of similar things
verb
- (intransitive) To form a cluster or group; to assemble, to gather.
- To cover (with clusters); to scatter or strew in clusters (within); to distribute (objects) within such that they form clusters.
- To collect (animals, people, objects, data points, etc) into clusters (noun noun sense 1).
- come together as in a cluster or flock
- gather or cause to gather into a cluster
noun
- The process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter.
- the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes
- (computing) The breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk.
- (economics) the organization of production into different stages, which are divided among different suppliers often are located in different countries.
- (music) the use of fragments or the "division of a musical idea into segments".
- (computing) The breaking up of a data packet when larger than the transmission unit of a network.
- (cytology) the process of splitting into several pieces or fragments, which is useful for a cell during both DNA cloning and apoptosis.
- (sociology, urban studies) the absence or underdevelopment of connections between a society and the grouping of certain of its members.
- The act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration.
- (biology) A form of asexual reproduction or cloning where an organism splits into one or more pieces. Those pieces then become new individuals.
- the dissociation of energetically unstable molecular ions formed from passing the molecules mass spectrum.
- (surgery) the an operation that breaks of solid matter in a body part into pieces, such as kidney stones
- (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk
- the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships
- separating something into fine particles
noun
- a bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive
- a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
- (weaponry) A type of thermobaric weapon.
- An early design for an aerosol can: a refillable hand-sized steel can charged with a pressurized liquefied gas and a product to be expelled as a mist or a foam.
verb
- bomb with atomic weapons
- strike at with firepower or bombs
- cook or heat in a microwave oven
- (transitive, US, nautical, colloquial) To overanalyze or despair unduly over something.
- (transitive, Internet slang) To maliciously destroy an online community or chat server (especially on Discord) by mass-deleting channels, roles, and messages, or by mass-banning members, often using an automated script or bot.
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US, colloquial) To use a nuclear weapon on (a target).
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US, colloquial, figuratively) To destroy or erase completely.
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US, colloquial) To expose to some form of radiation.
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US, colloquial) To cook in a microwave oven.
- (transitive, Internet slang, by extension) To carry out a denial-of-service attack against (an IRC user).
noun
- the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb
- A nuclear weapon.
- (rare) A microwave oven.
- A nuclear power station.
- A person (such as a sailor in a navy or a scientist) who works with nuclear weapons or nuclear power.
- (by extension) Something that destroys or negates, especially on a catastrophic scale.
- Alternative spelling of nuc (“nucleus colony of bees”).
- (nautical) A vessel such as a ship or submarine running on nuclear power.
- (warez) A cautionary flag placed on a release to label it as "bad" for some reason or another (e.g., being a dupe of a previous release or containing malware).
noun
- an attack by dropping bombs
- the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)
- the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
- the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
- (figurative) An onslaught of criticism etc.
- The act of bombing, especially towns or cities.
- (physics) The incidence of an intense stream of high-energy particles directed at a substance.
- Heavy artillery fire.
noun
- a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
- A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.
- (heraldry) A charge similar to a fireball, and made of a disc-shaped bomb shell, but with only one set of flames at the top.
- (slang) An unattractive girl.
verb
adj
noun
- (fishing) A tree fallen in water, where anglers might target fish.
- (military) A pattern of deployment.
- (publishing) A physical mockup or layout of a page design.
- (bridge) A hand which is so strong that the declarer can simply expose it and claim the number of tricks required by his or her contract.
- (usually uncountable) The act of laying something down.
noun
- A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
- (rail transport, UK) A small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
- a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
noun
- an explosive bomb or artillery shell
- an entertainer who has a sensational effect
- a shocking surprise
- (historical) Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
- (figurative) Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
- (by extension) Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.
noun
noun
- an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
- strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
- an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
- (South India, colloquial) A fart.
- (slang) A highly potent joint (cannabis cigarette).
- (informal, in combination) A piece of food, often small, usually intensely flavored.
- (colloquial) An act of jumping into water while keeping one's arms and legs tucked into the body, as in a squatting position, to maximize splashing.
- (in combination) A bag or balloon containing a substance such as water, flour, or paint, designed to burst and splatter.
- (colloquial, figurative) Anything that is at risk of exploding (literally) or that has exploded.
- (figurative) Events or conditions that have a speedy destructive effect.
- (basketball, slang) A throw into the basket from a considerable distance.
- (chiefly British, India, slang) A very attractive woman.
- An obscene word identified by its first letter.
- A cyclone whose central pressure drops at an average rate of at least one millibar per hour for at least 24 hours.
- (US, Australia, informal) A car in poor condition.
- (often in combination) An action or statement that causes a strong reaction.
- (American football, slang) A long forward pass.
- (slang) A woman’s breast.
- (chemistry) A heavy-walled container designed to permit chemical reactions under high pressure.
- An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
- (chiefly British, slang) A success; the bomb.
- (rugby, soccer, slang) A high kick that sends the ball relatively straight up so players can get under it before it comes down.
- (colloquial) Any explosive charge.
- (slang) A failure; an unpopular commercial product.
- (professional wrestling) A professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted and then slammed back-first down to the mat.
- (UK, Australia, slang) A large amount of money.
- (slang) A recreational drug ground up, wrapped, and swallowed.
verb
- throw bombs at or attack with bombs
- fail to get a passing grade
- To jump into water in a squatting position, with the arms wrapped around the legs, in order to maximise the resulting splash.
- (slang) Synonym of parachute (“wrap illicit drugs in a covering before swallowing them”).
- (transitive, intransitive) To attack using one or more bombs; to bombard.
- (reflexive) To make oneself drunk.
- (transitive, figuratively, often with with) To attack or annoy in the manner of a bombing.
- (especially with along, down, up etc.) To move at high speed.
- (intransitive, computing) To crash.
- (transitive, slang) To make a smelly mess in (a toilet).
- (ambitransitive) To fail dismally.
- To cover an area in many graffiti tags.
- To add an excessive amount of chlorine to a pool when it has not been maintained properly.
adj
noun
- making active and effective (as a bomb)
- stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
- the activity of causing to have energy and be active
- (physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
- (marketing) The promotion of a brand through an event or campaign.
- (biochemistry) The process by which molecules are made able to react.
- Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
adj
verb
noun
- (slang) Abbreviation of atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power; in particular, those that rely on the uncontrolled explosive chain reaction of nuclear fission.
- a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)
noun
- A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
- (US) One who engages in blockbusting (technique encouraging people to sell property).
- (informal) Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.
- A large firework of the firecracker type; an M-80.
- (slang) Anything very large or powerful; a whopper.
- (informal) Something, especially an event or a film, book or other creative work, that is intended to achieve high sales (perhaps indicated by large budgets or high advertising spending) or that is conceived on a large or epic scale
- a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
- an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)
noun
noun
- A small explosive device used to detonate a larger charge of explosives.
- (architecture) The uppermost of any assemblage of parts.
- (zoology) The whole top of the head of a bird from the base of the bill to the nape of the neck.
- (nautical) A collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the jib boom; also, a covering of tarred canvas at the end of a rope.
- (finance) Capitalization.
- A caption.
- (colloquial) Clipping of capture; a recording or screenshot.
- An academic mortarboard.
- Something covering the top or end of a thing for protection or ornament.
- (Appalachia) Popcorn.
- A large size of writing paper.
- (slang) A bullet used to shoot someone.
- (geometry) A portion of a spherical or other convex surface.
- A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.
- A protective cover or seal.
- (informal) A capital letter.
- (electronics) A capacitor.
- The summit of a mountain, etc.
- The top part of a mushroom.
- (toy) A small amount of percussive explosive in a paper strip or plastic cup for use in a toy gun.
- (anatomy) A capillary.
- A crown for covering a tooth.
- A special hat to indicate rank, occupation, etc.
- An artificial upper limit or ceiling.
- (slang) A capsule of a drug.
- (sports) A place on a national team; an international appearance.
- (colloquial) A capitalist.
- (slang, originally African-American Vernacular) A lie or exaggeration.
- a tight-fitting headdress
- something serving as a cover or protection
- a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
- an upper limit on what is allowed
- a top (as for a bottle)
- (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
- the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
- a protective covering that is part of a plant
- a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
verb
- To deprive of a cap.
- (transitive, intransitive, video games) To capitulate (cause to capitulate) an opponent.
- (transitive) To lie over or on top of something.
- (transitive) To take a screenshot or to record a copy of a video.
- (transitive, informal) To convert text to uppercase.
- (transitive, figurative) To conclude; to make something even more wonderful at the end.
- (transitive, sports) To select to play for the national team.
- (transitive, video games) To capture an objective, such as a flag or checkpoint.
- (intransitive, slang, originally African-American Vernacular) To lie; to tell a lie.
- (transitive, cricket) To select a player to play for a specified side.
- (transitive) To surpass or outdo.
- (transitive) To cover or seal with a cap.
- (transitive, slang) To shoot (someone) with a firearm.
- (transitive) To set (or reach) an upper limit on something.
- (transitive) To award a cap as a mark of distinction.
- restrict the number or amount of
- lie at the top of
noun
- a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time
- A bomb that has a mechanism such that detonation can be preset to a particular time.
- a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed
- (figuratively) A situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time.
- (computing) A malicious program designed to perform a destructive action at a certain date or time.
noun
verb
noun
- A set of bombs or mines released as part of the same blast.
- (music) A secundal chord of three or more notes.
- (US) In full oak leaf cluster: a small bronze or silver device shaped like a twig of oak leaves and acorns which is worn on a ribbon to indicate that the wearer has been conferred the same award or decoration before; an oakleaf.
- A bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other.
- A number of individuals (animals or people) collected in one place or grouped together; a crowd, a mob, a swarm.
- (epidemiology) A group of cases of the same disease occurring around the same place or time.
- (linguistics) Synonym of lexical bundle (“a sequence of two or more words that occur in a language with high frequency but are not idiomatic”).
- (phonetics) A pronounceable group of consonants that occur together: a consonant cluster.
- (physical chemistry) An ensemble of bound atoms (especially of a metal) or molecules, intermediate in size between a molecule and a bulk solid.
- A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see block (noun)).
- A group of computers that work together.
- (statistics) In cluster analysis: a subset of a population whose members are similar enough to each other and distinct from others as to be considered a separate group; also, such a grouping in a set of observed data that is statistically significant.
- (slang) Euphemistic form of clusterfuck (“a chaotic situation where everything seems to go wrong”).
- (astronomy) A group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other.
- a grouping of a number of similar things
verb
- (intransitive) To form a cluster or group; to assemble, to gather.
- To cover (with clusters); to scatter or strew in clusters (within); to distribute (objects) within such that they form clusters.
- To collect (animals, people, objects, data points, etc) into clusters (noun noun sense 1).
- come together as in a cluster or flock
- gather or cause to gather into a cluster
noun
- The process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter.
- the scattering of bomb fragments after the bomb explodes
- (computing) The breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk.
- (economics) the organization of production into different stages, which are divided among different suppliers often are located in different countries.
- (music) the use of fragments or the "division of a musical idea into segments".
- (computing) The breaking up of a data packet when larger than the transmission unit of a network.
- (cytology) the process of splitting into several pieces or fragments, which is useful for a cell during both DNA cloning and apoptosis.
- (sociology, urban studies) the absence or underdevelopment of connections between a society and the grouping of certain of its members.
- The act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration.
- (biology) A form of asexual reproduction or cloning where an organism splits into one or more pieces. Those pieces then become new individuals.
- the dissociation of energetically unstable molecular ions formed from passing the molecules mass spectrum.
- (surgery) the an operation that breaks of solid matter in a body part into pieces, such as kidney stones
- (computer science) the condition of a file that is broken up and stored in many different locations on a magnetic disk
- the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships
- separating something into fine particles
noun
- a bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive
- a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
- (weaponry) A type of thermobaric weapon.
- An early design for an aerosol can: a refillable hand-sized steel can charged with a pressurized liquefied gas and a product to be expelled as a mist or a foam.
noun
- an attack by dropping bombs
- the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)
- the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
- the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
- (figurative) An onslaught of criticism etc.
- The act of bombing, especially towns or cities.
- (physics) The incidence of an intense stream of high-energy particles directed at a substance.
- Heavy artillery fire.
noun
- a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
- A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.
- (heraldry) A charge similar to a fireball, and made of a disc-shaped bomb shell, but with only one set of flames at the top.
- (slang) An unattractive girl.
verb
noun
- A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
- (rail transport, UK) A small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
- a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
noun
- an explosive bomb or artillery shell
- an entertainer who has a sensational effect
- a shocking surprise
- (historical) Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
- (figurative) Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
- (by extension) Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.
noun
noun
- an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
- strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
- an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
- (South India, colloquial) A fart.
- (slang) A highly potent joint (cannabis cigarette).
- (informal, in combination) A piece of food, often small, usually intensely flavored.
- (colloquial) An act of jumping into water while keeping one's arms and legs tucked into the body, as in a squatting position, to maximize splashing.
- (in combination) A bag or balloon containing a substance such as water, flour, or paint, designed to burst and splatter.
- (colloquial, figurative) Anything that is at risk of exploding (literally) or that has exploded.
- (figurative) Events or conditions that have a speedy destructive effect.
- (basketball, slang) A throw into the basket from a considerable distance.
- (chiefly British, India, slang) A very attractive woman.
- An obscene word identified by its first letter.
- A cyclone whose central pressure drops at an average rate of at least one millibar per hour for at least 24 hours.
- (US, Australia, informal) A car in poor condition.
- (often in combination) An action or statement that causes a strong reaction.
- (American football, slang) A long forward pass.
- (slang) A woman’s breast.
- (chemistry) A heavy-walled container designed to permit chemical reactions under high pressure.
- An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
- (chiefly British, slang) A success; the bomb.
- (rugby, soccer, slang) A high kick that sends the ball relatively straight up so players can get under it before it comes down.
- (colloquial) Any explosive charge.
- (slang) A failure; an unpopular commercial product.
- (professional wrestling) A professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted and then slammed back-first down to the mat.
- (UK, Australia, slang) A large amount of money.
- (slang) A recreational drug ground up, wrapped, and swallowed.
verb
- throw bombs at or attack with bombs
- fail to get a passing grade
- To jump into water in a squatting position, with the arms wrapped around the legs, in order to maximise the resulting splash.
- (slang) Synonym of parachute (“wrap illicit drugs in a covering before swallowing them”).
- (transitive, intransitive) To attack using one or more bombs; to bombard.
- (reflexive) To make oneself drunk.
- (transitive, figuratively, often with with) To attack or annoy in the manner of a bombing.
- (especially with along, down, up etc.) To move at high speed.
- (intransitive, computing) To crash.
- (transitive, slang) To make a smelly mess in (a toilet).
- (ambitransitive) To fail dismally.
- To cover an area in many graffiti tags.
- To add an excessive amount of chlorine to a pool when it has not been maintained properly.
adj
noun
- making active and effective (as a bomb)
- stimulation of activity in an organism or chemical
- the activity of causing to have energy and be active
- (physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
- (marketing) The promotion of a brand through an event or campaign.
- (biochemistry) The process by which molecules are made able to react.
- Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
noun
- A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
- (US) One who engages in blockbusting (technique encouraging people to sell property).
- (informal) Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.
- A large firework of the firecracker type; an M-80.
- (slang) Anything very large or powerful; a whopper.
- (informal) Something, especially an event or a film, book or other creative work, that is intended to achieve high sales (perhaps indicated by large budgets or high advertising spending) or that is conceived on a large or epic scale
- a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
- an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)
noun
noun
- A small explosive device used to detonate a larger charge of explosives.
- (architecture) The uppermost of any assemblage of parts.
- (zoology) The whole top of the head of a bird from the base of the bill to the nape of the neck.
- (nautical) A collar of iron or wood used in joining spars, as the mast and the topmast, the bowsprit and the jib boom; also, a covering of tarred canvas at the end of a rope.
- (finance) Capitalization.
- A caption.
- (colloquial) Clipping of capture; a recording or screenshot.
- An academic mortarboard.
- Something covering the top or end of a thing for protection or ornament.
- (Appalachia) Popcorn.
- A large size of writing paper.
- (slang) A bullet used to shoot someone.
- (geometry) A portion of a spherical or other convex surface.
- A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.
- A protective cover or seal.
- (informal) A capital letter.
- (electronics) A capacitor.
- The summit of a mountain, etc.
- The top part of a mushroom.
- (toy) A small amount of percussive explosive in a paper strip or plastic cup for use in a toy gun.
- (anatomy) A capillary.
- A crown for covering a tooth.
- A special hat to indicate rank, occupation, etc.
- An artificial upper limit or ceiling.
- (slang) A capsule of a drug.
- (sports) A place on a national team; an international appearance.
- (colloquial) A capitalist.
- (slang, originally African-American Vernacular) A lie or exaggeration.
- a tight-fitting headdress
- something serving as a cover or protection
- a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
- an upper limit on what is allowed
- a top (as for a bottle)
- (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
- the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
- a protective covering that is part of a plant
- a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
verb
- To deprive of a cap.
- (transitive, intransitive, video games) To capitulate (cause to capitulate) an opponent.
- (transitive) To lie over or on top of something.
- (transitive) To take a screenshot or to record a copy of a video.
- (transitive, informal) To convert text to uppercase.
- (transitive, figurative) To conclude; to make something even more wonderful at the end.
- (transitive, sports) To select to play for the national team.
- (transitive, video games) To capture an objective, such as a flag or checkpoint.
- (intransitive, slang, originally African-American Vernacular) To lie; to tell a lie.
- (transitive, cricket) To select a player to play for a specified side.
- (transitive) To surpass or outdo.
- (transitive) To cover or seal with a cap.
- (transitive, slang) To shoot (someone) with a firearm.
- (transitive) To set (or reach) an upper limit on something.
- (transitive) To award a cap as a mark of distinction.
- restrict the number or amount of
- lie at the top of
verb
- bomb with atomic weapons
- strike at with firepower or bombs
- cook or heat in a microwave oven
- (transitive, US, nautical, colloquial) To overanalyze or despair unduly over something.
- (transitive, Internet slang) To maliciously destroy an online community or chat server (especially on Discord) by mass-deleting channels, roles, and messages, or by mass-banning members, often using an automated script or bot.
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US, colloquial) To use a nuclear weapon on (a target).
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US, colloquial, figuratively) To destroy or erase completely.
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US, colloquial) To expose to some form of radiation.
- (transitive, chiefly Canada, US, colloquial) To cook in a microwave oven.
- (transitive, Internet slang, by extension) To carry out a denial-of-service attack against (an IRC user).
noun
- the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb
- A nuclear weapon.
- (rare) A microwave oven.
- A nuclear power station.
- A person (such as a sailor in a navy or a scientist) who works with nuclear weapons or nuclear power.
- (by extension) Something that destroys or negates, especially on a catastrophic scale.
- Alternative spelling of nuc (“nucleus colony of bees”).
- (nautical) A vessel such as a ship or submarine running on nuclear power.
- (warez) A cautionary flag placed on a release to label it as "bad" for some reason or another (e.g., being a dupe of a previous release or containing malware).
verb
noun
- (slang) Abbreviation of atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power; in particular, those that rely on the uncontrolled explosive chain reaction of nuclear fission.
- a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)
adj
noun
- (fishing) A tree fallen in water, where anglers might target fish.
- (military) A pattern of deployment.
- (publishing) A physical mockup or layout of a page design.
- (bridge) A hand which is so strong that the declarer can simply expose it and claim the number of tricks required by his or her contract.
- (usually uncountable) The act of laying something down.