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noun
- A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviated part of a word; a full stop; a period.
- A symbol used for separating the fractional part of a decimal number from the whole part, for indicating multiplication or a scalar product, or for various other purposes.
- A small, round spot.
- buckshot, projectile from a "dotty" or shotgun
- A dot ball.
- One of the two symbols used in Morse code.
- A point used as a diacritical mark above or below various letters of the Latin script, as in Ȧ, Ạ, Ḅ, Ḃ, Ċ.
- Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen.
- A dowry.
prep
verb
noun
- a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
- a spot where something halts or pauses
- the event of something ending
- the act of stopping something
- a brief stay in the course of a journey
- the state of inactivity following an interruption
- a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
- (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes
- a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens
- a restraint that checks the motion of something
- an obstruction in a pipe or tube
verb
- come to a halt, stop moving
- put an end to a state or an activity
- stop from happening or developing
- interrupt a trip
- cause to end
- prevent completion
- hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
- seize on its way
- have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical
- render unsuitable for passage
- stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments
noun
- a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
- a geometric element that has position but no extension
- the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
- a brief version of the essential meaning of something
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
- an instant of time
- the object of an activity
- a V shape
- a very small circular shape
- the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
- a promontory extending out into a large body of water
- a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
- a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
- an outstanding characteristic
- sharp end
- any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
- a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
- one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
- a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
- the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
- the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
- a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
- the gun muzzle's direction
- a wall socket
- a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
verb
- indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
- be oriented
- direct into a position for use
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- be a signal for or a symptom of
- sail close to the wind
- mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
- mark with diacritics
- mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
- be positionable in a specified manner
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
- give a point to
- repair the joints of bricks
noun
- a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
- an amount of time
- the interval taken to complete one cycle of a regularly repeating phenomenon
- (ice hockey) one of three divisions into which play is divided in hockey games
- a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed
- the end or completion of something
- the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
noun
- A punctuation mark that indicates range (from a number to another number).
- A diacritical mark (˜) placed above a letter to modify its pronunciation, such as by palatalization in Spanish words or nasalization in Portuguese words.
- May be used to represent approximation (mathematics).
- The character used to represent negation, usually ~ or ¬.
adj
adj
- resembling a slash (the punctuation mark)
- Characteristic of or related to slash fiction.
- slushy, very romantic
- making a movement akin to swiping a sword.
- of a work of art, done in the style that suggests the painter was slashing the canvas with a paintbrush
- wet, having wet ground, slushy
- Involving lots of cutting with blades, or swordwork.
- darting, running in a zigzag motion
noun
- A concluding time period; a point in time near the end of something; the beginning of the end of something.
- A party or gathering held in the evening.
- The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.
- The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.
noun
- Any of various lines used as punctuation or diacritics, such as the pipe ⟨|⟩, fraction bar (as in 12), and strikethrough (as in Ⱥ), formerly (obsolete) including oblique marks such as the slash.
- An establishment offering cosmetic services.
- Premises or a counter serving any type of beverage.
- A solid metal object with uniform (round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular) cross-section; in the US its smallest dimension is ¹⁄₄ inch or greater, a piece of thinner material being called a strip.
- The space between the tusks and grinders in the upper jaw of a horse, in which the bit is placed.
- A ridge or succession of ridges of sand or other substance, especially a formation extending across the mouth of a river or harbor or off a beach, and which may obstruct navigation. (FM 55-501).
- The central divider between the inner and outer table of a backgammon board, where stones are placed if they are hit.
- A broad shaft, band, or stripe.
- The bar exam, the legal licensing exam.
- A drilling or tamping rod.
- A counter, or simply a cabinet, from which alcoholic drinks are served in a private house or a hotel room.
- An addition to a military medal, on account of a subsequent act.
- A dividing line (physical or notional) in the chamber of a legislature beyond which only members and officials may pass.
- A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
- A long, narrow drawn or printed rectangle, cuboid or cylinder, especially as used in a bar code or a bar chart.
- A similar sign indicating that the charge on a particle is the negative of its usual value (and that consequently the particle is in fact an antiparticle).
- A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
- The counter of such premises.
- The sign indicating that the characteristic of a logarithm is negative, conventionally placed above the digit(s) to show that it applies to the characteristic only and not to the mantissa.
- A metasyntactic variable representing an unspecified entity, often the second in a series, following foo.
- The crossbar.
- Any level of achievement regarded as a challenge to be overcome.
- A vertical line across a musical staff dividing written music into sections, typically of equal durational value.
- A linear shoaling landform feature within a body of water.
- An establishment where alcohol and sometimes other refreshments are served.
- Collectively, lawyers or the legal profession; specifically applied to barristers in some countries, but including all lawyers in others.
- One of the ordinaries in heraldry; a diminutive of a fess.
- Anything that obstructs, hinders, or prevents; an obstruction; a barrier.
- The part of the crust of a horse's hoof which is bent inwards towards the frog at the heel on each side, and extends into the centre of the sole.
- A city gate, in some British place names.
- An informal establishment selling food to be consumed on the premises.
- A business selling alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises, or the premises themselves; a public house.
- One of those musical sections.
- A vein or dike crossing a lode.
- A cuboid piece of any solid commodity.
- One of an array of bar-shaped symbols that display the level of something, such as wireless signal strength or battery life remaining.
- A gatehouse of a castle or fortified town.
- A horizontal pole that must be crossed in the high jump and pole vault.
- An official order or pronouncement that prohibits some activity.
- A measure of drugs, typically one ounce.
- The railing surrounding the part of a courtroom in which the judges, lawyers, defendants and witnesses stay.
prep
- Except, other than, besides.
- Denotes the minimum odds offered on other horses not mentioned by name.
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noun
- a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter)
- the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
- the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos
- the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos
noun
- The punctuation mark \.
- Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.
- |passage= […] I was trying to find a web-site for which I had been given the following address: http://www.isop.ucla.edu/pacrim/pubs/korjournal.htm. […] I began to work backwards, removing first the last part of the address following the last backslash (/korjournal.htm).}}
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noun
- a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
- a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
- a distinguishing symbol
- a reference point to shoot at
- a visible indication made on a surface
- the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
- a symbol of disgrace or infamy
- formerly the basic unit of money in Germany
- a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
- a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
- an indication of damage
- a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
- something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
verb
- insert punctuation marks into
- attach a tag or label to
- designate as if by a mark
- be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
- celebrate by some ceremony or observation
- make or leave a mark on
- to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
- notice or perceive
- mark with a scar
- make small marks into the surface of
- establish as the highest level or best performance
- make underscoring marks
- remove from a list
- put a check mark on or near or next to
- assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
noun
- 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
- distinctive and stylish elegance
- a quick run
- a footrace run at top speed
- the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
- the act of moving with great haste
verb
noun
noun
adj
- Having an opening syllable that is the continuation of a preceding line and including a syntactic break such as a comma or full stop somewhere after that but before the end.
- Having stems thick enough to stand somewhat erect, but eventually drooping like a vine.
- Having a movement that pivots on an access which is at an angle between longitudinal and transverse.
intj
- Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.
- Expression used to imply meaning, rather than say it, such as when a person is embarrassed.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see you, know.
- Used as a rhetorical question to confirm agreement, knowing or understanding at the end of a statement.
- Used to introduce information.
noun
phrase
noun
- A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.
- A phrase that is a close paraphrase that uses some of the authors original words. For instance: "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion," according to Winston Churchill.
- A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"
verb
noun
- In writing and printing, a mark indicating the place and nature of an arrest of voice in reading; a punctuation mark.
- A break or paragraph in writing.
- Hesitation; suspense; doubt.
- A short time for relaxing and doing something else.
- A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
- take pause: hesitate; give pause: cause to hesitate
- A sign indicating continuance of a note or rest.
verb
verb
- To make a stop; to pause; with at.
- To inspect; to examine.
- To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.
- To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
- To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.
- To pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have the opponent pass or bounce it back to start play.
- To make a move which puts an adversary's king in check; to put in check.
- To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.
- To disrupt another player with the stick or body to obtain possession of the ball or puck.
- To chide, rebuke, or reprove.
- To announce that one is remaining in a hand without betting.
- To verify or compare with a source of information.
- To leave in safekeeping.
- To control, limit, or halt.
- To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
- To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.
- To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.
- To act as a curb or restraint.
- To mark with a check pattern.
adj
noun
- The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.
- A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.
- Any fabric woven with such a pattern.
- A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
- A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
- A bill, particularly in a restaurant.
- A control; a limit or stop.
- An inspection or examination.
- A small chink or crack.
- A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.
- An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
- A mark, certificate, or token by which errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.
- A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
- A token used instead of cash in gaming machines, or in gambling generally.
noun
- A text character that serves to mark the end of a document or transmission.
- An electrical device that absorbs reflection at the end of a transmission line.
- The line between the day side and the night side of a moon, planet or other celestial body.
- A DNA sequence which causes RNA transcription to cease and an mRNA transcript to break off.
- Someone who terminates or ends something, especially (in later use) an assassin or exterminator.
- An intelligent android created to destroy humans.
noun
- A system of quotation in which terminal punctuation marks are enclosed within a quotation only if the sense of the punctuation is part of the original material being quoted.
- [The American] system is inconsistent: Place commas and periods inside quotation marks, but semicolons and colons go outside. Em dashes, question marks, and exclamation points go inside or outside depending on whether they’re part of the context of the quoted material (shades of logical punctuation).
- 2011, Mark Nichol, “Logical Punctuation Isn’t the Logical Choice”, in Daily Writing Tips, retrieved 2015-09-04
- 2011-05-19, David Marsh, “'The British style'? 'The American way?' They are not so different”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), London: Guardian Media Group, retrieved 2015-09-24
- The debate about "logical punctuation" suggests two things. First, there is nothing very logical about it. As with so many aspects of language, what you use tends to be the result of a battle between what you were taught, and what you like the look of. Second, British and American English have more in common than people sometimes think.
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- the temporal end; the concluding time
- a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
- a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
- the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
- designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race)
- the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict)
- event whose occurrence ends something
- (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed)
- the act of finishing
verb
noun
- either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
- a support that steadies or strengthens something else
- two items of the same kind
- a set of two similar things considered as a unit
- a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
- elastic straps that hold trousers up
- an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
- a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
- a structural member used to stiffen a framework
verb
noun
- the temporal end; the concluding time
- the last section of a communication
- the concluding part of any performance
adj
- at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
- close in relevance or relationship
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
adv
verb
- move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
- become closed
- cease to operate or cause to cease operating
- finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
- come to a close
- complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
- be priced or listed when trading stops
- engage at close quarters
- cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
- change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
- come together, as if in an embrace
- draw near
- bring together all the elements or parts of
- bar access to
- fill or stop up
- unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
- finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
adj
- rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
- marked by fidelity to an original
- (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
- crowded
- lacking fresh air
- of textiles
- strictly confined or guarded
- confined to specific persons
- fitting closely but comfortably
- used of hair or haircuts
- giving or spending with reluctance
- inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
noun
- A guillemet, either of the punctuation marks “«” or “»”, used in several languages to indicate passages of speech. Similar to typical quotation marks used in the English language such as ““” and “””.
- A V-shaped pattern; used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve.
- An angle bracket, either used as a typographic or a scientific symbol.
- A wide inverted V placed on a shield.
- A háček, a diacritical mark that may resemble an inverted circumflex.
- One of the V-shaped markings on the surface of roads used to indicate minimum distances between vehicles.
verb
noun
- the temporal end; the concluding time
- the last or lowest in an ordering or series
- a person's dying act; the final thing a person can do
- the time at which life ends; continuing until dead
- a unit of weight equal to 4,000 pounds
- a unit of capacity for grain equal to 80 bushels
- the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence
- holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes
verb
adv
adj
- immediately past
- occurring at or forming an end or termination
- most unlikely or unsuitable
- occurring at the time of death
- conclusive in a process or progression
- highest in extent or degree
- not to be altered or undone
- lowest in rank or importance
adj
noun
- the temporal end; the concluding time
- a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
- an intuitive assumption
- event whose occurrence ends something
- the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)
- the act of ending something
- a final settlement
- the last section of a communication
- the act of making up your mind about something
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