English words for 'The skill of a sage.'
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noun
- A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
- (computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
- A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
- A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
- A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
- One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
- A fortune-teller.
- (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
- A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
- (cryptocurrencies) A third-party service that provides smart contracts with information from the outside world.
- a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
- an authoritative person who divines the future
- a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
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noun
adv
- with skill or in a pleasing manner
- indicating high probability; in all likelihood
- to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
- thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
- in financial comfort
- favorably; with approval
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)
- (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
- in a manner affording benefit or advantage
- with prudence or propriety
- with great or especially intimate knowledge
- without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
- to a great extent or degree
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
- (degree) To a significant degree.
- (degree, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- (manner) Completely, fully.
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noun
- an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
- an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
- a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
- an abundant source
- (figurative) A source of supply.
- (nautical) A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water to keep fish alive while they are transported to market.
- (military) A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
- A well drink.
- A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
- A small depression suitable for holding liquid or other objects.
- (video games) The playfield of Tetris and similar video games, into which the blocks fall.
- (nautical) A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of the water.
- (graphical user interface) The region of an interface that contains tabs.
- (nautical) The cockpit of a sailboat.
- (metalworking) The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
- A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
- (nautical) A vertical, cylindrical trunk in a ship, reaching down to the lowest part of the hull, through which the bilge pumps operate.
- (biology) In a microtiter plate, each of the small equal circular or square sections which serve as test tubes.
- The open space between the bench and the counsel tables in a courtroom.
- (architecture) An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
verb
intj
- Used as a question to demand an answer from someone.
- Used as a hedge.
- An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and in a lowering intonation).
- Used as a discourse marker.
- An exclamation of indignance.
- Expressing reluctance to say something.
- (Ireland) Used as a greeting, short for "Are you well?"
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noun
adj
- (chiefly science fiction) Of a lifeform or species: possessing intelligence or a high degree of self-awareness.
- (formal, dated except poetic) Possessing discernment and wisdom; learned, wise.
- (rare) Followed by of: aware or knowledgeable of.
- (derogatory, chiefly ironic) Attempting to appear discerning or wise.
- (anthropology) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Homo sapiens (modern human beings).
- acutely insightful and wise
noun
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
- an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
- (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
- the power or authority to command
- availability for use
- a position of highest authority
- A command performance.
- Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
- (military) A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
- (computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
- An order to do something.
- (baseball) The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
- The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
- power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
- A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
- The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
verb
- exercise authoritative control or power over
- look down on
- make someone do something
- demand as one's due
- be in command of
- (transitive) To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
- (transitive) to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
- (transitive) To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
- (transitive) To hold, to control the use of.
- (ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
- (ambitransitive) To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
noun
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
- power to direct or determine
- the activity of managing or exerting control over something
- the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
- a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
- a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
- a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
- the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
- discipline in personal and social activities
- (climatology) Any of the physical factors determining the climate of a place, such as latitude, distribution of land and water, altitude, exposure, prevailing winds, permanent high- or low-barometric-pressure areas, ocean currents, mountain barriers, soil, and vegetation.
- A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register.
- (linguistics) A construction in which the understood subject of a given predicate is determined by an expression in context. See control.
- (countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
- A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
- (project management) A means of monitoring for, and triggering intervention in, activities that are not going according to plan.
- (cycling, countable) A checkpoint along an audax route.
- A control group or control experiment.
- The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
- (parapsychology) A spirit that takes possession of a psychic or medium and allows other spirits to communicate with the living.
- Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
- (graphical user interface) An interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window or a text box.
verb
- check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- place under restrictions; limit access to by law
- exercise authoritative control or power over
- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
- verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
- handle and cause to function
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- (transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
- (transitive) To hold in check, to curb, to restrain.
- (transitive, statistics) (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.
noun
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- the act of mastering or subordinating someone
- power to dominate or defeat
- The position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.
- The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.
- Superiority in war or competition; victory; triumph; preeminence.
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noun
name
- An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
- A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States.
- (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
- (countable) A surname from Hebrew.
- An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States.
- (biblical) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
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adj
name
noun
- a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- Any plant in the genus Salvia.
- The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
- Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.
- A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
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adj
- Knowing, shrewd, astute.
- Frugal, thrifty.
- (proscribed) Natural, normal.
- (Scotland, Northumbria) Friendly, pleasant, fair, agreeable; (sometimes) funny.
- Careful, prudent, cautious.
- (especially of sound) Sounding as if it is coming through a tin can.
- (Scotland, Northumbria) Gentle, quiet, steady.
- showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
adv
adj
- Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence.
- (nautical) Capable of performing all the requisite duties; as an able seaman.
- Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
- Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.
- (law) Legally qualified or competent.
- (usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
- having a strong healthy body
- having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well
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verb
noun
- A savant.
- A trickster.
- An inventor.
- A member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems.
- Someone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan.
- someone who is the first to think of or make something
- a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
- an enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc.
adj
- marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
- not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
- Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.
- (especially) Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.
- Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
- Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.
noun
- An expert at something.
- The original of a document or of a recording.
- (by extension, music) The copyright in a sound recording.
- (Freemasonry) A person holding an office of authority, especially the presiding officer.
- Ellipsis of master key.
- The owner of an animal or slave.
- Someone who employs others.
- Someone who has control over something or someone.
- (nautical) The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.
- (law) A parajudicial officer (such as a referee, an auditor, an examiner, or an assessor) specially appointed to help a court with its proceedings.
- A skilled artist.
- A person holding such a degree.
- (nautical, in combination) A vessel having a specified number of masts.
- A tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices.
- (by extension) A person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
- (engineering, computing) A device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source.
- A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
- (film) The primary wide shot of a scene, into which the closeups will be edited later.
- (BDSM) A male dominant.
- a person who has general authority over others
- an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
- key that secures entrance everywhere
- someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
- an authority qualified to teach apprentices
- directs the work of others
- presiding officer of a school
- a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
- an artist of consummate skill
- an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
adj
verb
- (transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
- (intransitive) To be a master.
- (transitive) To learn to a high degree of proficiency.
- (intransitive, usually with in) To earn a Master's degree.
- (transitive, especially of a musical performance) To make a master copy of.
- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
- be or become completely proficient or skilled in
- have dominance or the power to defeat over
- get on top of; deal with successfully
noun
- One who is skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept.
- (US) A sand dab, a small flatfish of genus Citharichthys.
- (dance) A hip hop dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm, briefly resting their face in the elbow, as if sneezing into their elbow.
- A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
- (African-American Vernacular) A soft, playful box given in greeting or approval.
- A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.
- (slang) A small amount of hash oil.
- A small flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, especially Limanda limanda; a flounder.
- a small quantity of something moist or liquid
- a light touch or stroke
- a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing
adv
verb
- (transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
- (transitive) To apply a substance in this way.
- (dance, intransitive) To perform the dab dance move; to move both arms, parallel with one's head, to either side of the body.
- (slang) To apply hash oil to a heated surface for the purpose of efficient combustion.
- To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.
- (bingo) Synonym of daub (to mark a bingo card)
- to smoke marijuana using butane hash oil
- to perform a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing
- hit lightly
- apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
noun
- a natural skill
- a symbol of inquisitiveness
- a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
- the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
- the sense of smell (especially in animals)
- a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
- a small distance
- the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
- (idiomatic) Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.
- The tip of an object.
- (idiomatic, also followed by around or about) The action of nosing, in the sense to snoop
- (architecture) A downward projection from a cornice.
- (horse racing) The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.
- The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.
- (perfumery) A perfumer.
- A snout, the nose of an animal.
- A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
- (by extension) Skill at finding information.
- The skill in recognising bouquet.
- (slang) An informer.
- The sense of smell.
verb
- defeat by a narrow margin
- push or move with the nose
- catch the scent of; get wind of
- rub noses
- advance the forward part of with caution
- search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- (transitive) To furnish with a nose.
- (intransitive, idiomatic, also followed by around or about, in which case, ambitransitive) To snoop.
- (intransitive) To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
- (transitive) To detect by smell or as if by smell.
- (intransitive, aviation, nautical) To travel with the nose of the plane/ship aimed in a particular direction.
- (transitive) To push with one's nose; to nuzzle.
- (intransitive, aviation) To dive down in a steep angle; to nosedive
- (transitive) To confront; be closely face to face or opposite to.
- (transitive) To utter in a nasal manner; to pronounce with a nasal twang.
- (transitive) To defeat (as in a race or other contest) by a narrow margin; sometimes with out.
noun
- Shrewdness, quickness of mind.
- The quality of being acute or pointed.
- Of the senses or feelings: the faculty of precise discernment or perception; sensitiveness.
- Of sounds: shrillness; high pitch.
- (medicine) Violence of a disease, which brings it speedily to a crisis.
- a quick and penetrating intelligence
- a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
- the quality of having a sharp edge or point
noun
- (figurative, colloquial) Great skill in any field.
- (martial arts) Someone who has attained the black belt in martial arts.
- (martial arts) The highest belt colour in various martial arts.
- (geology) A roughly crescent-shaped geological formation of dark fertile soil in the Southern United States.
- (US, southern) A geographic region where the residents are predominantly or exclusively African-American.
- (management) A senior manager who is expert in one of various management systems such as Six Sigma or DMAIC and acts in a project leader or mentor role.
- a person who attained the rank of expert in the martial arts (judo or karate)
- a black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate)
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- The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.
- The condition of understanding.
- The ability to perceive differences that exist.
- The ability to distinguish between things.
- Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.
- Discretion in judging objectively.
- Perceptiveness.
- The act of distinguishing between things.
- The ability to distinguish; judgement.
- perception of that which is obscure
- the cognitive condition of someone who understands
- the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
- delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
- the trait of judging wisely and objectively
noun
- Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.
- Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
- (now historical) An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry
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noun
- A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
- (computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.
- A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
- A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
- A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
- One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
- A fortune-teller.
- (Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
- A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
- (cryptocurrencies) A third-party service that provides smart contracts with information from the outside world.
- a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
- an authoritative person who divines the future
- a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
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noun
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noun
adj
- (chiefly science fiction) Of a lifeform or species: possessing intelligence or a high degree of self-awareness.
- (formal, dated except poetic) Possessing discernment and wisdom; learned, wise.
- (rare) Followed by of: aware or knowledgeable of.
- (derogatory, chiefly ironic) Attempting to appear discerning or wise.
- (anthropology) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Homo sapiens (modern human beings).
- acutely insightful and wise
noun
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
- an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
- (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
- the power or authority to command
- availability for use
- a position of highest authority
- A command performance.
- Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
- (military) A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
- (computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
- An order to do something.
- (baseball) The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
- The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
- power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
- A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
- The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
verb
- exercise authoritative control or power over
- look down on
- make someone do something
- demand as one's due
- be in command of
- (transitive) To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
- (transitive) to dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
- (transitive) To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
- (transitive) To hold, to control the use of.
- (ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
- (ambitransitive) To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
noun
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
- power to direct or determine
- the activity of managing or exerting control over something
- the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
- a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
- a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
- a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
- the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
- discipline in personal and social activities
- (climatology) Any of the physical factors determining the climate of a place, such as latitude, distribution of land and water, altitude, exposure, prevailing winds, permanent high- or low-barometric-pressure areas, ocean currents, mountain barriers, soil, and vegetation.
- A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register.
- (linguistics) A construction in which the understood subject of a given predicate is determined by an expression in context. See control.
- (countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
- A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
- (project management) A means of monitoring for, and triggering intervention in, activities that are not going according to plan.
- (cycling, countable) A checkpoint along an audax route.
- A control group or control experiment.
- The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
- (parapsychology) A spirit that takes possession of a psychic or medium and allows other spirits to communicate with the living.
- Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
- (graphical user interface) An interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window or a text box.
verb
- check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- place under restrictions; limit access to by law
- exercise authoritative control or power over
- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
- verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
- handle and cause to function
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- (transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
- (transitive) To hold in check, to curb, to restrain.
- (transitive, statistics) (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.
noun
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- the act of mastering or subordinating someone
- power to dominate or defeat
- The position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.
- The act or process of mastering; the state of having mastered; expertise.
- Superiority in war or competition; victory; triumph; preeminence.
noun
name
- An electoral division in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
- A minor city in Dickinson County and Saline County, Kansas, United States.
- (countable) A male given name from Ancient Greek [in turn from Hebrew], feminine equivalent Salome.
- (countable) A surname from Hebrew.
- An unincorporated community in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States.
- (biblical) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
noun
adj
name
noun
- a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
- aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
- any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb
- Any plant in the genus Salvia.
- The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
- Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.
- A very wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
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verb
noun
- A savant.
- A trickster.
- An inventor.
- A member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems.
- Someone who is skilled in their trade; an artisan.
- someone who is the first to think of or make something
- a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
- an enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc.
noun
- An expert at something.
- The original of a document or of a recording.
- (by extension, music) The copyright in a sound recording.
- (Freemasonry) A person holding an office of authority, especially the presiding officer.
- Ellipsis of master key.
- The owner of an animal or slave.
- Someone who employs others.
- Someone who has control over something or someone.
- (nautical) The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.
- (law) A parajudicial officer (such as a referee, an auditor, an examiner, or an assessor) specially appointed to help a court with its proceedings.
- A skilled artist.
- A person holding such a degree.
- (nautical, in combination) A vessel having a specified number of masts.
- A tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices.
- (by extension) A person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
- (engineering, computing) A device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source.
- A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
- (film) The primary wide shot of a scene, into which the closeups will be edited later.
- (BDSM) A male dominant.
- a person who has general authority over others
- an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
- key that secures entrance everywhere
- someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
- an authority qualified to teach apprentices
- directs the work of others
- presiding officer of a school
- a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
- an artist of consummate skill
- an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
adj
verb
- (transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
- (intransitive) To be a master.
- (transitive) To learn to a high degree of proficiency.
- (intransitive, usually with in) To earn a Master's degree.
- (transitive, especially of a musical performance) To make a master copy of.
- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
- be or become completely proficient or skilled in
- have dominance or the power to defeat over
- get on top of; deal with successfully
noun
- One who is skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept.
- (US) A sand dab, a small flatfish of genus Citharichthys.
- (dance) A hip hop dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm, briefly resting their face in the elbow, as if sneezing into their elbow.
- A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
- (African-American Vernacular) A soft, playful box given in greeting or approval.
- A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.
- (slang) A small amount of hash oil.
- A small flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, especially Limanda limanda; a flounder.
- a small quantity of something moist or liquid
- a light touch or stroke
- a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing
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- (transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
- (transitive) To apply a substance in this way.
- (dance, intransitive) To perform the dab dance move; to move both arms, parallel with one's head, to either side of the body.
- (slang) To apply hash oil to a heated surface for the purpose of efficient combustion.
- To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.
- (bingo) Synonym of daub (to mark a bingo card)
- to smoke marijuana using butane hash oil
- to perform a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing
- hit lightly
- apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
noun
- a natural skill
- a symbol of inquisitiveness
- a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)
- the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
- the sense of smell (especially in animals)
- a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
- a small distance
- the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon
- (idiomatic) Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.
- The tip of an object.
- (idiomatic, also followed by around or about) The action of nosing, in the sense to snoop
- (architecture) A downward projection from a cornice.
- (horse racing) The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.
- The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.
- (perfumery) A perfumer.
- A snout, the nose of an animal.
- A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
- (by extension) Skill at finding information.
- The skill in recognising bouquet.
- (slang) An informer.
- The sense of smell.
verb
- defeat by a narrow margin
- push or move with the nose
- catch the scent of; get wind of
- rub noses
- advance the forward part of with caution
- search or inquire in a meddlesome way
- (transitive) To furnish with a nose.
- (intransitive, idiomatic, also followed by around or about, in which case, ambitransitive) To snoop.
- (intransitive) To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
- (transitive) To detect by smell or as if by smell.
- (intransitive, aviation, nautical) To travel with the nose of the plane/ship aimed in a particular direction.
- (transitive) To push with one's nose; to nuzzle.
- (intransitive, aviation) To dive down in a steep angle; to nosedive
- (transitive) To confront; be closely face to face or opposite to.
- (transitive) To utter in a nasal manner; to pronounce with a nasal twang.
- (transitive) To defeat (as in a race or other contest) by a narrow margin; sometimes with out.
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- Shrewdness, quickness of mind.
- The quality of being acute or pointed.
- Of the senses or feelings: the faculty of precise discernment or perception; sensitiveness.
- Of sounds: shrillness; high pitch.
- (medicine) Violence of a disease, which brings it speedily to a crisis.
- a quick and penetrating intelligence
- a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
- the quality of having a sharp edge or point
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- (figurative, colloquial) Great skill in any field.
- (martial arts) Someone who has attained the black belt in martial arts.
- (martial arts) The highest belt colour in various martial arts.
- (geology) A roughly crescent-shaped geological formation of dark fertile soil in the Southern United States.
- (US, southern) A geographic region where the residents are predominantly or exclusively African-American.
- (management) A senior manager who is expert in one of various management systems such as Six Sigma or DMAIC and acts in a project leader or mentor role.
- a person who attained the rank of expert in the martial arts (judo or karate)
- a black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate)
noun
- The ability to make wise judgements; sagacity.
- The condition of understanding.
- The ability to perceive differences that exist.
- The ability to distinguish between things.
- Aesthetic discrimination; taste, appreciation.
- Discretion in judging objectively.
- Perceptiveness.
- The act of distinguishing between things.
- The ability to distinguish; judgement.
- perception of that which is obscure
- the cognitive condition of someone who understands
- the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
- delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
- the trait of judging wisely and objectively
noun
- Someone with special skill or knowledge; an expert.
- Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style.
- (now historical) An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur.
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry
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- with skill or in a pleasing manner
- indicating high probability; in all likelihood
- to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
- thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
- in financial comfort
- favorably; with approval
- (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (‘good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for ‘well’)
- (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
- in a manner affording benefit or advantage
- with prudence or propriety
- with great or especially intimate knowledge
- without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
- to a great extent or degree
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
- (degree) To a significant degree.
- (degree, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- (manner) Completely, fully.
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- an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
- an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
- a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
- a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
- an abundant source
- (figurative) A source of supply.
- (nautical) A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water to keep fish alive while they are transported to market.
- (military) A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
- A well drink.
- A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
- A small depression suitable for holding liquid or other objects.
- (video games) The playfield of Tetris and similar video games, into which the blocks fall.
- (nautical) A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of the water.
- (graphical user interface) The region of an interface that contains tabs.
- (nautical) The cockpit of a sailboat.
- (metalworking) The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
- A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
- (nautical) A vertical, cylindrical trunk in a ship, reaching down to the lowest part of the hull, through which the bilge pumps operate.
- (biology) In a microtiter plate, each of the small equal circular or square sections which serve as test tubes.
- The open space between the bench and the counsel tables in a courtroom.
- (architecture) An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
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- Used as a question to demand an answer from someone.
- Used as a hedge.
- An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and in a lowering intonation).
- Used as a discourse marker.
- An exclamation of indignance.
- Expressing reluctance to say something.
- (Ireland) Used as a greeting, short for "Are you well?"
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- Knowing, shrewd, astute.
- Frugal, thrifty.
- (proscribed) Natural, normal.
- (Scotland, Northumbria) Friendly, pleasant, fair, agreeable; (sometimes) funny.
- Careful, prudent, cautious.
- (especially of sound) Sounding as if it is coming through a tin can.
- (Scotland, Northumbria) Gentle, quiet, steady.
- showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
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- Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence.
- (nautical) Capable of performing all the requisite duties; as an able seaman.
- Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.
- Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from.
- (law) Legally qualified or competent.
- (usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
- having a strong healthy body
- having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well
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- marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
- not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
- Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.
- (especially) Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.
- Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
- Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.