English words for 'The traffic transmitted over a computer network.'
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noun
- (communication, computing) Initialism of transmit packet steering, a scaling technique for network traffic processing.
- (uncountable, physics) Initialism of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
- (countable, physics) Initialism of X-ray photoelectron spectroscope.
- (manufacturing) Initialism of extruded polystyrene (“plastic foam”).
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- connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
- Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.
- being in progress now
- on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
- Of a generator or power plant: connected to the grid.
- Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
- (slang) Immersed in Internet culture. (Usually modified by an intensifier such as extremely or terminally)
- Connected to the Internet.
- Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
- Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
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- (computer networking) In the direction from the client to the server.
- (figurative) Occurring earlier than something else; (also, usually, especially) being an influence on something else; causing a consequence for something else.
- (biology) Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.
- (software) Maintained, owned, or associated with the original developers of the given software; in contrast to a modified version downstream.
- (oil industry) Involving exploration and pre-production rather than refining and selling.
- In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.
- in the direction against a stream's current
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- (computer networking) In the direction from the server to the client.
- (figurative) Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.
- Toward the lower part of a stream; with the current (of a river, brook, or other flow of fluid).
- (biology) Towards the 3′ end of a DNA molecule.
- in the direction of a stream's current
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- (computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks
- a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery
- a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves
- (Internet) A device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet by, at minimum, selectively passing those datagrams having a destination IP address to the network which is able to deliver them to their destination; a network gateway.
- Someone who routes or directs items from one location to another.
- (telecommunications) Any device that directs packets of information using the equivalent of Open Systems Interconnection layer 3 (network layer) information. Most commonly used in reference to Internet Protocol routers.
- A plane with a hooked tool protruding far below the sole, for smoothing the bottom of a cavity.
- A plane made like a spokeshave, for working the inside edges of circular sashes.
- (electronics, electronic design automation) In integrated circuit or printed circuit board design, an algorithm for adding all wires needed to properly connect all of the placed components while obeying all design rules.
- A power tool used in carpentry for cutting grooves.
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- (networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.
- (Internet) An individually scrollable region of a webpage.
- (mathematics) A complete lattice in which meets distribute over arbitrary joins.
- A piece of photographic film containing an image.
- A context for understanding or interpretation.
- (genetics, "reading frame") A way of dividing nucleotide sequences into a set of consecutive triplets.
- (computing) A form of knowledge representation in artificial intelligence.
- (electronics, film, animation, video games) A division of time on a multimedia timeline, such as 1/30 or 1/60 of a second.
- (snooker) A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted.
- (philately) The outer circle of a cancellation mark.
- (baseball, slang) An inning.
- (crime) A conspiracy to falsely incriminate an innocent person.
- (operating systems) Clipping of page frame or memory frame.
- A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
- (philately) The outer decorated portion of a stamp's image, often repeated on several issues although the inner picture may change.
- (bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
- A human body or the structure thereof; the size, shape, sturdiness etc. of a person's body as described in a certain way; one's build.
- (horticulture) A movable structure used for the cultivation or the sheltering of plants.
- Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure.
- The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.
- (bowling) The complete set of pins to be knocked down in their starting configuration.
- an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently
- (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
- a single drawing in a comic strip
- a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film
- alternative names for the body of a human being
- a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning
- a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
- a structure supporting or containing something
- the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
- the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
- the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
- one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
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- (transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
- (transitive) To construct by fitting together or uniting various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
- (transitive) Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.
- (intransitive, dialectal) To move.
- (tennis) To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
- (transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
- (intransitive, dialectal, mining) To wash ore with the aid of a frame.
- (transitive, criminology) Conspire to falsely incriminate an innocent person.
- (transitive) To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
- (transitive) To position visually within a fixed boundary.
- (transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
- construct by fitting or uniting parts together
- formulate in a particular style or language
- take or catch as if in a snare or trap
- make up plans or basic details for
- enclose in or as if in a frame
- enclose in a frame, as of a picture
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- (networking) The sending of a data packet from one host to an adjacent host as part of its overall journey.
- (US, slang) Opium, or some other narcotic drug.
- (sports, US) A bounce, especially from the ground, of a thrown or batted ball.
- (informal, figurative) A brief period of development or progress.
- A plant of species Humulus lupulus, native to northern Europe, female flowers of which are used to flavour many types of beer during brewing.
- (usually in the plural) The flowers of the hop plant, dried and used to brew beer.
- A jump on one leg.
- A short jump.
- A short journey, especially in the case of air travel, one that takes place on a private plane.
- (Internet) Synonym of half-op.
- The fruit of the dog rose; a hip.
- the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
- twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
- an informal dance where popular music is played
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- (transitive) To impregnate with hops, especially to add hops as a flavouring agent during the production of beer
- (intransitive) To be in state of energetic activity.
- (transitive) To jump onto, or over
- (transitive) To suddenly take a mode of transportation that one does not drive oneself, often surreptitiously.
- (intransitive) To jump a short distance.
- (informal, intransitive) To go in a quick or sudden manner.
- (intransitive) To jump on one foot.
- (informal) To dance.
- (intransitive, usually in combination) To move frequently from one place or situation to another similar one.
- (intransitive) To gather hops.
- jump lightly
- traverse as if by a short airplane trip
- jump across
- make a jump forward or upward
- move quickly from one place to another
- travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
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- (networking) A message sent over a transport layer protocol.
- (networking) A protocol data unit of the Internet Protocol.
- (informal) A large amount of money.
- (nautical) Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat. Packet boat, ship, vessel (Wikipedia).
- (networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).
- (slang) Synonym of package (“male genitalia”).
- A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
- (South Africa) A plastic bag.
- (botany) A specimen envelope containing small, dried plants or containing parts of plants when attached to a larger sheet.
- a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
- a boat for carrying mail
- (computer science) a message or message fragment
- a small package or bundle
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- (networking) The rate at which data is transferred through a system.
- (optics) Synonym of etendue.
- (operations) The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed.
- output relative to input; the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time)
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- a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
- A world of information accessed through the Internet.
- (science fiction) A three-dimensional representation of virtual space in a computer network.
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- a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
- (countable) Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol; an intranet.
- (Internet slang, humorous) A fictitious unit of scoring awarded for making outstanding posts on the internet.
- (Internet slang, humorous) The knowledge or ability to read the room, especially to avoid being politically incorrect, chiefly to make light of someone's lack of such knowledge, implied to be gained only from active use of social media.
- (uncountable) Internet access or connection; internet connectivity.
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- Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“global community of individuals communicating via the Internet”).
- Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“the specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications”).
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- a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
- A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
- an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
- game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
- a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
- (by extension) A trap.
- A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
- (geometry) Any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form a given polyhedron.
- (sports, tennis) A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
- (sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
- (electronics) A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.
- The amount remaining after expenses or other kinds of deductions are subtracted.
- A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
- Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
- A mesh of string, cord or rope.
- (tennis, by extension) The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
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- catch with a net
- make as a net profit
- yield as a net profit
- construct or form a web, as if by weaving
- (transitive, figuratively) To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
- (dialectal) To clean, wash, rinse.
- To fully hedge a position.
- To form a netting or network; to knit.
- (transitive) To receive as profit.
- To enclose or cover with a net.
- (transitive) To yield as profit for.
- (tennis) To hit the ball into the net.
- (transitive, soccer) To score (a goal).
- (transitive) To catch by means of a net.
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- A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.
- (slang) An illicit drug, especially ecstasy, taken for recreational purposes.
- A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.
- A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.
- A user of a ping program; one who pings.
- a pulse generator used for echo sounding in sonar
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- (computing) To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
- To be dismissive or contemptuous of something; used with at.
- (intransitive) To pry; to investigate in an interfering manner.
- (transitive) To perceive vaguely.
- (slang, chiefly UK) To inhale drugs (usually cocaine) through the nose, usually in powder form.
- (transitive) To say (something) while sniffing, such as in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
- (ambitransitive) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
- inhale audibly through the nose
- perceive by inhaling through the nose
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- The act of connecting multiple computer networks together; internetworking.
- (rare) The act of entwining or linking things together so as to form a network; interconnecting, networking.
- (informal) The act of using the Internet; specifically, searching for information using the Internet.
- The act of connecting a computer, an electronic device, etc., into a computer network (in particular, the Internet).
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- Data and Computer Communications.
- Initialism of Distributed Checksum Clearinghouse.
- Design Computing and Cognition.
- Data Compression Conference.
- Debian Cluster Components.
- Initialism of Doppelmayr Cable Car.
- Digital Content Creation.
- Direct Client-to-Client.
- Data Concentrator Card.
- Designing Correct Circuits.
- Digital Command Control.
- Digital Curation Centre.
- Digital Compact Cassette.
- Data Communications Committee.
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- (organic chemistry) Abbreviation of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide.
- Initialism of direct cable connection.
- (psychotherapy) Initialism of direct client contact.
- (law enforcement) Initialism of deputy chief constable, a police rank used in Commonwealth countries.
- (algebra) Initialism of descending chain condition.
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- (networking) The mode in which an NIC gathers all network traffic instead of getting only the traffic intended for it.
- Made up of various disparate elements mixed together; of disorderly composition.
- Made without careful choice; indiscriminate.
- Having many sexual partners, especially if indiscriminate in choice of sexual partners.
- not selective of a single class or person
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
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- (networking) A message sent over a network to a server.
- Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
- Condition of being sought after.
- A formal message requesting something.
- a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
- the verbal act of requesting
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- (computing, Internet) A computer network: multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information.
- A set of people with sociocultural connections to one another; especially, such a set consisting of occupational or business connections.
- Any interconnected group or system.
- (broadcasting) A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company.
- (literal) A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals; the act or process of making such an object.
- (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs
- (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
- an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
- a system of intersecting lines or channels
- an interconnected system of things or people
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- (transitive, broadcasting) To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.
- (transitive) To interconnect a group or system.
- (intransitive) To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
- (transitive) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
- communicate with and within a group
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- (computing) A piece of equipment used to transmit data over a computer network.
- An organization or station that engages in the activity of such broadcasting.
- A person whose job it is to effect such broadcasts; specifically, one who presents radio or television programmes (especially documentaries or news programmes); a presenter.
- A piece of equipment used to transmit audio and/or video content, or messages, to be received by radios or televisions, over the internet, etc.
- A machine used to broadcast or spread seeds, fertilizer, etc.
- a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions
- someone who broadcasts on radio or television
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- the configuration of a communication network
- topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography)
- the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region
- the branch of pure mathematics that deals only with the properties of a figure X that hold for every figure into which X can be transformed with a one-to-one correspondence that is continuous in both directions
- (mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).
- (technology) The properties of a particular technological embodiment that are not affected by differences in the physical layout or form of its application.
- (topography) The topographical study of geographic locations or given places in relation to their history.
- (medicine) The anatomical structure of part of the body.
- (topology) Any collection τ of subsets of a given set X that contains both the empty set and X, and which is closed under finitary intersections and arbitrary unions.
- (computing) The arrangement of nodes in a communications network.
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- (computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
- A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
- A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
- One that provides a facility for an event.
- A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
- (multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.
- One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
- (Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
- A large number of items; a large inventory.
- A person or organization responsible for running an event.
- (ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
- (evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.
- (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
- archaic terms for army
- a vast multitude
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
- the owner or manager of an inn
- a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
- an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
- a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
- (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
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- (transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
- (transitive, firearms) To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
- (transitive, Canada) To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of install: to load software forced.
- transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
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- a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices
- (computing) An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.
- (computing) A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
- (Internet) A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed.
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- (computing, transitive) To send (information) through a router.
- (transitive) To direct or divert along a particular course.
- (Internet) to connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet.
- Eye dialect spelling of root.
- divert in a specified direction
- send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
- send via a specific route
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- (historical) One of the major provinces of imperial China from the Later Jin to the Song, corresponding to the Tang and early Yuan circuits.
- A road or path; often specifically a highway.
- A regular itinerary of stops, or the path followed between these stops, such as for delivery or passenger transportation.
- (horse racing) A race longer than one mile.
- (computing) A specific entry in a router that tells the router how to transmit the data it receives.
- A course or way which is traveled or passed.
- (rail transport) A path that has been secured by a railway signalling system for the passage of a train and locked to prevent any conflicting train movements from taking place.
- (figuratively) One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.
- an established line of travel or access
- an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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- (networking) The management of the data transmission rate between two nodes to prevent a fast sender from outrunning a slow receiver.
- (environmental engineering, US) Laws, regulations, and economic incentives or disincentives used by waste managers to direct waste generated in a specific geographic area to a designated landfill, recycling, or waste-to-energy facility.
- (aviation, US) The practice of holding aircraft on the ground in anticipation of congestion at destination airspace and airports.
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- (computing, communication) To connect two or more computer buses, networks etc. with a bridge.
- (music) To transition from one piece or section of music to another without stopping.
- To be or make a bridge over something.
- (roller derby) To employ the bridge tactic. (See Noun section.)
- (wrestling) To go to the bridge position.
- To span as if with a bridge.
- connect or reduce the distance between
- make a bridge across
- cross over on a bridge
noun
- (electronics) An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
- (networking) A system which connects two or more local area networks at layer 2 of OSI model.
- (usually) A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.
- (cycling) The situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front.
- (anatomy) The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
- (nautical) An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
- (music, lutherie) The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board.
- (medicine) A rudimentary procedure before definite solution
- (gymnastics) A similar position in gymnastics.
- (poetry) A point in a line where a break in a word unit cannot occur.
- A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; a bridge wall.
- (bowling) The gap between the holes on a bowling ball
- (electronics) Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit
- Anything supported at the ends and serving to keep some other thing from resting upon the object spanned, as in engraving, watchmaking, etc., or which forms a platform or staging over which something passes or is conveyed.
- (dentistry) A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
- (physical chemistry) An intramolecular valence bond, atom or chain of atoms that connects two different parts of a molecule; the atoms so connected being bridgeheads.
- (billiards, snooker, pool) A cue modified with a convex arch-shaped notched head attached to the narrow end, used to support a player's (shooter's) cue for extended or tedious shots. Also called a spider.
- (biology) In turtles, the connection between the plastron and the carapace.
- (graph theory) An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
- A construction spanning a waterway, ravine, or valley from a height, allowing for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, trains, etc.
- The part of a pair of glasses that connects the lenses.
- (billiards, snooker, pool) A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.
- (card games) Any of a certain family of trick-taking card games.
- (programming) A software component connecting two or more separate systems.
- (roller derby) An elongated chain of teammates, connected to the pack, for improved blocking potential.
- (computing) A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
- (music) A contrasting section within a song that prepares for the return of the original material section.
- A solid crust of undissolved salt in a water softener.
- (wrestling) A defensive position in which the wrestler is supported by his feet and head, belly-up, in order to prevent touch-down of the shoulders and eventually to dislodge an opponent who has established a position on top.
- A day falling between two public holidays and consequently designated as an additional holiday.
- (card games) A form of cheating by which a card is cut by previously curving it by pressure of the hand.
- (diplomacy) A statement, such as an offer, that signals a possibility of accord.
- A connection, real or abstract.
- a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
- something resembling a bridge in form or function
- the link between two lenses; rests on the nose
- a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
- a wooden support that holds the strings up
- an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
- any of various card games based on whist for four players
- a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
- the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose
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- Initialism of thienyl cyclohexylpiperidine: tenocyclidine, a disassociative anesthetic drug with hallucinogenic properties. (Compare PCP.)
- (travel, aviation) Initialism of to complete party (followed by total number in group. Code used in OSI to advise an airline that other passengers are travelling with a person but are booked separately)
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- a connection made via the internet to another website
- the act of contacting one thing with another
- a conspicuous success
- (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
- a dose of a narcotic drug
- a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate
- (baseball) when a batter strikes a pitched ball into fair territory and arrives safely on base (without an error or a fielder's choice being made by the defense)
- (Internet) A measured visit to a web site, a request for a single file from a web server.
- Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.
- (baseball) The complete play, when the batter reaches base without the benefit of a walk, error, or fielder’s choice.
- (backgammon) A game won after the adversary has removed some of his men. It counts for less than a gammon.
- A premeditated murder done for criminal or political purposes.
- (backgammon) A move that throws one of the opponent's men back to the entering point.
- In the game of Battleship, a correct guess at where one's opponent ship is.
- An attack on a location, person or people.
- (figuratively) A blow; a calamitous or damaging occurrence.
- A collision of a projectile with the target.
- (computing, Internet) A match found by searching a computer system or search engine
- An approximately correct answer in a test set.
- A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
- (colloquial) A dose of an illegal or addictive drug.
verb
- reach a destination, either real or abstract
- cause to experience suddenly
- hit against; come into sudden contact with
- hit the intended target or goal
- affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
- make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
- deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
- drive something violently into a location
- cause to move by striking
- kill intentionally and with premeditation
- hit with a missile from a weapon
- produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
- pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to
- encounter by chance
- reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
- (backgammon) To take up, or replace by a piece belonging to the opposing player; said of a single unprotected piece on a point.
- (transitive) To affect negatively.
- (transitive, US, slang) To have sex with.
- (figurative, ambitransitive) To affect someone, as if dealing a blow to that person.
- (figuratively) To attack.
- (transitive, slang) To kill a person, usually on the instructions of a third party.
- To guess; to light upon or discover.
- (intransitive, baseball) To come up to bat.
- (intransitive) To meet or reach what was aimed at or desired; to succeed, often by luck.
- (transitive, colloquial) To switch on or switch off (lights).
- (transitive, informal) To reach or achieve.
- (transitive) To activate a button or key by pressing and releasing it.
- (transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
- (transitive) To come into contact with forcefully and suddenly.
- (transitive, military) To attack, especially amphibiously.
- (transitive, informal) To encounter an obstacle or other difficulty.
- (transitive) To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.
- (transitive, US, slang) To inhale an amount of smoke from a narcotic substance, particularly marijuana.
- (transitive, music, informal) To commence playing.
- (transitive, card games) In blackjack, to deal a card to.
- (transitive, colloquial) To briefly visit.
- (transitive, bodybuilding) To work out.
- (intransitive) To strike against something.
- (transitive, bodybuilding) (of an exercise) to affect, to work a body part.
- (transitive, computing, programming) To use; to connect to.
adj
pron
noun
- (networking) Summarizing multiple routes into one route.
- (epidemiology) The majority of the parasite population concentrated into a minority of the host population.
- The act of collecting together, of aggregating.
- (linguistics) A component of natural language generation that entails combining syntactic elements.
- The state of being collected into a mass, assemblage, or (aggregated) sum.
- (object-oriented programming) Kind of object composition which does not imply ownership.
- A collection of particulars; an aggregate.
- the act of gathering something together
- several things grouped together or considered as a whole
verb
- (networking) To enclose data in packets that can be transmitted using a given protocol.
- (transitive) To epitomize something by expressing it as a brief summary.
- (software, object-oriented programming) To enclose objects in a common interface in a way that makes them interchangeable, and guards their states from invalid changes.
- (transitive) To enclose something in, or as if in, a capsule.
- put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume
- enclose in a capsule or other small container
noun
- (communication, computing) Initialism of transmit packet steering, a scaling technique for network traffic processing.
- (uncountable, physics) Initialism of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
- (countable, physics) Initialism of X-ray photoelectron spectroscope.
- (manufacturing) Initialism of extruded polystyrene (“plastic foam”).
name
noun
- (computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks
- a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery
- a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves
- (Internet) A device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet by, at minimum, selectively passing those datagrams having a destination IP address to the network which is able to deliver them to their destination; a network gateway.
- Someone who routes or directs items from one location to another.
- (telecommunications) Any device that directs packets of information using the equivalent of Open Systems Interconnection layer 3 (network layer) information. Most commonly used in reference to Internet Protocol routers.
- A plane with a hooked tool protruding far below the sole, for smoothing the bottom of a cavity.
- A plane made like a spokeshave, for working the inside edges of circular sashes.
- (electronics, electronic design automation) In integrated circuit or printed circuit board design, an algorithm for adding all wires needed to properly connect all of the placed components while obeying all design rules.
- A power tool used in carpentry for cutting grooves.
verb
noun
- (networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.
- (Internet) An individually scrollable region of a webpage.
- (mathematics) A complete lattice in which meets distribute over arbitrary joins.
- A piece of photographic film containing an image.
- A context for understanding or interpretation.
- (genetics, "reading frame") A way of dividing nucleotide sequences into a set of consecutive triplets.
- (computing) A form of knowledge representation in artificial intelligence.
- (electronics, film, animation, video games) A division of time on a multimedia timeline, such as 1/30 or 1/60 of a second.
- (snooker) A complete game of snooker, from break-off until all the balls (or as many as necessary to win) have been potted.
- (philately) The outer circle of a cancellation mark.
- (baseball, slang) An inning.
- (crime) A conspiracy to falsely incriminate an innocent person.
- (operating systems) Clipping of page frame or memory frame.
- A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
- (philately) The outer decorated portion of a stamp's image, often repeated on several issues although the inner picture may change.
- (bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
- A human body or the structure thereof; the size, shape, sturdiness etc. of a person's body as described in a certain way; one's build.
- (horticulture) A movable structure used for the cultivation or the sheltering of plants.
- Anything composed of parts fitted and united together; a fabric; a structure.
- The structural elements of a building or other constructed object.
- (bowling) The complete set of pins to be knocked down in their starting configuration.
- an application that divides the user's display into two or more windows that can be scrolled independently
- (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
- a single drawing in a comic strip
- a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film
- alternative names for the body of a human being
- a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning
- a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
- a structure supporting or containing something
- the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
- the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
- the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape
- one of the ten divisions into which bowling is divided
verb
- (transitive) To fit, as for a specific end or purpose; make suitable or comfortable; adapt; adjust.
- (transitive) To construct by fitting together or uniting various parts; fabricate by union of constituent parts.
- (transitive) Of a constructed object such as a building, to put together the structural elements.
- (intransitive, dialectal) To move.
- (tennis) To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
- (transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
- (intransitive, dialectal, mining) To wash ore with the aid of a frame.
- (transitive, criminology) Conspire to falsely incriminate an innocent person.
- (transitive) To bring or put into form or order; adjust the parts or elements of; compose; contrive; plan; devise.
- (transitive) To position visually within a fixed boundary.
- (transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
- construct by fitting or uniting parts together
- formulate in a particular style or language
- take or catch as if in a snare or trap
- make up plans or basic details for
- enclose in or as if in a frame
- enclose in a frame, as of a picture
noun
- (networking) The sending of a data packet from one host to an adjacent host as part of its overall journey.
- (US, slang) Opium, or some other narcotic drug.
- (sports, US) A bounce, especially from the ground, of a thrown or batted ball.
- (informal, figurative) A brief period of development or progress.
- A plant of species Humulus lupulus, native to northern Europe, female flowers of which are used to flavour many types of beer during brewing.
- (usually in the plural) The flowers of the hop plant, dried and used to brew beer.
- A jump on one leg.
- A short jump.
- A short journey, especially in the case of air travel, one that takes place on a private plane.
- (Internet) Synonym of half-op.
- The fruit of the dog rose; a hip.
- the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
- twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
- an informal dance where popular music is played
verb
- (transitive) To impregnate with hops, especially to add hops as a flavouring agent during the production of beer
- (intransitive) To be in state of energetic activity.
- (transitive) To jump onto, or over
- (transitive) To suddenly take a mode of transportation that one does not drive oneself, often surreptitiously.
- (intransitive) To jump a short distance.
- (informal, intransitive) To go in a quick or sudden manner.
- (intransitive) To jump on one foot.
- (informal) To dance.
- (intransitive, usually in combination) To move frequently from one place or situation to another similar one.
- (intransitive) To gather hops.
- jump lightly
- traverse as if by a short airplane trip
- jump across
- make a jump forward or upward
- move quickly from one place to another
- travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
noun
- (networking) A message sent over a transport layer protocol.
- (networking) A protocol data unit of the Internet Protocol.
- (informal) A large amount of money.
- (nautical) Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat. Packet boat, ship, vessel (Wikipedia).
- (networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).
- (slang) Synonym of package (“male genitalia”).
- A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
- (South Africa) A plastic bag.
- (botany) A specimen envelope containing small, dried plants or containing parts of plants when attached to a larger sheet.
- a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
- a boat for carrying mail
- (computer science) a message or message fragment
- a small package or bundle
verb
noun
- (networking) The rate at which data is transferred through a system.
- (optics) Synonym of etendue.
- (operations) The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed.
- output relative to input; the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time)
noun
- a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
- A world of information accessed through the Internet.
- (science fiction) A three-dimensional representation of virtual space in a computer network.
noun
- a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
- (countable) Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol; an intranet.
- (Internet slang, humorous) A fictitious unit of scoring awarded for making outstanding posts on the internet.
- (Internet slang, humorous) The knowledge or ability to read the room, especially to avoid being politically incorrect, chiefly to make light of someone's lack of such knowledge, implied to be gained only from active use of social media.
- (uncountable) Internet access or connection; internet connectivity.
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- Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“global community of individuals communicating via the Internet”).
- Alternative letter-case form of Internet (“the specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications”).
verb
noun
- a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
- A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.
- an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
- game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
- a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
- (by extension) A trap.
- A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
- (geometry) Any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form a given polyhedron.
- (sports, tennis) A mesh stretched to divide the court in tennis, badminton, volleyball, etc.
- (sports) A framework backed by a mesh, serving as the goal in hockey, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
- (electronics) A conductor that interconnects two or more component terminals.
- The amount remaining after expenses or other kinds of deductions are subtracted.
- A device made from such mesh, generally used for trapping something.
- Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
- A mesh of string, cord or rope.
- (tennis, by extension) The area of the court close to the net (mesh stretched to divide the court).
adj
verb
- catch with a net
- make as a net profit
- yield as a net profit
- construct or form a web, as if by weaving
- (transitive, figuratively) To catch in a trap, or by stratagem.
- (dialectal) To clean, wash, rinse.
- To fully hedge a position.
- To form a netting or network; to knit.
- (transitive) To receive as profit.
- To enclose or cover with a net.
- (transitive) To yield as profit for.
- (tennis) To hit the ball into the net.
- (transitive, soccer) To score (a goal).
- (transitive) To catch by means of a net.
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noun
- A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.
- (slang) An illicit drug, especially ecstasy, taken for recreational purposes.
- A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.
- A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.
- A user of a ping program; one who pings.
- a pulse generator used for echo sounding in sonar
noun
- The act of connecting multiple computer networks together; internetworking.
- (rare) The act of entwining or linking things together so as to form a network; interconnecting, networking.
- (informal) The act of using the Internet; specifically, searching for information using the Internet.
- The act of connecting a computer, an electronic device, etc., into a computer network (in particular, the Internet).
verb
noun
- (networking) A message sent over a network to a server.
- Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
- Condition of being sought after.
- A formal message requesting something.
- a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
- the verbal act of requesting
verb
noun
- (computing, Internet) A computer network: multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information.
- A set of people with sociocultural connections to one another; especially, such a set consisting of occupational or business connections.
- Any interconnected group or system.
- (broadcasting) A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company.
- (literal) A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals; the act or process of making such an object.
- (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs
- (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
- an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
- a system of intersecting lines or channels
- an interconnected system of things or people
verb
- (transitive, broadcasting) To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.
- (transitive) To interconnect a group or system.
- (intransitive) To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
- (transitive) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
- communicate with and within a group
noun
- (computing) A piece of equipment used to transmit data over a computer network.
- An organization or station that engages in the activity of such broadcasting.
- A person whose job it is to effect such broadcasts; specifically, one who presents radio or television programmes (especially documentaries or news programmes); a presenter.
- A piece of equipment used to transmit audio and/or video content, or messages, to be received by radios or televisions, over the internet, etc.
- A machine used to broadcast or spread seeds, fertilizer, etc.
- a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions
- someone who broadcasts on radio or television
noun
- the configuration of a communication network
- topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography)
- the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region
- the branch of pure mathematics that deals only with the properties of a figure X that hold for every figure into which X can be transformed with a one-to-one correspondence that is continuous in both directions
- (mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).
- (technology) The properties of a particular technological embodiment that are not affected by differences in the physical layout or form of its application.
- (topography) The topographical study of geographic locations or given places in relation to their history.
- (medicine) The anatomical structure of part of the body.
- (topology) Any collection τ of subsets of a given set X that contains both the empty set and X, and which is closed under finitary intersections and arbitrary unions.
- (computing) The arrangement of nodes in a communications network.
noun
- (computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
- A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
- A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
- One that provides a facility for an event.
- A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
- (multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.
- One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
- (Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
- A large number of items; a large inventory.
- A person or organization responsible for running an event.
- (ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
- (evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.
- (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
- archaic terms for army
- a vast multitude
- any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
- the owner or manager of an inn
- a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
- an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
- a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
- (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
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noun
verb
- (transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
- (transitive, firearms) To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
- (transitive, Canada) To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of install: to load software forced.
- transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
noun
- a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices
- (computing) An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.
- (computing) A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
- (Internet) A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed.
noun
- (networking) The management of the data transmission rate between two nodes to prevent a fast sender from outrunning a slow receiver.
- (environmental engineering, US) Laws, regulations, and economic incentives or disincentives used by waste managers to direct waste generated in a specific geographic area to a designated landfill, recycling, or waste-to-energy facility.
- (aviation, US) The practice of holding aircraft on the ground in anticipation of congestion at destination airspace and airports.
noun
name
noun
- a connection made via the internet to another website
- the act of contacting one thing with another
- a conspicuous success
- (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
- a dose of a narcotic drug
- a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate
- (baseball) when a batter strikes a pitched ball into fair territory and arrives safely on base (without an error or a fielder's choice being made by the defense)
- (Internet) A measured visit to a web site, a request for a single file from a web server.
- Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.
- (baseball) The complete play, when the batter reaches base without the benefit of a walk, error, or fielder’s choice.
- (backgammon) A game won after the adversary has removed some of his men. It counts for less than a gammon.
- A premeditated murder done for criminal or political purposes.
- (backgammon) A move that throws one of the opponent's men back to the entering point.
- In the game of Battleship, a correct guess at where one's opponent ship is.
- An attack on a location, person or people.
- (figuratively) A blow; a calamitous or damaging occurrence.
- A collision of a projectile with the target.
- (computing, Internet) A match found by searching a computer system or search engine
- An approximately correct answer in a test set.
- A blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
- (colloquial) A dose of an illegal or addictive drug.
verb
- reach a destination, either real or abstract
- cause to experience suddenly
- hit against; come into sudden contact with
- hit the intended target or goal
- affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
- make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
- deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
- drive something violently into a location
- cause to move by striking
- kill intentionally and with premeditation
- hit with a missile from a weapon
- produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
- pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to
- encounter by chance
- reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
- (backgammon) To take up, or replace by a piece belonging to the opposing player; said of a single unprotected piece on a point.
- (transitive) To affect negatively.
- (transitive, US, slang) To have sex with.
- (figurative, ambitransitive) To affect someone, as if dealing a blow to that person.
- (figuratively) To attack.
- (transitive, slang) To kill a person, usually on the instructions of a third party.
- To guess; to light upon or discover.
- (intransitive, baseball) To come up to bat.
- (intransitive) To meet or reach what was aimed at or desired; to succeed, often by luck.
- (transitive, colloquial) To switch on or switch off (lights).
- (transitive, informal) To reach or achieve.
- (transitive) To activate a button or key by pressing and releasing it.
- (transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.
- (transitive) To come into contact with forcefully and suddenly.
- (transitive, military) To attack, especially amphibiously.
- (transitive, informal) To encounter an obstacle or other difficulty.
- (transitive) To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.
- (transitive, US, slang) To inhale an amount of smoke from a narcotic substance, particularly marijuana.
- (transitive, music, informal) To commence playing.
- (transitive, card games) In blackjack, to deal a card to.
- (transitive, colloquial) To briefly visit.
- (transitive, bodybuilding) To work out.
- (intransitive) To strike against something.
- (transitive, bodybuilding) (of an exercise) to affect, to work a body part.
- (transitive, computing, programming) To use; to connect to.
adj
pron
noun
- (networking) Summarizing multiple routes into one route.
- (epidemiology) The majority of the parasite population concentrated into a minority of the host population.
- The act of collecting together, of aggregating.
- (linguistics) A component of natural language generation that entails combining syntactic elements.
- The state of being collected into a mass, assemblage, or (aggregated) sum.
- (object-oriented programming) Kind of object composition which does not imply ownership.
- A collection of particulars; an aggregate.
- the act of gathering something together
- several things grouped together or considered as a whole
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noun
adj
- Initialism of thienyl cyclohexylpiperidine: tenocyclidine, a disassociative anesthetic drug with hallucinogenic properties. (Compare PCP.)
- (travel, aviation) Initialism of to complete party (followed by total number in group. Code used in OSI to advise an airline that other passengers are travelling with a person but are booked separately)
verb
- (computing) To intercept and analyse packets of data being transmitted over a network.
- To be dismissive or contemptuous of something; used with at.
- (intransitive) To pry; to investigate in an interfering manner.
- (transitive) To perceive vaguely.
- (slang, chiefly UK) To inhale drugs (usually cocaine) through the nose, usually in powder form.
- (transitive) To say (something) while sniffing, such as in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
- (ambitransitive) To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
- inhale audibly through the nose
- perceive by inhaling through the nose
intj
noun
noun
verb
- (transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
- (transitive, firearms) To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
- (transitive, Canada) To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media.
- (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of install: to load software forced.
- transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
verb
- (computing, transitive) To send (information) through a router.
- (transitive) To direct or divert along a particular course.
- (Internet) to connect two local area networks, thereby forming an internet.
- Eye dialect spelling of root.
- divert in a specified direction
- send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
- send via a specific route
noun
- (historical) One of the major provinces of imperial China from the Later Jin to the Song, corresponding to the Tang and early Yuan circuits.
- A road or path; often specifically a highway.
- A regular itinerary of stops, or the path followed between these stops, such as for delivery or passenger transportation.
- (horse racing) A race longer than one mile.
- (computing) A specific entry in a router that tells the router how to transmit the data it receives.
- A course or way which is traveled or passed.
- (rail transport) A path that has been secured by a railway signalling system for the passage of a train and locked to prevent any conflicting train movements from taking place.
- (figuratively) One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.
- an established line of travel or access
- an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
verb
- (computing, communication) To connect two or more computer buses, networks etc. with a bridge.
- (music) To transition from one piece or section of music to another without stopping.
- To be or make a bridge over something.
- (roller derby) To employ the bridge tactic. (See Noun section.)
- (wrestling) To go to the bridge position.
- To span as if with a bridge.
- connect or reduce the distance between
- make a bridge across
- cross over on a bridge
noun
- (electronics) An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
- (networking) A system which connects two or more local area networks at layer 2 of OSI model.
- (usually) A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.
- (cycling) The situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front.
- (anatomy) The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
- (nautical) An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
- (music, lutherie) The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board.
- (medicine) A rudimentary procedure before definite solution
- (gymnastics) A similar position in gymnastics.
- (poetry) A point in a line where a break in a word unit cannot occur.
- A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; a bridge wall.
- (bowling) The gap between the holes on a bowling ball
- (electronics) Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit
- Anything supported at the ends and serving to keep some other thing from resting upon the object spanned, as in engraving, watchmaking, etc., or which forms a platform or staging over which something passes or is conveyed.
- (dentistry) A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
- (physical chemistry) An intramolecular valence bond, atom or chain of atoms that connects two different parts of a molecule; the atoms so connected being bridgeheads.
- (billiards, snooker, pool) A cue modified with a convex arch-shaped notched head attached to the narrow end, used to support a player's (shooter's) cue for extended or tedious shots. Also called a spider.
- (biology) In turtles, the connection between the plastron and the carapace.
- (graph theory) An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
- A construction spanning a waterway, ravine, or valley from a height, allowing for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, trains, etc.
- The part of a pair of glasses that connects the lenses.
- (billiards, snooker, pool) A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.
- (card games) Any of a certain family of trick-taking card games.
- (programming) A software component connecting two or more separate systems.
- (roller derby) An elongated chain of teammates, connected to the pack, for improved blocking potential.
- (computing) A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
- (music) A contrasting section within a song that prepares for the return of the original material section.
- A solid crust of undissolved salt in a water softener.
- (wrestling) A defensive position in which the wrestler is supported by his feet and head, belly-up, in order to prevent touch-down of the shoulders and eventually to dislodge an opponent who has established a position on top.
- A day falling between two public holidays and consequently designated as an additional holiday.
- (card games) A form of cheating by which a card is cut by previously curving it by pressure of the hand.
- (diplomacy) A statement, such as an offer, that signals a possibility of accord.
- A connection, real or abstract.
- a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
- something resembling a bridge in form or function
- the link between two lenses; rests on the nose
- a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
- a wooden support that holds the strings up
- an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
- any of various card games based on whist for four players
- a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
- the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose
verb
- (networking) To enclose data in packets that can be transmitted using a given protocol.
- (transitive) To epitomize something by expressing it as a brief summary.
- (software, object-oriented programming) To enclose objects in a common interface in a way that makes them interchangeable, and guards their states from invalid changes.
- (transitive) To enclose something in, or as if in, a capsule.
- put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume
- enclose in a capsule or other small container
adv
adj
- connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
- Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.
- being in progress now
- on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
- Of a generator or power plant: connected to the grid.
- Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
- (slang) Immersed in Internet culture. (Usually modified by an intensifier such as extremely or terminally)
- Connected to the Internet.
- Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
- Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
verb
adj
- (computer networking) In the direction from the client to the server.
- (figurative) Occurring earlier than something else; (also, usually, especially) being an influence on something else; causing a consequence for something else.
- (biology) Towards the leading end (5′ end) of a DNA molecule.
- (software) Maintained, owned, or associated with the original developers of the given software; in contrast to a modified version downstream.
- (oil industry) Involving exploration and pre-production rather than refining and selling.
- In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.
- in the direction against a stream's current
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noun
verb
adj
- (computer networking) In the direction from the server to the client.
- (figurative) Occurring later than something else; (also, usually, especially) influenced by something else; being a consequence of something else.
- Toward the lower part of a stream; with the current (of a river, brook, or other flow of fluid).
- (biology) Towards the 3′ end of a DNA molecule.
- in the direction of a stream's current
adv
verb
adv
adj
- connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
- Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.
- being in progress now
- on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system
- Of a generator or power plant: connected to the grid.
- Of a system: active, particularly building facilities (such as power) or a factory or power plant.
- (slang) Immersed in Internet culture. (Usually modified by an intensifier such as extremely or terminally)
- Connected to the Internet.
- Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.
- Available on a computer system, even if not networked.
verb
adj
- (networking) The mode in which an NIC gathers all network traffic instead of getting only the traffic intended for it.
- Made up of various disparate elements mixed together; of disorderly composition.
- Made without careful choice; indiscriminate.
- Having many sexual partners, especially if indiscriminate in choice of sexual partners.
- not selective of a single class or person
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior