offset
set-back
setoff
sideboarding
vault
sidewall
jetty
shearwall
wall
sile
underfilling
fortification curtain
porch
soffit
turret
cancellus
tower
proximodistal
archway
arch
side entrance
enclosure
partition
shaft
cornice
zome
divider
coving
arching
stringcourse
spouting
ward
barrier
room
quoin
footing
scupper
walled
foreshot
trimmer
frontal
corner
escalade
overarching
cavity wall
building
edifice
ribbed vault
platband
ruptile
gutterwork
but and ben
groundscraper
batter
brisure
floor
ductwork
tied
well
curtain wall
curtain
ell
flourish
spandrel
balcony
gable end
vaulting
lath
roller rink
cant
elevator shaft
spear closet
severy
turriform
machicolation
shelf
turrical
sept
court
courtyard
construction
cantling
clapboard
gravity fault
Babel
ceilinged
needle beam
attic
pony wall
rendering
common fault
diedre
mural
panel
squinch
normal fault
proximodistal
walled
ruptile
tied
turriform
turrical
ceilinged
mural
but and ben
offset
set-back
setoff
sideboarding
vault
sidewall
jetty
shearwall
wall
sile
underfilling
fortification curtain
porch
soffit
turret
cancellus
tower
archway
arch
side entrance
enclosure
partition
shaft
cornice
zome
divider
coving
arching
stringcourse
spouting
ward
barrier
room
quoin
footing
scupper
foreshot
trimmer
frontal
corner
escalade
overarching
cavity wall
building
edifice
ribbed vault
platband
gutterwork
groundscraper
batter
brisure
floor
ductwork
well
curtain wall
curtain
ell
flourish
spandrel
balcony
gable end
vaulting
lath
roller rink
cant
elevator shaft
spear closet
severy
machicolation
shelf
sept
court
courtyard
construction
cantling
clapboard
gravity fault
Babel
needle beam
attic
pony wall
rendering
common fault
diedre
panel
squinch
normal fault
noun
- structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
- the time at which something is supposed to begin
- a compensating equivalent
- a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
- a natural consequence of development
- a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
verb
noun
- An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
- A piece of apparatus used for performing jumps.
- Any cellar or underground storeroom.
- Any archive of past content.
- Any arched ceiling or roof.
- Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.
- The space covered by an arched roof, particularly underground rooms and (Christianity, obsolete) church crypts.
- An encrypted digital archive.
- The secure room or rooms in or below a bank used to store currency and other valuables; similar rooms in other settings.
- An act of vaulting, formerly (chiefly) by deer; a leap or jump.
- Any burial chamber, particularly those underground.
- An event or performance involving a vaulting horse.
- A gymnastic movement performed on this apparatus.
- Synonym of volte: a circular movement by the horse.
verb
noun
- Something with the apparent solidity and dimensions of a building wall.
- A doctor who tries to admit as few patients as possible.
- A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
- A point of defeat or extinction.
- A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.
- A character that has high defenses, thereby reducing the amount of damage taken from the opponent’s attacks.
- A spring of water.
- A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
- Any of the surfaces of rock enclosing the lode.
- Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
- A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
- The stage of biological aging where physical appearance and attractiveness start to deteriorate rapidly.
- The butterfly Lasiommata megera.
- A point of desperation.
- A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
- The right or privilege of taking the side of the road near the wall when encountering another pedestrian.
- A kind of knot often used at the end of a rope; a wall knot or wale.
- A barrier to vision.
- A barrier.
- An impediment to free movement.
- A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user.
- Two or more blockers skating together so as to impede the opposing team.
verb
noun
- A beam; rafter; one of the principal rafters of a building.
- A column; pillar.
- A sieve.
- A young herring.
- The foot or lower part of a couple or rafter; base.
- A roof rafter or couple, usually one of a pair.
- A strainer or colander for liquids
- That which is sifted or strained, hence, settlings; sediment; filth.
verb
noun
- A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the corners of a building or castle.
- An armoured, rotating gun installation on a fort, ship, aircraft, or armoured fighting vehicle.
- The elevated central portion of the roof of a passenger car, with sides that are pierced for light and ventilation.
- A siege tower; a movable building, of a square form, consisting of ten or even twenty stories and sometimes one hundred and twenty cubits high, usually moved on wheels, and employed in approaching a fortified place, for carrying soldiers, engines, ladders, casting bridges, and other necessaries.
- A tower-like solder post on a turret board (a circuit board with posts instead of holes).
noun
- a passageway under a curved masonry construction
- a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
- a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
- (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
verb
adj
noun
- a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
- (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit
- (anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism
- the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
verb
noun
- a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)
- a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
- a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
- a column of light (as from a beacon)
- the main (mid) section of a long bone
- obscene terms for penis
- a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
- (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column
- a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
- a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
- the hollow spine of a feather
verb
noun
- A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.
- A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy.
- A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown molding.
- An overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain and along the sides of gullies.
verb
noun
- a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
- a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics
- a person who separates something into parts or groups
- a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements
noun
- An area of a castle, corresponding to a circuit of the walls.
- The ridges on the inside of a lock, or the incisions on a key.
- The action of a watchman; monitoring, surveillance (usually in phrases keep ward etc.)
- An object used for guarding.
- A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.
- A part of a hospital, with beds, where patients reside.
- A section or subdivision of a prison.
- An enchantment or spell placed over a designated area or social unit, that prevents any tresspasser from entering; approaching; or even being able to locate said protected premises or demographic.
- A guarding or defensive motion or position.
- Land tenure through military service.
- Guardianship, especially of a child or prisoner.
- A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
- An administrative division of a borough, city or council.
- A minor looked after by a guardian.
- A division of a forest.
verb
noun
- A structure that bars passage.
- A separation between two areas of the body where specialized cells allow the entry of certain substances but prevent the entry of others.
- A martial exercise of the 15th and 16th centuries.
- The lists in a tournament.
- An obstacle or impediment.
- A node (in government and binding theory) said to intervene between other nodes A and B if it is a potential governor for B, c-commands B, and does not c-command A.
- A boundary or limit.
verb
noun
- The thickened or sloping portion of a wall, or of an embankment at its foot; foundation.
- Stability or balance when standing on one's feet.
- A narrow cotton lace, without figures.
- A footprint or footprints; tracks, someone's trail.
- The finer refuse part of whale blubber, not wholly deprived of oil.
- The act of putting a foot to anything; also, that which is added as a foot
- The act of adding up a column of figures; the amount or sum total of such a column.
- A double-check of the numbers vertically.
- A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
- A standing; position; established place; foothold.
- A relative condition; state.
noun
- A portion of a building that protrudes out.
- The spirits that first come over when an alcoholic liquid is distilled
- A measurement of the azimuth when sighting to the next point along a path that is being measured with a compass.
- A shot that sends something forewards, such as a shot that sends the ball ahead the player making it.
- The foreground of a photographic image.
noun
- A beam into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys.
- One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.
- A device used to trim.
- A person employed to rearrange the coal in the hold of a vessel, so that it fills the vessel without forming a conical blockage.
- Someone who fluctuates between opposing factions, political parties etc., according to current interest, a flip-flopper.
- A device for storing coal in gradually increasing piles made by building up at the point of the cone or top of the prism.
- A float bearing a baited hook and line, used in fishing for pike.
- A member of the crew who trims the sails.
noun
adj
- Of or relating to a weather front.
- Parallel to the main axis of the body and at right angles to the sagittal plane.
- Any of the scales of a reptile that lie in the general region of the forehead, more specifically between the eyes and to the anterior of this area.
- Of, relating to, directed toward, or situated at the front.
- Directed against the front or at the main point or issue.
- Of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone.
noun
- (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
- a place off to the side of an area
- the point where two lines meet or intersect
- an interior angle formed by two meeting walls
- the intersection of two streets
- the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
- a small concavity
- a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade
- a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
- a projecting part where two sides or edges meet
- a remote area
verb
noun
- An incline on the outer face of a built wall.
- A beaten mixture of flour and liquid (usually egg and milk), used for baking (e.g. pancakes, cake, or Yorkshire pudding) or to coat food (e.g. fish) prior to frying.
- A paste of clay or loam.
- A bruise on the face of a plate or of type in the form.
- A binge; a heavy drinking session.
- The player attempting to hit the ball with a bat.
- The player now receiving strike; the striker.
- A player of the batting side now on the field.
- Any player selected for his or her team principally to bat, as opposed to a bowler.
verb
noun
- A storey/story of a building.
- The trading floor of a stock exchange, pit; the area in which business is conducted at a convention or exhibition.
- A floor-like carpeted surface for performing gymnastic movements.
- The area of an establishment where food and drink are served to customers.
- The lower inside surface of a hollow space.
- The area of a casino where gambling occurs.
- A lower limit on the interest rate payable on an otherwise variable-rate loan, used by lenders to defend against falls in interest rates. Opposite of a cap.
- In a parliament, the part of the house assigned to the members, as opposed to the viewing gallery.
- The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
- The supporting surface or platform of a structure such as a bridge.
- A horizontal, flat ore body; the rock underlying a stratified or nearly horizontal deposit.
- The bottom of a pit, pothole or mine.
- An event performed on a floor-like carpeted surface; floor exercise
- A dance floor.
- A structure formed of beams, girders, etc, with proper covering, which divides a building horizontally into storeys/stories.
- The largest integer less than or equal to a given number.
- That part of the bottom of a vessel on each side of the keelson which is most nearly horizontal.
- Ground (surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground).
- Hence, the right to speak at a given time during a debate or other public event.
verb
adj
- Having walls that are connected in a few places by a single stone overlapping from one wall to another.
- Conditional on other agreements being upheld.
- Restricted.
- a cover having a stamp where the postmark cancellation overlaps the stamp.
- Provided for use by an employer for as long as one is employed, often with restrictions on the conditions of use.
- Closely connected or associated.
- That resulted in a tie.
noun
- 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
- 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
adj
adv
- (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')
- thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
- indicating high probability; in all likelihood
- (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
- to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
- favorably; with approval
- to a great extent or degree
- with great or especially intimate knowledge
- with prudence or propriety
- with skill or in a pleasing manner
- in a manner affording benefit or advantage
- in financial comfort
- without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
adj
verb
noun
- That part of a wall of a building which is between two pavilions, towers, etc.
- Death.
- A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
- A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.
- The beginning of a show; the moment the curtain rises.
- The flat area of wall which connects two bastions or towers; the main area of a fortified wall.
verb
noun
- A decorative embellishment on a building.
- A ceremonious passage such as a fanfare.
- An ornamentation.
- A dramatic gesture such as the waving of a flag.
verb
- To thrive or grow well.
- To make bold and sweeping, fanciful, or wanton movements, by way of ornament, parade, bravado, etc.; to play with fantastic and irregular motion.
- To make bold, sweeping movements with.
- To be in a period of greatest influence.
- To prosper or fare well.
- To adorn with beautiful figures or rhetoric; to ornament with anything showy; to embellish.
- To use florid language; to indulge in rhetorical figures and lofty expressions.
- To execute an irregular or fanciful strain of music, by way of ornament or prelude.
- To make ornamental strokes with the pen; to write graceful, decorative figures.
- To develop; to make thrive; to expand.
noun
- Horizontal member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
- The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
- A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of an adaptation in response to evolutionary pressure.
- An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug.
- The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space.
noun
- A corner (of a building).
- An outer or external angle.
- A blazon of a coat of arms that makes a pun upon the name (or, less often, some attribute or function) of the bearer, canting arms.
- Slope, the angle at which something is set.
- A segment forming a side piece in the head of a cask.
- Whining speech, such as that used by beggars.
- A movement or throw that overturns something.
- A parcel, a division.
- A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
- A language spoken by some Irish Travellers; Shelta.
- An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
- Empty, hypocritical talk.
- An inclination from a horizontal or vertical line; a slope or bevel; a tilt.
- A sudden thrust, push, kick, or other impulse, producing a bias or change of direction; also, the bias or turn so given.
- A piece of wood laid upon the deck of a vessel to support the bulkheads.
- An unfinished log after preliminary cutting.
- A segment of the rim of a wooden cogwheel.
adj
verb
- To give a sudden turn or new direction to.
- To talk, beg, or preach in a singsong or whining fashion, especially in a false or empty manner.
- To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.
- To speak in set phrases.
- To set (something) at an angle.
- To bevel an edge or corner.
- Of a blazon, to make a pun that references the bearer of a coat of arms.
- To overturn so that the contents are emptied.
noun
noun
- A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.
- A reef, shoal or sandbar.
- The part of a repository where shelvesets are stored.
- A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk etc., and used to support, store or display objects.
- The capacity of such an object
noun
- an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
- an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
- a room in which a law court sits
- the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state
- a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played
- the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince
- a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area
- the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
- respectful deference
verb
noun
- A building, model or some other structure.
- The meaning or interpretation of a text, action etc.; the way something is viewed by an observer or onlooker.
- The process of constructing.
- The trade of building structures.
- Anything that has been constructed.
- A geometric figure of arcs and line segments that is drawable with a straightedge and compass.
- A group of words arranged to form a meaningful phrase.
- A (usually non-representational) structure, such as a collage etc.
- The manner in which something is built.
- The act or result of construing the meaning of something.
noun
- A narrow board, usually thicker at one edge than the other, used as siding for houses and similar structures of frame construction.
- A clapper board; a device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used to synchronize picture and sound at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production.
- Such boards, arranged horizontally and overlapping with thick edge down, collectively, as siding.
verb
noun
- a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall
- a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
- an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
- the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
- a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
- perspective drawing of an architect's design
- giving in acknowledgment of obligation
noun
noun
- A sunken compartment with raised margins, moulded or otherwise, as in ceilings, wainscotings, etc.
- One of the districts divided by pillars of extra size, into which a mine is laid off in one system of extracting coal.
- A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.
- A list of doctors who could provide limited free healthcare prior to the introduction of the NHS.
- A document containing the names of persons summoned as jurors by the sheriff.
- A prisoner arraigned for trial at the bar of a criminal court.
- A slab or plank of wood used instead of a canvas for painting on.
- A soft pad beneath a saddletree to prevent chafing.
- A portion of a framed structure between adjacent posts or struts, as in a bridge truss.
- A group of tests or assays, a battery.
- A type of GUI widget, such as a control panel.
- The whole jury.
- A board having its edges inserted in the groove of a surrounding frame.
- A heap of dressed ore.
- A plain strip or band, as of velvet or plush, placed at intervals lengthwise on the skirt of a dress, for ornament.
- An individual frame or drawing in a comic.
- One of the faces of a hewn stone.
- A portion of text or other material within a book, newspaper, web page, etc. set apart from the main body or separated by a border.
- A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.
verb
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