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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
boringadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
Door-stops
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From this reading =Stops.= See Door-stops and Window-stops.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
flapsnounUS /flæps/
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading =Stock.=--Material; supplies.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
Identical; not different.
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
StaplenounUS /ˈsteɪpəl/
(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading =Stock.=--Material; supplies.
StopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading =Stops.= See Door-stops and Window-stops.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
Strap-hinge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading =Stock.=--Material; supplies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading The brace which holds the bit for boring; the block which holds the blade of a plane (see Fig. 24, Chapter II); the portion of a gun which contains the barrel and trigger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
U-shapedadjective
shaped in the form of the letter U
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
Window-stops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =Stops.= See Door-stops and Window-stops.
in the company of; together with
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
withstandingverbUS /wɪθˈstændɪŋ/
-ing form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading =Strap-hinge.=--A hinge with long arms, or flaps, which extend over a larger area than those of an ordinary hinge, and give it the power of withstanding greater strains.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading =Staple.=--A U-shaped piece of metal, with two sharp points which are driven into wood in the same way as a nail.
