Nouns Containing AS
Here's the list of all the 10651 Nouns Containing AS in the English Language.
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| Common Nouns (with Definitions and Examples) | |
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| as | More Definitions → |
| last | 1. the temporal end; the concluding time 2. the last or lowest in an ordering or series More Definitions → |
| case | 1. an occurrence of something 2. a special set of circumstances More Definitions → |
| class | 1. a collection of things sharing a common attribute 2. a body of students who are taught together More Definitions → |
| east | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point More Definitions → |
| password | 1. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group More Definitions → |
| easy | More Definitions → |
| release | 1. merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film) 2. the act of liberating someone or something More Definitions → |
| least | 1. something that is of no importance More Definitions → |
| association | 1. a formal organization of people or groups of people 2. the act of consorting with or joining with others More Definitions → |
| past | 1. the time that has elapsed 2. a earlier period in someone's life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret) More Definitions → |
| database | 1. an organized body of related information More Definitions → |
| fast | 1. abstaining from food More Definitions → |
| basic | 1. (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant More Definitions → |
| purchase | 1. the acquisition of something for payment 2. something acquired by purchase More Definitions → |
| increase | 1. a quantity that is added 2. a change resulting in an increase More Definitions → |
| base | 1. installation from which a military force initiates operations 2. lowest support of a structure More Definitions → |
| cash | 1. money in the form of bills or coins 2. prompt payment for goods or services in currency or by check More Definitions → |
| season | 1. a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field 2. one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions More Definitions → |
| casino | 1. a public building for gambling and entertainment 2. a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand More Definitions → |
| gas | 1. the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container 2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely More Definitions → |
| flash | 1. a sudden intense burst of radiant energy 2. a momentary brightness More Definitions → |
| reason | 1. a rational motive for a belief or action 2. an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
| glass | 1. a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure 2. a container made of glass for holding liquids while drinking More Definitions → |
| master | 1. an artist of consummate skill 2. a person who has general authority over others More Definitions → |
| disease | 1. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning More Definitions → |
| classic | 1. a creation of the highest excellence 2. an artist who has created classic works More Definitions → |
| basis | 1. a relation that provides the foundation for something 2. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained More Definitions → |
| assessment | 1. the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth 2. an amount determined as payable More Definitions → |
| pass | 1. (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls 2. (military) a written leave of absence More Definitions → |
| assistance | 1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do More Definitions → |
| coast | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean 2. a slope down which sleds may coast More Definitions → |
| basket | 1. a container that is usually woven and has handles 2. the quantity contained in a basket More Definitions → |
| fashion | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. characteristic or habitual practice More Definitions → |
| waste | 1. any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted 2. useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly More Definitions → |
| phase | 1. any distinct time period in a sequence of events 2. (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary More Definitions → |
| fantasy | 1. imagination unrestricted by reality 2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it More Definitions → |
| mass | 1. the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
| breast | 1. the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen 2. either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman More Definitions → |
| task | 1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted 2. a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee More Definitions → |
| breakfast | 1. the first meal of the day (usually in the morning) More Definitions → |
| plastic | 1. generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives 2. a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has sufficient means of payment and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered More Definitions → |
| baseball | 1. a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs 2. a ball used in playing baseball More Definitions → |
| assistant | 1. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose More Definitions → |
| laser | 1. an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light More Definitions → |
| classical | 1. traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste More Definitions → |
| basketball | 1. a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop 2. an inflated ball used in playing basketball More Definitions → |
| assembly | 1. a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit 2. the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
| cast | 1. the actors in a play 2. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens More Definitions → |
| associate | 1. a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor 2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another More Definitions → |
| measure | 1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal 2. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify More Definitions → |
| faster | More Definitions → |
| assets | 1. anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company More Definitions → |
| assist | 1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play More Definitions → |
| forecast | 1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop More Definitions → |
| infrastructure | 1. the basic structure or features of a system or organization 2. the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area More Definitions → |
| increasing | More Definitions → |
| webmaster | 1. a technician who designs or maintains a website More Definitions → |
| bass | 1. the lean flesh of a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae 2. any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus) More Definitions → |
| classified | 1. a short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type More Definitions → |
| measurement | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
| classroom | 1. a room in a school where lessons take place More Definitions → |
| classification | 1. the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type 2. a group of people or things arranged by class or category More Definitions → |
| asking | 1. the verbal act of requesting More Definitions → |
| massive | More Definitions → |
| plasma | 1. the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended 2. a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
| broadcast | 1. message that is transmitted by radio or television 2. a radio or television show More Definitions → |
| flashing | 1. a short vivid experience 2. sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing More Definitions → |
| castle | 1. a large and stately mansion 2. a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack More Definitions → |
| asset | 1. a useful or valuable quality More Definitions → |
| contrast | 1. the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared 2. the act of distinguishing by comparing differences More Definitions → |
| massage | 1. kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation More Definitions → |
| fantastic | More Definitions → |
| purchasing | 1. the act of buying More Definitions → |
| taste | 1. the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus 2. a strong liking More Definitions → |
| lease | 1. property that is leased or rented out or let 2. a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment More Definitions → |
| disaster | 1. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune 2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
| pleasure | 1. a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience 2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness More Definitions → |
| asp | 1. of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder 2. cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death More Definitions → |
| classics | 1. study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome More Definitions → |
| passing | 1. (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate 2. euphemistic expressions for death More Definitions → |
| emphasis | 1. special importance or significance 2. intensity or forcefulness of expression More Definitions → |
| aspect | 1. a distinct feature or element in a problem 2. a characteristic to be considered More Definitions → |
| crash | 1. a loud resonant repeating noise 2. a serious accident (usually involving one or more vehicles) More Definitions → |
| beast | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. a cruelly rapacious person More Definitions → |
| overseas | More Definitions → |
| assignment | 1. a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces) 2. the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another More Definitions → |
| brass | 1. an alloy of copper and zinc 2. a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece More Definitions → |
| glasses | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
| ease | 1. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort 2. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state More Definitions → |
| casual | More Definitions → |
| decrease | 1. a change downward 2. a process of becoming smaller or shorter More Definitions → |
| passion | 1. a strong feeling or emotion 2. the trait of being intensely emotional More Definitions → |
| phrase | 1. an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence 2. a short musical passage More Definitions → |
| grass | 1. narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay 2. a police informer who implicates many people More Definitions → |
| passenger | 1. a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it More Definitions → |
| wash | 1. a thin coat of water-base paint 2. the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) More Definitions → |
| southeast | 1. the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point More Definitions → |
| basics | 1. a statement of fundamental facts or principles 2. principles from which other truths can be derived More Definitions → |
| atlas | 1. a collection of maps in book form 2. the 1st cervical vertebra More Definitions → |
| podcast | More Definitions → |
| assurance | 1. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities 2. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something More Definitions → |
| vast | More Definitions → |
| occasion | 1. an event that occurs at a critical time 2. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people More Definitions → |
| aside | 1. a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage 2. a message that departs from the main subject More Definitions → |
| mask | 1. a covering to disguise or conceal the face 2. activity that tries to conceal something More Definitions → |
| measuring | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
| passage | 1. the act of passing from one state or place to the next 2. a section of text; particularly a section of medium length More Definitions → |
| chase | 1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture 2. a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time More Definitions → |
| northeast | 1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point More Definitions → |
| cassette | 1. a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video More Definitions → |
| sunglasses | 1. (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun More Definitions → |
| canvas | 1. a heavy, closely woven fabric 2. an oil painting on canvas fabric More Definitions → |
| astronomy | 1. the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole More Definitions → |
| seasonal | 1. a worker who finds employment only in certain seasons More Definitions → |
| broadcasting | 1. a medium that disseminates via telecommunications 2. taking part in a radio or tv program More Definitions → |
| basin | 1. a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids 2. the quantity that a basin will hold More Definitions → |
| assault | 1. close fighting during the culmination of a military attack 2. a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped More Definitions → |
| occasions | 1. something you have to do More Definitions → |
| mason | 1. a craftsman who works with stone or brick More Definitions → |
| blast | 1. a very long fly ball 2. a sudden very loud noise More Definitions → |
| oasis | 1. a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface) 2. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary More Definitions → |
| baseline | 1. an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared 2. the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line More Definitions → |
| das | 1. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes More Definitions → |
| passport | 1. any authorization to pass or go somewhere 2. a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country More Definitions → |
| treasury | 1. the funds of a government or institution or individual 2. the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues More Definitions → |
| ash | 1. the residue that remains when something is burned 2. any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus More Definitions → |
| paste | 1. any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency 2. a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry More Definitions → |
| easter | 1. a wind from the east More Definitions → |
| showcase | 1. a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect 2. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home More Definitions → |
| bias | 1. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation 2. a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric More Definitions → |
| bases | 1. installation from which a military force initiates operations 2. lowest support of a structure More Definitions → |
| treasure | 1. accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. 2. art highly prized for its beauty or perfection More Definitions → |
| assuming | More Definitions → |
| assumption | 1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn 2. a hypothesis that is taken for granted More Definitions → |
| washing | 1. the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) 2. garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering More Definitions → |
| casting | 1. object formed by a mold 2. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold More Definitions → |
| asthma | 1. respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin More Definitions → |
| embassy | 1. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work 2. an ambassador and his entourage collectively More Definitions → |
| nasty | More Definitions → |
| invasion | 1. the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder 2. any entry into an area not previously occupied More Definitions → |
| treasurer | 1. an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds More Definitions → |
| alias | 1. a name that has been assumed More Definitions → |
| trash | 1. worthless material that is to be disposed of 2. worthless people More Definitions → |
| assign | More Definitions → |
| lasting | More Definitions → |
| basement | 1. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage 2. the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture More Definitions → |
| dash | 1. distinctive and stylish elegance 2. a quick run More Definitions → |
| passive | 1. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb More Definitions → |
| astrology | 1. a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon More Definitions → |
| gasoline | 1. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines More Definitions → |
| yeast | 1. a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey 2. any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division More Definitions → |
| pas | 1. (ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet) More Definitions → |
| ambassador | 1. a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another 2. an informal representative More Definitions → |
| assured | More Definitions → |
| reasoning | 1. thinking that is coherent and logical More Definitions → |
| chassis | 1. alternative names for the body of a human being 2. a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device More Definitions → |
| pastor | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship More Definitions → |
| pasta | 1. a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient 2. shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg More Definitions → |
| hash | 1. chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned 2. purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen More Definitions → |
| kinase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme More Definitions → |
| washer | 1. someone who washes things for a living 2. seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage More Definitions → |
| asbestos | 1. a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer More Definitions → |
| harassment | 1. a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented 2. the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism More Definitions → |
| asylum | 1. a shelter from danger or hardship 2. a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person More Definitions → |
| ascending | 1. the act of changing location in an upward direction More Definitions → |
| masses | 1. a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball 2. the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field More Definitions → |
| bypass | 1. a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center 2. a surgically created shunt (usually around a damaged part) More Definitions → |
| asterisk | 1. a star-shaped character * used in printing More Definitions → |
| bash | 1. a vigorous blow 2. an uproarious party More Definitions → |
| wastewater | 1. water mixed with waste matter More Definitions → |
| aspen | 1. any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind More Definitions → |
| dashboard | 1. protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc. 2. instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls More Definitions → |
| compass | 1. navigational instrument for finding directions 2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: More Definitions → |
| enthusiasm | 1. a feeling of excitement 2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval More Definitions → |
| elastic | 1. a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together 2. a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material More Definitions → |
| feast | 1. a ceremonial dinner party for many people 2. something experienced with great delight More Definitions → |
| vase | 1. an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers More Definitions → |
| cease | 1. (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end More Definitions → |
| feasibility | 1. the quality of being doable More Definitions → |
| splash | 1. the sound like water splashing 2. a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event More Definitions → |
| squash | 1. any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits 2. edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable More Definitions → |
| potassium | 1. a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite More Definitions → |
| jasper | 1. an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone More Definitions → |
| assay | 1. an appraisal of the state of affairs 2. a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components More Definitions → |
| passionate | More Definitions → |
| cascade | 1. a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls 2. a succession of stages or operations or processes or units More Definitions → |
| hassle | 1. an angry disturbance 2. disorderly fighting More Definitions → |
| deceased | 1. someone who is no longer alive More Definitions → |
| tasting | 1. a small amount (especially of food or wine) 2. a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds More Definitions → |
| enthusiast | 1. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity 2. a person having a strong liking for something More Definitions → |
| clash | 1. a loud resonant repeating noise 2. a state of conflict between persons More Definitions → |
| decreasing | More Definitions → |
| dishwasher | 1. a machine for washing dishes 2. someone who washes dishes More Definitions → |
| compassion | 1. a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering 2. the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it More Definitions → |
| ultrasound | 1. very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography 2. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs More Definitions → |
| forecasting | 1. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
| emphasize | More Definitions → |
| dynasty | 1. a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family More Definitions → |
| purchaser | 1. a person who buys More Definitions → |
| casualty | 1. someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement 2. someone injured or killed in an accident More Definitions → |
| gymnastics | 1. a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility More Definitions → |
| grasp | 1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 2. the limit of capability More Definitions → |
| toast | 1. slices of bread that have been toasted 2. a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention More Definitions → |
| roast | 1. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion 2. negative criticism More Definitions → |
| smash | 1. a vigorous blow 2. a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles) More Definitions → |
| pascal | 1. a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter More Definitions → |
| grease | 1. a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) 2. anything regarded as making something unclean More Definitions → |
| asphalt | 1. mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing 2. a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons More Definitions → |
| ashes | 1. the residue that remains when something is burned 2. any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus More Definitions → |
| pastoral | 1. a musical composition that evokes rural life 2. a letter from a pastor to the congregation More Definitions → |
| slash | 1. a wound made by cutting 2. an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind) More Definitions → |
| biomass | 1. plant materials and animal waste used as fuel 2. the total mass of living matter in a given unit area More Definitions → |
| assertion | 1. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) 2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something More Definitions → |
| assortment | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type More Definitions → |
| bluegrass | 1. any of various grasses of the genus Poa 2. a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars More Definitions → |
| grassroots | More Definitions → |
| masterpiece | 1. the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman 2. an outstanding achievement More Definitions → |
| cashier | 1. an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money 2. a person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant) More Definitions → |
| blaster | 1. a workman employed to blast with explosives More Definitions → |
| wasting | 1. any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease 2. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse More Definitions → |
| basil | 1. any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum 2. leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried More Definitions → |
| teaspoon | 1. as much as a teaspoon will hold 2. a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram More Definitions → |
| glassware | 1. an article of tableware made of glass More Definitions → |
| massacre | 1. the savage and excessive killing of many people More Definitions → |
| nasal | 1. a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed 2. an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose More Definitions → |
| coaster | 1. a resident of a coastal area 2. someone who coasts More Definitions → |
| seaside | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort More Definitions → |
| subclass | 1. (biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order More Definitions → |
| fiberglass | 1. a covering material made of glass fibers in resins More Definitions → |
| jasmine | 1. any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia More Definitions → |
| rash | 1. any red eruption of the skin 2. a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences More Definitions → |
| mastering | 1. becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of 2. the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made More Definitions → |
| masonry | 1. structure built of stone or brick by a mason 2. the craft of a mason More Definitions → |
| flashlight | 1. a small portable battery-powered electric lamp More Definitions → |
| mast | 1. a vertical spar for supporting sails 2. nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground More Definitions → |
| aspirin | 1. the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets More Definitions → |
| fashionable | More Definitions → |
| pastry | 1. a dough of flour and water and shortening 2. any of various baked foods made of dough or batter More Definitions → |
| scholastic | 1. a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit More Definitions → |
| polymerase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA More Definitions → |
| mastery | 1. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity 2. power to dominate or defeat More Definitions → |
| pleasing | 1. the act of one who pleases More Definitions → |
| assassination | 1. an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation 2. murder of a public figure by surprise attack More Definitions → |
| toaster | 1. someone who who drinks to the health of someone or the success of some venture 2. a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread More Definitions → |
| washable | More Definitions → |
| cashmere | 1. a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat 2. the wool of the Kashmir goat More Definitions → |
| monastery | 1. the residence of a religious community More Definitions → |
| tease | 1. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) 2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
| assigning | 1. the act of distributing something to designated places or persons More Definitions → |
| gasket | 1. seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint More Definitions → |
| pastel | 1. any of various pale or light colors More Definitions → |
| saskatoon | 1. edible purple or red berries More Definitions → |
| pasture | 1. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock 2. bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle More Definitions → |
| assessor | 1. an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it More Definitions → |
| raspberry | 1. woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries 2. red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries More Definitions → |
| ascension | 1. a movement upward; rise above the ground 2. (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon More Definitions → |
| plaster | 1. a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings 2. any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs More Definitions → |
| ecstasy | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. a state of elated bliss More Definitions → |
| casserole | 1. food cooked and served in a casserole 2. large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served More Definitions → |
| compassionate | More Definitions → |
| overcast | 1. the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds 2. gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover More Definitions → |
| briefcase | 1. a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books More Definitions → |
| smashing | 1. the act of breaking something into small pieces More Definitions → |
| persuasion | 1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action 2. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty More Definitions → |
| chaser | 1. a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture 2. a drink to follow immediately after another drink More Definitions → |
| sassy | More Definitions → |
| ultrasonic | More Definitions → |
| coastline | 1. the outline of a coast More Definitions → |
| assembler | 1. a program to convert assembly language into machine language More Definitions → |
| everlasting | 1. any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color More Definitions → |
| ascertain | More Definitions → |
| astrophysics | 1. the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies More Definitions → |
| eyeglasses | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
| mash | 1. a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing 2. mixture of ground animal feeds More Definitions → |
| encompass | More Definitions → |
| casing | 1. the housing or outer covering of something 2. the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire More Definitions → |
| stash | 1. a secret store of valuables or money More Definitions → |
| catastrophe | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune 2. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune More Definitions → |
| mascot | 1. a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure More Definitions → |
| ascent | 1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 2. a movement upward; rise above the ground More Definitions → |
| parasite | 1. an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host 2. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage More Definitions → |
| protease | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
| fasting | 1. abstaining from food More Definitions → |
| wasp | 1. social or solitary hymenopterans typically having a slender body with the abdomen attached by a narrow stalk and having a formidable sting More Definitions → |
| teasing | 1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances 2. playful vexation More Definitions → |
| emphasizing | 1. the act of giving special importance or significance to something More Definitions → |
| assassin | 1. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed 2. a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders More Definitions → |
| raster | 1. the rectangular formation of parallel scanning lines that guide the electron beam on a television screen or a computer monitor More Definitions → |
| masculine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male More Definitions → |
| plasmid | 1. a small cellular inclusion consisting of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replication More Definitions → |
| rascal | 1. a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel 2. one who is playfully mischievous More Definitions → |
| persuasive | More Definitions → |
| peasant | 1. a country person 2. one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers More Definitions → |
| phosphatase | 1. any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates More Definitions → |
| gastroenterology | 1. the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases More Definitions → |
| clasp | 1. a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together 2. the act of grasping More Definitions → |
| flasher | 1. someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals 2. an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (as for an advertising display) More Definitions → |
| pancreas | 1. a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin More Definitions → |
| easement | 1. (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land) 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
| broadcaster | 1. someone who broadcasts on radio or television 2. a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions More Definitions → |
| elasticity | 1. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed More Definitions → |
| psoriasis | 1. a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences More Definitions → |
| leash | 1. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
| masking | 1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it 2. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation More Definitions → |
| gymnasium | 1. athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training More Definitions → |
| blasting | More Definitions → |
| ballast | 1. any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship 2. coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads More Definitions → |
| astronaut | 1. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft More Definitions → |
| teaser | 1. a worker who teases wool 2. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) More Definitions → |
| drastic | More Definitions → |
| abrasive | 1. a substance that abrades or wears down More Definitions → |
| suitcase | 1. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes More Definitions → |
| embarrassment | 1. the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public 2. the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) More Definitions → |
| boast | 1. speaking of yourself in superlatives More Definitions → |
| asparagus | 1. plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable 2. edible young shoots of the asparagus plant More Definitions → |
| reductase | 1. an enzyme that catalyses the biochemical reduction of some specified substance More Definitions → |
| staircase | 1. a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps More Definitions → |
| judas | 1. a one-way peephole in a door More Definitions → |
| bookcase | 1. a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books More Definitions → |
| assembling | 1. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
| astral | More Definitions → |
| masquerade | 1. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks 2. a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party More Definitions → |
| measles | 1. an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children More Definitions → |
| newsflash | 1. a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story More Definitions → |
| flashback | 1. a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story 2. an unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience (especially a recurrence of the effects of an hallucinogenic drug taken much earlier) More Definitions → |
| fascism | 1. a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism) More Definitions → |
| fascination | 1. the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) 2. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual More Definitions → |
| fascist | 1. an adherent of fascism or other authoritarian views More Definitions → |
| caste | 1. social status or position conferred by a system based on class 2. (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity More Definitions → |
| eraser | 1. an implement used to erase something More Definitions → |
| devastation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed More Definitions → |
| treason | 1. a crime that undermines the offender's government 2. disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior More Definitions → |
| flask | 1. bottle that has a narrow neck 2. the quantity a flask will hold More Definitions → |
| assimilation | 1. the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family 2. the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another More Definitions → |
| aspiration | 1. a will to succeed 2. a cherished desire More Definitions → |
| asteroid | 1. any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) More Definitions → |
| assignee | 1. (law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred) More Definitions → |
| assent | 1. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something More Definitions → |
| grassland | 1. land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life More Definitions → |
| diaspora | 1. the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel 2. the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture) More Definitions → |
| gasp | 1. a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open More Definitions → |
| haste | 1. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) 2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner More Definitions → |
| backlash | 1. a movement back from an impact 2. an adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence More Definitions → |
| oxidase | 1. any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation More Definitions → |
| repurchase | 1. the act of purchasing back something previously sold More Definitions → |
| chased | 1. a person who is being chased More Definitions → |
| bassist | 1. a musician who play the bass viol More Definitions → |
| madras | 1. a light patterned cotton cloth More Definitions → |
| masthead | 1. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. 2. the title of a newspaper or magazine; usually printed on the front page and on the editorial page More Definitions → |
| castor | 1. a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar 2. a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable More Definitions → |
| asymmetry | 1. (mathematics) a lack of symmetry More Definitions → |
| massager | 1. someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation More Definitions → |
| seasoning | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts 2. the act of adding a seasoning to food More Definitions → |
| neoplasm | 1. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose More Definitions → |
| asker | 1. someone who asks a question More Definitions → |
| quasar | 1. a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts More Definitions → |
| euthanasia | 1. the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness) More Definitions → |
| evasion | 1. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth 2. the deliberate act of failing to pay money More Definitions → |
| caster | 1. a worker who casts molten metal into finished products 2. a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar More Definitions → |
| roasting | 1. cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added) More Definitions → |
| lowercase | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case More Definitions → |
| toothpaste | 1. a dentifrice in the form of a paste More Definitions → |
| fastener | 1. a person who fastens or makes fast 2. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place More Definitions → |
| postmaster | 1. the person in charge of a post office More Definitions → |
| fantasia | 1. a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes More Definitions → |
| sash | 1. a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame 2. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers More Definitions → |
| thrash | 1. a swimming kick used while treading water More Definitions → |
| ascot | 1. a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin More Definitions → |
| pheasant | 1. large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere 2. flesh of a pheasant; usually braised More Definitions → |
| weasel | 1. a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky 2. small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck More Definitions → |
| thermoplastic | 1. a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled More Definitions → |
| sarcasm | 1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn More Definitions → |
| preseason | 1. a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation More Definitions → |
| mascara | 1. makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes More Definitions → |
| fastening | 1. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place 2. the act of fastening things together More Definitions → |
| ascendant | 1. position or state of being dominant or in control 2. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) More Definitions → |
| paseo | 1. a path set aside for walking More Definitions → |
| abrasion | 1. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off 2. erosion by friction More Definitions → |
| crease | 1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding 2. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface More Definitions → |
| wasteland | 1. an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation More Definitions → |
| chastity | 1. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) 2. morality with respect to sexual relations More Definitions → |
| easing | 1. a change for the better 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
| astronomer | 1. a physicist who studies astronomy More Definitions → |
| vas | 1. a tube in which a body fluid circulates More Definitions → |
| carcass | 1. the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food More Definitions → |
| lash | 1. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids 2. leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip More Definitions → |
| easel | 1. an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas) More Definitions → |
| classifier | 1. a person who creates classifications 2. a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs More Definitions → |
| jackass | 1. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool 2. male donkey More Definitions → |
| boasting | 1. speaking of yourself in superlatives More Definitions → |
| transferase | 1. any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound More Definitions → |
| uppercase | 1. one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis More Definitions → |
| cytoplasm | 1. the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism More Definitions → |
| fiasco | 1. a sudden and violent collapse More Definitions → |
| hourglass | 1. a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes More Definitions → |
| casket | 1. box in which a corpse is buried or cremated 2. small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables More Definitions → |
| metastasis | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
| aster | 1. any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers 2. star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis More Definitions → |
| fascia | 1. a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc 2. instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls More Definitions → |
| grasping | 1. understanding with difficulty 2. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) More Definitions → |
| basalt | 1. the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene More Definitions → |
| ashtray | 1. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes More Definitions → |
| mastermind | 1. someone who creates new things 2. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality More Definitions → |
| basilica | 1. an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges 2. a Roman building used for public administration More Definitions → |
| seacoast | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
| lass | 1. a girl or young woman who is unmarried More Definitions → |
| trespass | 1. a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages 2. entry to another's property without right or permission More Definitions → |
| forecaster | 1. someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) More Definitions → |
| bioassay | 1. appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard More Definitions → |
| hyperplasia | 1. abnormal increase in number of cells More Definitions → |
| erasure | 1. a correction made by erasing 2. a surface area where something has been erased More Definitions → |
| blasphemy | 1. blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) 2. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
| striptease | 1. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music 2. a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music More Definitions → |
| sunglass | 1. a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire More Definitions → |
| dysplasia | 1. abnormal development (of organs or cells) or an abnormal structure resulting from such growth More Definitions → |
| whiplash | 1. an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident) 2. a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object More Definitions → |
| leasehold | 1. land or property held under a lease More Definitions → |
| plasticity | 1. the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking More Definitions → |
| reasonableness | 1. the state of having good sense and sound judgment 2. goodness of reason and judgment More Definitions → |
| bastion | 1. a group that defends a principle 2. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle More Definitions → |
| assemblage | 1. a group of persons together in one place 2. a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
| bassoon | 1. a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family More Definitions → |
| seashore | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
| metastases | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
| eastward | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees More Definitions → |
| grasshopper | 1. terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping 2. a cocktail made of creme de menthe and cream (sometimes with creme de cacao) More Definitions → |
| basset | 1. smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears More Definitions → |
| paraphrase | 1. rewording for the purpose of clarification More Definitions → |
| reassurance | 1. the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence More Definitions → |
| pastime | 1. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) More Definitions → |
| easterly | 1. a wind from the east More Definitions → |
| lasagna | 1. baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables 2. very wide flat strips of pasta More Definitions → |
| peroxidase | 1. any of a group of enzymes (occurring especially in plant cells) that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by a peroxide More Definitions → |
| outcast | 1. a person who is rejected (from society or home) More Definitions → |
| angioplasty | 1. an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery More Definitions → |
| lasso | 1. a long noosed rope used to catch animals More Definitions → |
| antineoplastic | 1. any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function More Definitions → |
| ultrasonography | 1. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs More Definitions → |
| molasses | 1. thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining More Definitions → |
| procrastination | 1. the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time 2. slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it More Definitions → |
| pease | 1. seed of a pea plant used for food 2. the fruit or seed of a pea plant More Definitions → |
| alabaster | 1. a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving 2. a hard compact kind of calcite More Definitions → |
| mastiff | 1. an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog More Definitions → |
| classmate | 1. an acquaintance that you go to school with More Definitions → |
| tassel | 1. adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end More Definitions → |
| passe | More Definitions → |
| sass | 1. an impudent or insolent rejoinder More Definitions → |
| caspase | 1. any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis More Definitions → |
| monastic | 1. a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work More Definitions → |
| wheelbase | 1. the distance from the center of a car's front wheel to the rear axle More Definitions → |
| chasm | 1. a deep opening in the earth's surface More Definitions → |
| masculinity | 1. the properties characteristic of the male sex 2. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men More Definitions → |
| masse | 1. a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball More Definitions → |
| eyeglass | 1. lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles More Definitions → |
| cutlass | 1. a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors More Definitions → |
| gastronomy | 1. a particular style of cookery (as of a region) 2. the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food More Definitions → |
| slashing | More Definitions → |
| bastille | 1. a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) More Definitions → |
| brasserie | 1. a small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food; usually cheap More Definitions → |
| cask | 1. the quantity a cask will hold 2. a cylindrical container that holds liquids More Definitions → |
| plasmodium | 1. multinucleate sheet of cytoplasm characteristic of some stages of such organisms as slime molds 2. parasitic protozoan of the genus Plasmodium that causes malaria in humans More Definitions → |
| passer | 1. a person who passes by casually or by chance 2. a person who passes as a member of a different ethnic or racial group More Definitions → |
| reassessment | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
| mycoplasma | 1. any of a group of small parasitic bacteria that lack cell walls and can survive without oxygen; can cause pneumonia and urinary tract infection More Definitions → |
| headmaster | 1. presiding officer of a school More Definitions → |
| masque | 1. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks More Definitions → |
| reclassification | 1. classifying something again (usually in a new category) More Definitions → |
| fibroblast | 1. a cell from which connective tissue develops More Definitions → |
| seascape | 1. a view of the sea 2. a painting of the sea (as distinguished from a landscape) More Definitions → |
| astonishment | 1. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising More Definitions → |
| impasse | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible 2. a street with only one way in or out More Definitions → |
| peptidase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
| brash | More Definitions → |
| phantasy | 1. something many people believe that is false 2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it More Definitions → |
| aspartame | 1. an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener More Definitions → |
| dexamethasone | 1. a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation More Definitions → |
| newscast | 1. a broadcast of news or commentary on the news More Definitions → |
| pleaser | 1. a pleasing entertainer More Definitions → |
| disassembly | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
| transcriptase | 1. the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA More Definitions → |
| mastectomy | 1. surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor More Definitions → |
| litas | 1. the basic unit of money in Lithuania More Definitions → |
| assimilate | More Definitions → |
| homeostasis | 1. (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes More Definitions → |
| thrasher | 1. a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw 2. thrush-like American songbird able to mimic other birdsongs More Definitions → |
| speakeasy | 1. (during prohibition) an illegal barroom More Definitions → |
| roaster | 1. a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment) 2. a cook who roasts food More Definitions → |
| casein | 1. a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives 2. a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk More Definitions → |
| badass | 1. A mean or belligerent person 2. A person considered impressive due to extreme attitudes, behavior or appearance More Definitions → |
| embarrass | More Definitions → |
| reassignment | 1. assignment to a different duty More Definitions → |
| assemblyman | 1. someone who is a member of a legislative assembly More Definitions → |
| pasha | 1. a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt More Definitions → |
| oxidoreductase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes oxidation-reduction More Definitions → |
| freemasonry | 1. a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests More Definitions → |
| washroom | 1. a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place) More Definitions → |
| superclass | 1. (biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class More Definitions → |
| phrasing | 1. the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
| wasabi | 1. a Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root 2. the thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish; in powder or paste form it is often eaten with raw fish More Definitions → |
| gymnast | 1. an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics More Definitions → |
| spasm | 1. a painful and involuntary muscular contraction 2. (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel) More Definitions → |
| masochism | 1. sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological) More Definitions → |
| fibreglass | 1. a covering material made of glass fibers in resins More Definitions → |
| eyelash | 1. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids More Definitions → |
| plastering | 1. the application of plaster More Definitions → |
| basso | 1. an adult male singer with the lowest voice 2. the lowest adult male singing voice More Definitions → |
| lipase | 1. an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream More Definitions → |
| isomerase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form More Definitions → |
| camas | 1. any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America More Definitions → |
| rhinoplasty | 1. cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose More Definitions → |
| breaststroke | 1. a swimming stroke; the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick More Definitions → |
| grandmaster | 1. a player of exceptional or world class skill in chess or bridge More Definitions → |
| surpassing | More Definitions → |
| gasification | 1. the process of changing into gas More Definitions → |
| casebook | 1. a book in which detailed written records of a case are kept and which are a source of information for subsequent work More Definitions → |
| cashew | 1. tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted 2. kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted More Definitions → |
| elastomer | 1. any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed) More Definitions → |
| splashing | 1. the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface 2. the act of scattering water about haphazardly More Definitions → |
| plasminogen | 1. an inactive form of plasmin that occurs in plasma and is converted to plasmin by organic solvents More Definitions → |
| displeasure | 1. the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something More Definitions → |
| neuroblastoma | 1. malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly More Definitions → |
| cassava | 1. a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant; the source of tapioca; a staple food in the tropics 2. cassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca More Definitions → |
| overpass | 1. bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels More Definitions → |
| proteinase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
| bassinet | 1. a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed 2. a perambulator that resembles a bassinet More Definitions → |
| potash | 1. a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry More Definitions → |
| brainwashing | 1. forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs More Definitions → |
| chloroplast | 1. plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis More Definitions → |
| parasol | 1. a handheld collapsible source of shade More Definitions → |
| taster | 1. someone who samples food or drink for its quality More Definitions → |
| toasting | 1. cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill More Definitions → |
| canvassing | 1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign More Definitions → |
| astrobiology | 1. the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life More Definitions → |
| thrashing | 1. a sound defeat 2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
| astrologer | 1. someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon More Definitions → |
| canvass | 1. the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account 2. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people More Definitions → |
| disassemble | More Definitions → |
| asthmatic | 1. a person suffering from asthma More Definitions → |
| decarboxylase | 1. any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group More Definitions → |
| damask | 1. a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern 2. a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it More Definitions → |
| gymnastic | More Definitions → |
| gash | 1. a wound made by cutting 2. a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation More Definitions → |
| pillowcase | 1. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow More Definitions → |
| ashram | 1. a place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram 2. (India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus More Definitions → |
| assassinate | More Definitions → |
| astronautics | 1. the theory and practice of navigation through air or space More Definitions → |
| sublease | 1. a lease from one lessee to another More Definitions → |
| telecast | 1. a television broadcast More Definitions → |
| seashell | 1. the shell of a marine organism More Definitions → |
| amylase | 1. any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar More Definitions → |
| vasectomy | 1. surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible More Definitions → |
| toastmaster | 1. the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet More Definitions → |
| casework | 1. close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment More Definitions → |
| cassia | 1. any of various trees or shrubs of the genus Cassia having pinnately compound leaves and usually yellow flowers followed by long seedpods 2. Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon More Definitions → |
| astigmatism | 1. (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people 2. (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point More Definitions → |
| moccasin | 1. soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans More Definitions → |
| masjid | 1. (Islam) a Muslim place of worship More Definitions → |
| supergrass | 1. a police informer who implicates many people More Definitions → |
| recast | More Definitions → |
| assertiveness | 1. aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions More Definitions → |
| neoplasia | 1. the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor More Definitions → |
| immunoassay | 1. identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen More Definitions → |
| bast | 1. strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants 2. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes More Definitions → |
| slasher | 1. someone who slashes another person 2. a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing More Definitions → |
| aminotransferase | 1. a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) More Definitions → |
| castration | 1. neutering a male animal by removing the testicles 2. surgical removal of the testes or ovaries (usually to inhibit hormone secretion in cases of breast cancer in women or prostate cancer in men) More Definitions → |
| massif | 1. a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range More Definitions → |
| aseptic | More Definitions → |
| gastritis | 1. inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating More Definitions → |
| dalasi | 1. the basic unit of money in Gambia More Definitions → |
| lassie | 1. a girl or young woman who is unmarried More Definitions → |
| castaway | 1. a person who is rejected (from society or home) 2. a shipwrecked person More Definitions → |
| videocassette | 1. a cassette for videotape More Definitions → |
| lemongrass | 1. an aromatic oil that smells like lemon and is widely used in Asian cooking and in perfumes and medicines 2. a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka More Definitions → |
| cadastre | 1. a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation More Definitions → |
| feasting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) More Definitions → |
| aphasia | 1. inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion More Definitions → |
| swash | 1. the movement or sound of water More Definitions → |
| astragalus | 1. the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint More Definitions → |
| goulash | 1. a rich meat stew highly seasoned with paprika More Definitions → |
| candidiasis | 1. an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans) More Definitions → |
| steeplechase | 1. a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump 2. a horse race over an obstructed course More Definitions → |
| quartermaster | 1. an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops More Definitions → |
| endonuclease | 1. a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes More Definitions → |
| canasta | 1. a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank More Definitions → |
| classicism | 1. a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms More Definitions → |
| emphases | 1. special importance or significance 2. intensity or forcefulness of expression More Definitions → |
| telecaster | 1. a television broadcaster More Definitions → |
| sassafras | 1. yellowwood tree with brittle wood and aromatic leaves and bark; source of sassafras oil; widely distributed in eastern North America 2. dried root bark of the sassafras tree More Definitions → |
| coastguard | 1. a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters More Definitions → |
| telomerase | 1. an enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide More Definitions → |
| stasis | 1. an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped 2. inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces More Definitions → |
| baseboard | 1. a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor More Definitions → |
| lashing | 1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment 2. rope that is used for fastening something to something else More Definitions → |
| assailant | 1. someone who attacks More Definitions → |
| fastball | 1. (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity More Definitions → |
| rebroadcast | 1. a broadcast that repeated at a later time More Definitions → |
| chasse | 1. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading More Definitions → |
| underclassman | 1. an undergraduate who is not yet a senior More Definitions → |
| gastroenteritis | 1. inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis More Definitions → |
| catalase | 1. enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water More Definitions → |
| mastitis | 1. inflammation of a breast (or udder) More Definitions → |
| paschal | More Definitions → |
| wastage | 1. the process of wasting 2. anything lost by wear or waste More Definitions → |
| easiness | 1. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry 2. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort More Definitions → |
| passageway | 1. a passage between rooms or between buildings 2. a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass More Definitions → |
| distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
| pasty | 1. small meat pie or turnover 2. (usually used in the plural) one of a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers More Definitions → |
| flashcard | 1. a card with words or numbers or pictures that is flashed to a class by the teacher More Definitions → |
| apostasy | 1. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) 2. the act of abandoning a party for cause More Definitions → |
| ascites | 1. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity More Definitions → |
| casuarina | 1. any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Casuarina having jointed stems and whorls of scalelike leaves; some yield heavy hardwood More Definitions → |
| whitewash | 1. a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score 2. wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces More Definitions → |
| ascendancy | 1. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another More Definitions → |
| arthroplasty | 1. surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint More Definitions → |
| appeasement | 1. the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) More Definitions → |
| backwash | 1. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller 2. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) More Definitions → |
| gasses | 1. the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container 2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely More Definitions → |
| unease | 1. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) 2. the trait of seeming ill at ease More Definitions → |
| casement | 1. a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side) More Definitions → |
| parasailing | 1. gliding in a parasail More Definitions → |
| myasthenia | 1. a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions 2. any muscular weakness More Definitions → |
| mastic | 1. an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes 2. a pasty cement used as an adhesive or filler More Definitions → |
| reassembly | 1. assembling again More Definitions → |
| aspidistra | 1. evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant More Definitions → |
| uneasiness | 1. feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable 2. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) More Definitions → |
| simulcast | 1. a broadcast that is carried simultaneously by radio and television (or by FM and AM radio) More Definitions → |
| vasopressin | 1. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules More Definitions → |
| caseworker | 1. someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged) More Definitions → |
| mastodon | 1. extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth More Definitions → |
| ribonuclease | 1. a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid More Definitions → |
| ascetic | 1. someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline More Definitions → |
| radioimmunoassay | 1. immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled More Definitions → |
| aftertaste | 1. an afterimage of a taste More Definitions → |
| retinoblastoma | 1. malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells; usually occurs before the third year of life; composed of primitive small round retinal cells More Definitions → |
| glasshouse | 1. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions More Definitions → |
| wheatgrass | 1. a grass of the genus Agropyron More Definitions → |
| rehash | 1. old material that is slightly reworked and used again More Definitions → |
| vasculitis | 1. inflammation of a blood vessel More Definitions → |
| passivity | 1. the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative 2. submission to others or to outside influences More Definitions → |
| glasnost | 1. a policy of the Soviet government allowing freer discussion of social problems More Definitions → |
| ryegrass | 1. any of several annual or perennial Eurasian grasses More Definitions → |
| mouthwash | 1. a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth More Definitions → |
| unwashed | More Definitions → |
| hashish | 1. purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen More Definitions → |
| washout | 1. the channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water 2. the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway) More Definitions → |
| toxoplasmosis | 1. infection caused by parasites transmitted to humans from infected cats; if contracted by a pregnant woman it can result in serious damage to the fetus More Definitions → |
| assignor | 1. (law) the party who makes an assignment More Definitions → |
| cholinesterase | 1. an enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid) More Definitions → |
| metastable | More Definitions → |
| asbestosis | 1. lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles More Definitions → |
| leishmaniasis | 1. sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies More Definitions → |
| anastomosis | 1. a natural or surgical joining of parts or branches of tubular structures so as to make or become continuous More Definitions → |
| gaslight | 1. light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas More Definitions → |
| spyglass | 1. a small refracting telescope More Definitions → |
| nuclease | 1. general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units More Definitions → |
| plexiglass | 1. a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic More Definitions → |
| beastly | More Definitions → |
| astrodome | 1. a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations More Definitions → |
| peasantry | 1. the class of peasants More Definitions → |
| baas | 1. South African term for `boss' More Definitions → |
| washcloth | 1. bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body More Definitions → |
| thalassemia | 1. an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
| abdominoplasty | 1. cosmetic surgery of the abdomen to remove wrinkles and tighten the skin over the stomach More Definitions → |
| nucleoplasm | 1. the protoplasm that constitutes the nucleus of a cell More Definitions → |
| bassi | 1. an adult male singer with the lowest voice 2. the lowest adult male singing voice More Definitions → |
| crankcase | 1. housing for a crankshaft More Definitions → |
| maser | 1. an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation More Definitions → |
| astringent | 1. a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals More Definitions → |
| asana | 1. (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga) More Definitions → |
| ringmaster | 1. the person in charge of performances in a circus ring More Definitions → |
| sashimi | 1. very thinly sliced raw fish More Definitions → |
| basketry | 1. the craft of basket making More Definitions → |
| phantasm | 1. a ghostly appearing figure 2. something existing in perception only More Definitions → |
| smorgasbord | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal More Definitions → |
| underclass | 1. the social class lowest in the social hierarchy More Definitions → |
| spasticity | 1. the quality of moving or acting in spasms More Definitions → |
| calabash | 1. round gourd of the calabash tree 2. tropical American evergreen that produces large round gourds More Definitions → |
| reassemble | More Definitions → |
| rasp | 1. uttering in an irritated tone 2. a coarse file with sharp pointed projections More Definitions → |
| schoolmaster | 1. presiding officer of a school 2. any person (or institution) who acts as an educator More Definitions → |
| underpass | 1. an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway More Definitions → |
| arras | 1. a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs More Definitions → |
| parasitism | 1. the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage) More Definitions → |
| vasa | 1. a tube in which a body fluid circulates More Definitions → |
| vastness | 1. unusual largeness in size or extent or number More Definitions → |
| procrastinate | More Definitions → |
| fracas | 1. noisy quarrel More Definitions → |
| glioblastoma | 1. a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts; nearly always fatal More Definitions → |
| plagioclase | 1. any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks More Definitions → |
| vasodilator | 1. a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels More Definitions → |
| schistosomiasis | 1. an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected More Definitions → |
| transaminase | 1. a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) More Definitions → |
| masseuse | 1. a female massager More Definitions → |
| hemostasis | 1. surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat) More Definitions → |
| malfeasance | 1. wrongful conduct by a public official More Definitions → |
| sadomasochism | 1. sadism and masochism combined in one person More Definitions → |
| countermeasure | 1. an action taken to offset another action More Definitions → |
| fantasize | More Definitions → |
| breastplate | 1. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass More Definitions → |
| fashioning | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
| wastebasket | 1. a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish More Definitions → |
| casbah | 1. an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located More Definitions → |
| basswood | 1. soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork 2. any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber More Definitions → |
| fascinate | More Definitions → |
| crabgrass | 1. grasses with creeping stems that root freely; a pest in lawns More Definitions → |
| gaskin | 1. lower part of a horse's thigh between the hock and the stifle More Definitions → |
| cassino | 1. a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand More Definitions → |
| aspirant | 1. an ambitious and aspiring young person More Definitions → |
| asparagine | 1. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus) More Definitions → |
| ascender | 1. someone who ascends 2. a lowercase letter that has a part extending above other lowercase letters More Definitions → |
| waster | 1. someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently 2. a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to More Definitions → |
| devastate | More Definitions → |
| asci | 1. saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes More Definitions → |
| basting | 1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together 2. moistening a roast as it is cooking More Definitions → |
| gassing | 1. the process of interacting with gas 2. the deliberate act of poisoning some person or animal with gas More Definitions → |
| lovastatin | 1. an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate More Definitions → |
| brainwash | More Definitions → |
| downcast | 1. a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine More Definitions → |
| lasagne | 1. baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables 2. very wide flat strips of pasta More Definitions → |
| chastisement | 1. verbal punishment 2. a rebuke for making a mistake More Definitions → |
| collagenase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin More Definitions → |
| basenji | 1. small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark More Definitions → |
| procrastinator | 1. someone who postpones work (especially out of laziness or habitual carelessness) More Definitions → |
| gynecomastia | 1. excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives) More Definitions → |
| degreaser | 1. a chemical substance that dissolves water-insoluble substances, such as greases and oils. More Definitions → |
| declassification | 1. reduction or removal by the government of restrictions on a classified document or weapon More Definitions → |
| basilisk | 1. (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance 2. ancient brass cannon More Definitions → |
| balderdash | 1. trivial nonsense More Definitions → |
| elastin | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries More Definitions → |
| eyewash | 1. lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes More Definitions → |
| iconoclast | 1. a destroyer of images used in religious worship 2. someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions More Definitions → |
| phraseology | 1. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
| morass | 1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot More Definitions → |
| tasse | 1. one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs More Definitions → |
| metaphase | 1. the second stage of meiosis 2. the second stage of mitosis More Definitions → |
| reasoner | 1. someone who reasons logically More Definitions → |
| pastiche | 1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources 2. a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work More Definitions → |
| eastwards | More Definitions → |
| assemblywoman | 1. a woman assemblyman More Definitions → |
| hasp | 1. a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock More Definitions → |
| glassworks | 1. a workplace where glass is made More Definitions → |
| northeasterly | More Definitions → |
| elastase | 1. a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin More Definitions → |
| monasticism | 1. asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience More Definitions → |
| swashbuckling | 1. flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior More Definitions → |
| exasperation | 1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance 2. actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) More Definitions → |
| gatecrasher | 1. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying More Definitions → |
| oxygenase | 1. an oxidoreductase that catalyzes the incorporation of molecular oxygen More Definitions → |
| blastocyst | 1. the blastula of a placental mammal in which some differentiation of cells has occurred More Definitions → |
| plastid | 1. any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments or starch or oil or protein More Definitions → |
| vasoconstriction | 1. decrease in the diameter of blood vessels More Definitions → |
| asphyxia | 1. a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas More Definitions → |
| vassal | 1. a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord More Definitions → |
| plasterboard | 1. wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls More Definitions → |
| vasodilation | 1. dilation of blood vessels (especially the arteries) More Definitions → |
| classwork | 1. the part of a student's work that is done in the classroom More Definitions → |
| astrometry | 1. the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies More Definitions → |
| crasher | 1. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying More Definitions → |
| wrasse | 1. chiefly tropical marine fishes with fleshy lips and powerful teeth; usually brightly colored More Definitions → |
| dermabrasion | 1. removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer More Definitions → |
| windlass | 1. lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds More Definitions → |
| exonuclease | 1. a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid More Definitions → |
| lasher | 1. a driver who urges the animals on with lashes of a whip More Definitions → |
| washbasin | 1. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face 2. a basin for washing the hands More Definitions → |
| nastiness | 1. a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse 2. malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty More Definitions → |
| hogwash | 1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) More Definitions → |
| catchphrase | 1. a phrase that has become a catchword More Definitions → |
| reclassify | More Definitions → |
| decease | 1. the event of dying or departure from life More Definitions → |
| scoutmaster | 1. the leader of a troop of Scouts More Definitions → |
| southeasterly | More Definitions → |
| parasympathetic | 1. originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels More Definitions → |
| boreas | 1. a wind that blows from the north More Definitions → |
| gastrin | 1. polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated More Definitions → |
| unmasking | 1. the exposure of an impostor or a fraud More Definitions → |
| pervasiveness | 1. the quality of filling or spreading throughout More Definitions → |
| fanbase | 1. All of the fans or devotees of something More Definitions → |
| cholestasis | 1. a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed More Definitions → |
| pasteurization | 1. partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food More Definitions → |
| aspergillosis | 1. severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys 2. an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs More Definitions → |
| masochist | 1. someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment More Definitions → |
| aspirate | 1. a consonant pronounced with aspiration 2. a speech sound having as an obvious concomitant an audible puff of breath, as initial stop consonants or initial h -sounds. More Definitions → |
| asphyxiation | 1. the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped) 2. killing by depriving of oxygen More Definitions → |
| anaphase | 1. the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle More Definitions → |
| smasher | 1. a person who smashes something 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
| demitasse | 1. small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream 2. small coffee cup; for serving black coffee More Definitions → |
| asceticism | 1. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state 2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) More Definitions → |
| haberdashery | 1. a store where men's clothes are sold 2. the drygoods sold by a haberdasher More Definitions → |
| washboard | 1. device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on 2. protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side More Definitions → |
| unpleasantness | 1. the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling 2. the quality of giving displeasure More Definitions → |
| sargasso | 1. brown algae with rounded bladders forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters as in the Sargasso Sea More Definitions → |
| antipasto | 1. a course of appetizers in an Italian meal More Definitions → |
| masher | 1. a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women 2. a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes) More Definitions → |
| audiocassette | 1. a cassette for audiotape More Definitions → |
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| 789 more 6-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | ||
7-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 1180 more 7-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | ||
8-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 1595 more 8-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | ||
9-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 1595 more 9-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | ||
10-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 1493 more 10-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | ||
11-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 1184 more 11-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | |
12-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 820 more 12-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | |
13-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 524 more 13-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | |
14-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 332 more 14-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | |
15-Letter Nouns Containing AS
| 174 more 15-Letter Nouns Containing AS → | |