Nouns Containing LIN
Here's the list of all the 3197 Nouns Containing LIN in the English Language.
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| links | 1. a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore More Definitions → |
| line | 1. a formation of people or things one beside another 2. a mark that is long relative to its width More Definitions → |
| link | 1. the means of connection between things linked in series 2. a fastener that serves to join or connect More Definitions → |
| mailing | 1. mail sent by a sender at one time 2. the transmission of a letter More Definitions → |
| selling | 1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money More Definitions → |
| handling | 1. manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something 2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means More Definitions → |
| lingerie | 1. women's underwear and nightclothes More Definitions → |
| calling | 1. the particular occupation for which you are trained More Definitions → |
| gambling | 1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) More Definitions → |
| feeling | 1. the experiencing of affective and emotional states 2. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed More Definitions → |
| sterling | 1. British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK More Definitions → |
| airline | 1. a hose that carries air under pressure 2. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers More Definitions → |
| willing | 1. the act of making a choice More Definitions → |
| berlin | 1. a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats More Definitions → |
| dealing | 1. method or manner of conduct in relation to others 2. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) More Definitions → |
| franklin | 1. a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth More Definitions → |
| blind | 1. people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group 2. a hiding place sometimes used by hunters (especially duck hunters) More Definitions → |
| pipeline | 1. gossip spread by spoken communication 2. a pipe used to transport liquids or gases More Definitions → |
| filing | 1. the entering of a legal document into the public record 2. a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file More Definitions → |
| modeling | 1. sculpture produced by molding 2. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied More Definitions → |
| clinic | 1. a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists 2. meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity More Definitions → |
| healing | 1. the natural process by which the body repairs itself More Definitions → |
| rolling | 1. a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) 2. the act of robbing a helpless person More Definitions → |
| counseling | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action More Definitions → |
| telling | 1. an act of narration 2. informing by words More Definitions → |
| cooling | 1. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature 2. a mechanism for keeping something cool More Definitions → |
| billing | 1. request for payment of a debt More Definitions → |
| deadline | 1. the point in time at which something must be completed More Definitions → |
| collins | 1. tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice More Definitions → |
| falling | More Definitions → |
| killing | 1. an event that causes someone to die 2. the act of terminating a life More Definitions → |
| outline | 1. the line that appears to bound an object 2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory More Definitions → |
| discipline | 1. a branch of knowledge 2. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice More Definitions → |
| installing | 1. the act of installing something (as equipment) More Definitions → |
| cycling | 1. the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle More Definitions → |
| sampling | 1. (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study 2. items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population More Definitions → |
| decline | 1. change toward something smaller or lower 2. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline More Definitions → |
| feelings | 1. emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) More Definitions → |
| recycling | 1. used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products 2. the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products More Definitions → |
| wrestling | 1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat 2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down More Definitions → |
| ceiling | 1. the overhead upper surface of a covered space 2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds More Definitions → |
| bowling | 1. a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them 2. (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman More Definitions → |
| traveling | 1. the act of going from one place to another More Definitions → |
| sailing | 1. the work of a sailor 2. riding in a sailboat 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 → |
| filling | 1. any material that fills a space or container 2. flow into something (as a container) More Definitions → |
| scheduling | 1. setting an order and time for planned events More Definitions → |
| ruling | 1. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) More Definitions → |
| spelling | 1. forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage More Definitions → |
| headline | 1. the heading or caption of a newspaper article More Definitions → |
| timeline | 1. a sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line (usually drawn left to right or top to bottom) More Definitions → |
| failing | 1. a flaw or weak point 2. failure to reach a minimum required performance More Definitions → |
| cylinder | 1. a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) 2. a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line More Definitions → |
| modelling | 1. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied 2. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) More Definitions → |
| travelling | 1. the act of going from one place to another 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 → |
| insulin | 1. hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells More Definitions → |
| drilling | 1. the act of drilling 2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum More Definitions → |
| pulling | 1. the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you More Definitions → |
| violin | 1. bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow More Definitions → |
| blink | 1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly More Definitions → |
| retailing | 1. the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers More Definitions → |
| linen | 1. a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant 2. a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish More Definitions → |
| compelling | More Definitions → |
| lining | 1. a protective covering that protects an inside surface 2. a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment More Definitions → |
| struggling | More Definitions → |
| dwelling | 1. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
| guideline | 1. a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters 2. a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action More Definitions → |
| liner | 1. (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter 2. a protective covering that protects an inside surface More Definitions → |
| hotline | 1. a telefone line that provides direct and prompt information or advice to the caller in relation to a specific subject More Definitions → |
| signaling | 1. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message More Definitions → |
| coupling | 1. a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together 2. a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects More Definitions → |
| counselling | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action More Definitions → |
| compiling | 1. the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list) More Definitions → |
| linguistics | 1. the scientific study of language 2. the humanistic study of language and literature More Definitions → |
| smiling | 1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement More Definitions → |
| scaling | 1. the act of arranging in a graduated series 2. act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale More Definitions → |
| willingness | 1. cheerful compliance More Definitions → |
| darling | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
| detailing | 1. an individualized description of a particular instance More Definitions → |
| bilingual | 1. a person who speaks two languages fluently More Definitions → |
| revealing | 1. the speech act of making something evident More Definitions → |
| tickling | 1. the act of tickling More Definitions → |
| flint | 1. a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony More Definitions → |
| cleanliness | 1. the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections 2. diligence in keeping clean More Definitions → |
| hyperlink | 1. a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen More Definitions → |
| zeppelin | 1. a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs More Definitions → |
| linkage | 1. an associative relation 2. (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) More Definitions → |
| schooling | 1. the act of teaching at school 2. the process of being formally educated at a school More Definitions → |
| stealing | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully 2. avoiding detection by moving carefully More Definitions → |
| lineup | 1. (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat 2. a line of persons arranged by police for inspection or identification More Definitions → |
| sparkling | 1. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash More Definitions → |
| boiling | 1. the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas 2. cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil More Definitions → |
| fulfilling | More Definitions → |
| skyline | 1. the outline of objects seen against the sky 2. the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet More Definitions → |
| profiling | 1. recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people More Definitions → |
| swelling | 1. an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement 2. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings More Definitions → |
| shoreline | 1. a boundary line between land and water More Definitions → |
| lineage | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors More Definitions → |
| sealing | 1. the act of treating something to make it repel water More Definitions → |
| merlin | 1. small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry More Definitions → |
| settling | 1. a gradual sinking to a lower level More Definitions → |
| trailing | 1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind More Definitions → |
| streamline | More Definitions → |
| ling | 1. water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs 2. common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the Northern Hemisphere More Definitions → |
| saline | 1. an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water More Definitions → |
| sibling | 1. a person's brother or sister More Definitions → |
| labelling | More Definitions → |
| dealings | 1. social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with') 2. mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups More Definitions → |
| milling | 1. corrugated edge of a coin More Definitions → |
| linden | 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 → |
| curling | 1. a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target More Definitions → |
| blindness | 1. the state of being blind or lacking sight More Definitions → |
| marlin | 1. large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes More Definitions → |
| timeliness | 1. being at the right time 2. timely convenience More Definitions → |
| splinter | 1. a small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal More Definitions → |
| adrenaline | 1. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action More Definitions → |
| sling | 1. a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice 2. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones More Definitions → |
| underline | 1. a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) More Definitions → |
| shilling | 1. the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents 2. the basic unit of money in Tanzania; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
| signalling | More Definitions → |
| snorkeling | 1. skin diving with a snorkel More Definitions → |
| coastline | 1. the outline of a coast More Definitions → |
| bling | 1. flashy, ostentatious jewelry More Definitions → |
| salinity | 1. the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth 2. the relative proportion of salt in a solution More Definitions → |
| doubling | 1. increase by a factor of two 2. raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2 More Definitions → |
| storyline | 1. the plot of a book or play or film More Definitions → |
| dazzling | More Definitions → |
| delinquent | 1. a young offender More Definitions → |
| holiness | 1. the quality of being holy More Definitions → |
| bicycling | 1. riding a bicycle More Definitions → |
| masculine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male More Definitions → |
| chilling | 1. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature More Definitions → |
| grilling | 1. cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill) More Definitions → |
| yelling | 1. uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement More Definitions → |
| wheeling | 1. propelling something on wheels More Definitions → |
| feline | 1. any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws More Definitions → |
| crystalline | More Definitions → |
| crawling | 1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body More Definitions → |
| mandolin | 1. a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum More Definitions → |
| immunoglobulin | 1. a class of proteins produced in lymph tissue in vertebrates and that function as antibodies in the immune response More Definitions → |
| assembling | 1. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
| smuggling | 1. secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due More Definitions → |
| inclination | 1. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others 2. (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees More Definitions → |
| angling | 1. fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole) More Definitions → |
| loneliness | 1. the state of being alone in solitary isolation 2. sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned More Definitions → |
| delinquency | 1. nonpayment of a debt when due 2. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring More Definitions → |
| hauling | 1. the activity of transporting goods by truck More Definitions → |
| moulin | 1. a chute through which supraglacial water enters a glacier, boring either to the bedrock or to the depth of common crevasse formation More Definitions → |
| juggling | 1. the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression 2. throwing and catching several objects simultaneously More Definitions → |
| rambling | More Definitions → |
| lingual | 1. a consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs More Definitions → |
| startling | More Definitions → |
| borderline | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
| lint | 1. fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers 2. cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds More Definitions → |
| lingo | 1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) More Definitions → |
| leveling | 1. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface 2. complete destruction of a building More Definitions → |
| goblin | 1. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings More Definitions → |
| dangling | 1. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) More Definitions → |
| troubling | More Definitions → |
| dateline | 1. an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian 2. a line at the beginning of a news article giving the date and place of origin of the news dispatch More Definitions → |
| lifeline | 1. a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live 2. support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection) More Definitions → |
| amoxicillin | 1. an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections More Definitions → |
| smelling | 1. the act of perceiving the odor of something More Definitions → |
| clinician | 1. a practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments More Definitions → |
| cling | 1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit More Definitions → |
| trembling | 1. a shaky motion More Definitions → |
| trampoline | 1. gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling More Definitions → |
| lingering | 1. the act of tarrying More Definitions → |
| blinking | 1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly More Definitions → |
| penicillin | 1. any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases More Definitions → |
| incline | 1. an elevated geological formation 2. an inclined surface connecting two levels More Definitions → |
| proline | 1. an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen) More Definitions → |
| spline | 1. a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines 2. a thin strip (wood or metal) More Definitions → |
| uplink | 1. a transmission from Earth to a spacecraft or the path of such a transmission More Definitions → |
| railing | 1. a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports 2. material for making rails or rails collectively More Definitions → |
| trolling | 1. angling by drawing a baited line through the water More Definitions → |
| lingua | 1. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity More Definitions → |
| appalling | 1. an experience that appalls More Definitions → |
| flinders | 1. bits and splinters and fragments More Definitions → |
| reclining | 1. the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position More Definitions → |
| landline | 1. a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits More Definitions → |
| sizzling | More Definitions → |
| howling | 1. a long loud emotional utterance More Definitions → |
| dismantling | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
| tourmaline | 1. a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones More Definitions → |
| tumbling | 1. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat More Definitions → |
| peeling | 1. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales More Definitions → |
| annealing | 1. hardening something by heat treatment More Definitions → |
| friendliness | 1. a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company 2. a friendly disposition More Definitions → |
| centerline | 1. a line that bisects a plane figure More Definitions → |
| recliner | 1. an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it More Definitions → |
| kremlin | 1. citadel of a Russian town More Definitions → |
| schilling | 1. formerly the basic unit of money in Austria More Definitions → |
| seedling | 1. young plant or tree grown from a seed More Definitions → |
| fueling | 1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel More Definitions → |
| piling | 1. a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure More Definitions → |
| fling | 1. a usually brief attempt 2. a brief indulgence of your impulses More Definitions → |
| sideline | 1. a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field 2. an auxiliary line of merchandise More Definitions → |
| lindy | 1. an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh) More Definitions → |
| kneeling | 1. supporting yourself on your knees More Definitions → |
| trampling | 1. the sound of heavy treading or stomping More Definitions → |
| linearity | 1. the property of having one dimension More Definitions → |
| tiling | 1. the application of tiles to cover a surface More Definitions → |
| sprawling | 1. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about More Definitions → |
| fledgling | 1. any new participant in some activity 2. young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying More Definitions → |
| linebacker | 1. a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen 2. (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage More Definitions → |
| whistling | 1. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture 2. the act of whistling a tune More Definitions → |
| shuffling | 1. walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet 2. the act of mixing cards haphazardly More Definitions → |
| javelin | 1. an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible 2. a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events More Definitions → |
| unveiling | 1. putting on display for the first time 2. the act of beginning something new More Definitions → |
| tingling | 1. a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings More Definitions → |
| blinding | More Definitions → |
| clinch | 1. (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily 2. a small slip noose made with seizing More Definitions → |
| tetracycline | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections More Definitions → |
| delineation | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects More Definitions → |
| acetylcholine | 1. a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems More Definitions → |
| linguist | 1. a specialist in linguistics 2. a person who speaks more than one language More Definitions → |
| slingshot | 1. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones More Definitions → |
| choline | 1. a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat More Definitions → |
| declination | 1. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline 2. a downward slope or bend More Definitions → |
| motorcycling | 1. riding a motorcycle More Definitions → |
| refueling | 1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel More Definitions → |
| grappling | 1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat 2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down More Definitions → |
| masculinity | 1. the properties characteristic of the male sex 2. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men More Definitions → |
| mingling | 1. the action of people mingling and coming into contact More Definitions → |
| bundling | 1. a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing 2. the act of binding something into a bundle More Definitions → |
| interlink | More Definitions → |
| violinist | 1. a musician who plays the violin More Definitions → |
| fooling | More Definitions → |
| hurling | 1. a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each More Definitions → |
| starling | 1. gregarious birds native to the Old World More Definitions → |
| unwillingness | 1. the trait of being unwilling More Definitions → |
| belling | 1. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple More Definitions → |
| relinquish | More Definitions → |
| wailing | 1. loud cries made while weeping More Definitions → |
| neckline | 1. the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck More Definitions → |
| lineman | 1. one of the players on the line of scrimmage 2. the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole More Definitions → |
| blinks | 1. small Indian lettuce of northern regions More Definitions → |
| crippling | More Definitions → |
| dumplings | 1. small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough More Definitions → |
| pollination | 1. transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant More Definitions → |
| rattling | 1. a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) More Definitions → |
| dwindling | 1. a becoming gradually less More Definitions → |
| dialling | More Definitions → |
| delineate | More Definitions → |
| amitriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications More Definitions → |
| yearling | 1. a young child who is just beginning to walk 2. a racehorse considered one year old until the second Jan. 1 following its birth More Definitions → |
| doxycycline | 1. an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections More Definitions → |
| concealing | 1. the activity of keeping something secret More Definitions → |
| lino | 1. a floor covering More Definitions → |
| refilling | 1. filling again by supplying what has been used up More Definitions → |
| timberline | 1. line marking the upper limit of tree growth in mountains or northern latitudes More Definitions → |
| airliner | 1. a commercial airplane that carries passengers More Definitions → |
| silliness | 1. a ludicrous folly 2. an impulsive scatterbrained manner More Definitions → |
| splint | 1. a thin sliver of wood 2. an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg) More Definitions → |
| desalination | 1. the removal of salt (especially from sea water) More Definitions → |
| gosling | 1. young goose More Definitions → |
| stalling | 1. a tactic used to mislead or delay More Definitions → |
| myelin | 1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers More Definitions → |
| eyeliner | 1. makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes More Definitions → |
| sprinkling | 1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly 2. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby More Definitions → |
| globulin | 1. a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed More Definitions → |
| shelling | 1. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target More Definitions → |
| muslin | 1. plain-woven cotton fabric More Definitions → |
| idling | 1. having no employment More Definitions → |
| babbling | 1. gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby More Definitions → |
| whirling | 1. the act of rotating in a circle or spiral More Definitions → |
| linac | 1. ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path More Definitions → |
| linoleum | 1. a floor covering More Definitions → |
| levelling | More Definitions → |
| headliner | 1. a performer who receives prominent billing More Definitions → |
| ampicillin | 1. semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin) More Definitions → |
| stifling | 1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority More Definitions → |
| meddling | 1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly More Definitions → |
| botulinum | 1. anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism More Definitions → |
| alkalinity | 1. pH values above 7 More Definitions → |
| fondling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
| grueling | More Definitions → |
| gremlin | 1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous More Definitions → |
| theophylline | 1. a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator More Definitions → |
| spoiling | 1. the process of becoming spoiled 2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it More Definitions → |
| twinkling | 1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) More Definitions → |
| blindfold | 1. a cloth used to cover the eyes More Definitions → |
| gunslinger | 1. a professional killer who uses a gun More Definitions → |
| bloodline | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. ancestry of a purebred animal More Definitions → |
| kindling | 1. material for starting a fire 2. the act of setting something on fire More Definitions → |
| glint | 1. a momentary flash of light 2. a spatially localized brightness More Definitions → |
| crackling | 1. the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered 2. the sharp sound of snapping noises More Definitions → |
| duckling | 1. flesh of a young domestic duck 2. young duck More Definitions → |
| rumbling | 1. a loud low dull continuous noise More Definitions → |
| humbling | More Definitions → |
| paneling | 1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
| growling | 1. a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal) 2. the sound of growling (as made by animals) More Definitions → |
| poplin | 1. a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery More Definitions → |
| ugliness | 1. qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses 2. the quality of being wicked More Definitions → |
| peddling | 1. the act of selling goods for a living More Definitions → |
| slinger | 1. a person who uses a sling to throw something More Definitions → |
| midline | 1. the median plane of the body (or some part of the body) More Definitions → |
| suckling | 1. an infant considered in relation to its nurse 2. a young mammal that has not been weaned More Definitions → |
| cowling | 1. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine More Definitions → |
| ridgeline | 1. a long narrow range of hills More Definitions → |
| bilingualism | 1. the ability to speak two languages colloquially More Definitions → |
| tunnelling | More Definitions → |
| soiling | 1. the act of soiling something More Definitions → |
| formalin | 1. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens More Definitions → |
| blindside | More Definitions → |
| hairline | 1. a very thin line 2. the natural margin formed by hair on the head More Definitions → |
| waterline | 1. a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship More Definitions → |
| marshalling | More Definitions → |
| cuddling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
| rippling | 1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid More Definitions → |
| mumbling | 1. indistinct enunciation 2. ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth) More Definitions → |
| parasailing | 1. gliding in a parasail More Definitions → |
| stockpiling | 1. accumulating and storing a reserve supply More Definitions → |
| grumbling | 1. a loud low dull continuous noise 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
| aniline | 1. oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines More Definitions → |
| throttling | 1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe More Definitions → |
| valine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults More Definitions → |
| splinters | 1. wood in small pieces or splinters More Definitions → |
| rustling | 1. the stealing of cattle 2. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind More Definitions → |
| godliness | 1. piety by virtue of being a godly person More Definitions → |
| bumbling | More Definitions → |
| nestling | 1. young bird not yet fledged 2. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
| dribbling | 1. the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks More Definitions → |
| monolingual | 1. a person who knows only one language More Definitions → |
| linseed | 1. the seed of flax used as a source of oil More Definitions → |
| waistline | 1. the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips More Definitions → |
| wrangling | 1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) More Definitions → |
| slink | More Definitions → |
| misspelling | 1. a spelling that is incorrect More Definitions → |
| cholinesterase | 1. an enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid) More Definitions → |
| trifling | 1. the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working More Definitions → |
| inkling | 1. a slight suggestion or vague understanding More Definitions → |
| clothesline | 1. a cord on which clothes are hung to dry More Definitions → |
| kaolin | 1. a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper) More Definitions → |
| distilling | More Definitions → |
| instilling | 1. teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition More Definitions → |
| indwelling | More Definitions → |
| guzzling | 1. the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly More Definitions → |
| tailing | 1. the act of following someone secretly More Definitions → |
| tortellini | 1. small ring-shaped stuffed pasta More Definitions → |
| sapling | 1. young tree More Definitions → |
| plinth | 1. an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue) More Definitions → |
| dumpling | 1. small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough 2. dessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry More Definitions → |
| linemen | 1. the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage More Definitions → |
| toiling | More Definitions → |
| methicillin | 1. antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections More Definitions → |
| loveliness | 1. the quality of being good looking and attractive More Definitions → |
| clink | 1. a short light metallic sound 2. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
| lindane | 1. a white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide More Definitions → |
| flinch | 1. a reflex response to sudden pain More Definitions → |
| changeling | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence 2. a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy More Definitions → |
| slinging | 1. throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling) More Definitions → |
| tuberculin | 1. a sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium; used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis More Definitions → |
| haggling | 1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) More Definitions → |
| expelling | 1. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body More Definitions → |
| noradrenaline | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
| gadolinium | 1. a ductile silvery-white ductile ferromagnetic trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group More Definitions → |
| lanolin | 1. a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics 2. an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep) More Definitions → |
| squealing | More Definitions → |
| clincher | 1. an argument that is conclusive 2. a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively More Definitions → |
| strangling | 1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe More Definitions → |
| beeline | 1. the most direct route More Definitions → |
| relinquishing | 1. a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. 2. the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. More Definitions → |
| clinker | 1. a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire 2. a hard brick used as a paving stone More Definitions → |
| sociolinguistics | 1. the study of language in relation to its sociocultural context More Definitions → |
| panelling | 1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
| relinquishment | 1. a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. 2. the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. More Definitions → |
| tilling | 1. cultivation of the land in order to raise crops More Definitions → |
| linesman | 1. official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside) 2. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines More Definitions → |
| middling | 1. any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran) More Definitions → |
| snuggling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
| praline | 1. cookie-sized candy made of brown sugar and butter and pecans More Definitions → |
| swashbuckling | 1. flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior More Definitions → |
| millinery | 1. shop selling women's hats 2. hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner More Definitions → |
| linkup | 1. a fastener that serves to join or connect More Definitions → |
| linguine | 1. pasta in long slender flat strips More Definitions → |
| unravelling | More Definitions → |
| blinder | 1. blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side More Definitions → |
| tarpaulin | 1. waterproofed canvas More Definitions → |
| gruelling | More Definitions → |
| tripling | 1. increase by a factor of three More Definitions → |
| nortriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs More Definitions → |
| wobbling | More Definitions → |
| palindrome | 1. a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward More Definitions → |
| psycholinguistics | 1. the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance More Definitions → |
| tinkling | More Definitions → |
| caroling | 1. singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas) More Definitions → |
| untangling | 1. the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition More Definitions → |
| linnet | 1. small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico 2. small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and forehead More Definitions → |
| rappelling | More Definitions → |
| hatchling | 1. any recently hatched animal (especially birds) More Definitions → |
| hobgoblin | 1. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings 2. an object of dread or apprehension More Definitions → |
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