8-Letter Nouns Ending With N
Here's the list of all the 1290 8-Letter Nouns Ending With N in the English Language.
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| location | 1. a point or extent in space; a point or extent in space 2. the act of putting something in a certain place More Definitions → |
| children | 1. a young person of either sex 2. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age More Definitions → |
| question | 1. an instance of questioning 2. the subject matter at issue More Definitions → |
| function | 1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) 2. what something is used for More Definitions → |
| position | 1. the particular portion of space occupied by something 2. a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons More Definitions → |
| solution | 1. a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution 2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem More Definitions → |
| addition | 1. a component that is added to something to improve it 2. the act of adding one thing to another More Definitions → |
| decision | 1. the act of making up your mind about something 2. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration More Definitions → |
| division | 1. an army unit large enough to sustain combat 2. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole More Definitions → |
| vacation | 1. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure 2. the act of making something legally void More Definitions → |
| mountain | 1. a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
| northern | More Definitions → |
| southern | More Definitions → |
| religion | 1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny 2. an institution to express belief in a divine power More Definitions → |
| campaign | 1. a race between candidates for elective office 2. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end More Definitions → |
| election | 1. a vote to select the winner of a position or political office 2. the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice More Definitions → |
| creation | 1. the human act of creating 2. an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone More Definitions → |
| chairman | 1. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization More Definitions → |
| revision | 1. the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) 2. the act of rewriting something More Definitions → |
| relation | 1. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together 2. sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur More Definitions → |
| bulletin | 1. a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast) More Definitions → |
| downtown | 1. the central area or commercial center of a town or city More Definitions → |
| reaction | 1. (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others 2. an idea evoked by some experience More Definitions → |
| duration | 1. the period of time during which something continues 2. the property of enduring or continuing in time More Definitions → |
| adoption | 1. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception 2. a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit) More Definitions → |
| aviation | 1. the aggregation of a country's military aircraft 2. the operation of aircraft to provide transportation More Definitions → |
| franklin | 1. a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth More Definitions → |
| guardian | 1. a person who cares for persons or property More Definitions → |
| champion | 1. someone who has won first place in a competition 2. someone who fights for a cause More Definitions → |
| equation | 1. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal 2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced More Definitions → |
| petition | 1. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority 2. reverent petition to a deity 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 → |
| donation | 1. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause 2. act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity More Definitions → |
| junction | 1. the place where two or more things come together 2. the state of being joined together More Definitions → |
| citation | 1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement 2. (law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.) More Definitions → |
| benjamin | 1. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation More Definitions → |
| emission | 1. the act of emitting; causing to flow forth 2. a substance that is emitted or released More Definitions → |
| abortion | 1. termination of pregnancy 2. failure of a plan More Definitions → |
| electron | 1. an elementary particle with negative charge More Definitions → |
| taxation | 1. charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government 2. government income due to taxation More Definitions → |
| hydrogen | 1. a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe 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 → |
| fraction | 1. a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process 2. a small part or item forming a piece of a whole More Definitions → |
| rotation | 1. the act of rotating as if on an axis 2. (mathematics) a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin More Definitions → |
| fountain | 1. a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises 2. a natural flow of ground water More Definitions → |
| civilian | 1. a nonmilitary citizen More Definitions → |
| pavilion | 1. large and often sumptuous tent More Definitions → |
| marathon | 1. any long and arduous undertaking 2. a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards More Definitions → |
| nitrogen | 1. a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues More Definitions → |
| musician | 1. someone who plays a music as a profession 2. artist who composes or conducts music as a profession More Definitions → |
| suburban | More Definitions → |
| hometown | 1. the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence More Definitions → |
| freshman | 1. a first-year undergraduate 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
| notation | 1. a technical system of symbols used to represent special things 2. a comment or instruction (usually added) More Definitions → |
| pentagon | 1. a five-sided polygon More Definitions → |
| deletion | 1. any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases 2. (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome More Definitions → |
| superman | 1. a person with great powers and abilities 2. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide More Definitions → |
| mutation | 1. (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration 2. (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism More Definitions → |
| meridian | 1. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development 2. an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator More Definitions → |
| ignition | 1. the process of initiating combustion or catching fire 2. the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
| tungsten | 1. a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite More Definitions → |
| shutdown | 1. termination of operations More Definitions → |
| specimen | 1. an example regarded as typical of its class 2. a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes More Definitions → |
| illusion | 1. an erroneous mental representation 2. something many people believe that is false More Definitions → |
| thirteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one More Definitions → |
| zeppelin | 1. a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs More Definitions → |
| napoleon | 1. a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream More Definitions → |
| cinnamon | 1. aromatic bark used as a spice 2. tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon More Definitions → |
| dominion | 1. dominance or power through legal authority 2. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes More Definitions → |
| eighteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one More Definitions → |
| fourteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one More Definitions → |
| skeleton | 1. something reduced to its minimal form 2. a scandal that is kept secret More Definitions → |
| friction | 1. a state of conflict between persons 2. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another More Definitions → |
| squadron | 1. a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms 2. an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group More Definitions → |
| erection | 1. an erect penis 2. a structure that has been erected 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 → |
| traction | 1. the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) 2. (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing More Definitions → |
| mandarin | 1. shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia 2. a member of an elite intellectual or cultural group More Definitions → |
| ambition | 1. a cherished desire 2. a strong drive for success More Definitions → |
| bohemian | 1. a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life More Definitions → |
| estrogen | 1. a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics More Definitions → |
| luncheon | 1. a midday meal More Definitions → |
| devotion | 1. feelings of ardent love 2. commitment to some purpose More Definitions → |
| partisan | 1. a fervent and even militant proponent of something 2. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity More Definitions → |
| garrison | 1. a fortified military post where troops are stationed 2. the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place More Definitions → |
| infusion | 1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) 2. the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water) More Definitions → |
| brethren | 1. a male with the same parents as someone else 2. a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group) More Definitions → |
| audition | 1. the ability to hear; the auditory faculty 2. a test of the suitability of a performer More Definitions → |
| trillion | 1. a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole) 2. the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros in the UK More Definitions → |
| collagen | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling More Definitions → |
| showdown | 1. a hostile disagreement face-to-face More Definitions → |
| omission | 1. a mistake resulting from neglect 2. something that has been omitted More Definitions → |
| adhesion | 1. abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen 2. a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures More Definitions → |
| magician | 1. someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience 2. one who practices magic or sorcery More Definitions → |
| longhorn | 1. long-horned beef cattle formerly common in southwestern United States More Definitions → |
| sanction | 1. formal and explicit approval 2. a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards More Definitions → |
| riparian | More Definitions → |
| grandson | 1. a male grandchild More Definitions → |
| dilution | 1. a diluted solution 2. weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner More Definitions → |
| salesman | 1. a man salesperson More Definitions → |
| stallion | 1. uncastrated adult male horse More Definitions → |
| fixation | 1. an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely 2. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone More Definitions → |
| nineteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one 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 → |
| oblivion | 1. the state of being disregarded or forgotten 2. total forgetfulness More Definitions → |
| scorpion | 1. arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger More Definitions → |
| comedian | 1. a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts 2. an actor in a comedy More Definitions → |
| hawthorn | 1. a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus More Definitions → |
| handyman | 1. a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks More Definitions → |
| cardigan | 1. knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper More Definitions → |
| cohesion | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals) More Definitions → |
| mandolin | 1. a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum More Definitions → |
| chaplain | 1. a clergyman ministering to some institution More Definitions → |
| eruption | 1. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material 2. symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible More Definitions → |
| slowdown | 1. the act of slowing down or falling behind More Definitions → |
| pathogen | 1. any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism) More Definitions → |
| sturgeon | 1. large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone More Definitions → |
| vocation | 1. the particular occupation for which you are trained 2. a body of people doing the same kind of work More Definitions → |
| saucepan | 1. a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling More Definitions → |
| lifespan | 1. the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) More Definitions → |
| eviction | 1. action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved 2. the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law More Definitions → |
| coercion | 1. the act of compelling by force of authority 2. using force to cause something to occur More Definitions → |
| waterman | 1. someone who drives or rides in a boat More Definitions → |
| downturn | 1. a worsening of business or economic activity More Definitions → |
| alderman | 1. a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council) More Definitions → |
| emulsion | 1. (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids 2. a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin More Definitions → |
| abrasion | 1. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off 2. erosion by friction More Definitions → |
| aversion | 1. a feeling of intense dislike 2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away More Definitions → |
| freedman | 1. a person who has been freed from slavery More Definitions → |
| pantheon | 1. all the gods of a religion 2. a monument commemorating a nation's dead heroes More Definitions → |
| diocesan | 1. a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese More Definitions → |
| foreskin | 1. a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris 2. a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis More Definitions → |
| talisman | 1. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease More Definitions → |
| lockdown | 1. the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot) More Definitions → |
| incision | 1. a depression scratched or carved into a surface 2. the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) More Definitions → |
| paraffin | 1. from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings 2. a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) More Definitions → |
| mulligan | 1. Irish version of burgoo More Definitions → |
| meltdown | 1. severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping 2. a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown More Definitions → |
| delusion | 1. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
| obsidian | 1. acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces More Definitions → |
| negation | 1. a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement 2. the speech act of negating More Definitions → |
| sedation | 1. a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent 2. the administration of a sedative agent or drug More Definitions → |
| ablation | 1. surgical removal of a body part or tissue 2. the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers More Definitions → |
| overturn | 1. the act of upsetting something 2. an improbable and unexpected victory More Definitions → |
| agrarian | More Definitions → |
| naproxen | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain More Definitions → |
| excision | 1. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage 2. surgical removal of a body part or tissue More Definitions → |
| colophon | 1. a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page) More Definitions → |
| cauldron | 1. a very large pot that is used for boiling More Definitions → |
| positron | 1. an elementary particle with positive charge; interaction of a positron and an electron results in annihilation More Definitions → |
| inaction | 1. the state of being inactive More Definitions → |
| androgen | 1. male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics More Definitions → |
| ejection | 1. the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting 2. the act of forcing out someone or something More Definitions → |
| glycogen | 1. one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body More Definitions → |
| allergen | 1. any substance that can cause an allergy More Definitions → |
| papillon | 1. small slender toy spaniel with erect ears and a black-spotted brown to white coat More Definitions → |
| horseman | 1. a man skilled in equitation 2. a person who breeds and cares for horses More Definitions → |
| exertion | 1. use of physical or mental energy; hard work More Definitions → |
| plankton | 1. the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water More Definitions → |
| warfarin | 1. an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus More Definitions → |
| fruition | 1. the condition of bearing fruit 2. enjoyment derived from use or possession More Definitions → |
| aeration | 1. the process of exposing to air (so as to purify) 2. the act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent More Definitions → |
| watchman | 1. a guard who keeps watch More Definitions → |
| everyman | 1. the ordinary person More Definitions → |
| lecithin | 1. a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier More Definitions → |
| homespun | 1. a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home More Definitions → |
| ligation | 1. (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery) More Definitions → |
| huntsman | 1. someone who hunts game More Definitions → |
| cesarean | 1. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) More Definitions → |
| glycerin | 1. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils More Definitions → |
| gridiron | 1. a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat 2. the playing field on which football is played More Definitions → |
| dilation | 1. a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic 2. the act of expanding an aperture More Definitions → |
| ganglion | 1. an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons More Definitions → |
| sedition | 1. an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government More Definitions → |
| thrombin | 1. an enzyme that acts on fibrinogen in blood causing it to clot More Definitions → |
| takedown | 1. (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position 2. a crushing remark More Definitions → |
| oxymoron | 1. conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence') More Definitions → |
| emoticon | 1. a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email More Definitions → |
| globulin | 1. a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed More Definitions → |
| valerian | 1. a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers More Definitions → |
| barbican | 1. a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle) More Definitions → |
| effusion | 1. an unrestrained expression of emotion 2. flow under pressure More Definitions → |
| flatiron | 1. an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove More Definitions → |
| volition | 1. the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention 2. the act of making a choice More Definitions → |
| allusion | 1. passing reference or indirect mention More Definitions → |
| glucagon | 1. a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin) More Definitions → |
| wingspan | 1. linear distance between the extremities of an airfoil More Definitions → |
| optician | 1. a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision More Definitions → |
| autobahn | 1. an expressway in a German-speaking country More Definitions → |
| moccasin | 1. soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans More Definitions → |
| sorption | 1. the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption) More Definitions → |
| magdalen | 1. a reformed prostitute More Definitions → |
| cabochon | 1. a highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets More Definitions → |
| tarragon | 1. aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia 2. fresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning More Definitions → |
| bouillon | 1. a clear seasoned broth More Definitions → |
| oxytocin | 1. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk More Definitions → |
| buckskin | 1. horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail 2. a soft yellowish suede leather originally from deerskin but now usually from sheepskin More Definitions → |
| nobleman | 1. a titled peer of the realm More Definitions → |
| pressman | 1. someone whose occupation is printing 2. a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media More Definitions → |
| stockman | 1. farmer who breed or raises livestock More Definitions → |
| terrapin | 1. any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water More Definitions → |
| plantain | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally 2. a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics More Definitions → |
| marksman | 1. someone skilled in shooting More Definitions → |
| formalin | 1. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens More Definitions → |
| lambskin | 1. the skin of a lamb with the wool still on 2. skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on More Definitions → |
| novation | 1. (law) the replacement of one obligation by another by mutual agreement of both parties; usually the replacement of one of the original parties to a contract with the consent of the remaining party More Definitions → |
| ferritin | 1. a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body More Definitions → |
| carillon | 1. set of bells hung in a bell tower 2. playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower More Definitions → |
| gyration | 1. a single complete turn (axial or orbital) 2. the act of rotating in a circle or spiral More Definitions → |
| coachman | 1. a man who drives a coach (or carriage) 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 → |
| cerulean | 1. a light shade of blue More Definitions → |
| nonhuman | More Definitions → |
| hooligan | 1. a cruel and brutal fellow More Definitions → |
| rifampin | 1. an antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to treat tuberculosis More Definitions → |
| derision | 1. contemptuous laughter 2. the act of deriding or treating with contempt More Definitions → |
| demotion | 1. act of lowering in rank or position More Definitions → |
| rifleman | 1. someone skilled in the use of a rifle 2. a soldier whose weapon is a rifle More Definitions → |
| adaption | 1. the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) More Definitions → |
| turndown | 1. the act of refusing an offer More Definitions → |
| neomycin | 1. an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery More Definitions → |
| cetacean | 1. large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals More Definitions → |
| spaceman | 1. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft More Definitions → |
| theremin | 1. an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing More Definitions → |
| woodsman | 1. someone who lives in the woods 2. makes things out of wood More Definitions → |
| arcadian | More Definitions → |
| steelman | 1. a worker engaged in making steel More Definitions → |
| ideation | 1. the process of forming and relating ideas More Definitions → |
| publican | 1. the keeper of a public house More Definitions → |
| calfskin | 1. fine leather from the skin of a calf More Definitions → |
| bondsman | 1. a male slave 2. someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else More Definitions → |
| marzipan | 1. almond paste and egg whites More Definitions → |
| ablution | 1. the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels More Definitions → |
| munition | 1. weapons considered collectively 2. military supplies More Definitions → |
| henchman | 1. someone who assists in a plot 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 → |
| helmsman | 1. the person who steers a ship More Definitions → |
| cyclamen | 1. Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals More Definitions → |
| toboggan | 1. a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front More Definitions → |
| nystatin | 1. an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes More Definitions → |
| nonunion | More Definitions → |
| deerskin | 1. leather from the hide of a deer More Definitions → |
| midbrain | 1. the middle portion of the brain More Definitions → |
| capuchin | 1. a hooded cloak for women 2. monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl More Definitions → |
| deuteron | 1. the nucleus of deuterium; consists of one proton and one neutron; used as a bombarding particle in accelerators More Definitions → |
| moleskin | 1. a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap More Definitions → |
| thespian | 1. a theatrical performer More Definitions → |
| graviton | 1. a gauge boson that mediates the (extremely weak) gravitational interactions between particles More Definitions → |