7-Letter Nouns Ending With T
Here's the list of all the 1034 7-Letter Nouns Ending With T in the English Language.
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| contact | 1. close interaction 2. the act of touching physically More Definitions → |
| product | 1. items for sale to the individual consumer 2. an artifact that has been created by someone or some process More Definitions → |
| support | 1. the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities 2. aiding the cause or policy or interests of More Definitions → |
| subject | 1. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion 2. something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation More Definitions → |
| project | 1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted 2. a planned undertaking More Definitions → |
| current | 1. a flow of electricity through a conductor 2. a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) More Definitions → |
| account | 1. a record or narrative description of past events 2. a short account of the news More Definitions → |
| content | 1. the state of being contented with your situation in life 2. (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something More Definitions → |
| comment | 1. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information 2. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material More Definitions → |
| payment | 1. a sum of money paid or a claim discharged 2. the act of paying money More Definitions → |
| student | 1. a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution 2. someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs More Definitions → |
| request | 1. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority 2. the verbal act of requesting More Definitions → |
| present | 1. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech 2. something presented as a gift More Definitions → |
| percent | 1. a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred); ten percent More Definitions → |
| thought | 1. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about 2. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully More Definitions → |
| airport | 1. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo More Definitions → |
| perfect | 1. a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect) More Definitions → |
| default | 1. loss due to not showing up 2. act of failing to meet a financial obligation More Definitions → |
| respect | 1. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point 2. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) More Definitions → |
| benefit | 1. financial assistance in time of need 2. something that aids or promotes well-being More Definitions → |
| patient | 1. a person who requires medical care 2. the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause More Definitions → |
| context | 1. discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation 2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event More Definitions → |
| element | 1. an abstract part of something 2. an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system More Definitions → |
| concept | 1. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances More Definitions → |
| conduct | 1. manner of acting or controlling yourself 2. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
| instant | 1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) 2. a particular point in time More Definitions → |
| comfort | 1. a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain 2. a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment More Definitions → |
| circuit | 1. an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow 2. a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area More Definitions → |
| transit | 1. a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod 2. a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods More Definitions → |
| compact | 1. a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse 2. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action More Definitions → |
| attempt | 1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something 2. the act of attacking More Definitions → |
| ancient | 1. a very old person 2. a person who lived in ancient times More Definitions → |
| concert | 1. a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging More Definitions → |
| gourmet | 1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) More Definitions → |
| consent | 1. permission for something to happen More Definitions → |
| contest | 1. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants 2. a struggle between rivals More Definitions → |
| tonight | 1. the present or immediately coming night More Definitions → |
| deposit | 1. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating 2. matter that has been deposited by some natural process More Definitions → |
| convert | 1. a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief More Definitions → |
| analyst | 1. someone who is skilled at analyzing data 2. an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions More Definitions → |
| cabinet | 1. a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display 2. persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers More Definitions → |
| collect | 1. a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England More Definitions → |
| exhibit | 1. an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence 2. something shown to the public More Definitions → |
| tourist | 1. someone who travels for pleasure More Definitions → |
| receipt | 1. the act of receiving 2. an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made More Definitions → |
| acrobat | 1. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination More Definitions → |
| segment | 1. one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object 2. one of the parts into which something naturally divides More Definitions → |
| insight | 1. clear or deep perception of a situation 2. a feeling of understanding More Definitions → |
| florist | 1. someone who grows and deals in flowers 2. a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold More Definitions → |
| habitat | 1. the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs More Definitions → |
| podcast | More Definitions → |
| cricket | 1. leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together 2. a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs More Definitions → |
| excerpt | 1. a passage selected from a larger work More Definitions → |
| headset | 1. receiver consisting of a pair of headphones More Definitions → |
| extract | 1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) 2. a passage selected from a larger work 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 → |
| deviant | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
| suspect | 1. someone who is under suspicion 2. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused More Definitions → |
| harvest | 1. the yield from plants in a single growing season 2. the consequence of an effort or activity More Definitions → |
| warrant | 1. a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts 2. a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price More Definitions → |
| pendant | 1. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) 2. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling More Definitions → |
| freight | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle 2. transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates More Definitions → |
| protest | 1. a formal and solemn declaration of objection 2. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent More Definitions → |
| exhaust | 1. gases ejected from an engine as waste products 2. system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged More Definitions → |
| retreat | 1. (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat 2. a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet More Definitions → |
| deficit | 1. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required 2. a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning More Definitions → |
| evident | More Definitions → |
| lawsuit | 1. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy More Definitions → |
| gilbert | 1. a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns More Definitions → |
| ambient | More Definitions → |
| reprint | 1. a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale 2. a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication More Definitions → |
| delight | 1. a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction 2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness More Definitions → |
| workout | 1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit More Definitions → |
| blanket | 1. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed 2. anything that covers More Definitions → |
| pursuit | 1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture 2. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria More Definitions → |
| prophet | 1. an authoritative person who divines the future 2. someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God More Definitions → |
| bracket | 1. a category falling within certain defined limits 2. either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material More Definitions → |
| bouquet | 1. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present 2. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property More Definitions → |
| patriot | 1. one who loves and defends his or her country More Definitions → |
| booklet | 1. a small book usually having a paper cover More Definitions → |
| exploit | 1. a notable achievement More Definitions → |
| imprint | 1. a distinctive influence 2. a concavity in a surface produced by pressing More Definitions → |
| banquet | 1. a ceremonial dinner party for many people 2. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed More Definitions → |
| dentist | 1. a person qualified to practice dentistry More Definitions → |
| torrent | 1. a heavy rain 2. a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) More Definitions → |
| servant | 1. a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) 2. in a subordinate position More Definitions → |
| variant | 1. an event that departs from expectations 2. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups More Definitions → |
| recruit | 1. a recently enlisted soldier 2. any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) More Definitions → |
| dessert | 1. a dish served as the last course of a meal More Definitions → |
| restart | More Definitions → |
| neglect | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
| quartet | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one 2. four performers or singers who perform together More Definitions → |
| handset | 1. telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle More Definitions → |
| coconut | 1. the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries 2. large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk More Definitions → |
| upright | 1. a vertical structural member as a post or stake 2. a piano with a vertical sounding board More Definitions → |
| vibrant | More Definitions → |
| drought | 1. a shortage of rainfall 2. a prolonged shortage More Definitions → |
| subunit | 1. a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit More Definitions → |
| trumpet | 1. a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves More Definitions → |
| garment | 1. an article of clothing More Definitions → |
| descent | 1. a movement downward 2. properties attributable to your ancestry More Definitions → |
| verdict | 1. (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment 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 → |
| solvent | 1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances 2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem More Definitions → |
| hotspot | 1. a place of political unrest and potential violence 2. a point of relatively intense heat or radiation More Definitions → |
| gigabit | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 megabits or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bits More Definitions → |
| scarlet | 1. a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge More Definitions → |
| lambert | 1. a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter More Definitions → |
| subpart | 1. a part of a part More Definitions → |
| jackpot | 1. the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) 2. any outstanding award More Definitions → |
| radiant | More Definitions → |
| crochet | 1. needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle More Definitions → |
| implant | 1. a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue More Definitions → |
| migrant | 1. traveler who moves from one region or country to another More Definitions → |
| boycott | 1. a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies More Definitions → |
| provost | 1. a high-ranking university administrator More Definitions → |
| adjunct | 1. something added to another thing but not an essential part of it 2. a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another More Definitions → |
| dissent | 1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority 2. a difference of opinion More Definitions → |
| chemist | 1. a scientist who specializes in chemistry 2. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs More Definitions → |
| lookout | 1. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event 2. an elevated post affording a wide view More Definitions → |
| earnest | 1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract More Definitions → |
| blowout | 1. an easy victory 2. a sudden malfunction of a part or apparatus More Definitions → |
| conduit | 1. a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass More Definitions → |
| turnout | 1. the group that gathers together for a particular occasion 2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park More Definitions → |
| outpost | 1. a station in a remote or sparsely populated location 2. a settlement on the frontier of civilization More Definitions → |
| compost | 1. a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer More Definitions → |
| cockpit | 1. compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft 2. a pit for cockfights More Definitions → |
| atheist | 1. someone who does not believe in the existence of a god More Definitions → |
| biscuit | 1. small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda 2. any of various small flat sweet cakes More Definitions → |
| leaflet | 1. a thin triangular flap of a heart valve 2. part of a compound leaf More Definitions → |
| serpent | 1. limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous 2. a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited More Definitions → |
| cabaret | 1. a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink 2. a series of acts at a night club More Definitions → |
| pianist | 1. a person who plays the piano More Definitions → |
| pigment | 1. dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.) 2. any substance whose presence in plant or animal tissues produces a characteristic color More Definitions → |
| handout | 1. an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation 2. giving money or food or clothing to a needy person More Definitions → |
| valiant | More Definitions → |
| rapport | 1. a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people More Definitions → |
| pageant | 1. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes 2. a rich and spectacular ceremony More Definitions → |
| tangent | 1. a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point 2. ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
| tempest | 1. a violent commotion or disturbance 2. (literary) a violent wind More Definitions → |
| peasant | 1. a country person 2. one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers More Definitions → |
| apricot | 1. Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach 2. downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach More Definitions → |
| fallout | 1. the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion 2. any adverse and unwanted secondary effect 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 → |
| dialect | 1. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people More Definitions → |
| quintet | 1. a musical composition for five performers 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one More Definitions → |
| snippet | 1. a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off) More Definitions → |
| skillet | 1. a pan used for frying foods More Definitions → |
| mindset | 1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations More Definitions → |
| fascist | 1. an adherent of fascism or other authoritarian views More Definitions → |
| reagent | 1. a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions More Definitions → |
| leftist | 1. a person who belongs to the political left More Definitions → |
| racquet | 1. a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games More Definitions → |
| trident | 1. a spear with three prongs More Definitions → |
| remnant | 1. a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists 2. a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold More Definitions → |
| ratchet | 1. mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction More Definitions → |
| wavelet | 1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid More Definitions → |
| peridot | 1. a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
| fishnet | 1. a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in More Definitions → |
| augment | More Definitions → |
| dropout | 1. someone who quits school before graduation 2. someone who withdraws from a social group or environment More Definitions → |
| lockout | 1. a management action resisting employee's demands; employees are barred from entering the workplace until they agree to terms More Definitions → |
| dormant | More Definitions → |
| bassist | 1. a musician who play the bass viol More Definitions → |
| chariot | 1. a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage 2. a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle; used in war and races in ancient Egypt and Greece and Rome More Definitions → |
| coolant | 1. a fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling; especially one used to cool a system by transferring heat away from one part to another More Definitions → |
| wildcat | 1. an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field 2. a cruelly rapacious person More Definitions → |
| calumet | 1. a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace) More Definitions → |
| agonist | 1. the principal character in a work of fiction 2. someone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon) More Definitions → |
| offbeat | 1. an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure) More Definitions → |
| ringgit | 1. the basic unit of money in Malaysia; equal to 100 sen More Definitions → |
| salient | 1. (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy More Definitions → |
| convent | 1. a religious residence especially for nuns 2. a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together More Definitions → |
| haircut | 1. the style in which hair has been cut 2. the act of cutting the hair More Definitions → |
| disgust | 1. strong feelings of dislike More Definitions → |
| convict | 1. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison 2. a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense More Definitions → |
| recount | 1. an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election More Definitions → |
| dearest | 1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment More Definitions → |
| gallant | 1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance 2. a man who attends or escorts a woman More Definitions → |
| torment | 1. unbearable physical pain 2. extreme mental distress More Definitions → |
| forfeit | 1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty 2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something More Definitions → |
| readout | 1. the output of a computer in readable form 2. the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device More Definitions → |
| seaport | 1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo More Definitions → |
| pennant | 1. the award given to the champion 2. a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering) More Definitions → |
| halibut | 1. lean flesh of very large flatfish of Atlantic or Pacific 2. marine food fish of the northern Atlantic or northern Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes More Definitions → |
| defunct | More Definitions → |
| culprit | 1. someone who perpetrates wrongdoing More Definitions → |
| cyclist | 1. a person who rides a bicycle More Definitions → |
| sealant | 1. a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface) More Definitions → |
| soloist | 1. a musician who performs a solo More Definitions → |
| entrant | 1. a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
| stylist | 1. an artist who is a master of a particular style 2. someone who cuts or beautifies hair More Definitions → |
| hangout | 1. a frequently visited place More Definitions → |
| consort | 1. the husband or wife of a reigning monarch 2. a family of similar musical instrument playing together More Definitions → |
| hatchet | 1. weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians 2. a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood) More Definitions → |
| realist | 1. a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them 2. a person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly More Definitions → |
| pervert | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
| triplet | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. one of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy More Definitions → |
| bequest | 1. (law) a gift of personal property by will More Definitions → |
| pretext | 1. something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason 2. an artful or simulated semblance More Definitions → |
| outcast | 1. a person who is rejected (from society or home) More Definitions → |
| draught | 1. a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg 2. a large and hurried swallow More Definitions → |
| croquet | 1. a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg More Definitions → |
| bayonet | 1. a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon More Definitions → |
| culvert | 1. a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway More Definitions → |
| adamant | 1. very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem More Definitions → |
| trinket | 1. cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing More Definitions → |
| pullout | 1. to break off a military action with an enemy More Definitions → |
| precept | 1. rule of personal conduct 2. a doctrine that is taught More Definitions → |
| elitist | 1. someone who believes in rule by an elite group More Definitions → |
| copycat | 1. someone who copies the words or behavior of another More Definitions → |
| singlet | 1. a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body More Definitions → |
| fraught | More Definitions → |
| droplet | 1. a tiny drop More Definitions → |
| yoghurt | 1. a custard-like food made from curdled milk More Definitions → |
| airlift | 1. transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable) More Definitions → |
| gestalt | 1. a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts More Definitions → |
| copilot | 1. a relief pilot on an airplane More Definitions → |
| inquest | 1. an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death More Definitions → |
| repaint | More Definitions → |
| coronet | 1. a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign 2. margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof More Definitions → |
| hideout | 1. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws More Definitions → |
| gunshot | 1. the act of shooting a gun More Definitions → |
| prefect | 1. a chief officer or chief magistrate More Definitions → |
| whatnot | 1. miscellaneous curios More Definitions → |
| manhunt | 1. an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime) More Definitions → |
| purport | 1. the intended meaning of a communication 2. the pervading meaning or tenor More Definitions → |
| gymnast | 1. an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics More Definitions → |
| carport | 1. garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles More Definitions → |
| shutout | 1. a defeat in a game where one side fails to score More Definitions → |
| starlet | 1. a young (film) actress who is publicized as a future star 2. a small star More Definitions → |
| currant | 1. any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams 2. any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants More Definitions → |
| sawdust | 1. fine particles of wood made by sawing wood More Definitions → |
| hydrant | 1. a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask 2. a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks More Definitions → |
| viaduct | 1. bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley More Definitions → |
| pendent | 1. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) 2. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling More Definitions → |
| babbitt | 1. an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction More Definitions → |
| foxtrot | 1. a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences More Definitions → |
| opulent | More Definitions → |
| preempt | 1. a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding More Definitions → |
| wipeout | 1. an event that completely destroys something 2. a spill in some sport (as a fall from a bicycle or while skiing or being capsized on a surfboard) More Definitions → |
| sunspot | 1. a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field More Definitions → |
| ailment | 1. an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining More Definitions → |
| taproot | 1. (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem 2. something that provides an important central source for growth or development More Definitions → |
| oxidant | 1. a substance that oxidizes another substance More Definitions → |
| parquet | 1. a floor made of parquetry 2. seating on the main floor between the orchestra and the parquet circle More Definitions → |
| armrest | 1. a support for the arm More Definitions → |
| takeout | 1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises 2. (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit More Definitions → |
| lenient | More Definitions → |
| grommet | 1. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines More Definitions → |
| rampart | 1. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes More Definitions → |
| conceit | 1. feelings of excessive pride 2. an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things More Definitions → |
| thicket | 1. a dense growth of bushes More Definitions → |
| doublet | 1. a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance More Definitions → |
| upstart | 1. an arrogant or presumptuous person 2. a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class More Definitions → |
| sequent | More Definitions → |
| vagrant | 1. a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support More Definitions → |
| ferment | 1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development 2. a substance capable of bringing about fermentation More Definitions → |
| brisket | 1. a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest especially of beef More Definitions → |
| plummet | 1. the metal bob of a plumb line More Definitions → |
| woodcut | 1. a print made from a woodcut 2. engraving consisting of a block of wood with a design cut into it; used to make prints More Definitions → |
| affront | 1. a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect More Definitions → |
| sherbet | 1. a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or egg-white or gelatin More Definitions → |
| pomfret | 1. deep-bodied sooty-black pelagic spiny-finned fish of the northern Atlantic and northern Pacific; valued for food More Definitions → |
| sellout | 1. someone who has sold out 2. an event for which all tickets are sold More Definitions → |
| whippet | 1. small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England More Definitions → |
| feedlot | 1. a building where livestock are fattened for market More Definitions → |
| earshot | 1. the range within which a voice can be heard More Definitions → |
| tugboat | 1. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships More Definitions → |
| cellist | 1. someone who plays a violoncello More Definitions → |
| hellcat | 1. a malicious woman with a fierce temper More Definitions → |
| epithet | 1. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase 2. descriptive word or phrase More Definitions → |
| sleight | 1. adroitness in using the hands More Definitions → |
| placket | 1. a piece of cloth sewn under an opening More Definitions → |
| infarct | 1. localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply More Definitions → |
| fitment | 1. any of the items furnishing or equipping a room (especially built-in furniture) More Definitions → |
| doormat | 1. a person who is physically weak and ineffectual 2. a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering More Definitions → |
| figment | 1. a contrived or fantastic idea More Definitions → |
| hotshot | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field 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 → |
| bearcat | 1. arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair More Definitions → |
| parfait | 1. layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream More Definitions → |
| sextant | 1. a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees 2. a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant More Definitions → |
| aliquot | 1. an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity More Definitions → |
| raiment | 1. especially fine or decorative clothing More Definitions → |
| walkout | 1. a strike in which the workers walk out 2. the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest More Definitions → |
| dragnet | 1. a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals) 2. a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths More Definitions → |
| diluent | 1. a diluting agent More Definitions → |
| megabit | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobits or 10^6 (1,000,000) bits More Definitions → |
| parapet | 1. a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony 2. fortification consisting of a low wall More Definitions → |
| duelist | 1. a person who fights duels More Definitions → |
| cookout | 1. an informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors More Definitions → |
| muskrat | 1. the brown fur of a muskrat 2. beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur More Definitions → |
| sorbent | 1. a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption More Definitions → |
| baronet | 1. a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight More Definitions → |
| exigent | More Definitions → |
| chaplet | 1. flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes More Definitions → |
| automat | 1. a vending machine from which you can get food 2. a cafeteria where food is served from machines More Definitions → |
| topcoat | 1. a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter More Definitions → |
| fondant | 1. candy made of a thick creamy sugar paste More Definitions → |
| harpist | 1. someone who plays the harp More Definitions → |
| shallot | 1. aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion 2. type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning More Definitions → |
| operant | More Definitions → |
| fattest | More Definitions → |
| mugshot | 1. a photograph of someone's face (especially one made for police records) More Definitions → |
| couplet | 1. two items of the same kind 2. a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed More Definitions → |
| percept | 1. the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept More Definitions → |
| meerkat | 1. a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes More Definitions → |
| filbert | 1. small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe 2. nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus More Definitions → |
| maillot | 1. a woman's one-piece bathing suit 2. tights for dancers or gymnasts More Definitions → |
| nymphet | 1. a sexually attractive young woman More Definitions → |
| varmint | 1. an irritating or obnoxious person 2. any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g., coyote More Definitions → |
| flutist | 1. someone who plays the flute More Definitions → |
| diarist | 1. someone who keeps a diary or journal More Definitions → |
| gunboat | 1. a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols More Definitions → |
| minaret | 1. slender tower with balconies More Definitions → |
| portent | 1. a sign of something about to happen More Definitions → |