AARP
         n 1: an association of people to promote the welfare of senior
               citizens [syn: {Association for the Advancement of Retired
               Persons}, {AARP}]

English Dictionary: P	by the DICT Development Group
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abamp n a unit of current equal to 10 amperes [syn: abampere, abamp]
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abandoned ship n a ship abandoned on the high seas [syn: abandoned ship, derelict]
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Abelian group n a group that satisfies the commutative law [syn: {Abelian group}, commutative group]
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ABO group n a classification system for the antigens of human blood; used in blood transfusion therapy; four groups are A and B and AB and O Synonym(s): ABO blood group system, ABO system, ABO group
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academicianship n the position of member of an honorary academy
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accountantship n the position of accountant
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acetyl group n the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) [syn: acetyl, acetyl group, acetyl radical, ethanoyl group, ethanoyl radical]
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acorn cup n cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn Synonym(s): cupule, acorn cup
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acquaintanceship n a relationship less intimate than friendship [syn: acquaintance, acquaintanceship]
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acrocarp n a moss in which the main axis is terminated by the archegonium (and hence the capsule) Synonym(s): acrocarp, acrocarpous moss Antonym(s): pleurocarp, pleurocarpous moss
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act up v misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way; "The children acted up when they were not bored" Synonym(s): act up, carry on make itself felt as a recurring pain; "My arthritis is acting up again"
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acyl group n any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group; "an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group" Synonym(s): acyl, acyl group
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Adapid group n extinct small mostly diurnal lower primates that fed on leaves and fruit; abundant in North America and Europe 30 to 50 million years ago; their descendents probably include the lemurs; some authorities consider them ancestral to anthropoids but others consider them only cousins Synonym(s): Adapid, Adapid group
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add up v develop into; "This idea will never amount to anything"; "nothing came of his grandiose plans" Synonym(s): come, add up, amount determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town" Synonym(s): total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate, tote up, add, add together, tally, add up add up in number or quantity; "The bills amounted to $2,000"; "The bill came to $2,000" Synonym(s): total, number, add up, come, amount be reasonable or logical or comprehensible Synonym(s): make sense, add up
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adenomatous polyp n a polyp that consists of benign neoplastic tissue derived from glandular epithelium; "adenomatous polyps are visible protrusions that can develop on the mucosal surface of the colon or rectum"
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ADP n an ester of adenosine that is converted to ATP for energy storage Synonym(s): adenosine diphosphate, ADP data processing by a computer Synonym(s): automatic data processing, ADP
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adrenergic agonist eyedrop n a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor and increasing its drainage through the uveoscleral pathway
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aeolian harp n a harp having strings tuned in unison; they sound when wind passes over them Synonym(s): aeolian harp, aeolian lyre, wind harp
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Aesop n Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC)
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AFP n an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly) Synonym(s): alpha fetoprotein, alpha foetoprotein, AFP
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African bowstring hemp n bowstring hemp of South Africa [syn: {African bowstring hemp}, African hemp, Sansevieria guineensis]
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African hemp n bowstring hemp of South Africa [syn: {African bowstring hemp}, African hemp, Sansevieria guineensis] large shrub of South Africa having many conspicuously hairy branches with large hairy leaves and clusters of conspicuous white flowers Synonym(s): African hemp, Sparmannia africana
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African tulip n African plant with bright green evergreen leaves and umbels of many usually deep violet-blue flowers Synonym(s): African lily, African tulip, blue African lily, Agapanthus africanus
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afterdamp n a toxic mixture of gases (including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and nitrogen) after an explosion of firedamp in a mine
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age group n a group of people having approximately the same age [syn: age group, age bracket, cohort]
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aggroup v form a group or group together Synonym(s): group, aggroup
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agitprop n political propaganda (especially communist propaganda) communicated via art and literature and cinema
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aide-de-camp n an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer Synonym(s): adjutant, aide, aide-de-camp
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air group n a unit of the United States Air Force larger than a squadron and smaller than a wing
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air pump n a pump that moves air in or out of something [syn: {air pump}, vacuum pump]
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air-drop v drop (an object) from the air; unload from a plane or helicopter
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air-ship v transport (cargo) by air [syn: air-ship, airfreight, air-freight]
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airdrop n delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft; "until then, front line troops will be supplied by airdrop"
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airmanship n the art of operating aircraft [syn: aviation, airmanship]
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airship n a steerable self-propelled aircraft [syn: airship, dirigible]
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airstrip n an airfield without normal airport facilities [syn: airstrip, flight strip, landing strip, strip]
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Aladdin's lamp n (Arabian Nights) a magical lamp from which Aladdin summoned a genie
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alcohol group n the chemical group -OH [syn: alcohol group, {alcohol radical}]
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aldehyde group n the chemical group -CHO [syn: aldehyde group, {aldehyde radical}]
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Alep n a city in northwestern Syria [syn: Halab, Aleppo, Alep]
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Alfred Krupp n German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp; his firm provided ordnance for German armies from the 1840s through World War II (1812-1887) Synonym(s): Krupp, Alfred Krupp
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alkyl group n any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons Synonym(s): alkyl, alkyl group, alkyl radical
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alligator clip n a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws [syn: bulldog clip, alligator clip]
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allyl group n the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene Synonym(s): allyl, allyl group, allyl radical
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alp n any high mountain
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alphabet soup n a confusing assortment; "Roosevelt created an alphabet soup of federal agencies" soup that contains small noodles in the shape of letters of the alphabet
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ambassadorship n the post of ambassador
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American hop n native American plant sometimes confused with the European hop Synonym(s): American hop, Humulus americanus
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amidship adv at or near or toward the center of a ship; "in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear" Synonym(s): amidships, amidship, midships at or near or toward the middle adj located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft
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amino group n the radical -NH2 Synonym(s): amino, amino group
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amp n the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; "a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps" Synonym(s): ampere, amp, A a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP Synonym(s): adenosine monophosphate, AMP, adenylic acid
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amphibole group n a group of minerals with similar crystal structures containing a silicate chain and combinations of chiefly sodium and calcium and magnesium and iron and aluminum
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ancestor worship n worship of ancestors
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angiocarp n tree bearing fruit enclosed in a shell or involucre or husk
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angle of dip n (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon Synonym(s): dip, angle of dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination, inclination
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animal group n a group of animals
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animal-worship n the worship of animals Synonym(s): zoolatry, animal-worship
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anise hyssop n much-branched North American herb with an odor like fennel Synonym(s): anise hyssop, Agastache foeniculum
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ankle-deep adj coming only to the ankle or knee [syn: ankle-deep, knee-deep]
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anonymous ftp n a common way to make software available; users are allowed to log in as `guest' without a password and copy whatever has been made available Synonym(s): anonymous ftp, anonymous file transfer protocol
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ante up v cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!" [syn: {pay up}, ante up, pay] Antonym(s): default, default on
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Antwerp n a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460 Synonym(s): Antwerpen, Antwerp, Anvers
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apostleship n the position of apostle
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apothecary's shop n a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold Synonym(s): drugstore, apothecary's shop, chemist's, chemist's shop, pharmacy
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apprenticeship n the position of apprentice
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arc lamp n a lamp that produces light when electric current flows across the gap between two electrodes Synonym(s): arc lamp, arc light
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archbishop n a bishop of highest rank
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armed forces censorship n military censorship of personal communications to or from persons in the armed forces
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Armed Islamic Group n a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state; "the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres" Synonym(s): Armed Islamic Group, GIA
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Arp n Alsatian artist and poet who was cofounder of dadaism in Zurich; noted for abstract organic sculptures (1887-1966) Synonym(s): Arp, Jean Arp, Hans Arp
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arsenic group n the univalent group derived from arsine [syn: cacodyl, cacodyl group, cacodyl radical, arsenic group]
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as a group adv all together; "the students turned out en masse" [syn: en masse, en bloc, as a group]
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ASAP adv as soon as possible
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ascocarp n mature fruiting body of an ascomycetous fungus
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asleep adv into a sleeping state; "he fell asleep" in the sleep of death adj in a state of sleep; "were all asleep when the phone rang"; "fell asleep at the wheel" Antonym(s): awake(p) lacking sensation; "my foot is asleep"; "numb with cold" Synonym(s): asleep(p), benumbed, numb dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend" Synonym(s): asleep(p), at peace(p), at rest(p), deceased, departed, gone
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asp n of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder Synonym(s): asp, asp viper, Vipera aspis cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death Synonym(s): asp, Egyptian cobra, Naja haje
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associateship n the position of associate (as in an office or academy)
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atop adv on, to, or at the top
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ATP n a nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions Synonym(s): adenosine triphosphate, ATP
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atrip adj (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom [syn: aweigh, atrip]
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attorneyship n the position of attorney
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authorship n the act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship" Synonym(s): writing, authorship, composition, penning the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing; "the authorship of the theory is disputed" Synonym(s): authorship, paternity
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auxiliary pump n a supplementary pump available if needed [syn: {auxiliary pump}, donkey pump]
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azido group n the univalent group N3- derived from hydrazoic acid [syn: azido group, azido radical]
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azo group n the bivalent group -N=N- united to two hydrocarbon groups Synonym(s): azo group, azo radical
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back up v give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; "She supported him during the illness"; "Her children always backed her up" Synonym(s): support, back up move backwards from a certain position; "The bully had to back down" Synonym(s): back up, back off, back down establish as valid or genuine; "Can you back up your claims?" Synonym(s): back, back up make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy; "You'd better back up these files!" become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up" Synonym(s): clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul Antonym(s): unclog
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backdrop n scenery hung at back of stage [syn: backdrop, background, backcloth]
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backslap v display excessive cordiality (towards); "he is always backslapping his colleagues at staff meetings"
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backstop n (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher Synonym(s): catcher, backstop (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field a precaution in case of an emergency; "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong" v act as a backstop
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backup n an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet" someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill- ins" Synonym(s): stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts Synonym(s): accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup, support (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased" Synonym(s): backup, computer backup the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives" Synonym(s): backing, backup, championship, patronage
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bacon strip n a slice of bacon
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bailiffship n the office of bailiff
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bakeshop n a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold Synonym(s): bakery, bakeshop, bakehouse
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ball up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up
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balls-up n something badly botched or muddled [syn: ballup, {balls- up}, cockup, mess-up]
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ballup n something badly botched or muddled [syn: ballup, {balls- up}, cockup, mess-up]
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bang up v damage or destroy as if by violence; "The teenager banged up the car of his mother" Synonym(s): bang up, smash up, smash make pregnant; "He impregnated his wife again" Synonym(s): impregnate, knock up, bang up, prang up
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bang-up adj very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing" Synonym(s): bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad(p), peachy, slap-up, swell, smashing
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bap n a small loaf or roll of soft bread
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bar hop v go from one pub to the next and get progressively more drunk; "he pub-crawled around Birmingham" Synonym(s): pub- crawl, bar hop
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bar soap n soap in the form of a bar
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Barbary sheep n wild sheep of northern Africa [syn: aoudad, arui, audad, Barbary sheep, maned sheep, Ammotragus lervia]
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barbershop n a shop where men can get their hair cut
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bargaining chip n leverage in the form of an inducement or a concession useful in successful negotiations
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barkeep n an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar Synonym(s): bartender, barman, barkeep, barkeeper, mixologist
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barrier strip n a junction unit for connecting 2 cables without the need for plugs Synonym(s): junction barrier, barrier strip
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baseball cap n a cap with a bill [syn: baseball cap, jockey cap, {golf cap}]
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basidiocarp n the fruiting body of a basidiomycete which bears its spores on special cells
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basketball hoop n horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball Synonym(s): basket, basketball hoop, hoop
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bath soap n soap used as a toiletry [syn: toilet soap, face soap, bath soap]
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bathing cap n a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming Synonym(s): bathing cap, swimming cap
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battle group n an army unit usually consisting of five companies
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battleship n large and heavily armoured warship [syn: battleship, battlewagon]
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bay scallop n muscle of small choice shallow-water scallops a small scallop inhabiting shallow waters and mud flats of the Atlantic coast of North America Synonym(s): bay scallop, Pecten irradians
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bean dip n a dip made of cooked beans
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bear up v endure cheerfully; "She bore up under the enormous strain"
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beat up v give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression; "Thugs beat him up when he walked down the street late at night"; "The teacher used to beat the students" Synonym(s): beat, beat up, work over gather; "drum up support" Synonym(s): beat up, drum up, rally
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beat-up adj damaged by blows or hard usage; "a battered old car"; "the beaten-up old Ford" Synonym(s): battered, beat-up, beaten-up
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beaten-up adj damaged by blows or hard usage; "a battered old car"; "the beaten-up old Ford" Synonym(s): battered, beat-up, beaten-up
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beauty shop n a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work [syn: salon, beauty salon, beauty parlor, beauty parlour, beauty shop]
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beauty sleep n sleep before midnight
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bebop n an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940) Synonym(s): bop, bebop v dance the bebop Synonym(s): bop, bebop
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bed-hop v be sexually active with more than one partner; "His wife bed hops" Synonym(s): bed-hop, bedhop, sleep around
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bedhop v be sexually active with more than one partner; "His wife bed hops" Synonym(s): bed-hop, bedhop, sleep around
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beef up v make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries" Synonym(s): strengthen, beef up, fortify Antonym(s): weaken
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beefed-up adj made greater or stronger; "beefed-up sales efforts"
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beep n a short high tone produced as a signal or warning [syn: beep, bleep] v make a loud noise; "The horns of the taxis blared" [syn: honk, blare, beep, claxon, toot] call, summon, or alert with a beeper
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bellhop n someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels Synonym(s): bellboy, bellman, bellhop
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belly flop n a dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the water Synonym(s): belly flop, belly flopper, belly whop, belly whopper
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belly whop n a dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the water Synonym(s): belly flop, belly flopper, belly whop, belly whopper
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belly-flop v dive so that one hits the water with one's belly
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belly-up adj financially ruined; "a bankrupt company"; "the company went belly-up" Synonym(s): bankrupt, belly-up(p)
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belt up v refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Synonym(s): close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mum Antonym(s): open up
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bench clamp n a clamp used to hold work in place on a workbench
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benzoyl group n the univalent radical derived from benzoic acid [syn: benzoyl group, benzoyl radical]
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benzyl group n the univalent radical derived from toluene [syn: benzyl, benzyl group, benzyl radical]
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Bermuda buttercup n South African bulbous wood sorrel with showy yellow flowers Synonym(s): Bermuda buttercup, English-weed, Oxalis pes- caprae, Oxalis cernua
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beta blocker eyedrop n a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops reduce intraocular pressure by reducing the production of aqueous humor
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betting shop n a licensed bookmaker's shop that is not at the race track
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Bible-worship n the worship of the Bible [syn: bibliolatry, {Bible- worship}]
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bicycle clip n a clip worn around a cyclist's ankles that keeps trousers from becoming caught in the bicycle chain Synonym(s): bicycle clip, trouser clip
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bicycle pump n a small pump that fills bicycle tires with air
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big top n a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour" Synonym(s): circus tent, big top, round top, top
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bighorn sheep n wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns Synonym(s): bighorn, bighorn sheep, cimarron, Rocky Mountain bighorn, Rocky Mountain sheep, Ovis canadensis
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bilge pump n a pump to remove bilgewater
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bimetallic strip n a strip consisting of two metals that bends with a rise in temperature
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bimli hemp n valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation Synonym(s): kenaf, kanaf, deccan hemp, bimli, bimli hemp, Indian hemp, Bombay hemp, Hibiscus cannabinus
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biochip n a microchip that uses tiny strands of DNA to latch onto and quickly recognize thousands of genes at a time; intended for use in a biological environment
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biological group n a group of plants or animals
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bishop n a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ port wine mulled with oranges and cloves (chess) a piece that can be moved diagonally over unoccupied squares of the same color
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bishop's cap n any of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus Mitella having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter Synonym(s): miterwort, mitrewort, bishop's cap
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bitmap n an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels Synonym(s): bitmap, electronic image
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black felt cup n a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae
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black sheep n a reckless and unprincipled reprobate [syn: scapegrace, black sheep] sheep with a black coat
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blackcap n raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit Synonym(s): black raspberry, blackcap, blackcap raspberry, thimbleberry, Rubus occidentalis small black-headed European gull Synonym(s): laughing gull, blackcap, pewit, pewit gull, Larus ridibundus chickadee having a dark crown Synonym(s): black-capped chickadee, blackcap, Parus atricapillus small brownish-grey warbler with a black crown Synonym(s): blackcap, Silvia atricapilla
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blackdamp n the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life Synonym(s): chokedamp, blackdamp
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blacktop n a black bituminous material used for paving roads or other areas; usually spread over crushed rock Synonym(s): blacktop, blacktopping v coat with blacktop; "blacktop the driveway"
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blasting cap n a small tube filled with detonating substances; used to detonate high explosives
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blaze up v burn brightly; "Every star seemed to flare with new intensity" Synonym(s): flare, flame up, blaze up, burn up
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bleep n a short high tone produced as a signal or warning [syn: beep, bleep] v emit a single short high-pitched signal; "The computer bleeped away"
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Blimp n any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low) Synonym(s): Colonel Blimp, Blimp a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon Synonym(s): blimp, sausage balloon, sausage
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blip n a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption; "the market had one bad blip today"; "you can't react to the day-to-day blips"; "renewed jitters in the wake of a blip in retail sales" a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface Synonym(s): blip, pip, radar target
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block up v render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road" Synonym(s): barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
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blood cup n a scarlet European fungus with cup-shaped ascocarp [syn: blood cup, fairy cup, Peziza coccinea]
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blood group n human blood cells (usually just the red blood cells) that have the same antigens Synonym(s): blood group, blood type
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blood kinship n (anthropology) related by blood [syn: consanguinity, blood kinship, cognation] Antonym(s): affinity
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Bloomsbury Group n an inner circle of writers and artists and philosophers who lived in or around Bloomsbury early in the 20th century and were noted for their unconventional lifestyles
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blow up v cause to burst with a violent release of energy; "We exploded the nuclear bomb" Synonym(s): explode, detonate, blow up, set off make large; "blow up an image" Synonym(s): blow up, enlarge, magnify Antonym(s): reduce, scale down get very angry and fly into a rage; "The professor combusted when the student didn't know the answer to a very elementary question"; "Spam makes me go ballistic" Synonym(s): flip one's lid, blow up, throw a fit, hit the roof, hit the ceiling, have kittens, have a fit, combust, blow one's stack, fly off the handle, flip one's wig, lose one's temper, blow a fuse, go ballistic add details to Synonym(s): embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandize, aggrandise, blow up, dramatize, dramatise burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;"the bomb detonated at noon"; "The Molotov cocktail exploded" Synonym(s): detonate, explode, blow up exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated" Synonym(s): inflate, blow up, expand, amplify fill with gas or air; "inflate a balloons" Synonym(s): inflate, blow up Antonym(s): deflate to swell or cause to enlarge, "Her faced puffed up from the drugs"; "puffed out chests" Synonym(s): puff, puff up, blow up, puff out
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blowing up n a severe rebuke; "he deserved the berating that the coach gave him" Synonym(s): berating, blowing up
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blowlamp n a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame Synonym(s): blowtorch, torch, blowlamp
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blown-up adj as of a photograph; made larger; "the enlarged photograph revealed many details" Synonym(s): blown-up, enlarged
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blowup n a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction Synonym(s): explosion, detonation, blowup an unrestrained expression of emotion Synonym(s): effusion, gush, outburst, blowup, ebullition a photographic print that has been enlarged Synonym(s): enlargement, blowup, magnification
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blue chip n a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield; "blue chips are usually safe investments" Synonym(s): blue chip, blue-chip stock a blue poker chip with the highest value
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blue skullcap n an American mint that yields a resinous exudate used especially formerly as an antispasmodic Synonym(s): blue pimpernel, blue skullcap, mad-dog skullcap, mad-dog weed, Scutellaria lateriflora
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blue tulip n short hairy perennial with early spring blue-violet or lilac flowers; North America and Siberia Synonym(s): American pasqueflower, Eastern pasque flower, wild crocus, lion's beard, prairie anemone, blue tulip, American pulsatilla, Pulsatilla patens, Anemone ludoviciana
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blue-chip adj extremely valuable; "Rembrandt is considered a blue-chip artist"
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board up v cover with wooden boards; "board up windows before the hurricane"
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boatmanship n skill in handling boats
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bob up v originate or come into being; "a question arose" [syn: arise, come up, bob up]
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bog hemp n any of several flowering weeds of the genus Boehmeria lacking stinging hairs Synonym(s): false nettle, bog hemp
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bollix up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up
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bollocks up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up
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bolster up v support and strengthen; "bolster morale" [syn: bolster, bolster up]
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bomb up v load an aircraft with bombs
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Bombay hemp n valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation Synonym(s): kenaf, kanaf, deccan hemp, bimli, bimli hemp, Indian hemp, Bombay hemp, Hibiscus cannabinus
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bone up v study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam" Synonym(s): cram, grind away, drum, bone up, swot, get up, mug up, swot up, bone
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bone-ash cup n a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead Synonym(s): bone-ash cup, cupel, refractory pot
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booby trap n an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over Synonym(s): land mine, ground-emplaced mine, booby trap an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty Synonym(s): pitfall, booby trap
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book up v book all available places or tickets
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bookshop n a shop where books are sold [syn: bookshop, bookstore, bookstall]
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boost up v push upward; "She pushed up her children when the policeman came by"
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boot camp n camp for training military recruits
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bootstrap n a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on v help oneself, often through improvised means
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booze-up n revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party [syn: carouse, carousal, bender, toot, booze-up]
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BoP n the law enforcement agency of the Justice Department that operates a nationwide system of prisons and detention facilities to incarcerate inmates sentenced to imprisonment for federal crimes Synonym(s): Federal Bureau of Prisons, BoP an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940) Synonym(s): bop, bebop v dance the bebop Synonym(s): bop, bebop hit hard Synonym(s): sock, bop, whop, whap, bonk, bash
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bopeep n a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo! Synonym(s): peekaboo, bopeep
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botch up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up
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bottle up v control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior Synonym(s): inhibit, bottle up, suppress
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bottlecap n a cap that seals a bottle
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bottom-up adj of an approach to a problem that begins with details and works up to the highest conceptual level; "bottom-up parser"; "a bottom-up model of the reading process" Antonym(s): top-down
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bound up adj closely or inseparably connected or associated with; "his career is bound up with the fortunes of the enterprise" deeply devoted to; "bound up in her teaching"; "is wrapped up in his family" Synonym(s): bound up, wrapped up
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bowstring hemp n hemp obtained from the sansevieria strong fiber that resembles hemp; obtained from sansevieria and used for e.g. cordage grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber Synonym(s): sansevieria, bowstring hemp
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box up v enclose or confine as if in a box Synonym(s): box in, box up
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brace up v make secure underneath; "undergird the ship" [syn: undergird, brace up]
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bracket creep n a movement into a higher tax bracket as taxable income increases
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brandysnap n a gingersnap flavored with brandy
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break camp v leave a camp; "The hikers decamped before dawn" [syn: decamp, break camp]
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break up v to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds" Synonym(s): disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter discontinue an association or relation; go different ways; "The business partners broke over a tax question"; "The couple separated after 25 years of marriage"; "My friend and I split up" Synonym(s): separate, part, split up, split, break, break up come apart; "the group broke up" break violently or noisily; smash; Synonym(s): crash, break up, break apart make a break in; "We interrupt the program for the following messages" Synonym(s): interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water" Synonym(s): dissolve, resolve, break up suffer a nervous breakdown Synonym(s): crack up, crack, crock up, break up, collapse take apart into its constituent pieces Synonym(s): disassemble, dismantle, take apart, break up, break apart Antonym(s): assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together destroy the completeness of a set of related items; "The book dealer would not break the set" Synonym(s): break, break up set or keep apart; "sever a relationship" Synonym(s): sever, break up attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example; "Pick open the ice" Synonym(s): pick, break up release ice; "The icebergs and glaciers calve" Synonym(s): calve, break up close at the end of a session; "The court adjourned" Synonym(s): adjourn, recess, break up bring the association of to an end or cause to break up; "The decree officially dissolved the marriage"; "the judge dissolved the tobacco company" Synonym(s): dissolve, break up come to an end; "Their marriage dissolved"; "The tobacco monopoly broke up" Synonym(s): dissolve, break up break or cause to break into pieces; "The plate fragmented" Synonym(s): break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles" Synonym(s): break up, disperse, scatter separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts Synonym(s): decompose, break up, break down laugh unrestrainedly Synonym(s): break up, crack up
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breakup n the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations) Synonym(s): dissolution, breakup coming apart Synonym(s): separation, breakup, detachment
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breast-deep adv up to the breast; "we were standing breast-high in the water" Synonym(s): breast-deep, breast-high
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brick up v wall up with brick [syn: brick in, brick up, {brick over}]
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bridle up v show anger or indignation; "She bristled at his insolent remarks" Synonym(s): bristle at, bridle at, bridle up, bristle up
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brine shrimp n common to saline lakes [syn: brine shrimp, {Artemia salina}]
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bring up v summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Synonym(s): raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children" Synonym(s): rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent promote from a lower position or rank; "This player was brought up to the major league" raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load" Synonym(s): raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up Antonym(s): bring down, get down, let down, lower, take down cause to come to a sudden stop; "The noise brought her up in shock" put forward for consideration or discussion; "raise the question of promotions"; "bring up an unpleasant topic" Synonym(s): raise, bring up make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" Synonym(s): mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes; "boot your computer" Synonym(s): boot, reboot, bring up
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bringing up n helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important" Synonym(s): breeding, bringing up, fostering, fosterage, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing
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brinkmanship n the policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster (to the limits of safety)
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brisk up v become brisk; "business brisked up" [syn: brisk, {brisk up}, brisken]
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bristle up v show anger or indignation; "She bristled at his insolent remarks" Synonym(s): bristle at, bridle at, bridle up, bristle up
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broad jump n a competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start Synonym(s): long jump, broad jump the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start Synonym(s): broad jump, long jump
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brown cup n a variety of sclerotinia
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brush up v refresh one's memory; "I reviewed the material before the test" Synonym(s): review, brush up, refresh bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners" Synonym(s): polish, round, round off, polish up, brush up
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brushup n practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory Synonym(s): review, brushup
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bubble up v move upwards in bubbles, as from the effect of heating; also used metaphorically; "Gases bubbled up from the earth"; "Marx's ideas have bubbled up in many places in Latin America" Synonym(s): bubble up, intumesce
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buck up v gain courage Synonym(s): take heart, buck up
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bucked up adj inspired with confidence; "felt bucked up by his success" Synonym(s): bucked up(p), encouraged
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bucket shop n an unethical or overly aggressive brokerage firm (formerly) a cheap saloon selling liquor by the bucket
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buffalo chip n a piece of dried bovine dung [syn: chip, cow chip, {cow dung}, buffalo chip]
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buggy whip n a horsewhip once used by a driver of a buggy; "since buggies have been replaced by cars the buggy whip has become a symbol for anything that is hopelessly outmoded"
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build up v enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages; "build up your savings" form or accumulate steadily; "Resistance to the manager's plan built up quickly"; "Pressure is building up at the Indian-Pakistani border" Synonym(s): build up, work up, build, progress prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border" Synonym(s): arm, build up, fortify, gird Antonym(s): demilitarise, demilitarize, disarm bolster or strengthen; "We worked up courage"; "build up confidence"; "ramp up security in the airports" Synonym(s): build up, work up, build, ramp up change the use of and make available or usable; "develop land"; "The country developed its natural resources"; "The remote areas of the country were gradually built up" Synonym(s): build up, develop
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buildup n the act of building up an accumulation; "I envied his rapid buildup of assets"; "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion" the result of the process of accumulation; "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes" highly favorable publicity and praise; "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup"
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built-up adj peopled with settlers; "the built-up areas"
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bulldog clip n a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws [syn: bulldog clip, alligator clip]
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bump n a lump on the body caused by a blow something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; "the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"; "the hump of a camel"; "he stood on the rocky prominence"; "the occipital protuberance was well developed"; "the bony excrescence between its horns" Synonym(s): bulge, bump, hump, swelling, gibbosity, gibbousness, jut, prominence, protuberance, protrusion, extrusion, excrescence an impact (as from a collision); "the bump threw him off the bicycle" Synonym(s): blow, bump v knock against with force or violence; "My car bumped into the tree" Synonym(s): bump, knock come upon, as if by accident; meet with; "We find this idea in Plato"; "I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here"; "She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day" Synonym(s): find, happen, chance, bump, encounter dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward; "bump and grind" assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant" Synonym(s): demote, bump, relegate, break, kick downstairs Antonym(s): advance, elevate, kick upstairs, promote, raise, upgrade remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied; "The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space" Synonym(s): dislodge, bump
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bump up v increase or raise; "OPEC bumped up the price of oil"
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bunch up v form into a bunch; "The frightened children bunched together in the corner of the classroom" Synonym(s): bunch together, bunch, bunch up gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist" Synonym(s): bunch, bunch up, bundle, cluster, clump
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bundle up v make into a bundle; "he bundled up his few possessions" Synonym(s): bundle, bundle up, roll up dress warmly; "Mother bundled up the children for the long way to school"
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bundled-up adj dressed warmly; "bundled-up sailors and soldiers"
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buoy up v become more cheerful; "after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit" Synonym(s): lighten, lighten up, buoy up make more cheerful; "the conversation lightened me up a bit" Synonym(s): lighten, lighten up, buoy up Antonym(s): weigh down, weigh on keep afloat; "The life vest buoyed him up" Synonym(s): buoy, buoy up
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burlap n coarse jute fabric Synonym(s): burlap, gunny
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burn up v burn brightly; "Every star seemed to flare with new intensity" Synonym(s): flare, flame up, blaze up, burn up use up (energy); "burn off calories through vigorous exercise" Synonym(s): burn off, burn, burn up burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire; "The hut burned down"; "The mountain of paper went up in flames" Synonym(s): burn down, burn up, go up
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burnup n a high-speed motorcycle race on a public road the amount of fuel used up (as in a nuclear reactor)
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burp n a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth Synonym(s): belch, belching, burp, burping, eructation v expel gas from the stomach; "In China it is polite to burp at the table" Synonym(s): burp, bubble, belch, eruct
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bus stop n a place on a bus route where buses stop to discharge and take on passengers
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business relationship n a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account" Synonym(s): account, business relationship
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bust up v smash or break forcefully; "The kid busted up the car" Synonym(s): bust up, wreck, wrack
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bust-up n a serious quarrel (especially one that ends a friendship)
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butcher shop n a shop in which meat and poultry (and sometimes fish) are sold Synonym(s): butcher shop, meat market
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butter up v flatter with the intention of getting something [syn: butter up, brown-nose]
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buttercup n any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus [syn: buttercup, butterflower, butter-flower, crowfoot, goldcup, kingcup]
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button up v refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Synonym(s): close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mum Antonym(s): open up
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buttoned-up adj (British colloquial) not inclined to conversation conservative in professional manner; "employers are looking for buttoned-up types"
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buy up v take over ownership of; of corporations and companies [syn: take over, buy out, buy up]
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C-clamp n a clamp in the shape of the letter C
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cacodyl group n the univalent group derived from arsine [syn: cacodyl, cacodyl group, cacodyl radical, arsenic group]
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cadetship n the position of cadet
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calash top n the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage [syn: calash, caleche, calash top]
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call up n an order to report for military duty v bring forward for consideration; "The case was called up in court" Synonym(s): call up, bring forward get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning" Synonym(s): call, telephone, call up, phone, ring recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; "I can't remember saying any such thing"; "I can't think what her last name was"; "can you remember her phone number?"; "Do you remember that he once loved you?"; "call up memories" Synonym(s): remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think Antonym(s): blank out, block, draw a blank, forget call to arms; of military personnel Synonym(s): call up, mobilize, mobilise, rally Antonym(s): demobilise, demobilize, inactivate
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callathump n a noisy boisterous parade [syn: callithump, callathump, callithump parade] a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple Synonym(s): shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump, callathump, belling
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caller-up n the person initiating a telephone call; "there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone" Synonym(s): caller, caller-up, phoner, telephoner
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callithump n a noisy boisterous parade [syn: callithump, callathump, callithump parade] a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple Synonym(s): shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump, callathump, belling
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caltrop n tropical annual procumbent poisonous subshrub having fruit that splits into five spiny nutlets; serious pasture weed Synonym(s): caltrop, devil's weed, Tribulus terestris a plant of the genus Trapa bearing spiny four-pronged edible nutlike fruits Synonym(s): water chestnut, water chestnut plant, caltrop Mediterranean annual or biennial herb having pinkish to purple flowers surrounded by spine-tipped scales; naturalized in America Synonym(s): star-thistle, caltrop, Centauria calcitrapa
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camp adj providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities; "they played up the silliness of their roles for camp effect"; "campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940's" Synonym(s): camp, campy n temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling" Synonym(s): camp, encampment, cantonment, bivouac a group of people living together in a camp; "the whole camp laughed at his mistake" temporary lodgings in the country for travelers or vacationers; "level ground is best for parking and camp areas" an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose Synonym(s): clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp a penal institution (often for forced labor); "China has many camps for political prisoners" something that is considered amusing not because of its originality but because of its unoriginality; "the living room was pure camp" shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs Synonym(s): camp, refugee camp a site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months; "city kids get to see the country at a summer camp" Synonym(s): camp, summer camp v live in or as if in a tent; "Can we go camping again this summer?"; "The circus tented near the town"; "The houseguests had to camp in the living room" Synonym(s): camp, encamp, camp out, bivouac, tent establish or set up a camp Synonym(s): camp, camp down give an artificially banal or sexual quality to
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candlestick tulip n Eurasian tulip with small flowers blotched at the base Synonym(s): lady tulip, candlestick tulip, Tulipa clusiana
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cantaloup n a variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh Synonym(s): cantaloupe, cantaloup, cantaloupe vine, cantaloup vine, Cucumis melo cantalupensis the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh Synonym(s): cantaloup, cantaloupe
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cap n a tight-fitting headdress a top (as for a bottle) a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive Synonym(s): detonator, detonating device, cap something serving as a cover or protection a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom Synonym(s): cap, pileus a protective covering that is part of a plant Synonym(s): hood, cap an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices" Synonym(s): ceiling, roof, cap (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown" Synonym(s): crown, crownwork, jacket, jacket crown, cap the upper part of a column that supports the entablature Synonym(s): capital, chapiter, cap v lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains" [syn: cap, crest] restrict the number or amount of; "We had to cap the number of people we can accept into our club"
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Cape tulip n spectacular plant having large prostrate leaves barred in reddish-purple and flowers with a clump of long yellow stamens in a coral-red cup of fleshy bracts; South Africa Synonym(s): Cape tulip, Haemanthus coccineus
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capital ship n a warship of the first rank in size and armament
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captainship n the post of captain Synonym(s): captainship, captaincy
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carbon arc lamp n has carbon electrodes [syn: carbon arc lamp, {carbon arc}]
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carbonyl group n the bivalent radical CO
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carboxyl group n the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids Synonym(s): carboxyl, carboxyl group
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card sharp n a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games Synonym(s): cardsharp, card sharp, cardsharper, card sharper, sharper, sharpie, sharpy, card shark
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cardinalship n the office of cardinal
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cardsharp n a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games Synonym(s): cardsharp, card sharp, cardsharper, card sharper, sharper, sharpie, sharpy, card shark
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cargo ship n a ship designed to carry cargo [syn: cargo ship, {cargo vessel}]
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carhop n a waiter at a drive-in restaurant
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carp n the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae v raise trivial objections Synonym(s): cavil, carp, chicane
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carrottop n someone who has red hair [syn: redhead, redheader, red-header, carrottop]
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cartoon strip n a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book Synonym(s): comic strip, cartoon strip, strip, funnies
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cartridge clip n a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun Synonym(s): cartridge holder, cartridge clip, clip, magazine
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carve up v separate into parts or portions; "divide the cake into three equal parts"; "The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I" Synonym(s): divide, split, split up, separate, dissever, carve up Antonym(s): unify, unite
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cash crop n a readily salable crop that is grown and gathered for the market (as vegetables or cotton or tobacco)
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cassareep n a flavoring made by boiling down the juice of the bitter cassava; used in West Indian cooking
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castile soap n a good hard soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide
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cat sleep n sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) Synonym(s): nap, catnap, cat sleep, forty winks, short sleep, snooze
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catch crop n a crop that grows quickly (e.g. lettuce) and can be planted between two regular crops grown in successive seasons or between two rows of crops in the same season
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catch up v reach the point where one should be after a delay; "I caught up on my homework" learn belatedly; find out about something after it happened; "I'm trying to catch up with the latest developments in molecular biology"
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catnap n sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) Synonym(s): nap, catnap, cat sleep, forty winks, short sleep, snooze v take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour" Synonym(s): nap, catnap, catch a wink
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catnip n hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats Synonym(s): catmint, catnip, Nepeta cataria
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catsup n thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes [syn: catsup, ketchup, cetchup, tomato ketchup]
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cattleship n a cargo ship for the transport of livestock [syn: cattleship, cattle boat]
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caught up adj having become involved involuntarily; "caught up in the excitement of the crowd"; "caught up in the scandal"
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cause to sleep v make fall asleep; "The soft music caused us to fall asleep" Antonym(s): arouse, awaken, rouse, wake, wake up, waken
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celery-leaved buttercup n annual herb growing in marshy places [syn: {cursed crowfoot}, celery-leaved buttercup, Ranunculus sceleratus]
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censorship n counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy Synonym(s): censoring, censorship, security review deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances Synonym(s): censoring, censorship
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centrifugal pump n a pump that use centrifugal force to discharge fluid into a pipe
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cervical cap n a contraceptive device consisting of a small thimble-shaped cup that is placed over the uterine cervix to prevent the entrance of spermatozoa
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cetchup n thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes [syn: catsup, ketchup, cetchup, tomato ketchup]
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Ceylon bowstring hemp n plant having thick fibrous leaves transversely banded in light and dark green Synonym(s): Ceylon bowstring hemp, Sansevieria zeylanica
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chain up v tie up with chains; "chain up the prisoners"
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chairmanship n the position of chairman
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chalcid wasp n any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects Synonym(s): chalcid fly, chalcidfly, chalcid, chalcid wasp
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chalk up v accumulate as a debt; "he chalked up $100 in the course of the evening" Synonym(s): chalk up, run up keep score, as in games Synonym(s): tally, chalk up
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champ n someone who has won first place in a competition [syn: champion, champ, title-holder] v chafe at the bit, like horses chew noisily; "The boy chomped his sandwich" Synonym(s): chomp, champ
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champagne cup n a punch containing a sparkling wine
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championship n the status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years" Synonym(s): championship, title a competition at which a champion is chosen the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives" Synonym(s): backing, backup, championship, patronage
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chancellorship n the office of chancellor
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change-up n a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball Synonym(s): change-up, change-of-pace, change-of-pace ball, off-speed pitch
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chap n a boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke" Synonym(s): chap, fellow, feller, fella, lad, gent, blighter, cuss, bloke a long narrow depression in a surface Synonym(s): crevice, cranny, crack, fissure, chap a crack in a lip caused usually by cold (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs v crack due to dehydration; "My lips chap in this dry weather"
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chaplainship n the position of chaplain [syn: chaplaincy, chaplainship]
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charge up v cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" Synonym(s): agitate, rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up Antonym(s): calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
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charred pancake cup n a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae
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chat up v talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women" Synonym(s): chat up, flirt, dally, butterfly, coquet, coquette, romance, philander, mash talk to someone with the aim of persuading him
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cheap adj relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" Synonym(s): cheap, inexpensive Antonym(s): expensive tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments" Synonym(s): brassy, cheap, flash, flashy, garish, gaudy, gimcrack, loud, meretricious, tacky, tatty, tawdry, trashy of very poor quality; flimsy Synonym(s): bum, cheap, cheesy, chintzy, crummy, punk, sleazy, tinny embarrassingly stingy Synonym(s): cheap, chinchy, chintzy
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checkup n a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person Synonym(s): checkup, medical checkup, medical examination, medical exam, medical, health check
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cheep n the short weak cry of a young bird Synonym(s): cheep, peep v make high-pitched sounds; "the birds were chirping in the bushes" Synonym(s): peep, cheep, chirp, chirrup
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cheer up v cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful; "She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee" Synonym(s): cheer, cheer up, jolly along, jolly up become cheerful Synonym(s): cheer, cheer up, chirk up Antonym(s): complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off
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cheese dip n a dip made of cheeses
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chemical group n (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule Synonym(s): group, radical, chemical group
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chemist's shop n a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold Synonym(s): drugstore, apothecary's shop, chemist's, chemist's shop, pharmacy
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chew up v censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup" Synonym(s): call on the carpet, take to task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast
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chicken coop n a farm building for housing poultry [syn: chicken coop, coop, hencoop, henhouse]
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chicken soup n soup made from chicken broth
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chieftainship n the position of chieftain [syn: chieftaincy, chieftainship]
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chimneysweep n someone who cleans soot from chimneys [syn: chimneysweeper, chimneysweep, sweep]
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chimp n intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests Synonym(s): chimpanzee, chimp, Pan troglodytes
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chin strap n a strap attached to a hat; passes under the chin and holds the hat in place
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chin up v raise oneself while hanging from one's hands until one's chin is level with the support bar Synonym(s): chin, chin up
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chin-up n an arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar Synonym(s): pull-up, chin-up
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chip n a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye" Synonym(s): bit, chip, flake, fleck, scrap a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line a piece of dried bovine dung Synonym(s): chip, cow chip, cow dung, buffalo chip a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat Synonym(s): chip, crisp, potato chip, Saratoga chip a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something Synonym(s): check, chip a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling Synonym(s): chip, poker chip electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit Synonym(s): chip, microchip, micro chip, silicon chip, microprocessor chip (golf) a low running approach shot Synonym(s): chip, chip shot the act of chipping something Synonym(s): chip, chipping, splintering v break off (a piece from a whole); "Her tooth chipped" [syn: chip, chip off, come off, break away, break off] cut a nick into Synonym(s): nick, chip play a chip shot form by chipping; "They chipped their names in the stone" break a small piece off from; "chip the glass"; "chip a tooth" Synonym(s): chip, knap, cut off, break off
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chirk up v become cheerful Synonym(s): cheer, cheer up, chirk up Antonym(s): complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off
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chirp n a sharp sound made by small birds or insects v make high-pitched sounds; "the birds were chirping in the bushes" Synonym(s): peep, cheep, chirp, chirrup sing in modulation Synonym(s): tweedle, chirp
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chirrup n a series of chirps Synonym(s): chirrup, twitter v make high-pitched sounds; "the birds were chirping in the bushes" Synonym(s): peep, cheep, chirp, chirrup
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chock up v crowd or pack to capacity; "the theater was jampacked" Synonym(s): jam, jampack, ram, chock up, cram, wad
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chocolate syrup n sauce made with unsweetened chocolate or cocoa and sugar and water Synonym(s): chocolate sauce, chocolate syrup
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choke up v obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked" Synonym(s): stuff, lug, choke up, block Antonym(s): loosen up, unstuff
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chokedamp n the atmosphere in a mine following an explosion; high in carbon dioxide and incapable of supporting life Synonym(s): chokedamp, blackdamp
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chomp n the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws Synonym(s): bite, chomp v chew noisily; "The boy chomped his sandwich" [syn: chomp, champ]
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choose up v form sides, as for a game
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chop n the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide); "the boat headed into the chop" a small cut of meat including part of a rib a jaw; "I'll hit him on the chops" a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball Synonym(s): chop, chop shot a grounder that bounces high in the air Synonym(s): chop, chopper v cut into pieces; "Chop wood"; "chop meat" [syn: chop, chop up] move suddenly form or shape by chopping; "chop a hole in the ground" strike sharply, as in some sports cut with a hacking tool Synonym(s): chop, hack hit sharply
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chop shop n a place where stolen cars are disassembled for their parts
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chop up v cut into pieces; "Chop wood"; "chop meat" [syn: chop, chop up]
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chop-chop adv with rapid movements; "he works quickly" [syn: quickly, rapidly, speedily, chop-chop, apace] Antonym(s): easy, slow, slowly, tardily
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choropleth map n a map that uses graded differences in shading or color or the placing of symbols inside defined areas on the map in order to indicate the average values of some property or quantity in those areas
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chum up v become friends; act friendly towards [syn: pal, pal up, chum up]
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chump n a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of Synonym(s): chump, fool, gull, mark, patsy, fall guy, sucker, soft touch, mug
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churn up v cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of; "The pornographic pictures sickened us" Synonym(s): disgust, revolt, nauseate, sicken, churn up
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churned-up adj moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation; "winds whipped the piled leaves into churning masses"; "a car stuck in the churned-up mud" Synonym(s): churning, churned-up
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citizenship n the status of a citizen with rights and duties conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship"
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civil censorship n military censorship of civilian communications (correspondence or printed matter of films) entering or leaving of circulating within territories controlled by armed forces
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clam dip n a dip made of clams and soft cream cheese
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clam up v refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Synonym(s): close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mum Antonym(s): open up
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clamp n a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together Synonym(s): clamp, clinch v fasten or fix with a clamp; "clamp the chair together until the glue has hardened" impose or inflict forcefully; "The military government clamped a curfew onto the capital"
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clap n a sudden very loud noise [syn: bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam] a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra Synonym(s): gonorrhea, gonorrhoea, clap a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated Synonym(s): clack, clap v put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail" cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings" clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval Synonym(s): applaud, clap, spat, acclaim Antonym(s): boo, hiss clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music" Synonym(s): clap, spat strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly" strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise; "clap two boards together"
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clap up v make hastily and carelessly [syn: clap up, {clap together}, slap together]
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claptrap n pompous or pretentious talk or writing [syn: bombast, fustian, rant, claptrap, blah]
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claret cup n a punch made of claret and brandy with lemon juice and sugar and sometimes sherry or curacao and fresh fruit
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clasp n a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" Synonym(s): clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold v hold firmly and tightly Antonym(s): unclasp fasten with or as if with a brooch Synonym(s): brooch, clasp fasten with a buckle or buckles Synonym(s): buckle, clasp Antonym(s): unbuckle grasp firmly; "The child clasped my hands" Antonym(s): unclasp
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clean up v put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!" [syn: tidy, tidy up, clean up, neaten, straighten, straighten out, square away] make a big profit; often in a short period of time; "The investor really cleaned up when the stock market went up" dispose of; "settle the bills" make oneself clean, presentable or neat; "Clean up before you go to the party"
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cleanup n a very large profit Synonym(s): killing, cleanup (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) Synonym(s): cleanup, cleanup position, cleanup spot the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning" Synonym(s): cleaning, cleansing, cleanup
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clear up v make clear and (more) comprehensible; "clarify the mystery surrounding her death" Synonym(s): clarify, clear up, elucidate Antonym(s): obfuscate finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment" Synonym(s): get through, wrap up, finish off, mop up, polish off, clear up, finish up free (the throat) by making a rasping sound; "Clear the throat" Synonym(s): clear, clear up become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm" Synonym(s): clear up, clear, light up, brighten Antonym(s): cloud, overcast make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault" Synonym(s): clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
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cleft lip n a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip [syn: cleft lip, harelip, cheiloschisis]
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cleistocarp n closed spore-bearing structure of some fungi (especially Aspergillaceae and Erysiphaceae) from which spores are released only by decay or disintegration Synonym(s): cleistothecium, cleistocarp
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clerkship n the job of clerk
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climb up v go upward with gradual or continuous progress; "Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?" Synonym(s): climb, climb up, mount, go up appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils; "the vine climbed up the side of the house" Synonym(s): ascend, climb up rise in rank or status; "Her new novel jumped high on the bestseller list" Synonym(s): rise, jump, climb up
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clip n a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun Synonym(s): cartridge holder, cartridge clip, clip, magazine an instance or single occasion for some event; "this time he succeeded"; "he called four times"; "he could do ten at a clip" Synonym(s): time, clip any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress the act of clipping or snipping Synonym(s): clip, clipping, snip a sharp slanting blow; "he gave me a clip on the ear" v sever or remove by pinching or snipping; "nip off the flowers" Synonym(s): nip, nip off, clip, snip, snip off run at a moderately swift pace Synonym(s): trot, jog, clip attach with a clip; "clip the papers together" Antonym(s): unclip cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" Synonym(s): snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress, prune, cut back terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent; "My speech was cut short"; "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries" Synonym(s): clip, curtail, cut short
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clip-clop n the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface Synonym(s): clip-clop, clippety-clop, clop, clopping, clunking, clumping
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clipper ship n a fast sailing ship used in former times [syn: clipper, clipper ship]
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clippety-clop n the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface Synonym(s): clip-clop, clippety-clop, clop, clopping, clunking, clumping
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clock up v record a distance travelled; on planes and cars [syn: {log up}, clock up]
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clog up v become or cause to become obstructed; "The leaves clog our drains in the Fall"; "The water pipe is backed up" Synonym(s): clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul Antonym(s): unclog
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clomp v walk clumsily Synonym(s): clump, clomp
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clop n the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface Synonym(s): clip-clop, clippety-clop, clop, clopping, clunking, clumping v make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground Synonym(s): clop, clump, clunk, plunk
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close up adv very close; "without my reading glasses I can hardly see things close up"; "even firing at close range he missed" Synonym(s): close up, at close range v cease to operate or cause to cease operating; "The owners decided to move and to close the factory"; "My business closes every night at 8 P.M."; "close up the shop" Synonym(s): close up, close, fold, shut down, close down Antonym(s): open, open up block passage through; "obstruct the path" Synonym(s): obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up Antonym(s): disengage, free unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of; "close the circuit"; "close a wound"; "close a book"; "close up an umbrella" Synonym(s): close up, close refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Synonym(s): close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mum Antonym(s): open up
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closed loop n a control system with a feedback loop that is active [syn: closed loop, closed-loop system]
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closed shop n a company that hires only union members
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closeup n a photograph taken at close range
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cloth cap n a flat woolen cap with a stiff peak [syn: cloth cap, flat cap]
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cloud up v become covered with clouds; "The sky clouded over" [syn: overcloud, cloud over, cloud up]
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clouding up n the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky Synonym(s): clouding, clouding up
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clump n a grouping of a number of similar things; "a bunch of trees"; "a cluster of admirers" Synonym(s): bunch, clump, cluster, clustering a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" Synonym(s): ball, clod, glob, lump, clump, chunk a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) Synonym(s): thump, thumping, clump, clunk, thud v make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground Synonym(s): clop, clump, clunk, plunk come together as in a cluster or flock; "The poets constellate in this town every summer" Synonym(s): cluster, constellate, flock, clump walk clumsily Synonym(s): clump, clomp gather or cause to gather into a cluster; "She bunched her fingers into a fist" Synonym(s): bunch, bunch up, bundle, cluster, clump
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clutter up v fill a space in a disorderly way [syn: clutter, {clutter up}] Antonym(s): clear, unclutter
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co-op n a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners Synonym(s): cooperative, co-op
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coachwhip n desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers Synonym(s): ocotillo, coachwhip, Jacob's staff, vine cactus, Fouquieria splendens a whipsnake of southern United States and Mexico; tail resembles a braided whip Synonym(s): coachwhip, coachwhip snake, Masticophis flagellum
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cobble up v put together hastily Synonym(s): cobble together, cobble up
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cock up v raise; "The dog pricked up his ears" [syn: prick up, prick, cock up]
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cock-a-hoop adj exhibiting self-importance; "big talk" [syn: boastful, braggart(a), bragging(a), braggy, big, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandizing, self- aggrandising]
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cockup n something badly botched or muddled [syn: ballup, {balls- up}, cockup, mess-up]
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codswallop n nonsensical talk or writing [syn: folderol, rubbish, tripe, trumpery, trash, wish-wash, applesauce, codswallop]
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coffee cup n a cup from which coffee is drunk
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coffee shop n a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold [syn: cafe, coffeehouse, coffee shop, coffee bar]
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cold snap n a spell of cold weather Synonym(s): cold spell, cold snap
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Colonel Blimp n any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low) Synonym(s): Colonel Blimp, Blimp a pompous reactionary cartoon character created by Sir David Low
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Colorado River hemp n tall-growing annual of southwestern United States widely grown as green manure; yields a strong tough bast fiber formerly used by Indians for cordage Synonym(s): Colorado River hemp, Sesbania exaltata
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combat ship n a government ship that is available for waging war [syn: warship, war vessel, combat ship]
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come up v bring forth, usually something desirable; "The committee came up with some interesting recommendations" result or issue; "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion" Synonym(s): arise, come up move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody; "He came singing down the road"; "Come with me to the Casbah"; "come down here!"; "come out of the closet!"; "come into the room" Synonym(s): come, come up Antonym(s): depart, go, go away come to the surface Synonym(s): surface, come up, rise up, rise originate or come into being; "a question arose" Synonym(s): arise, come up, bob up move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows" Synonym(s): rise, lift, arise, move up, go up, come up, uprise Antonym(s): come down, descend, fall, go down be mentioned; "These names came up in the discussion" start running, functioning, or operating; "the lights went on"; "the computer came up" Synonym(s): go on, come up, come on Antonym(s): go off get something or somebody for a specific purpose; "I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener"; "I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing"; "The chairman got hold of a secretary on Friday night to type the urgent letter" Synonym(s): line up, get hold, come up, find come up, of celestial bodies; "The sun also rises"; "The sun uprising sees the dusk night fled..."; "Jupiter ascends" Synonym(s): rise, come up, uprise, ascend Antonym(s): go down, go under, set gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living" Synonym(s): scrape, scrape up, scratch, come up gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage" Synonym(s): muster, rally, summon, come up, muster up
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comic strip n a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book Synonym(s): comic strip, cartoon strip, strip, funnies
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commandership n the position or office of commander [syn: commandership, commandery]
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common buttercup n perennial Old World buttercup with golden to sulphur yellow flowers in late spring to early summer; naturalized in North America Synonym(s): common buttercup, Ranunculus bulbosus
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common hop n European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America Synonym(s): common hop, common hops, bine, European hop, Humulus lupulus
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common wasp n a variety of vespid wasp [syn: common wasp, {Vespula vulgaris}]
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commutative group n a group that satisfies the commutative law [syn: {Abelian group}, commutative group]
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comp n an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge; "she took her comps in English literature" Synonym(s): comprehensive examination, comprehensive, comp
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companionship n the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends" Synonym(s): company, companionship, fellowship, society
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comparison-shop v compare prices for a given item
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compost heap n a heap of manure and vegetation and other organic residues that are decaying to become compost Synonym(s): compost heap, compost pile
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comptrollership n the position of comptroller
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computer backup n (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased" Synonym(s): backup, computer backup
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comradeship n the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability Synonym(s): chumminess, camaraderie, comradeliness, comradery, comradeship
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concentration camp n a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) Synonym(s): concentration camp, stockade a situation characterized by crowding and extremely harsh conditions
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condensation pump n vacuum pump used to obtain a high vacuum [syn: condensation pump, diffusion pump]
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conic waxycap n a fungus having an acutely conic cap and dry stalks [syn: Hygrocybe acutoconica, conic waxycap]
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conjure up v summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain" Synonym(s): raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth
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connoisseurship n love of or taste for fine objects of art [syn: virtu, vertu, connoisseurship]
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consulship n the post of consul
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container ship n a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes; "the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds" Synonym(s): container ship, containership, container vessel
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containership n a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes; "the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds" Synonym(s): container ship, containership, container vessel
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contour map n a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation Synonym(s): contour map, relief map
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controllership n the position of controller
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cook up v prepare or cook by mixing ingredients; "concoct a strange mixture" Synonym(s): concoct, cook up make up something artificial or untrue Synonym(s): fabricate, manufacture, cook up, make up, invent
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coonskin cap n a raccoon cap with the tail hanging down the back [syn: coonskin cap, coonskin]
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coop n a farm building for housing poultry [syn: chicken coop, coop, hencoop, henhouse] an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept Synonym(s): cage, coop
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coop up v confine in or as if in a coop; "she coops herself up in the library all day" Synonym(s): coop up, coop in
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cop n uncomplimentary terms for a policeman [syn: bull, cop, copper, fuzz, pig] v take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!" [syn: hook, snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom] take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals" Synonym(s): collar, nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop
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copartnership n a partnership in which employees get a share of the profits in addition to their wages
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corbel step n (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall [syn: corbel step, corbie-step, corbiestep, crow step]
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corbie-step n (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall [syn: corbel step, corbie-step, corbiestep, crow step]
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corbiestep n (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall [syn: corbel step, corbie-step, corbiestep, crow step]
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core dump n (computer science) dump of the contents of the chief registers in the CPU; usually used for debugging
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core group n a small group of indispensable persons or things; "five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program" Synonym(s): core, nucleus, core group
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cork up v close a bottle with a cork Synonym(s): cork, cork up [ant: uncork]
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corn chip n thin piece of cornmeal dough fried
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corn syrup n syrup prepared from corn
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corp n a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state Synonym(s): corporation, corp
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cottage tulip n any of several long-stemmed tulips that flower in May; have egg-shaped variously colored flowers
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cotton up v ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" Synonym(s): cozy up, cotton up, shine up, play up, sidle up, suck up
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cough drop n a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat [syn: {cough drop}, troche, pastille, pastil]
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cough up v give reluctantly; "He coughed up some money for his children's tuition" Synonym(s): cough up, pony up, spit up discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth Synonym(s): expectorate, cough up, cough out, spit up, spit out
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coughing up n the act of expelling (food or phlegm) by coughing
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councillorship n the position of council member [syn: councillorship, councilorship]
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councilorship n the position of council member [syn: councillorship, councilorship]
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counsellorship n the position of counselor [syn: counselorship, counsellorship]
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counselorship n the position of counselor [syn: counselorship, counsellorship]
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countercoup n a sudden and decisive overthrow of a government that gained power by a coup d'etat
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countertop n the top side of a counter
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coup n a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force Synonym(s): coup d'etat, coup, putsch, takeover a brilliant and notable success
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couple up v link together; "can we couple these proposals?" [syn: couple, couple on, couple up] Antonym(s): decouple, uncouple
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courtship n a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); "its was a brief and intense courtship" Synonym(s): courtship, wooing, courting, suit
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cover crop n crop planted to prevent soil erosion and provide green manure
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cover slip n a small and very thin piece of glass used to cover the specimen on a microscope slide Synonym(s): cover glass, cover slip
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cover up v hide from view or knowledge; "The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House" Synonym(s): cover, cover up
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cover-up n concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public
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cow chip n a piece of dried bovine dung [syn: chip, cow chip, {cow dung}, buffalo chip]
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cow parsnip n tall coarse plant having thick stems and cluster of white to purple flowers Synonym(s): cow parsnip, hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium
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cowslip n early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers Synonym(s): cowslip, paigle, Primula veris swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups Synonym(s): marsh marigold, kingcup, meadow bright, May blob, cowslip, water dragon, Caltha palustris
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cozy up v ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" Synonym(s): cozy up, cotton up, shine up, play up, sidle up, suck up
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crack up v suffer a nervous breakdown [syn: crack up, crack, crock up, break up, collapse] rhapsodize about laugh unrestrainedly Synonym(s): break up, crack up
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crack-up n a mental or physical breakdown [syn: breakdown, {crack- up}]
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cradle cap n a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants
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craftsmanship n skill in an occupation or trade [syn: craft, craftsmanship, workmanship]
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cramp n a painful and involuntary muscular contraction [syn: spasm, cramp, muscle spasm] a clamp for holding pieces of wood together while they are glued a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together Synonym(s): cramp, cramp iron v secure with a cramp; "cramp the wood" prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries" Synonym(s): hamper, halter, cramp, strangle affect with or as if with a cramp suffer from sudden painful contraction of a muscle
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crank up v start by cranking; "crank up the engine" [syn: crank, crank up] rotate with a crank Synonym(s): crank, crank up
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crap n obscene terms for feces [syn: crap, dirt, shit, shite, poop, turd] obscene words for unacceptable behavior; "I put up with a lot of bullshit from that jerk"; "what he said was mostly bull" Synonym(s): bullshit, bull, Irish bull, horseshit, shit, crap, dogshit v have a bowel movement; "The dog had made in the flower beds" Synonym(s): stool, defecate, shit, take a shit, take a crap, ca-ca, crap, make
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crap up v become obstructed or chocked up; "The drains clogged up"
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creep n someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric [syn: creep, weirdo, weirdie, weirdy, spook] a slow longitudinal movement or deformation a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep" Synonym(s): crawl, crawling, creep, creeping v move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; "The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed" Synonym(s): crawl, creep to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house" Synonym(s): sneak, mouse, creep, pussyfoot grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface); "ivy crept over the walls of the university buildings" show submission or fear Synonym(s): fawn, crawl, creep, cringe, cower, grovel
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creep up v advance stealthily or unnoticed; "Age creeps up on you" Synonym(s): creep up, sneak up
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creeping buttercup n perennial European herb with long creeping stolons [syn: creeping buttercup, creeping crowfoot, Ranunculus repens]
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crimp n an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" Synonym(s): fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers Synonym(s): crimp, crimper a lock of hair that has been artificially waved or curled v make ridges into by pinching together [syn: crimp, pinch] curl tightly; "crimp hair" Synonym(s): crimp, crape, frizzle, frizz, kink up, kink
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crisp adj (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot" Synonym(s): crisp, sharp tender and brittle; "crisp potato chips" Synonym(s): crisp, crispy pleasantly cold and invigorating; "crisp clear nights and frosty mornings"; "a nipping wind"; "a nippy fall day"; "snappy weather" Synonym(s): crisp, frosty, nipping, nippy, snappy pleasingly firm and fresh; "crisp lettuce" (of hair) in small tight curls Synonym(s): crisp, frizzly, frizzy, kinky, nappy brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes'"; "short and terse and easy to understand" Synonym(s): crisp, curt, laconic, terse n a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat [syn: chip, crisp, potato chip, Saratoga chip] v make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane" Synonym(s): wrinkle, ruckle, crease, crinkle, scrunch, scrunch up, crisp make brown and crisp by heating; "toast bread"; "crisp potatoes" Synonym(s): crispen, toast, crisp
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crock up v suffer a nervous breakdown [syn: crack up, crack, crock up, break up, collapse]
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crop n the yield from plants in a single growing season [syn: crop, harvest] a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale a collection of people or things appearing together; "the annual crop of students brings a new crop of ideas" the output of something in a season; "the latest crop of fashions is about to hit the stores" the stock or handle of a whip a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food Synonym(s): craw, crop v cut short; "She wanted her hair cropped short" prepare for crops; "Work the soil"; "cultivate the land" Synonym(s): cultivate, crop, work yield crops; "This land crops well" let feed in a field or pasture or meadow Synonym(s): crop, graze, pasture feed as in a meadow or pasture; "the herd was grazing" Synonym(s): crop, browse, graze, range, pasture cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" Synonym(s): snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress, prune, cut back
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crop up v appear suddenly or unexpectedly; "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"; "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere" Synonym(s): crop up, pop up, pop
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croup n a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing Synonym(s): croup, spasmodic laryngitis the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks Synonym(s): hindquarters, croup, croupe, rump
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crow step n (architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall [syn: corbel step, corbie-step, corbiestep, crow step]
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CRP n a byproduct of inflammation; a globulin that is found in the blood in some cases of acute inflammation Synonym(s): C-reactive protein, CRP
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crucian carp n European carp closely resembling wild goldfish [syn: crucian carp, Carassius carassius, Carassius vulgaris]
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cruise ship n a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises Synonym(s): cruise ship, cruise liner
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crump v make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants [syn: crump, thud, scrunch] bombard with heavy shells explode heavily or with a loud dull noise
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crystal pickup n a cartridge in which an output voltage is produced by the vibration of a piezoelectric crystal
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cultivated parsnip n European biennial having a long fusiform root that has been made palatable through cultivation
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Cumberland Gap n a pass through the Cumberland Mountains between Virginia and Kentucky that early settlers used in order to move west
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cup n a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer"; "the handle of the cup was missing" the quantity a cup will hold; "he drank a cup of coffee"; "he borrowed a cup of sugar" Synonym(s): cup, cupful any cup-shaped concavity; "bees filled the waxen cups with honey"; "he wore a jock strap with a metal cup"; "the cup of her bra" a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces cup-shaped plant organ a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green; "he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away"; "put the flag back in the cup" a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition; "the school kept the cups is a special glass case" Synonym(s): cup, loving cup v form into the shape of a cup; "She cupped her hands" put into a cup; "cup the milk" treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin Synonym(s): cup, transfuse
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curatorship n the position of curator
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curl up v shape one's body into a curl; "She curled farther down under the covers"; "She fell and drew in" Synonym(s): curl up, curl, draw in
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cusp n point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) a thin triangular flap of a heart valve Synonym(s): cusp, leaflet small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth
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custodianship n the position of custodian
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cut up adj cut into pieces v cut to pieces; "Father carved the ham" [syn: carve, {cut up}] destroy or injure severely; "The madman mutilates art work" Synonym(s): mutilate, mangle, cut up separate into isolated compartments or categories; "You cannot compartmentalize your life like this!" Synonym(s): compartmentalize, compartmentalise, cut up significantly cut up a manuscript Synonym(s): hack, cut up
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cut-up n someone who plays practical jokes on others [syn: prankster, cut-up, trickster, tricker, hoaxer, practical joker]
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cyanide group n the monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound [syn: cyano group, cyano radical, cyanide group, cyanide radical]
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cyano group n the monovalent group -CN in a chemical compound [syn: cyano group, cyano radical, cyanide group, cyanide radical]
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cynipid gall wasp n small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants Synonym(s): gall wasp, gallfly, cynipid wasp, cynipid gall wasp
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cynipid wasp n small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants Synonym(s): gall wasp, gallfly, cynipid wasp, cynipid gall wasp
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Dall sheep n large white wild sheep of northwestern Canada and Alaska Synonym(s): Dall sheep, Dall's sheep, white sheep, Ovis montana dalli
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Dall's sheep n large white wild sheep of northwestern Canada and Alaska Synonym(s): Dall sheep, Dall's sheep, white sheep, Ovis montana dalli
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dam up v obstruct with, or as if with, a dam; "dam the gorges of the Yangtse River" Synonym(s): dam, dam up
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damp adj slightly wet; "clothes damp with perspiration"; "a moist breeze"; "eyes moist with tears" Synonym(s): damp, dampish, moist n a slight wetness Synonym(s): damp, dampness, moistness v deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping [syn: muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen, tone down] restrain or discourage; "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere" make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; "muffle the message" Synonym(s): dampen, deaden, damp lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall" Synonym(s): dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break
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dance step n a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance; "he taught them the waltz step" Synonym(s): dance step, step
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Darwin tulip n any of several very tall, late blooming tulips bearing large squarish flowers on sturdy stems
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date stamp v stamp with a date; "The package is dated November 24" [syn: date, date stamp]
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Davis Cup n cup awarded for the annual international team tennis competition
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Davy lamp n an oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane) Synonym(s): safety lamp, Davy lamp
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day camp n a camp providing care and activities for children during the daytime
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DCCP n an agency of the United Nations that promotes drug control and crime prevention Synonym(s): United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention, DCCP
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dead drop n a drop used for the clandestine exchange of intelligence information; "a dead drop avoids the need for an intelligence officer and a spy to be present at the same time"
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dealership n a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area Synonym(s): franchise, dealership
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deanship n the position or office of a dean [syn: deanship, deanery]
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death camp n a concentration camp where prisoners are likely to die or be killed
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death cap n extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup-shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills Synonym(s): death cap, death cup, death angel, destroying angel, Amanita phalloides
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death cup n extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup-shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills Synonym(s): death cap, death cup, death angel, destroying angel, Amanita phalloides
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deathtrap n any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed
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decamp v leave a camp; "The hikers decamped before dawn" [syn: decamp, break camp] run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe" Synonym(s): abscond, bolt, absquatulate, decamp, run off, go off, make off leave suddenly; "She persuaded him to decamp"; "skip town" Synonym(s): decamp, skip, vamoose
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deccan hemp n fiber from an East Indian plant Hibiscus cannabinus [syn: kenaf, deccan hemp] valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation Synonym(s): kenaf, kanaf, deccan hemp, bimli, bimli hemp, Indian hemp, Bombay hemp, Hibiscus cannabinus
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deck up v put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party" Synonym(s): overdress, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out Antonym(s): dress down, underdress
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deep adv to a great depth;far down; "dived deeply"; "dug deep" Synonym(s): deeply, deep to an advanced time; "deep into the night"; "talked late into the evening" Synonym(s): deep, late to a great distance; "penetrated deep into enemy territory"; "went deep into the woods" adj relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply; "a deep breath"; "a deep sigh"; "deep concentration"; "deep emotion"; "a deep trance"; "in a deep sleep" Antonym(s): shallow marked by depth of thinking; "deep thoughts"; "a deep allegory" having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination; "a deep well"; "a deep dive"; "deep water"; "a deep casserole"; "a deep gash"; "deep massage"; "deep pressure receptors in muscles"; "deep shelves"; "a deep closet"; "surrounded by a deep yard"; "hit the ball to deep center field"; "in deep space"; "waist-deep" Antonym(s): shallow very distant in time or space; "deep in the past"; "deep in enemy territory"; "deep in the woods"; "a deep space probe" extreme; "in deep trouble"; "deep happiness" having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range; "a deep voice"; "a bass voice is lower than a baritone voice"; "a bass clarinet" Synonym(s): bass, deep strong; intense; "deep purple"; "a rich red" Synonym(s): deep, rich relatively thick from top to bottom; "deep carpets"; "deep snow" extending relatively far inward; "a deep border" (of darkness) very intense; "thick night"; "thick darkness"; "a face in deep shadow"; "deep night" Synonym(s): thick, deep large in quantity or size; "deep cuts in the budget" with head or back bent low; "a deep bow" of an obscure nature; "the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"; "a deep dark secret"; "the inscrutable workings of Providence"; "in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life"- Rachel Carson; "rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands" Synonym(s): cryptic, cryptical, deep, inscrutable, mysterious, mystifying difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge; "the professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them"; "a deep metaphysical theory"; "some recondite problem in historiography" Synonym(s): abstruse, deep, recondite exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy; "deep political machinations"; "a deep plot" n the central and most intense or profound part; "in the deep of night"; "in the deep of winter" a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor Synonym(s): trench, deep, oceanic abyss literary term for an ocean; "denizens of the deep"
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desert mariposa tulip n mariposa with clusters of bell-shaped vermilion or orange or yellow flowers atop short stems; southern California to Arizona and Mexico Synonym(s): desert mariposa tulip, Calochortus kennedyi
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desktop n the top of a desk (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear Synonym(s): background, desktop, screen background
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detention camp n an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court) Synonym(s): detention home, detention house, house of detention, detention camp
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develop v make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation; "Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather"; "They developed a new technique" work out; "We have developed a new theory of evolution" Synonym(s): evolve, germinate, develop gain through experience; "I acquired a strong aversion to television"; "Children must develop a sense of right and wrong"; "Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position"; "develop a passion for painting" Synonym(s): develop, acquire, evolve come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes); "He grew a beard"; "The patient developed abdominal pains"; "I got funny spots all over my body"; "Well-developed breasts" Synonym(s): grow, develop, produce, get, acquire come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose" Synonym(s): originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow change the use of and make available or usable; "develop land"; "The country developed its natural resources"; "The remote areas of the country were gradually built up" Synonym(s): build up, develop elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses; "Could you develop the ideas in your thesis" Synonym(s): explicate, formulate, develop create by training and teaching; "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future" Synonym(s): train, develop, prepare, educate be gradually disclosed or unfolded; become manifest; "The plot developed slowly"; grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment; "A flower developed on the branch"; "The country developed into a mighty superpower"; "The embryo develops into a fetus"; "This situation has developed over a long time" become technologically advanced; "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"; "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly" Synonym(s): modernize, modernise, develop cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development; "The perfect climate here develops the grain"; "He developed a new kind of apple" Synonym(s): develop, make grow generate gradually; "We must develop more potential customers"; "develop a market for the new mobile phone" grow emotionally or mature; "The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten"; "When he spent a summer at camp, the boy grew noticeably and no longer showed some of his old adolescent behavior" Synonym(s): develop, grow make visible by means of chemical solutions; "Please develop this roll of film for me" superimpose a three-dimensional surface on a plane without stretching, in geometry move one's pieces into strategically more advantageous positions; "Spassky developed quickly" move into a strategically more advantageous position; "develop the rook" elaborate by the unfolding of a musical idea and by the working out of the rhythmic and harmonic changes in the theme; "develop the melody and change the key" happen; "Report the news as it develops"; "These political movements recrudesce from time to time" Synonym(s): break, recrudesce, develop expand in the form of a series; "Develop the function in the following form"
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devil's turnip n white-flowered vine having thick roots and bearing small black berries; Europe to Iran Synonym(s): white bryony, devil's turnip, Bryonia alba
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devil-worship n the acts or rites of worshiping devils [syn: diabolatry, demonolatry, devil-worship]
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dewdrop n a drop of dew
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dewlap n a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck
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DFLP n a Marxist-Leninist group that believes Palestinian goals can only be achieved by revolutionary change; "in 1974 the DFLP took over a schoolhouse and massacred Israeli schoolchildren" Synonym(s): Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, DFLP, Popular Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, PDFLP
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diapason stop n either of the two main stops on a pipe organ [syn: diapason, diapason stop]
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dice cup n a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown Synonym(s): dice cup, dice box
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dictatorship n a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) Synonym(s): dictatorship, absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny
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diffusion pump n vacuum pump used to obtain a high vacuum [syn: condensation pump, diffusion pump]
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dig up v find by digging in the ground; "I dug up an old box in the garden" Synonym(s): excavate, dig up, turn up remove, harvest, or recover by digging; "dig salt"; "dig coal" Synonym(s): dig, dig up, dig out
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digger wasp n solitary wasp that digs nests in the soil and stocks them with paralyzed insects for the larvae
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digging up n the act of digging something out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried Synonym(s): exhumation, disinterment, digging up
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Dimetapp n trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis
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dip n a depression in an otherwise level surface; "there was a dip in the road" (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon Synonym(s): dip, angle of dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination, inclination a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places Synonym(s): pickpocket, cutpurse, dip tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped a brief immersion a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity; "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index"; "there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery"; "a dip in prices"; "when that became known the price of their stock went into free fall" Synonym(s): drop, dip, fall, free fall a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow a brief swim in water Synonym(s): dip, plunge a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms v immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint" Synonym(s): dunk, dip, souse, plunge, douse dip into a liquid while eating; "She dunked the piece of bread in the sauce" Synonym(s): dunk, dip go down momentarily; "Prices dipped" stain an object by immersing it in a liquid take a small amount from; "I had to dip into my savings to buy him this present" switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam Synonym(s): dim, dip lower briefly; "She dipped her knee" appear to move downward; "The sun dipped below the horizon"; "The setting sun sank below the tree line" Synonym(s): dip, sink slope downwards; "Our property dips towards the river" dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool" Synonym(s): dip, douse, duck place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax immerse in a disinfectant solution; "dip the sheep" plunge (one's hand or a receptacle) into a container; "He dipped into his pocket" scoop up by plunging one's hand or a ladle below the surface; "dip water out of a container"
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dipterocarp n tree of the family Dipterocarpaceae
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directorship n the position of a director of a business concern
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dirt cheap adj very cheap; "a dirt cheap property"
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discerp v divide into pieces; "our department was dismembered when our funding dried up"; "The Empire was discerped after the war" Synonym(s): dismember, take apart, discerp cut off from a whole; "His head was severed from his body"; "The soul discerped from the body" Synonym(s): discerp, sever, lop
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discharge lamp n a lamp that generates light by a discharge between two electrodes in a gas
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discipleship n the position of disciple
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dish up v provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show" Synonym(s): serve, serve up, dish out, dish up, dish
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distributor cap n the cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs
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divided up adj distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose Synonym(s): divided, divided up, shared, shared out
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divvy up v give out as one's portion or share [syn: share, {divvy up}, portion out, apportion, deal]
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Dixie cup n a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks [syn: Dixie cup, paper cup]
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DNA chip n a microchip that holds DNA probes that form half of the DNA double helix and can recognize DNA from samples being tested Synonym(s): gene chip, DNA chip
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do up v wrap for decorative purposes; "The gift was done up in pretty red paper" use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.; "She dolled herself up for the night out with her friends" Synonym(s): doll up, do up, pretty up, glam up
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doctor up v alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive; "Sophisticate rose water with geraniol" Synonym(s): sophisticate, doctor, doctor up
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doll up v use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.; "She dolled herself up for the night out with her friends" Synonym(s): doll up, do up, pretty up, glam up
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dolled up adj dressed in fancy or formal clothing [syn: dressed(p), dressed-up, dressed to the nines(p), dressed to kill(p), dolled up, spruced up, spiffed up, togged up]
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dollop n a small measure (usually of food)
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domestic carp n large Old World freshwater bottom-feeding fish introduced into Europe from Asia; inhabits ponds and sluggish streams and often raised for food; introduced into United States where it has become a pest Synonym(s): domestic carp, Cyprinus carpio
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domestic help n a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household Synonym(s): domestic, domestic help, house servant
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domestic sheep n any of various breeds raised for wool or edible meat or skin Synonym(s): domestic sheep, Ovis aries
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donkey pump n a supplementary pump available if needed [syn: {auxiliary pump}, donkey pump]
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doo-wop n a genre (usually a cappella) of Black vocal-harmony music of the 1950s that evolved in New York City from gospel singing; characterized by close four-part harmonies; the name derived from some of the nonsense syllables sung by the backup
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doorstep n the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway Synonym(s): doorsill, doorstep, threshold
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doorstop n a stop that keeps open doors from moving [syn: doorstop, doorstopper]
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dope up v give a narcotic to; "The athletes were dope by the coach before the race" Synonym(s): dope, dope up
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double sharp n a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones
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double up v bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain; "He doubled and vomited violently" Synonym(s): double over, double, double up share a room or a bed designed for only one person stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager Synonym(s): parlay, double up
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double-prop n a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability) Synonym(s): double-prop, double-propeller plane, twin-prop, twin-propeller- plane
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dowager's hump n abnormal spinal curvature that results when osteoporosis causes the spine to collapse; seen most often in elderly women
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DP n a person forced to flee from home or country [syn: displaced person, DP, stateless person]
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draftsmanship n the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams; "he learned drawing from his father" Synonym(s): drawing, draftsmanship, drafting
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drag up v mention something unpleasant from the past; "Drag up old stories" Synonym(s): drag up, dredge up
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drain the cup v drink to the last drop; "drink up--there's more wine coming" Synonym(s): drain the cup, drink up
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draw up v form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers straighten oneself; "He drew himself up when he talked to his superior" Synonym(s): draw up, pull up, straighten up cause (a vehicle) to stop; "He pulled up the car in front of the hotel" Synonym(s): draw up, pull up make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy" Synonym(s): frame, compose, draw up come to a halt after driving somewhere; "The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn"; "The chauffeur hauled up in front of us" Synonym(s): draw up, pull up, haul up
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dream up v devise or invent; "He thought up a plan to get rich quickly"; "no-one had ever thought of such a clever piece of software" Synonym(s): think up, think of, dream up, hatch, concoct
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dredge up v mention something unpleasant from the past; "Drag up old stories" Synonym(s): drag up, dredge up
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dress ship v decorate a ship with flags
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dress shop n a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry [syn: boutique, dress shop]
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dress up v put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party" Synonym(s): overdress, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out Antonym(s): dress down, underdress make something appear superficially attractive; "The researcher tried to dress up the uninteresting data"; "Don't try to dress up the unpleasant truth" Synonym(s): dress up, window-dress put a caparison on; "caparison the horses for the festive occasion" Synonym(s): caparison, bard, barde, dress up dress in a costume; "We dressed up for Halloween as pumpkins" Synonym(s): costume, dress up dress in a certain manner; "She dresses in the latest Paris fashion"; "he dressed up in a suit and tie" Synonym(s): dress, dress up
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dressed-up adj dressed in fancy or formal clothing [syn: dressed(p), dressed-up, dressed to the nines(p), dressed to kill(p), dolled up, spruced up, spiffed up, togged up]
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dried-up adj (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture; "dried-up grass"; "the desert was edged with sere vegetation"; "shriveled leaves on the unwatered seedlings"; "withered vines" Synonym(s): dried-up, sere, sear, shriveled, shrivelled, withered depleted of water; "a dried-up water hole"
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drink up v drink to the last drop; "drink up--there's more wine coming" Synonym(s): drain the cup, drink up
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drip n flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof" Synonym(s): drip, trickle, dribble the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop; "the constant sound of dripping irritated him" Synonym(s): drip, dripping (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway) Synonym(s): drip, drip mold, drip mould v fall in drops; "Water is dripping from the faucet" let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture" Synonym(s): dribble, drip, drop
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drip loop n a downward hanging loop in a line that runs to a building; "when it rained water would fall from the drip loop before it reached the building"
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drive up v approach while driving; "The truck entered the driveway and drove up towards the house"
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droop n a shape that sags; "there was a sag in the chair seat" Synonym(s): sag, droop v droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness Synonym(s): sag, droop, swag, flag hang loosely or laxly; "His tongue lolled" Synonym(s): droop, loll become limp; "The flowers wilted" Synonym(s): wilt, droop
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drop n a shape that is spherical and small; "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead" Synonym(s): drop, bead, pearl a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid); "he had a drop too much to drink"; "a drop of each sample was analyzed"; "there is not a drop of pity in that man"; "years afterward, they would pay the blood-money, driblet by driblet"--Kipling Synonym(s): drop, drib, driblet a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity; "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index"; "there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery"; "a dip in prices"; "when that became known the price of their stock went into free fall" Synonym(s): drop, dip, fall, free fall a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop" Synonym(s): cliff, drop, drop-off a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property) a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity; "it was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height" Synonym(s): drop, fall a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery Synonym(s): drop curtain, drop cloth, drop a central depository where things can be left or picked up the act of dropping something; "they expected the drop would be successful" v let fall to the ground; "Don't drop the dishes" to fall vertically; "the bombs are dropping on enemy targets" go down in value; "Stock prices dropped" fall or descend to a lower place or level; "He sank to his knees" Synonym(s): sink, drop, drop down terminate an association with; "drop him from the Republican ticket" utter with seeming casualness; "drop a hint"; drop names" stop pursuing or acting; "drop a lawsuit"; "knock it off!" Synonym(s): drop, knock off leave or unload; "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel" Synonym(s): drop, drop off, set down, put down, unload, discharge cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow; "strike down a tree"; "Lightning struck down the hikers" Synonym(s): fell, drop, strike down, cut down lose (a game); "The Giants dropped 11 of their first 13" pay out; "spend money" Synonym(s): spend, expend, drop lower the pitch of (musical notes) Synonym(s): flatten, drop Antonym(s): sharpen hang freely; "the ornaments dangled from the tree"; "The light dropped from the ceiling" Synonym(s): dangle, swing, drop stop associating with; "They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock" Synonym(s): dismiss, send packing, send away, drop let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture" Synonym(s): dribble, drip, drop get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes" Synonym(s): shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth; "She dropped acid when she was a teenager" omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing; " New Englanders drop their post-vocalic r's" leave undone or leave out; "How could I miss that typo?"; "The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten" Synonym(s): neglect, pretermit, omit, drop, miss, leave out, overlook, overleap Antonym(s): attend to, take to heart change from one level to another; "She dropped into army jargon" fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death; "shop til you drop" grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match" Synonym(s): devolve, deteriorate, drop, degenerate Antonym(s): convalesce, recover, recuperate give birth; used for animals; "The cow dropped her calf this morning"
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drum up v gather; "drum up support" [syn: beat up, drum up, rally]
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dry mop n a dry swab for dusting floors [syn: dustmop, dust mop, dry mop]
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dry up v lose water or moisture; "In the desert, you get dehydrated very quickly" Synonym(s): exsiccate, dehydrate, dry up, desiccate Antonym(s): hydrate dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture; "a mummified body was found" Synonym(s): mummify, dry up
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drying up n the process of extracting moisture [syn: dehydration, desiccation, drying up, evaporation]
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Duchamp n French artist who immigrated to the United States; a leader in the dada movement in New York City; was first to exhibit commonplace objects as art (1887-1968) Synonym(s): Duchamp, Marcel Duchamp
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duck soup n any undertaking that is easy to do; "marketing this product will be no picnic" Synonym(s): cinch, breeze, picnic, snap, duck soup, child's play, pushover, walkover, piece of cake
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dummy up v make a dummy of; "dummy up the books that are to be published" Synonym(s): dummy, dummy up refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Synonym(s): close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mum Antonym(s): open up
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dump n a coarse term for defecation; "he took a shit" [syn: shit, dump] a piece of land where waste materials are dumped Synonym(s): dump, garbage dump, trash dump, rubbish dump, wasteyard, waste-yard, dumpsite (computer science) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs a place where supplies can be stored; "an ammunition dump" v throw away as refuse; "No dumping in these woods!" sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly; "The company dumped him after many years of service"; "She dumped her boyfriend when she fell in love with a rich man" Synonym(s): dump, ditch sell at artificially low prices Synonym(s): dump, underprice drop (stuff) in a heap or mass; "The truck dumped the garbage in the street" fall abruptly; "It plunged to the bottom of the well" Synonym(s): plunge, dump knock down with force; "He decked his opponent" Synonym(s): deck, coldcock, dump, knock down, floor
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dunce cap n a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils Synonym(s): dunce cap, dunce's cap, fool's cap
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dunce's cap n a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils Synonym(s): dunce cap, dunce's cap, fool's cap
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dust mop n a dry swab for dusting floors [syn: dustmop, dust mop, dry mop]
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dustmop n a dry swab for dusting floors [syn: dustmop, dust mop, dry mop]
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dustup n an angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words" Synonym(s): quarrel, wrangle, row, words, run-in, dustup
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dwarf tulip n small early blooming tulip [syn: dwarf tulip, {Tulipa armena}, Tulipa suaveolens]
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eardrop n an earring with a pendant ornament [syn: pendant earring, drop earring, eardrop]
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earflap n one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm Synonym(s): earflap, earlap
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earlap n one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm Synonym(s): earflap, earlap
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earth up v block with earth, as after a landslide [syn: land up, earth up]
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ease up v move in order to make room for someone for something; "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,' he told the crowd" Synonym(s): move over, give way, give, ease up, yield become less intense Synonym(s): ease up, ease off, slacken off, flag reduce pressure or intensity; "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down" Synonym(s): ease up, ease off, let up
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eat up v finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table; "She polished off the remaining potatoes" Synonym(s): eat up, finish, polish off use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week" Synonym(s): consume, eat up, use up, eat, deplete, exhaust, run through, wipe out enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter" Synonym(s): immerse, swallow, swallow up, bury, eat up
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eavesdrop v listen without the speaker's knowledge; "the jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations" Synonym(s): listen in, eavesdrop
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edge up v push one's way into (a space) Synonym(s): edge in, edge up
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editorship n the position of editor
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EDP n automatic data processing by electronic means without the use of tabulating cards or punched tapes Synonym(s): electronic data processing, EDP
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egg cup n dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg Synonym(s): eggcup, egg cup
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eggcup n dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg Synonym(s): eggcup, egg cup
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eggdrop soup n made by stirring beaten eggs into a simmering broth
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ego trip n an act undertaken to increase your own power and influence or to draw attention to your own importance Synonym(s): self- aggrandizement, self-aggrandisement, ego trip
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egotrip v act in a way that attracts attention; "This teacher always egotrips and the students don't like him"
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eldership n the office of elder
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electric lamp n a lamp powered by electricity
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electric-discharge lamp n an electric lamp in which the light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes in a glass tube Synonym(s): electric-discharge lamp, gas-discharge lamp
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electrosleep n unconsciousness brought about by the passage of a low voltage electric current through the brain
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elf cup n apothecium of a fungus of the family Pezizaceae
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elite group n a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status Synonym(s): elite, elite group
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embroidery hoop n a frame made of two hoops; used for embroidering [syn: tambour, embroidery frame, embroidery hoop]
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employee ownership n ownership of a business by the people who work for it
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encamp v live in or as if in a tent; "Can we go camping again this summer?"; "The circus tented near the town"; "The houseguests had to camp in the living room" Synonym(s): camp, encamp, camp out, bivouac, tent
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encounter group n a meeting of people to develop mutual understanding by freely expressing emotions
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end up v finally be or do something; "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"; "he wound up being unemployed and living at home again" Synonym(s): finish up, land up, fetch up, end up, wind up, finish
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endocarp n the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed; "you should remove the stones from prunes before cooking" Synonym(s): stone, pit, endocarp
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entrap v take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police" Synonym(s): ensnare, entrap, frame, set up catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes" Synonym(s): trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel
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envelop v enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house" Synonym(s): envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
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enwrap v enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house" Synonym(s): envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose
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epicarp n outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape Synonym(s): epicarp, exocarp
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equip v provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" Synonym(s): equip, fit, fit out, outfit provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"
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escallop n edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces Synonym(s): scallop, scollop, escallop thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled Synonym(s): cutlet, scallop, scollop, escallop edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions Synonym(s): scallop, scollop, escallop v bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top Synonym(s): scallop, escallop
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escarp n a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification [syn: escarpment, escarp, scarp, protective embankment]
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ESOP n a program under which employees regularly accumulate shares and may ultimately assume control of the company Synonym(s): employee stock ownership plan, ESOP
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ESP n apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses Synonym(s): clairvoyance, second sight, extrasensory perception, E.S.P., ESP
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espresso shop n a cafe where espresso is served
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eternal sleep n euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb); "she was laid to rest beside her husband"; "they had to put their family pet to sleep" Synonym(s): rest, eternal rest, sleep, eternal sleep, quietus
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ethanoyl group n the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) [syn: acetyl, acetyl group, acetyl radical, ethanoyl group, ethanoyl radical]
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ethnic group n people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture Synonym(s): ethnic group, ethnos
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ethyl group n the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom Synonym(s): ethyl, ethyl group, ethyl radical
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European hop n European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America Synonym(s): common hop, common hops, bine, European hop, Humulus lupulus
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even up v adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" Synonym(s): compensate, counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up even up the edges of a stack of paper, in printing Synonym(s): square up, jog, even up
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exocarp n outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape Synonym(s): epicarp, exocarp
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eye cup n a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball; "an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain" Synonym(s): eyecup, eyebath, eye cup
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eye-drop n a drop from an eye dropper Synonym(s): eyedrop, eye-drop a method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists Synonym(s): eyedrop, eye-drop
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eyecup n a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball; "an eyecup is called an eyebath in Britain" Synonym(s): eyecup, eyebath, eye cup (embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina Synonym(s): optic cup, eyecup
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eyedrop n a drop from an eye dropper Synonym(s): eyedrop, eye-drop a method of irrigating the eye used by ophthalmologists Synonym(s): eyedrop, eye-drop
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face soap n soap used as a toiletry [syn: toilet soap, face soap, bath soap]
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face up v deal with (something unpleasant) head on; "You must confront your problems"; "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes" Synonym(s): confront, face up, face Antonym(s): avoid
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factory ship n a whaling ship equipped to process whale products at sea
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faggot up v bind or tie up in or as if in a faggot; "faggot up the sticks" Synonym(s): faggot, fagot, faggot up
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fairy cup n a scarlet European fungus with cup-shaped ascocarp [syn: blood cup, fairy cup, Peziza coccinea] miterwort of northeastern North America usually with two opposite leaves on erect flowering stems that terminate in erect racemes of white flowers Synonym(s): fairy cup, Mitella diphylla
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fairy shrimp n small freshwater branchiopod having a transparent body with many appendages; swims on its back
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fall asleep v change from a waking to a sleeping state; "he always falls asleep during lectures" Synonym(s): fall asleep, dope off, flake out, drift off, nod off, drop off, doze off, drowse off Antonym(s): arouse, awake, awaken, come alive, wake, wake up, waken
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false deathcap n agaric often confused with the death cup [syn: {false deathcap}, Amanita mappa]
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family relationship n (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption Synonym(s): kinship, family relationship, relationship
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fancy up v put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party" Synonym(s): overdress, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out Antonym(s): dress down, underdress
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fast asleep adj sleeping deeply; "lying fast asleep on the sofa"; "it would be cruel to wake him; he's sound asleep" Synonym(s): fast asleep(p), sound asleep(p)
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fatten up v make fat or plump; "We will plump out that poor starving child" Synonym(s): fatten, fat, flesh out, fill out, plump, plump out, fatten out, fatten up
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feathertop n northeastern tropical African plant having feathery panicles Synonym(s): feathertop, feathertop grass, Pennistum villosum a variety of reed grass Synonym(s): feather reed grass, feathertop, Calamagrostis acutiflora
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fed up adj having a strong distaste from surfeit; "grew more and more disgusted"; "fed up with their complaints"; "sick of it all"; "sick to death of flattery"; "gossip that makes one sick"; "tired of the noise and smoke" Synonym(s): disgusted, fed up(p), sick(p), sick of(p), tired of(p)
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feedback loop n a circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system Synonym(s): feedback circuit, feedback loop
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fellowship n an association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family"; "the church welcomed new members into its fellowship" Synonym(s): family, fellowship the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends" Synonym(s): company, companionship, fellowship, society money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research
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felt tip n a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker) Synonym(s): felt-tip pen, felt-tipped pen, felt tip, Magic Marker
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felt up v change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes" Synonym(s): felt, felt up, mat up, matt-up, matte up, matte, mat
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fess up v admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or error; "the writer of the anonymous letter owned up after they identified his handwriting" Synonym(s): make a clean breast of, own up, fess up
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fetch up v finally be or do something; "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"; "he wound up being unemployed and living at home again" Synonym(s): finish up, land up, fetch up, end up, wind up, finish
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feudal lordship n the position and authority of a feudal lord [syn: seigniory, seigneury, feudal lordship]
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field crop n a crop (other than fruits or vegetables) that is grown for agricultural purposes; "cotton, hay, and grain are field crops"
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field press censorship n security review of news (including all information or material intended for dissemination to the public) subject to the jurisdiction of the armed forces
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field trip n a group excursion (to a museum or the woods or some historic place) for firsthand examination
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field-crop adj of or relating to field crops; "field-crop management"
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fig up v put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party" Synonym(s): overdress, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out Antonym(s): dress down, underdress
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fill up v make full, also in a metaphorical sense; "fill a container"; "fill the child with pride" Synonym(s): fill, fill up, make full Antonym(s): empty become full; "The pool slowly filled with water"; "The theater filled up slowly" Synonym(s): fill, fill up Antonym(s): discharge, empty fill or stop up; "Can you close the cracks with caulking?" Synonym(s): close, fill up eat until one is sated; "He filled up on turkey" Synonym(s): fill up, fill
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fillip n anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip" Synonym(s): bonus, fillip
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film clip n a strip of motion picture film used in a telecast
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filter tip n an air filter on the end of a cigarette; contains material that filters the smoke
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fingertip n the end (tip) of a finger
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finish up v finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment" Synonym(s): get through, wrap up, finish off, mop up, polish off, clear up, finish up finally be or do something; "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"; "he wound up being unemployed and living at home again" Synonym(s): finish up, land up, fetch up, end up, wind up, finish
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fire ship n a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives that is set adrift to destroy enemy ships
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fire up v arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred" Synonym(s): inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up" Synonym(s): light up, fire up, light
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fire-worship n the worship of fire Synonym(s): pyrolatry, fire-worship
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firedamp n a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
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firetrap n a building that would be hard to escape from if it were to catch fire
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firm up v arrange firmly; "firm up one's plans"
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First of October Antifascist Resistance Group n an armed wing of the (illegal) Communist Party of Spain; seeks to overthrow the Spanish government and replace it with a Marxist-Leninist regime; "GRAPO is vehemently opposed to the United States" Synonym(s): First of October Antifascist Resistance Group, GRAPO
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first step n the first of a series of actions [syn: first step, initiative, opening move, opening]
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fish-worship n the worship of fish Synonym(s): ichthyolatry, fish-worship
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five-point bishop's cap n small plant with leaves in a basal cluster and tiny greenish flowers in slender racemes; northwestern North America to California and Colorado Synonym(s): five-point bishop's cap, Mitella pentandra
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fix up v find (something or someone) for; "I'll fix you up with a nice girl" make arrangements for; "Can you arrange a meeting with the President?" Synonym(s): arrange, fix up
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fix-it shop n a shop specializing in repairs and maintenance [syn: repair shop, fix-it shop]
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flag stop n a small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal Synonym(s): whistle stop, flag stop, way station
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flagship n the chief one of a related group; "it is their flagship newspaper" the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag
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flame up v burn brightly; "Every star seemed to flare with new intensity" Synonym(s): flare, flame up, blaze up, burn up
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flap n any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope" an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft" Synonym(s): dither, pother, fuss, tizzy, flap the motion made by flapping up and down Synonym(s): flap, flapping, flutter, fluttering a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag Synonym(s): flap, flaps v move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion; "The curtains undulated"; "the waves rolled towards the beach" Synonym(s): roll, undulate, flap, wave move noisily; "flags flapped in the strong wind" move with a thrashing motion; "The bird flapped its wings"; "The eagle beat its wings and soared high into the sky" Synonym(s): beat, flap move with a flapping motion; "The bird's wings were flapping" Synonym(s): beat, flap make a fuss; be agitated Synonym(s): dither, flap, pother pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
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flare up v ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down; "the fire flared up and died down once again" erupt or intensify suddenly; "Unrest erupted in the country"; "Tempers flared at the meeting"; "The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism" Synonym(s): erupt, irrupt, flare up, flare, break open, burst out
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flare-up n a sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning" Synonym(s): outburst, burst, flare-up
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flash lamp n a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph Synonym(s): flash, photoflash, flash lamp, flashgun, flashbulb, flash bulb
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flat cap n a flat woolen cap with a stiff peak [syn: cloth cap, flat cap]
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flat-top adj having a flat or flattened upper surface [syn: {flat- topped}, flat-top]
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flattop n a closely cropped haircut; usually for men [syn: {crew cut}, flattop] a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings Synonym(s): aircraft carrier, carrier, flattop, attack aircraft carrier
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flight strip n an airfield without normal airport facilities [syn: airstrip, flight strip, landing strip, strip]
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flip adj marked by casual disrespect; "a flip answer to serious question"; "the student was kept in for impudent behavior" Synonym(s): impudent, insolent, snotty-nosed, flip n an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return Synonym(s): somersault, somerset, summersault, summerset, somersaulting, flip hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg a sudden, quick movement; "with a flip of the wrist"; "the fish flipped over" the act of flipping a coin Synonym(s): flip, toss a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled" Synonym(s): pass, toss, flip v lightly throw to see which side comes up; "I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!" Synonym(s): flip, toss cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" Synonym(s): throw, flip, switch look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume" Synonym(s): flick, flip, thumb, riffle, leaf, riff toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air Synonym(s): flip, twitch cause to move with a flick; "he flicked his Bic" Synonym(s): flip, flick throw or toss with a light motion; "flip me the beachball"; "toss me newspaper" Synonym(s): flip, toss, sky, pitch move with a flick or light motion turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse; "flip over the pork chop"; "turn over the pancakes" Synonym(s): flip, flip over, turn over react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way; "he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University" Synonym(s): flip, flip out go mad, go crazy; "He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off" Synonym(s): flip, flip out reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) Synonym(s): interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip, flip- flop
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flip-flap adv with repeated strokes and noise; "something going flip- flap in the night"
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flip-flop n a decision to reverse an earlier decision [syn: reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround] a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe Synonym(s): flip-flop, thong an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states a backward somersault v reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) [syn: interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop]
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flood lamp n light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography Synonym(s): flood, floodlight, flood lamp, photoflood
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floor lamp n a lamp that stands on the floor
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flop adv with a flopping sound; "he tumbled flop into the mud" exactly; "he fell flop on his face" Synonym(s): right, flop n an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers; "this computer can perform a million flops per second" Synonym(s): floating-point operation, flop someone who is unsuccessful Synonym(s): flop, dud, washout a complete failure; "the play was a dismal flop" Synonym(s): flop, bust, fizzle the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop" Synonym(s): flop, collapse v fall loosely; "He flopped into a chair" fall suddenly and abruptly fail utterly; collapse; "The project foundered" Synonym(s): fall through, fall flat, founder, flop
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floral cup n the cuplike or ringlike or tubular structure of a flower which bears the sepals and stamens and calyx (as in Rosaceae) Synonym(s): hypanthium, floral cup, calyx tube
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florist shop n a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold [syn: florist, florist shop, flower store]
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flue stop n an organ stop with the tone of a flue pipe
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fluff up v make fuller by shaking; "fluff up the pillows" [syn: {fluff up}, plump up, shake up]
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flump v fall heavily Synonym(s): flump, flump down set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; "He planked the money on the table"; "He planked himself into the sofa" Synonym(s): plank, flump, plonk, plop, plunk, plump down, plunk down, plump
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fluorescent lamp n lamp consisting of a tube coated on the inside with a fluorescent material; mercury vapor in the tube emits ultraviolet radiation that is converted to visible radiation by the fluorescent material
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fly the coop v flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up" Synonym(s): scat, run, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it, bunk, head for the hills, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away
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flytrap n a trap for catching flies
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fog up v get foggy; "The windshield fogged up"
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foglamp n headlight that provides strong beam for use in foggy weather
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fold up v bend or lay so that one part covers the other; "fold up the newspaper"; "turn up your collar" Synonym(s): fold, fold up, turn up Antonym(s): open, spread, spread out, unfold become folded or folded up; "The bed folds in a jiffy" Synonym(s): fold, fold up
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follow up v pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal" Synonym(s): follow through, follow up, follow out, carry out, implement, put through, go through increase the effectiveness or success of by further action; "The doctor followed up the surgery with radiation"
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follow-up n a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work; "his new software is a follow-up to the programs they started with" Synonym(s): follow-up, followup an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done Synonym(s): follow-up, followup a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment Synonym(s): follow-up, followup, reexamination, review
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followup n a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work; "his new software is a follow-up to the programs they started with" Synonym(s): follow-up, followup an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done Synonym(s): follow-up, followup a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment Synonym(s): follow-up, followup, reexamination, review
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food shop n a shop selling ready-to-eat food products [syn: delicatessen, deli, food shop]
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food stamp n a government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food
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fool's cap n a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils Synonym(s): dunce cap, dunce's cap, fool's cap
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foolscap n a size of paper used especially in Britain
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foot up v add a column of numbers Synonym(s): foot, foot up
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footstep n the sound of a step of someone walking; "he heard footsteps on the porch" Synonym(s): footfall, footstep, step the act of taking a step in walking the distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig" Synonym(s): footstep, pace, step, stride
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fop n a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance Synonym(s): dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse
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force pump n pump used to force a liquid up and expel it under pressure
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foremanship n the position of foreman
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foretop n a platform at the head of a foremast a lock of a horse's mane that grows forward between the ears Synonym(s): forelock, foretop
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fork up v to surrender someone or something to another; "the guard delivered the criminal to the police"; "render up the prisoners"; "render the town to the enemy"; "fork over the money" Synonym(s): hand over, fork over, fork out, fork up, turn in, deliver, render
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fort up v gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense Synonym(s): fort, fort up
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Fosbury flop n jumping over the bar backwards and head first
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foul up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up
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foul-up n an embarrassing mistake [syn: blunder, blooper, bloomer, bungle, pratfall, foul-up, fuckup, flub, botch, boner, boo-boo]
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frame up v construct by fitting or uniting parts together [syn: frame, frame up]
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frame-up n an act that incriminates someone on a false charge [syn: frame-up, setup]
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frap v make secure by lashing; "frap a sail" take up the slack of; "frap a rope"
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freshen up v make brighter and prettier; "we refurbished the guest wing"; "My wife wants us to renovate" Synonym(s): refurbish, renovate, freshen up become or make oneself fresh again; "She freshened up after the tennis game" Synonym(s): freshen, refresh, refreshen, freshen up
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Freudian slip n a slip-up that (according to Sigmund Freud) results from the operation of unconscious wishes or conflicts and can reveal unconscious processes in normal healthy individuals
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Friedrich Krupp n German industrialist who manufactured steel in Essen (1787-1826) Synonym(s): Krupp, Friedrich Krupp
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friendly relationship n the state of being friends (or friendly) [syn: friendship, friendly relationship]
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friendship n the state of being friends (or friendly) [syn: friendship, friendly relationship]
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frump n a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; "she got a reputation as a frump"; "she's a real dog" Synonym(s): frump, dog
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FTP n protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network Synonym(s): file transfer protocol, FTP v use the file transfer protocol to transfer data from one computer to another; "You can FTP these data"
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fuck up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up
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fucked-up adj snarled or stalled in complete confusion; "situation normal--all fucked-up" Synonym(s): fucked-up, snafu
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fuckup n someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence [syn: bungler, blunderer, fumbler, bumbler, stumbler, sad sack, botcher, butcher, fuckup] an embarrassing mistake Synonym(s): blunder, blooper, bloomer, bungle, pratfall, foul-up, fuckup, flub, botch, boner, boo-boo
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full stop n a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations; "in England they call a period a stop" Synonym(s): period, point, full stop, stop, full point
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furbish up v restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "She repaired her TV set"; "Repair my shoes please" Synonym(s): repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on Antonym(s): break, bust
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furring strip n strip used to give a level surface for attaching wallboard Synonym(s): furring strip, furring
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GAAP n a collection of rules and procedures and conventions that define accepted accounting practice; includes broad guidelines as well as detailed procedures Synonym(s): generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP
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gall wasp n small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants Synonym(s): gall wasp, gallfly, cynipid wasp, cynipid gall wasp
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gallop n a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously v ride at a galloping pace; "He was galloping down the road" go at galloping speed; "The horse was galloping along" cause to move at full gallop; "Did you gallop the horse just now?" Synonym(s): gallop, extend
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Gallup n a town in northwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border
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gamesmanship n the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game
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gamp n colloquial terms for an umbrella Synonym(s): gamp, brolly
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gang up v act as an organized group Synonym(s): gang, gang up
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gap n a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs" Synonym(s): gap, spread an open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall" Synonym(s): opening, gap a narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack" Synonym(s): gap, crack a pass between mountain peaks Synonym(s): col, gap a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account" Synonym(s): break, interruption, disruption, gap v make an opening or gap in Synonym(s): gap, breach
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garbage dump n a piece of land where waste materials are dumped [syn: dump, garbage dump, trash dump, rubbish dump, wasteyard, waste-yard, dumpsite]
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garbage heap n an accumulation of refuse and discarded matter [syn: garbage heap, junk heap, rubbish heap, scrapheap, trash heap, junk pile, trash pile, refuse heap]
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garbage pickup n the collection and removal of garbage [syn: {garbage collection}, garbage pickup, trash collection, trash pickup]
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garrison cap n a wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform Synonym(s): garrison cap, overseas cap
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gas lamp n a lamp that burns illuminating gas
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gas pump n a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks Synonym(s): gas pump, gasoline pump, petrol pump, island dispenser
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gas up v fill with gasoline; "Gas up the car"
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gas-discharge lamp n an electric lamp in which the light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes in a glass tube Synonym(s): electric-discharge lamp, gas-discharge lamp
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gas-turbine ship n a ship powered by a gas turbine
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gasoline pump n a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks Synonym(s): gas pump, gasoline pump, petrol pump, island dispenser
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gasp n a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; "she gave a gasp and fainted" Synonym(s): gasp, pant v breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily" Synonym(s): pant, puff, gasp, heave
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gather up v take and lift upward [syn: pick up, lift up, {gather up}] gather or collect; "You can get the results on Monday"; "She picked up the children at the day care center"; "They pick up our trash twice a week" Synonym(s): collect, pick up, gather up, call for
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gawp v look with amazement; look stupidly [syn: goggle, gape, gawp, gawk]
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Gaza Strip n a coastal region at the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean bordering Israel and Egypt; "he is a Palestinian from Gaza" Synonym(s): Gaza Strip, Gaza
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gazump v rip off; ask an unreasonable price [syn: overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume, pluck, rob, hook] Antonym(s): undercharge raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price
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GDP n the measure of an economy adopted by the United States in 1991; the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation's borders during a given period (usually 1 year) Synonym(s): gross domestic product, GDP
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gear up v make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill" Synonym(s): fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
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gem clip n a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; "the paper clip was invented in 1900" Synonym(s): paper clip, paperclip, gem clip
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gene chip n a microchip that holds DNA probes that form half of the DNA double helix and can recognize DNA from samples being tested Synonym(s): gene chip, DNA chip
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generalship n the leadership ability of a military general the office and authority of a general Synonym(s): generalship, generalcy
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generation gap n a difference between the views of young people and their parents
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genetic map n graphical representation of the arrangement of genes on a chromosome
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genip n tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp Synonym(s): Spanish lime, Spanish lime tree, honey berry, mamoncillo, genip, ginep, Melicocca bijuga, Melicocca bijugatus round one-inch Caribbean fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp; eaten like grapes Synonym(s): genip, Spanish lime
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genipap n a succulent orange-sized tropical fruit with a thick rind Synonym(s): genipap, genipap fruit
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get the jump v be there first; "They had gotten the jump on their competitors"
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get up v rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded" Synonym(s): arise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up Antonym(s): lie, lie down, sit, sit down get up and out of bed; "I get up at 7 A.M. every day"; "They rose early"; "He uprose at night" Synonym(s): get up, turn out, arise, uprise, rise Antonym(s): bed, crawl in, go to bed, go to sleep, hit the hay, hit the sack, kip down, retire, sack out, turn in raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load" Synonym(s): raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up Antonym(s): bring down, get down, let down, lower, take down cause to rise; "The sergeant got us up at 2 A.M." develop; "we worked up an as of an appetite" Synonym(s): work up, get up put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party" Synonym(s): overdress, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out Antonym(s): dress down, underdress arrange by systematic planning and united effort; "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office" Synonym(s): organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam" Synonym(s): cram, grind away, drum, bone up, swot, get up, mug up, swot up, bone
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getup n a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant" Synonym(s): outfit, getup, rig, turnout
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giant buttercup n spectacular perennial native of wet montane grasslands of Peru; formerly included in genus Ranunculus Synonym(s): giant buttercup, Laccopetalum giganteum
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giant hyssop n any of a number of aromatic plants of the genus Agastache
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giant scallop n a large scallop inhabiting deep waters of the Atlantic coast of North America Synonym(s): sea scallop, giant scallop, Pecten magellanicus
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gift shop n a shop that sells miscellaneous articles appropriate as gifts Synonym(s): gift shop, novelty shop
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gift wrap n attractive wrapping paper suitable for wrapping gifts
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gift-wrap v wrap (a gift) attractively
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gimp n disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet Synonym(s): lameness, limping, gimp, gimpiness, gameness, claudication v walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day" Synonym(s): limp, gimp, hobble, hitch
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ginep n tropical American tree bearing a small edible fruit with green leathery skin and sweet juicy translucent pulp Synonym(s): Spanish lime, Spanish lime tree, honey berry, mamoncillo, genip, ginep, Melicocca bijuga, Melicocca bijugatus
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ginger pop n ginger-flavored carbonated drink [syn: ginger ale, ginger pop]
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ginger snap n a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger [syn: gingersnap, ginger snap, snap, ginger nut]
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ginger up v make more interesting or lively; "juice up a party"; "pep up your paper" Synonym(s): jazz up, juice up, pep up, ginger up
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gingersnap n a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger [syn: gingersnap, ginger snap, snap, ginger nut]
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gip v deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change" Synonym(s): victimize, swindle, rook, goldbrick, nobble, diddle, bunco, defraud, scam, mulct, gyp, gip, hornswoggle, short-change, con
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give up v lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property" Synonym(s): forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo, forego Antonym(s): arrogate, claim, lay claim give up with the intent of never claiming again; "Abandon your life to God"; "She gave up her children to her ex- husband when she moved to Tahiti"; "We gave the drowning victim up for dead" Synonym(s): abandon, give up give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up" Synonym(s): drop out, give up, fall by the wayside, drop by the wayside, throw in, throw in the towel, quit, chuck up the sponge Antonym(s): enter, participate put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother" Synonym(s): discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off Antonym(s): bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey" Synonym(s): spare, give up, part with, dispense with part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne" Synonym(s): release, relinquish, resign, free, give up leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; "She vacated the position when she got pregnant"; "The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds" Synonym(s): vacate, resign, renounce, give up relinquish possession or control over; "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in" Synonym(s): surrender, cede, deliver, give up give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another; "The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered" Synonym(s): surrender, give up Antonym(s): hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims; "He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage"; "Both sides have to give up some claims in these negotiations" Synonym(s): abandon, give up allow the other (baseball) team to score; "give up a run" Synonym(s): give up, allow stop consuming; "kick a habit"; "give up alcohol" Synonym(s): kick, give up
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giving up n a verbal act of admitting defeat [syn: giving up, yielding, surrender] the act of forsaking Synonym(s): forsaking, giving up
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Gjellerup n Danish novelist (1857-1919) [syn: Gjellerup, {Karl Gjellerup}]
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glam up v use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.; "She dolled herself up for the night out with her friends" Synonym(s): doll up, do up, pretty up, glam up
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glop n any gummy shapeless matter; usually unpleasant writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental Synonym(s): treacle, mush, slop, glop
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glottal stop n a stop consonant articulated by releasing pressure at the glottis; as in the sudden onset of a vowel Synonym(s): glottal stop, glottal plosive, glottal catch
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glow lamp n a gas-discharge tube with a hot cathode; used in stroboscopes
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GNP n former measure of the United States economy; the total market value of goods and services produced by all citizens and capital during a given period (usually 1 yr) Synonym(s): gross national product, GNP
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go deep v extend in importance or range; "His accomplishments go far" Synonym(s): go far, go deep
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go to sleep v prepare for sleep; "I usually turn in at midnight"; "He goes to bed at the crack of dawn" Synonym(s): go to bed, turn in, bed, crawl in, kip down, hit the hay, hit the sack, sack out, go to sleep, retire Antonym(s): arise, get up, rise, turn out, uprise
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go up v move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows" Synonym(s): rise, lift, arise, move up, go up, come up, uprise Antonym(s): come down, descend, fall, go down increase in value or to a higher point; "prices climbed steeply"; "the value of our house rose sharply last year" Synonym(s): rise, go up, climb move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer" Synonym(s): approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near be erected, built, or constructed; "New buildings are going up everywhere" go upward with gradual or continuous progress; "Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?" Synonym(s): climb, climb up, mount, go up burn completely; be consumed or destroyed by fire; "The hut burned down"; "The mountain of paper went up in flames" Synonym(s): burn down, burn up, go up travel up, "We ascended the mountain"; "go up a ladder"; "The mountaineers slowly ascended the steep slope" Synonym(s): ascend, go up Antonym(s): come down, descend, fall, go down
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gobble up v eat a large amount of food quickly; "The children gobbled down most of the birthday cake" Synonym(s): garbage down, gobble up, shovel in, bolt down
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goldcup n any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus [syn: buttercup, butterflower, butter-flower, crowfoot, goldcup, kingcup]
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golden cup n native of Mexican highlands grown for its glossy clear yellow flowers and blue-grey finely dissected foliage Synonym(s): golden cup, Mexican tulip poppy, Hunnemania fumariifolia
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golden syrup n a pale cane syrup Synonym(s): treacle, golden syrup
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golf cap n a cap with a bill [syn: baseball cap, jockey cap, {golf cap}]
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goop n any thick, viscous matter [syn: sludge, slime, goo, goop, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze] street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate Synonym(s): soap, scoop, max, liquid ecstasy, grievous bodily harm, goop, Georgia home boy, easy lay
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goose bump n reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation Synonym(s): pilomotor reflex, gooseflesh, goose bump, goosebump, goose pimple, goose skin, horripilation
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goose step n a manner of marching with legs straight and swinging high v march in a military fashion
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goosebump n reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation Synonym(s): pilomotor reflex, gooseflesh, goose bump, goosebump, goose pimple, goose skin, horripilation
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GOP n the younger of two major political parties in the United States; GOP is an acronym for grand old party Synonym(s): Republican Party, GOP
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gossip n light informal conversation for social occasions [syn: chitchat, chit-chat, chit chat, small talk, gab, gabfest, gossip, tittle-tattle, chin wag, chin- wag, chin wagging, chin-wagging, causerie] a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; "the divorce caused much gossip" Synonym(s): gossip, comment, scuttlebutt a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others Synonym(s): gossip, gossiper, gossipmonger, rumormonger, rumourmonger, newsmonger v wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies; "She won't dish the dirt" Synonym(s): dish the dirt, gossip talk socially without exchanging too much information; "the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze" Synonym(s): chew the fat, shoot the breeze, chat, confabulate, confab, chitchat, chit-chat, chatter, chaffer, natter, gossip, jaw, claver, visit
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governorship n the office of governor
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GP n a physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses Synonym(s): general practitioner, GP
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grace cup n cup to be passed around for the final toast after a meal
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grasp n understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" Synonym(s): appreciation, grasp, hold the limit of capability; "within the compass of education" Synonym(s): compass, range, reach, grasp an intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp" Synonym(s): grip, grasp the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" Synonym(s): clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold v hold firmly Synonym(s): grasp, hold on get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" Synonym(s): grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend
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greater scaup n large scaup of North America having a greenish iridescence on the head of the male Synonym(s): greater scaup, Aythya marila
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greater water parsnip n large stout white-flowered perennial found wild in shallow fresh water; Europe Synonym(s): greater water parsnip, Sium latifolium
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green pea soup n made of fresh green peas and stock with shredded lettuce onion and celery Synonym(s): green pea soup, potage St. Germain
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green soap n a soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases Synonym(s): soft soap, green soap
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green turtle soup n soup usually made of the flesh of green turtles [syn: turtle soup, green turtle soup]
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grip n the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" Synonym(s): clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" Synonym(s): handle, grip, handgrip, hold a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him" Synonym(s): bag, traveling bag, travelling bag, grip, suitcase the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) Synonym(s): grip, traction, adhesive friction worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made an intellectual hold or understanding; "a good grip on French history"; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp" Synonym(s): grip, grasp a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place; "in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip" Synonym(s): bobby pin, hairgrip, grip v hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel" to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes" Synonym(s): grapple, grip to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra" Synonym(s): fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind
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ground loop n a sharp uncontrollable turn made by an airplane while moving along the ground
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group n any number of entities (members) considered as a unit [syn: group, grouping] (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule Synonym(s): group, radical, chemical group a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse Synonym(s): group, mathematical group v arrange into a group or groups; "Can you group these shapes together?" form a group or group together Synonym(s): group, aggroup
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grow up v become an adult
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grownup adj (of animals) fully developed; "an adult animal"; "a grown woman" Synonym(s): adult, big, full-grown, fully grown, grown, grownup n a fully developed person from maturity onward [syn: adult, grownup] Antonym(s): juvenile, juvenile person
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grub up v dig up; "grub up roots and tree stumps" [syn: grub up, grub out]
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grump n a bad-tempered person [syn: grouch, grump, crank, churl, crosspatch]
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guard ship n a warship (at anchor or under way) required to maintain a higher degree of readiness than others in its squadron
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guardianship n attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard" Synonym(s): care, charge, tutelage, guardianship the responsibility of a guardian or keeper; "he left his car in my keeping" Synonym(s): guardianship, keeping, safekeeping
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guilt trip n remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense Synonym(s): guilt, guilty conscience, guilt feelings, guilt trip
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gulp n a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp" Synonym(s): gulp, draft, draught, swig a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing Synonym(s): gulp, gulping v to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; "The men gulped down their beers" Synonym(s): gulp, quaff, swig utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly; "He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat"
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gum up v stick together as if with gum; "the inside of the pipe has gummed up"
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gumdrop n a jellied candy coated with sugar crystals
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gussy up v put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party" Synonym(s): overdress, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out Antonym(s): dress down, underdress
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gymslip n a sleeveless tunic worn by English girls as part of a school uniform
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gyp n a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property Synonym(s): bunco, bunco game, bunko, bunko game, con, confidence trick, confidence game, con game, gyp, hustle, sting, flimflam v deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her"; "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change" Synonym(s): victimize, swindle, rook, goldbrick, nobble, diddle, bunco, defraud, scam, mulct, gyp, gip, hornswoggle, short-change, con
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hairgrip n a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place; "in Britain they call a bobby pin a grip" Synonym(s): bobby pin, hairgrip, grip
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half step n the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument Synonym(s): semitone, half step
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half-slip n undergarment worn under a skirt [syn: petticoat, {half- slip}, underskirt]
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ham it up v exaggerate one's acting [syn: overact, ham it up, ham, overplay] Antonym(s): underact, underplay
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hand pump n a pump worked by hand
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handclap n a clap of the hands to indicate approval
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handclasp n grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) Synonym(s): handshake, shake, handshaking, handclasp
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handgrip n the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" Synonym(s): handle, grip, handgrip, hold
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handicap n the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment" Synonym(s): disability, disablement, handicap, impairment advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Synonym(s): hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap v injure permanently; "He was disabled in a car accident" Synonym(s): disable, invalid, incapacitate, handicap attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements" Synonym(s): handicap, hinder, hamper
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handstamp n a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand Synonym(s): handstamp, rubber stamp v stamp with a rubber stamp, usually an indication of official approval on a document Synonym(s): rubberstamp, handstamp
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hang up v put a telephone receiver back in its cradle cause to be hanging or suspended; "Hang that picture on the wall" Synonym(s): hang, hang up interrupt a telephone conversation
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hang-up n an emotional preoccupation an unforeseen obstacle Synonym(s): hang-up, hitch, rub, snag
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Hans Arp n Alsatian artist and poet who was cofounder of dadaism in Zurich; noted for abstract organic sculptures (1887-1966) Synonym(s): Arp, Jean Arp, Hans Arp
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hap n an accidental happening; "he recorded all the little haps and mishaps of his life" v come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important" Synonym(s): happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place
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hard up adj not having enough money to pay for necessities [syn: hard up, impecunious, in straitened circumstances(p), penniless, penurious, pinched]
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hardship n a state of misfortune or affliction; "debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity"; "a life of hardship" Synonym(s): adversity, hardship, hard knocks something hard to endure; "the asperity of northern winters" Synonym(s): asperity, grimness, hardship, rigor, rigour, severity, severeness, rigorousness, rigourousness something that causes or entails suffering; "I cannot think it a hardship that more indulgence is allowed to men than to women"- James Boswell; "the many hardships of frontier life"
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hardtop n a car that resembles a convertible but has a fixed rigid top
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harelip n a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip [syn: cleft lip, harelip, cheiloschisis]
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harp n a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole Synonym(s): harmonica, mouth organ, harp, mouth harp v come back to; "Don't dwell on the past"; "She is always harping on the same old things" Synonym(s): harp, dwell play the harp; "She harped the Saint-Saens beautifully"
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hasp n a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock v secure or lock with a hasp
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hat shop n shop selling women's hats Synonym(s): millinery, hat shop
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haul up v come to a halt after driving somewhere; "The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn"; "The chauffeur hauled up in front of us" Synonym(s): draw up, pull up, haul up
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head shop n a shop specializing in articles of interest to drug users; "he bought some roach clips and hashish pipes at the head shop"
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head trip n an exciting or stimulating experience [syn: trip, {head trip}] the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasure Synonym(s): self-gratification, head trip
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head up v be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel; "This student heads the class" Synonym(s): head, head up
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headlamp n a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive Synonym(s): headlight, headlamp
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headmastership n the position of headmaster
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headmistressship n the position of headmistress
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heads-up adj fully alert and watchful; "played heads-up ball" [syn: heads-up, wide-awake] n a warning message; "he sent a heads-up to the District Attorney"
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headship n the position of headmaster or headmistress the position of head
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heap n a collection of objects laid on top of each other [syn: pile, heap, mound, agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus] (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"; "it must have cost plenty"; "a slew of journalists"; "a wad of money" Synonym(s): batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, mountain, muckle, passel, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, slew, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad a car that is old and unreliable; "the fenders had fallen off that old bus" Synonym(s): bus, jalopy, heap v bestow in large quantities; "He heaped him with work"; "She heaped scorn upon him" arrange in stacks; "heap firewood around the fireplace"; "stack your books up on the shelves" Synonym(s): stack, pile, heap fill to overflow; "heap the platter with potatoes"
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heap up v arrange into piles or stacks; "She piled up her books in my living room" Synonym(s): pile up, heap up, stack up
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heat lamp n electric heater consisting of a high-power incandescent lamp that emits infrared radiation; "the bathroom could be warmed by an infrared lamp" Synonym(s): heat lamp, infrared lamp
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heat pump n apparatus that extracts heat from a liquid that is at a higher temperature than its surroundings; can be used to transfer heat from a reservoir outside in order to heat a building
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heat up v gain heat or get hot; "The room heated up quickly" [syn: heat, hot up, heat up] Antonym(s): chill, cool, cool down make hot or hotter; "the sun heats the oceans"; "heat the water on the stove" Synonym(s): heat, heat up Antonym(s): chill, cool, cool down make more intense; "Emotions were screwed up" Synonym(s): heat up, hot up, screw up
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heated up adj made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated'); "a heated swimming pool"; "wiped his heated-up face with a large bandana"; "he was all het up and sweaty" Synonym(s): heated, heated up, het, het up
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heave up v lift or elevate [syn: heave, heave up, heft, {heft up}]
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hedgehop v fly very close to the ground Synonym(s): hedgehop, flat-hat
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heft up v lift or elevate [syn: heave, heave up, heft, {heft up}]
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helium group n the series of inert gases
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help n the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" Synonym(s): aid, assist, assistance, help a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work" Synonym(s): assistant, helper, help, supporter a resource; "visual aids in teaching" Synonym(s): aid, assistance, help a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it" Synonym(s): avail, help, service v give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house" Synonym(s): help, assist, aid improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient" Synonym(s): help, aid be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents" Synonym(s): help, facilitate abstain from doing; always used with a negative; "I can't help myself--I have to smoke"; "She could not help watching the sad spectacle" Synonym(s): help oneself, help help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself" Synonym(s): serve, help contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries" take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies" Synonym(s): avail, help improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"
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hemp n a plant fiber any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs Synonym(s): cannabis, hemp a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging Synonym(s): hangman's rope, hangman's halter, halter, hemp, hempen necktie
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hencoop n a farm building for housing poultry [syn: chicken coop, coop, hencoop, henhouse]
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hep adj informed about the latest trends [syn: hep, hip, {hip to(p)}]
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hero worship n admiration for great men (or their memory)
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hero-worship v love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles" Synonym(s): idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere
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het up adj made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated'); "a heated swimming pool"; "wiped his heated-up face with a large bandana"; "he was all het up and sweaty" Synonym(s): heated, heated up, het, het up worked up emotionally by anger or excitement; "was terribly het up over the killing of the eagle"; "got really het up over the new taxes"; "he was suddenly het up about racing cars"
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hiccup n (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?" Synonym(s): hiccup, hiccough, singultus v breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water" Synonym(s): hiccup, hiccough
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high jump n a competition that involves jumping as high as possible over a horizontal bar the act of jumping as high as possible over a horizontal bar
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high up adv at a great altitude; "he climbed high on the ladder" Synonym(s): high, high up
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high-top adj (of shoes or boots) having relatively high uppers [syn: high-top, high-topped]
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high-up n an important or influential (and often overbearing) person Synonym(s): very important person, VIP, high-up, dignitary, panjandrum, high muckamuck
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higher up adv in or to a place that is higher [syn: above, {higher up}, in a higher place, to a higher place] Antonym(s): at a lower place, below, beneath, to a lower place
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higher-up n one of greater rank or station or quality [syn: superior, higher-up, superordinate] Antonym(s): inferior
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hike up v pull up; "He hitched up his socks and pants" [syn: {hike up}, hitch up] increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents" Synonym(s): hike, hike up, boost
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hilltop n the peak of a hill; "the sun set behind the brow of distant hills" Synonym(s): hilltop, brow
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hip adj informed about the latest trends [syn: hep, hip, {hip to(p)}] n either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates Synonym(s): pelvis, pelvic girdle, pelvic arch, hip the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum Synonym(s): hip, hip joint, coxa, articulatio coxae (architecture) the exterior angle formed by the junction of a sloping side and a sloping end of a roof the fruit of a rose plant Synonym(s): hip, rose hip, rosehip
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hip-hop n an urban youth culture associated with rap music and the fashions of African-American residents of the inner city genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged Synonym(s): rap, rap music, hip-hop
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hired help n employee hired for domestic or farm work (often used in the singular to refer to several employees collectively)
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hit it up v become drunk or drink excessively [syn: souse, soak, inebriate, hit it up]
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hitch up v pull up; "He hitched up his socks and pants" [syn: {hike up}, hitch up]
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hive up v save up as for future use [syn: hoard, stash, cache, lay away, hive up, squirrel away]
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hobo camp n a place where hoboes camp Synonym(s): hobo camp, jungle
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hold up v be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?" Synonym(s): hold, support, sustain, hold up hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform" Synonym(s): delay, detain, hold up Antonym(s): hurry, rush rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat Synonym(s): hold up, stick up continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents"; "how long can a person last without food and water?" Synonym(s): survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held" Synonym(s): defy, withstand, hold, hold up resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water" Synonym(s): stand up, hold up, hold water
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holdup n robbery at gunpoint [syn: armed robbery, heist, holdup, stickup] the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time Synonym(s): delay, holdup
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hole up v remain secluded or in hiding; "He is writing his book and is holing up in his study" score a hole in one sleep during winter; "Bears must eat a lot of food before they hibernate in their caves" Synonym(s): hibernate, hole up Antonym(s): aestivate, estivate
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home help n a person hired to help in another's home (especially one employed by a local authority to help the infirm with domestic work)
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honey crisp n a crisp candy made with honey
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hook up v connect or link; "hook up the houses to the gas supply line"; "Hook up the components of the new sound system"
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hookup n a device providing a connection between a power source and a user; "some campsites have electrical hookups for trailers" a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose Synonym(s): hookup, assemblage
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hoop n a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse" Synonym(s): hoop, ring a small arch used as croquet equipment Synonym(s): wicket, hoop horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball Synonym(s): basket, basketball hoop, hoop v bind or fasten with a hoop; "hoop vats"
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hop n the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot) twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer Synonym(s): hop, hops an informal dance where popular music is played Synonym(s): hop, record hop v jump lightly Synonym(s): hop, skip, hop-skip move quickly from one place to another travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.; "She hopped a train to Chicago"; "He hopped rides all over the country" traverse as if by a short airplane trip; "Hop the Pacific Ocean" jump across; "He hopped the bush" make a jump forward or upward
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hop up v make more powerful; "he souped up the old cars" [syn: {soup up}, hop up, hot up]
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hop-skip v jump lightly Synonym(s): hop, skip, hop-skip
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hop-step-and-jump n an athletic contest in which a competitor must perform successively a hop and a step and a jump in continuous movement Synonym(s): triple jump, hop-step-and-jump
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hopped-up adj (of an automobile) having the engine modified to give extra power; "a hopped-up jalopy" under the influence of narcotics Synonym(s): hopped-up, stoned
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horned asp n highly venomous viper of northern Africa and southwestern Asia having a horny spine above each eye Synonym(s): horned viper, cerastes, sand viper, horned asp, Cerastes cornutus
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horsemanship n skill in handling and riding horses
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horsewhip n a whip for controlling horses v whip with a whip intended for horses
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hospital ship n a ship built to serve as a hospital; used for wounded in wartime
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hot up v gain heat or get hot; "The room heated up quickly" [syn: heat, hot up, heat up] Antonym(s): chill, cool, cool down make more intense; "Emotions were screwed up" Synonym(s): heat up, hot up, screw up make more powerful; "he souped up the old cars" Synonym(s): soup up, hop up, hot up
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house of worship n any building where congregations gather for prayer [syn: place of worship, house of prayer, house of God, house of worship]
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housekeep v maintain a household; take care of all business related to a household
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housetop n the roof of a house; "shout it from the housetops"
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HP n a unit of power equal to 746 watts [syn: horsepower, HP, H.P.]
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HTTP n a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers Synonym(s): hypertext transfer protocol, HTTP
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hubcap n cap that fits over the hub of a wheel
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hula-hoop n plaything consisting of a tubular plastic hoop for swinging around the hips
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human relationship n a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness); "the relationship between mothers and their children" Synonym(s): relationship, human relationship
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humming top n a top that makes a humming noise as it spins
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hump n something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; "the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"; "the hump of a camel"; "he stood on the rocky prominence"; "the occipital protuberance was well developed"; "the bony excrescence between its horns" Synonym(s): bulge, bump, hump, swelling, gibbosity, gibbousness, jut, prominence, protuberance, protrusion, extrusion, excrescence v round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward Synonym(s): hunch, hump, hunch forward, hunch over have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?" Synonym(s): sleep together, roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with, get laid, have sex, know, do it, be intimate, have intercourse, have it away, have it off, screw, fuck, jazz, eff, hump, lie with, bed, have a go at it, bang, get it on, bonk
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hunting crop n a short whip with a thong at the end and a handle for opening gates Synonym(s): riding crop, hunting crop
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huntsman's cup n perennial bog herb having dark red flowers and decumbent broadly winged pitchers forming a rosette; of northeastern North America and naturalized in Europe especially Ireland Synonym(s): common pitcher plant, huntsman's cup, huntsman's cups, Sarracenia purpurea
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hurricane lamp n an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimney Synonym(s): hurricane lamp, hurricane lantern, tornado lantern, storm lantern, storm lamp
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hush up v cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error; "Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin"; "She tried to gloss over her mistakes" Synonym(s): whitewash, gloss over, sleek over, hush up cause to be quiet or not talk; "Please silence the children in the church!" Synonym(s): hush, quieten, silence, still, shut up, hush up Antonym(s): louden
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hushed-up adj (used of information or news) kept secret by using influence; "hushed-up stories sometimes leak out"
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hydraulic pump n a water pump that uses the kinetic energy of flowing water to force a small fraction of that water to a reservoir at a higher level Synonym(s): hydraulic pump, hydraulic ram
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hydrazo group n the bivalent group -HNNH- derived from hydrazine [syn: hydrazo group, hydrazo radical]
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hydroxyl group n the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols Synonym(s): hydroxyl, hydroxyl group, hydroxyl radical
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hype up v get excited or stimulated; "The children were all psyched up after the movie" Synonym(s): hype up, psych up
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hyssop n a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil Synonym(s): hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes
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ice cap n a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak) Synonym(s): icecap, ice cap
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ice up v become covered with a layer of ice; of a surface such as a window; "When the wings iced up, the pilot was forced to land his plane" Synonym(s): ice up, frost over, ice over
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icecap n a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak) Synonym(s): icecap, ice cap
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idol worship n the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God Synonym(s): idolatry, idol worship
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IDP n automatic data processing in which data acquisition and other stages or processing are integrated into a coherent system Synonym(s): integrated data processing, IDP
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imp n (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous [syn: elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp] one who is playfully mischievous Synonym(s): imp, scamp, monkey, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag, scallywag
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incandescent lamp n electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity Synonym(s): light bulb, lightbulb, bulb, incandescent lamp, electric light, electric-light bulb
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Indian hemp n source of e.g. bhang and hashish as well as fiber [syn: Indian hemp, Cannabis indica] valuable fiber plant of East Indies now widespread in cultivation Synonym(s): kenaf, kanaf, deccan hemp, bimli, bimli hemp, Indian hemp, Bombay hemp, Hibiscus cannabinus Canadian dogbane yielding a tough fiber used as cordage by Native Americans; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints Synonym(s): Indian hemp, rheumatism weed, Apocynum cannabinum
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Indian turnip n common American spring-flowering woodland herb having sheathing leaves and an upright club-shaped spadix with overarching green and purple spathe producing scarlet berries Synonym(s): jack-in-the-pulpit, Indian turnip, wake- robin, Arisaema triphyllum, Arisaema atrorubens
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indicator lamp n indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation Synonym(s): pilot light, pilot lamp, indicator lamp
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infrared lamp n electric heater consisting of a high-power incandescent lamp that emits infrared radiation; "the bathroom could be warmed by an infrared lamp" Synonym(s): heat lamp, infrared lamp
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ingroup n an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose [syn: clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp]
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inky cap n having a cap that melts into an inky fluid after spores have matured Synonym(s): inky cap, inky-cap mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius
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inside loop n a loop consisting of a climb followed by inverted flight followed by a dive that returns to horizontal flight
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inspectorship n the office of inspector
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instep n the arch of the foot the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot
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instructorship n the position of instructor
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interest group n (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims; "the iron interests stepped up production" Synonym(s): interest, interest group
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intermittent cramp n clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis Synonym(s): tetany, tetanilla, intermittent tetanus, intermittent cramp, apyretic tetanus
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internment camp n a camp for prisoners of war [syn: prison camp, internment camp, prisoner of war camp, POW camp]
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internship n the position of a medical intern
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interrelationship n mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness; "interrelationships of animal structure and function" Synonym(s): interrelation, interrelationship, interrelatedness
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intragroup adj occurring within an institution or community; "intragroup squabbling within the corporation" Synonym(s): internal, intragroup
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intravenous drip n slow continuous drip introducing solutions intravenously (a drop at a time)
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invert soap n a class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation Synonym(s): cationic detergent, invert soap
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ion pump n a vacuum pump that removes gas by ionizing the atoms or molecules and adsorbing them on a metal surface
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IOP n pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor; "glaucoma can result from increased intraocular pressure" Synonym(s): intraocular pressure, IOP
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IP n the sciences concerned with gathering, manipulating, storing, retrieving, and classifying recorded information Synonym(s): information science, informatics, information processing, IP
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iron trap n a trap from which there is no escape
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ironmonger's shop n a store selling hardware; "in Great Britain they used to call a hardware store an ironmonger's shop" Synonym(s): hardware store, ironmonger, ironmonger's shop
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Islamic Group n a clandestine group of southeast Asian terrorists organized in 1993 and trained by al-Qaeda; supports militant Muslims in Indonesia and the Philippines and has cells in Singapore and Malaysia and Indonesia Synonym(s): Jemaah Islamiyah, JI, Islamic Group, Islamic Community, Malaysian Mujahidin Group, Malaysia Militant Group a terrorist organization of militant Islamists organized into tiny cells of extreme fundamentalists; emerged during the 1970s mainly in Egyptian jails; "al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya uses force to push Egyptian society toward Islamic rule" Synonym(s): al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya, Islamic Group
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island hop v travel from one island to the next; "on the cruise, we did some island-hopping"
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IVP n X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye Synonym(s): intravenous pyelogram, IVP performing pyelography with intravenous injection of a contrast medium Synonym(s): intravenous pyelography, IVP
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jack up v lift with a special device; "jack up the car so you can change the tire" Synonym(s): jack, jack up
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Jap n (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent Synonym(s): Jap, Nip
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Japanese hop n ornamental vine native to eastern Asia; cultivated for its variegated foliage Synonym(s): Japanese hop, Humulus japonicus
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jazz group n a small band of jazz musicians [syn: jazz band, {jazz group}, combo]
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jazz up v make more interesting or lively; "juice up a party"; "pep up your paper" Synonym(s): jazz up, juice up, pep up, ginger up
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Jean Arp n Alsatian artist and poet who was cofounder of dadaism in Zurich; noted for abstract organic sculptures (1887-1966) Synonym(s): Arp, Jean Arp, Hans Arp
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jeep n a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain [syn: jeep, landrover]
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jew's harp n a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity Synonym(s): jew's harp, jews' harp, mouth bow
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jews' harp n a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity Synonym(s): jew's harp, jews' harp, mouth bow
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jockey cap n a cap with a bill [syn: baseball cap, jockey cap, {golf cap}]
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jockstrap n a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise Synonym(s): athletic supporter, supporter, suspensor, jockstrap, jock
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John Howard Northrop n United States biochemist (1891-1987) [syn: Northrop, John Howard Northrop]
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Johnny-jump-up n a common and long cultivated European herb from which most common garden pansies are derived Synonym(s): wild pansy, Johnny-jump-up, heartsease, love-in-idleness, pink of my John, Viola tricolor common violet of the eastern United States with large pale blue or purple flowers resembling pansies Synonym(s): bird's-foot violet, pansy violet, Johnny-jump-up, wood violet, Viola pedata
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jolly up v cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful; "She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee" Synonym(s): cheer, cheer up, jolly along, jolly up
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judgeship n the position of judge Synonym(s): judgeship, judicature
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juice up v make more interesting or lively; "juice up a party"; "pep up your paper" Synonym(s): jazz up, juice up, pep up, ginger up
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julep n bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice [syn: julep, mint julep]
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jump n a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance" Synonym(s): jump, leap an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues" Synonym(s): leap, jump, saltation (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start" Synonym(s): startle, jump, start descent with a parachute; "he had done a lot of parachuting in the army" Synonym(s): jump, parachuting the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected" Synonym(s): jump, jumping v move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?" Synonym(s): jump, leap, bound, spring move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room" Synonym(s): startle, jump, start make a sudden physical attack on; "The muggers jumped the woman in the fur coat" increase suddenly and significantly; "Prices jumped overnight" be highly noticeable Synonym(s): leap out, jump out, jump, stand out, stick out enter eagerly into; "He jumped into the game" rise in rank or status; "Her new novel jumped high on the bestseller list" Synonym(s): rise, jump, climb up jump down from an elevated point; "the parachutist didn't want to jump"; "every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge"; "the widow leapt into the funeral pyre" Synonym(s): jump, leap, jump off run off or leave the rails; "the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks" Synonym(s): derail, jump jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute Synonym(s): chute, parachute, jump cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop" Synonym(s): jump, leap start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery Synonym(s): jumpstart, jump-start, jump bypass; "He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible" Synonym(s): jump, pass over, skip, skip over pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"; "jump from one thing to another" Synonym(s): leap, jump go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions Synonym(s): alternate, jump
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jumped-up adj (British informal) upstart
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junk heap n an accumulation of refuse and discarded matter [syn: garbage heap, junk heap, rubbish heap, scrapheap, trash heap, junk pile, trash pile, refuse heap]
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junk shop n a shop that sells cheap secondhand goods
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Kaplan Group n a Turkish terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims with ties to al-Qaeda that operates in Germany; seeks the violent overthrow of the Turkish government and the establishment of an Islamic nation modeled on Iran Synonym(s): Kaplan Group, Association of Islamic Groups and Communities, Caliphate State
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Karl Gjellerup n Danish novelist (1857-1919) [syn: Gjellerup, {Karl Gjellerup}]
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Kathleen Mansfield Beauchamp n New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923) [syn: Mansfield, Katherine Mansfield, Kathleen Mansfield Beauchamp]
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keep n the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" Synonym(s): support, keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress Synonym(s): keep, donjon, dungeon a cell in a jail or prison Synonym(s): hold, keep v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes" Synonym(s): keep, maintain, hold continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight" Synonym(s): continue, go on, proceed, go along, keep Antonym(s): discontinue retain possession of; "Can I keep my old stuffed animals?"; "She kept her maiden name after she married" Synonym(s): keep, hold on Antonym(s): lose stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state; "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles" Synonym(s): prevent, keep Antonym(s): allow, let, permit conform one's action or practice to; "keep appointments"; "she never keeps her promises"; "We kept to the original conditions of the contract" Synonym(s): observe, keep Antonym(s): breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate stick to correctly or closely; "The pianist kept time with the metronome"; "keep count"; "I cannot keep track of all my employees" Synonym(s): observe, keep, maintain look after; be the keeper of; have charge of; "He keeps the shop when I am gone" maintain by writing regular records; "keep a diary"; "maintain a record"; "keep notes" Synonym(s): keep, maintain supply with room and board; "He is keeping three women in the guest cottage"; "keep boarders" allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings" Synonym(s): retain, continue, keep, keep on supply with necessities and support; "She alone sustained her family"; "The money will sustain our good cause"; "There's little to earn and many to keep" Synonym(s): sustain, keep, maintain fail to spoil or rot; "These potatoes keep for a long time" Synonym(s): keep, stay fresh behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur" Synonym(s): observe, celebrate, keep keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" Synonym(s): restrain, keep, keep back, hold back maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; "May God keep you" Synonym(s): keep, preserve raise; "She keeps a few chickens in the yard"; "he keeps bees" retain rights to; "keep my job for me while I give birth"; "keep my seat, please"; "keep open the possibility of a merger" Synonym(s): keep open, hold open, keep, save store or keep customarily; "Where do you keep your gardening tools?" have as a supply; "I always keep batteries in the freezer"; "keep food for a week in the pantry"; "She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator" maintain for use and service; "I keep a car in the countryside"; "She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips" Synonym(s): keep, maintain hold and prevent from leaving; "The student was kept after school" prevent (food) from rotting; "preserved meats"; "keep potatoes fresh" Synonym(s): preserve, keep
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keep step v maintain the same pace; "The child cannot keep step with his big brother" Synonym(s): keep step, keep pace
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keep up v maintain a required pace or level; "He could not keep up and dropped out of the race" lengthen or extend in duration or space; "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"; "prolong the treatment of the patient"; "keep up the good work" Synonym(s): prolong, sustain, keep up keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts" Synonym(s): conserve, preserve, maintain, keep up keep informed; "He kept up on his country's foreign policies" Synonym(s): keep up, keep abreast, follow prevent from going to bed at night; "The anticipation of the trip kept the children up all night"; "I kept myself up all night studying for the exam"
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kelp n large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds
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kept up adj kept in good condition [syn: kept up(p), maintained, well-kept]
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kerosene lamp n a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light [syn: {oil lamp}, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp]
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kerosine lamp n a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light [syn: {oil lamp}, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp]
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ketchup n thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes [syn: catsup, ketchup, cetchup, tomato ketchup]
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ketone group n a group having the characteristic properties of ketones
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kick up n raising the feet backward with the hands on the ground; a first movement in doing a handstand v cause to rise by kicking; "kick up dust" evoke or provoke to appear or occur; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple" Synonym(s): provoke, evoke, call forth, kick up
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kidnap v take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom; "The industrialist's son was kidnapped" Synonym(s): kidnap, nobble, abduct, snatch
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kin group n group of people related by blood or marriage [syn: kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, tribe]
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kingcup n swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups Synonym(s): marsh marigold, kingcup, meadow bright, May blob, cowslip, water dragon, Caltha palustris any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus Synonym(s): buttercup, butterflower, butter-flower, crowfoot, goldcup, kingcup
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kingship n the dignity or rank or position of a king
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kink up v curl tightly; "crimp hair" [syn: crimp, crape, frizzle, frizz, kink up, kink]
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kinship n a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character; "found a natural affinity with the immigrants"; "felt a deep kinship with the other students"; "anthropology's kinship with the humanities" Synonym(s): affinity, kinship (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption Synonym(s): kinship, family relationship, relationship
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kinship group n group of people related by blood or marriage [syn: kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, tribe]
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kip n sleep; "roused him from his kip" the basic unit of money in Laos a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright Synonym(s): kip, upstart v be asleep [syn: sleep, kip, slumber, log Z's, catch some Z's] Antonym(s): wake
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kit up v supply with a set of articles or tools [syn: kit out, kit up, kit]
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kitchen help n help hired to work in the kitchen
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knap v strike sharply; "rap him on the knuckles" [syn: rap, knap] break a small piece off from; "chip the glass"; "chip a tooth" Synonym(s): chip, knap, cut off, break off
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knee-deep adv up to the knees; "we were standing knee-deep in the water" Synonym(s): knee-deep, knee-high adj coming only to the ankle or knee [syn: ankle-deep, knee-deep]
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kneecap n a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint Synonym(s): patella, kneecap, kneepan v shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning; "They kneecapped the industrialist"
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knock up v make pregnant; "He impregnated his wife again" [syn: impregnate, knock up, bang up, prang up]
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KP n an enlisted person who is assigned to assist the cooks Synonym(s): kitchen police, KP
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Krung Thep n the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture Synonym(s): Bangkok, capital of Thailand, Krung Thep
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Krupp n German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp; his firm provided ordnance for German armies from the 1840s through World War II (1812-1887) Synonym(s): Krupp, Alfred Krupp German industrialist who manufactured steel in Essen (1787-1826) Synonym(s): Krupp, Friedrich Krupp
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L-P n a long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at 33.3 rpm Synonym(s): LP, L-P
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labial stop n a stop consonant that is produced with the lips
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labor camp n a penal institution for political prisoners who are used as forced labor Synonym(s): labor camp, labour camp
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labour camp n a penal institution for political prisoners who are used as forced labor Synonym(s): labor camp, labour camp
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lace up v draw through eyes or holes; "lace the shoelaces" [syn: lace, lace up]
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ladies'-eardrop n erect or climbing shrub of Brazil with deep pink to red flowers Synonym(s): lady's-eardrop, ladies'-eardrop, lady's-eardrops, ladies'-eardrops, Fuchsia coccinea
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lady tulip n Eurasian tulip with small flowers blotched at the base Synonym(s): lady tulip, candlestick tulip, Tulipa clusiana
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Lady with the Lamp n English nurse remembered for her work during the Crimean War (1820-1910) Synonym(s): Nightingale, Florence Nightingale, Lady with the Lamp
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lady's-eardrop n erect or climbing shrub of Brazil with deep pink to red flowers Synonym(s): lady's-eardrop, ladies'-eardrop, lady's-eardrops, ladies'-eardrops, Fuchsia coccinea
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Ladyship n a title used to address any peeress except a duchess; "Your Ladyship"; "Her Ladyship"
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laid up adj ill and usually confined; "laid up with a bad cold"
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lamb chop n chop cut from a lamb [syn: lamb chop, lamb-chop, lambchop]
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lamb-chop n chop cut from a lamb [syn: lamb chop, lamb-chop, lambchop]
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lambchop n chop cut from a lamb [syn: lamb chop, lamb-chop, lambchop]
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lamp n an artificial source of visible illumination a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs
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land up v block with earth, as after a landslide [syn: land up, earth up] finally be or do something; "He ended up marrying his high school sweetheart"; "he wound up being unemployed and living at home again" Synonym(s): finish up, land up, fetch up, end up, wind up, finish
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landing flap n a flap on the underside of the wing that is lowered to slow the plane for landing
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landing strip n an airfield without normal airport facilities [syn: airstrip, flight strip, landing strip, strip]
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landslip n a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff Synonym(s): landslide, landslip
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lap n the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap" an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap" the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains" Synonym(s): lap, lap covering a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches" Synonym(s): lap, overlap movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance" Synonym(s): lap, circle, circuit touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet" Synonym(s): lick, lap v lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another pass the tongue over; "the dog licked her hand" Synonym(s): lick, lap move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open" Synonym(s): lap, swish, swosh, swoosh take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast" Synonym(s): lap, lap up, lick wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore" Synonym(s): lave, lap, wash
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lap up v take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast" Synonym(s): lap, lap up, lick
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Lapp n a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer Synonym(s): Lapp, Lapplander, Sami, Saami, Same, Saame the language of nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula Synonym(s): Lapp, Sami, Saami, Same, Saame
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laptop n a portable computer small enough to use in your lap [syn: laptop, laptop computer]
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large cap n a corporation with a large capitalization; "he works for a large cap"
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large-cap adj of stocks of companies with a market capitalization of five billion dollars or more Synonym(s): large- capitalization, large-capitalisation, large-cap
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larrup v give a spanking to; subject to a spanking [syn: spank, paddle, larrup]
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lash-up n any improvised arrangement for temporary use [syn: {lash- up}, contrivance]
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last gasp n the point of death or exhaustion or completion; "the last gasp of the cold war"
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lay up v disable or confine, as with an illness; "She was laid up with pneumonia for six weeks"
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lay-up n a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard) Synonym(s): lay-up, layup
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layup n a basketball shot made with one hand from a position under or beside the basket (and usually banked off the backboard) Synonym(s): lay-up, layup
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lead up v set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for; "Hitler's attack on Poland led up to World War II" Synonym(s): lead up, initiate
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leadership n the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team" Synonym(s): leadership, leading the body of people who lead a group; "the national leadership adopted his plan" Synonym(s): leadership, leaders the status of a leader; "they challenged his leadership of the union" the ability to lead; "he believed that leadership can be taught"
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leap n a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards [syn: leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce] an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues" Synonym(s): leap, jump, saltation a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance" Synonym(s): jump, leap the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet" v move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?" Synonym(s): jump, leap, bound, spring pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"; "jump from one thing to another" Synonym(s): leap, jump jump down from an elevated point; "the parachutist didn't want to jump"; "every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge"; "the widow leapt into the funeral pyre" Synonym(s): jump, leap, jump off cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop" Synonym(s): jump, leap
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leather carp n scaleless domestic carp
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leather soap n a mild soap for cleansing and conditioning leather [syn: saddle soap, leather soap]
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leather strip n implement consisting of a strip of leather
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lectureship n the post of lecturer
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legateship n the post or office of legate [syn: legation, legateship]
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legislatorship n the office of legislator
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lemon drop n a hard candy with lemon flavor and a yellow color and (usually) the shape of a lemon
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lens cap n cap used to keep lens free of dust when not in use [syn: lens cap, lens cover]
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lentil soup n made of stock and lentils with onions carrots and celery
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lesser scaup n common scaup of North America; males have purplish heads Synonym(s): lesser scaup, lesser scaup duck, lake duck, Aythya affinis
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let up v become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours" Synonym(s): abate, let up, slack off, slack, die away reduce pressure or intensity; "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down" Synonym(s): ease up, ease off, let up
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letup n a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise" Synonym(s): letup, lull
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liberty cap n close-fitting conical cap worn as a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution and in the U.S. before 1800
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Liberty ship n a slow cargo ship built during World War II
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librarianship n the position of librarian
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Libyan Fighting Group n a Libyan terrorist group organized in 1995 and aligned with al-Qaeda; seeks to radicalize the Libyan government; attempted to assassinate Qaddafi Synonym(s): Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, FIG, Al-Jama'a al-Islamiyyah al- Muqatilah bi-Libya, Libyan Fighting Group, Libyan Islamic Group
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Libyan Islamic Fighting Group n a Libyan terrorist group organized in 1995 and aligned with al-Qaeda; seeks to radicalize the Libyan government; attempted to assassinate Qaddafi Synonym(s): Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, FIG, Al-Jama'a al-Islamiyyah al- Muqatilah bi-Libya, Libyan Fighting Group, Libyan Islamic Group
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Libyan Islamic Group n a Libyan terrorist group organized in 1995 and aligned with al-Qaeda; seeks to radicalize the Libyan government; attempted to assassinate Qaddafi Synonym(s): Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, FIG, Al-Jama'a al-Islamiyyah al- Muqatilah bi-Libya, Libyan Fighting Group, Libyan Islamic Group
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lift pump n pump used to lift rather than force a liquid up
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lift up v take and lift upward [syn: pick up, lift up, {gather up}] fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; "Music can uplift your spirits" Synonym(s): elate, lift up, uplift, pick up, intoxicate Antonym(s): cast down, deject, demoralise, demoralize, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down
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light up v start to burn with a bright flame; "The coal in the BBQ grill finally lit up" make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit" Synonym(s): light, illume, illumine, light up, illuminate become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm" Synonym(s): clear up, clear, light up, brighten Antonym(s): cloud, overcast ignite; "The sky lit up quickly above the raging volcano" begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up" Synonym(s): light up, fire up, light
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lighten up v make more cheerful; "the conversation lightened me up a bit" Synonym(s): lighten, lighten up, buoy up Antonym(s): weigh down, weigh on become more cheerful; "after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit" Synonym(s): lighten, lighten up, buoy up make lighter or brighter; "The paint will brighten the room" Synonym(s): brighten, lighten up, lighten Antonym(s): darken become lighter; "The room lightened up" Synonym(s): lighten, lighten up Antonym(s): darken
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lighting-up adj turning lights on; "it's lighting-up time"
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lightship n a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable
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limber up v attach the limber; "limber a cannon" [syn: limber, limber up] make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity Synonym(s): limber up, warm up, loosen up
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limp adj not firm; "wilted lettuce" Synonym(s): limp, wilted lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; "gave a limp handshake"; "a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know" G.K.Chesterton; "a slack grip" n the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg Synonym(s): hitch, hobble, limp v walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day" Synonym(s): limp, gimp, hobble, hitch proceed slowly or with difficulty; "the boat limped into the harbor"
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lindy hop n an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh) Synonym(s): lindy, lindy hop
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line up v form a line; "The buildings all line up neatly" get something or somebody for a specific purpose; "I found this gadget that will serve as a bottle opener"; "I got hold of these tools to fix our plumbing"; "The chairman got hold of a secretary on Friday night to type the urgent letter" Synonym(s): line up, get hold, come up, find form a queue, form a line, stand in line; "Customers lined up in front of the store" Synonym(s): line up, queue up, queue place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table" Synonym(s): align, aline, line up, adjust Antonym(s): skew arrange in ranks; "dress troops" Synonym(s): dress, line up take one's position before a kick-off
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lineup n (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; "the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate" Synonym(s): batting order, card, lineup a line of persons arranged by police for inspection or identification
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link up v be or become joined or united or linked; "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport" Synonym(s): connect, link, link up, join, unite connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms" Synonym(s): connect, link, tie, link up Antonym(s): disconnect make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all" Synonym(s): associate, tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up, connect Antonym(s): decouple, dissociate
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linkage group n any pair of genes that tend to be transmitted together; "the genes of Drosophila fall into four linkage groups" Synonym(s): linkage group, linked genes
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linkup n a fastener that serves to join or connect; "the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction" Synonym(s): link, linkup, tie, tie- in
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lip n either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx an impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass" Synonym(s): sass, sassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouth the top edge of a vessel or other container Synonym(s): brim, rim, lip either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell
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liquid soap n soap in liquid form
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lisp n a speech defect that involves pronouncing `s' like voiceless `th' and `z' like voiced `th' a flexible procedure-oriented programing language that manipulates symbols in the form of lists Synonym(s): LISP, list- processing language v speak with a lisp
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live it up v enjoy oneself; "it's your birthday, so let's live it up!"
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liven up v make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit" [syn: enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animate] Antonym(s): blunt, deaden
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load up v fill or place a load on; "load a car"; "load the truck with hay" Synonym(s): load, lade, laden, load up
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lock up v secure by locking; "lock up the house before you go on vacation" place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape; "The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend"; "She locked her jewels in the safe" Synonym(s): lock in, lock away, lock, put away, shut up, shut away, lock up
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lockstep n a standard procedure that is followed mindlessly; "the union's support had been in lockstep for years" a manner of marching in file in which each person's leg moves with and behind the corresponding leg of the person ahead; "the prisoner's ankles were so chained together that they could only march in lockstep"
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lockup n jail in a local police station the act of locking something up to protect it Synonym(s): locking, lockup
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log up v record a distance travelled; on planes and cars [syn: {log up}, clock up]
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lollipop n ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick; "in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly" Synonym(s): ice lolly, lolly, lollipop, popsicle hard candy on a stick Synonym(s): lollipop, sucker, all-day sucker
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lollop v walk clumsily and with a bounce
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long jump n a competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start Synonym(s): long jump, broad jump the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start Synonym(s): broad jump, long jump
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look sharp v act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!" Synonym(s): rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp, festinate
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look up v seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes" Synonym(s): consult, refer, look up
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lookup n an operation that determines whether one or more of a set of items has a specified property; "they wrote a program to do a table lookup" Synonym(s): search, lookup
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loop n fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines Synonym(s): cringle, eyelet, loop, grommet, grummet anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations" Synonym(s): iteration, loop an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan); "he's no longer in the loop" the basic pattern of the human fingerprint a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component Synonym(s): loop topology, loop an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates Synonym(s): closed circuit, loop Antonym(s): open circuit a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane Synonym(s): loop, loop-the-loop v move in loops; "The bicycle looped around the tree" make a loop in; "loop a rope" Synonym(s): loop, intertwine fly loops, perform a loop; "the stunt pilot looped his plane" wind around something in coils or loops Synonym(s): coil, loop, curl Antonym(s): uncoil fasten or join with a loop; "He looped the watch through his belt"
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loop-the-loop n a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane Synonym(s): loop, loop-the-loop
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loosen up v cause to become unblocked; "The medicine unstuffed my nose in minutes!" Synonym(s): unstuff, loosen up Antonym(s): block, choke up, lug, stuff become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner; "our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group" Synonym(s): relax, loosen up make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity Synonym(s): limber up, warm up, loosen up become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work" Synonym(s): relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down Antonym(s): tense, tense up cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me" Synonym(s): relax, unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed Antonym(s): strain, tense, tense up
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lop v cut off from a whole; "His head was severed from his body"; "The soul discerped from the body" Synonym(s): discerp, sever, lop cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" Synonym(s): snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress, prune, cut back
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Lordship n a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge; "Your Lordship"; "His Lordship" the authority of a lord
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louse up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up
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loving cup n a large drinking vessel (usually with two handles) that people drink out of in turn at a banquet a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition; "the school kept the cups is a special glass case" Synonym(s): cup, loving cup
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LP n a long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at 33.3 rpm Synonym(s): LP, L-P
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lucky dip n a game in which prizes (e.g., candies or coins) are concealed in a container and for a small sum a player can draw one out at random a selection or decision purely at random; "their system of hiring people seemed to be a sort of lucky dip"
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lump n a compact mass; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" Synonym(s): ball, clod, glob, lump, clump, chunk an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement Synonym(s): swelling, puffiness, lump an awkward stupid person Synonym(s): lout, clod, stumblebum, goon, oaf, lubber, lummox, lump, gawk a large piece of something without definite shape; "a hunk of bread"; "a lump of coal" Synonym(s): hunk, lump v put together indiscriminately; "lump together all the applicants" Synonym(s): lump, chunk group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side Synonym(s): collocate, lump, chunk
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machine shop n workshop where metal is cut and shaped etc., by machine tools
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mad-dog skullcap n an American mint that yields a resinous exudate used especially formerly as an antispasmodic Synonym(s): blue pimpernel, blue skullcap, mad-dog skullcap, mad-dog weed, Scutellaria lateriflora
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madcap adj characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; "a hotheaded decision"; "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers"; "an impetuous display of spending and gambling"; "madcap escapades"; (`brainish' is archaic) Synonym(s): hotheaded, impulsive, impetuous, madcap, tearaway(a), brainish n a reckless impetuous irresponsible person [syn: daredevil, madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum]
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made-up adj having been paved
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madnep n biennial weed in Europe and America having large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers and a bitter and somewhat poisonous root; the ancestor of cultivated parsnip Synonym(s): wild parsnip, madnep
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magilp n a medium for oil-paints; linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish or turpentine Synonym(s): megilp, magilp
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magnetic dip n (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon Synonym(s): dip, angle of dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination, inclination
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maildrop n a drop where mail can be deposited
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make up v form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army" Synonym(s): constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be devise or compose; "This designer makes up our Spring collections" do or give something to somebody in return; "Does she pay you for the work you are doing?" Synonym(s): pay, pay off, make up, compensate make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point; "I have to make up a French exam"; "Can I catch up with the material or is it too late?" Synonym(s): make up, catch up with make up something artificial or untrue Synonym(s): fabricate, manufacture, cook up, make up, invent put in order or neaten; "make the bed"; "make up a room" Synonym(s): make, make up adjust for; "engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance" Synonym(s): compensate, counterbalance, correct, make up, even out, even off, even up come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up" Synonym(s): reconcile, patch up, make up, conciliate, settle apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier; "She makes herself up every morning"
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make-up n an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event; "he missed the test and had to take a makeup"; "the two teams played a makeup one week later" Synonym(s): makeup, make-up the way in which someone or something is composed Synonym(s): constitution, composition, physical composition, makeup, make-up cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance Synonym(s): makeup, make-up, war paint
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makeup n cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance Synonym(s): makeup, make-up, war paint an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event; "he missed the test and had to take a makeup"; "the two teams played a makeup one week later" Synonym(s): makeup, make-up the way in which someone or something is composed Synonym(s): constitution, composition, physical composition, makeup, make-up
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malaprop n the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar Synonym(s): malapropism, malaprop
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Malaysia Militant Group n a clandestine group of southeast Asian terrorists organized in 1993 and trained by al-Qaeda; supports militant Muslims in Indonesia and the Philippines and has cells in Singapore and Malaysia and Indonesia Synonym(s): Jemaah Islamiyah, JI, Islamic Group, Islamic Community, Malaysian Mujahidin Group, Malaysia Militant Group
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Malaysian Mujahidin Group n a clandestine group of southeast Asian terrorists organized in 1993 and trained by al-Qaeda; supports militant Muslims in Indonesia and the Philippines and has cells in Singapore and Malaysia and Indonesia Synonym(s): Jemaah Islamiyah, JI, Islamic Group, Islamic Community, Malaysian Mujahidin Group, Malaysia Militant Group
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malicious gossip n disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people Synonym(s): scandal, dirt, malicious gossip
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managership n the position of manager
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maned sheep n wild sheep of northern Africa [syn: aoudad, arui, audad, Barbary sheep, maned sheep, Ammotragus lervia]
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Manila hemp n a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines Synonym(s): Manila hemp, Manilla hemp, abaca Philippine banana tree having leafstalks that yield Manila hemp used for rope and paper etc Synonym(s): abaca, Manila hemp, Musa textilis
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Manilla hemp n a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines Synonym(s): Manila hemp, Manilla hemp, abaca
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mantis shrimp n tropical marine burrowing crustaceans with large grasping appendages Synonym(s): mantis shrimp, mantis crab
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mantrap n a very attractive or seductive looking woman [syn: smasher, stunner, knockout, beauty, ravisher, sweetheart, peach, lulu, looker, mantrap, dish] a trap for catching trespassers
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map n a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it) (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) Synonym(s): function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping v make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus" explore or survey for the purpose of making a map; "We haven't even begun to map the many galaxies that we know exist" locate within a specific region of a chromosome in relation to known DNA or gene sequences; "map the genes" plan, delineate, or arrange in detail; "map one's future" Synonym(s): map, map out depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face" to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) Synonym(s): map, represent
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maple syrup n made by concentrating sap from sugar maples
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Marcel Duchamp n French artist who immigrated to the United States; a leader in the dada movement in New York City; was first to exhibit commonplace objects as art (1887-1968) Synonym(s): Duchamp, Marcel Duchamp
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Marco Polo sheep n Asiatic wild sheep with exceptionally large horns; sometimes considered a variety of the argali (or Ovis ammon) Synonym(s): Marco Polo sheep, Marco Polo's sheep, Ovis poli
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Marco Polo's sheep n Asiatic wild sheep with exceptionally large horns; sometimes considered a variety of the argali (or Ovis ammon) Synonym(s): Marco Polo sheep, Marco Polo's sheep, Ovis poli
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mariposa tulip n any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico Synonym(s): mariposa, mariposa tulip, mariposa lily
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marital relationship n the relationship between wife and husband [syn: {marital relationship}, marital bed]
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mark up v increase the price of Antonym(s): mark down
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marked-up adj (of a manuscript) defaced with changes; "foul (or dirty) copy" Synonym(s): dirty, foul, marked-up
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marksmanship n skill in shooting
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markup n the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price detailed stylistic instructions for typesetting something that is to be printed; manual markup is usually written on the copy (e.g. underlining words that are to be set in italics)
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marshalship n the post of marshall
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mason wasp n solitary wasp that constructs nests of hardened mud or clay for the young any of various solitary wasps that construct nests of hardened mud for their young
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mastership n the skill of a master the position of master
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mat up v change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes" Synonym(s): felt, felt up, mat up, matt-up, matte up, matte, mat
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match-up n the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition; "it was a good match-up but the home team won"; "we need a matchup of the best teachers with the neediest schools" Synonym(s): match-up, matchup
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matchup n the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition; "it was a good match-up but the home team won"; "we need a matchup of the best teachers with the neediest schools" Synonym(s): match-up, matchup
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mathematical group n a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse Synonym(s): group, mathematical group
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matt-up v change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes" Synonym(s): felt, felt up, mat up, matt-up, matte up, matte, mat
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matte up v change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes" Synonym(s): felt, felt up, mat up, matt-up, matte up, matte, mat
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mayhap adv by chance; "perhaps she will call tomorrow"; "we may possibly run into them at the concert"; "it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time" Synonym(s): possibly, perchance, perhaps, maybe, mayhap, peradventure
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maypop n of southern United States; having an insipid berry the size of a hen egg Synonym(s): maypop, Passiflora incarnata
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meadow buttercup n perennial European buttercup with yellow spring flowers widely naturalized especially in eastern North America Synonym(s): meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, tall crowfoot, tall field buttercup, Ranunculus acris
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measure up v prove capable or fit; meet requirements [syn: qualify, measure up]
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measuring cup n graduated cup used to measure liquid or granular ingredients
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medical checkup n a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person Synonym(s): checkup, medical checkup, medical examination, medical exam, medical, health check
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megaflop n (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system Synonym(s): megaflop, MFLOP, million floating point operations per second
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megilp n a medium for oil-paints; linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish or turpentine Synonym(s): megilp, magilp
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membership n the body of members of an organization or group; "they polled their membership"; "they found dissension in their own ranks"; "he joined the ranks of the unemployed" Synonym(s): membership, rank the state of being a member
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memory chip n a RAM microchip that can be plugged into a computer to provide additional memory
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merchant ship n a cargo ship; "they did much of their overseas trade in foreign bottoms" Synonym(s): bottom, freighter, merchantman, merchant ship
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mercury-vapor lamp n ultraviolet lamp that emits a strong bluish light (rich in ultraviolet radiation) as electric current passes through mercury vapor
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mericarp n a carpel with one seed; one of a pair split apart at maturity
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merino sheep n white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality Synonym(s): merino, merino sheep
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Meryl Streep n United States film actress (born in 1949) [syn: Streep, Meryl Streep]
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mesocarp n the middle layer of a pericarp
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mess up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up disturb the smoothness of; "ruffle the surface of the water" Synonym(s): ruffle, ruffle up, rumple, mess up make a mess of or create disorder in; "He messed up his room" Synonym(s): mess, mess up
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mess-up n something badly botched or muddled [syn: ballup, {balls- up}, cockup, mess-up]
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messiahship n the position of messiah
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methyl group n the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane [syn: methyl, methyl group, methyl radical]
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methylene group n the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane [syn: methylene group, methylene radical, methylene]
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Mexican hyssop n erect perennial of Mexico having rose to crimson flowers Synonym(s): Mexican hyssop, Agastache mexicana
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MFLOP n (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system Synonym(s): megaflop, MFLOP, million floating point operations per second
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micro chip n electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit Synonym(s): chip, microchip, micro chip, silicon chip, microprocessor chip
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microchip n electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit Synonym(s): chip, microchip, micro chip, silicon chip, microprocessor chip
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microprocessor chip n electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit Synonym(s): chip, microchip, micro chip, silicon chip, microprocessor chip
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military censorship n all types of censorship conducted by personnel of the armed forces
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military group n a unit that is part of some military service; "he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men" Synonym(s): military unit, military force, military group, force
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milkcap n edible mushroom Synonym(s): milkcap, Lactarius delicioso
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milksop n a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive [syn: sissy, pantywaist, pansy, milksop, Milquetoast]
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mint julep n bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice [syn: julep, mint julep]
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miotic eyedrop n a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops increase the outflow of aqueous humor by constricting the pupil
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miracle-worship n the worship of miracles [syn: thaumatolatry, {miracle- worship}]
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mirror carp n domestic carp with some large shining scales
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mishap n an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate; "if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all" Synonym(s): bad luck, mischance, mishap an instance of misfortune Synonym(s): mishap, misadventure, mischance
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misstep n an unintentional but embarrassing blunder; "he recited the whole poem without a single trip"; "he arranged his robes to avoid a trip-up later"; "confusion caused his unfortunate misstep" Synonym(s): trip, trip-up, stumble, misstep
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mix up v assemble without order or sense; "She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence" Synonym(s): jumble, confuse, mix up cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her" Synonym(s): stump, mix up
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mix-up n a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw" Synonym(s): confusion, mix-up
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mixed-up adj perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; "obviously bemused by his questions"; "bewildered and confused"; "a cloudy and confounded philosopher"; "just a mixed-up kid"; "she felt lost on the first day of school" Synonym(s): baffled, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, confounded, confused, lost, mazed, mixed-up, at sea
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mobcap n large high frilly cap with a full crown; formerly worn indoors by women
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Mobius strip n a continuous closed surface with only one side; formed from a rectangular strip by rotating one end 180 degrees and joining it with the other end
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mock turtle soup n soup made from a calf's head or other meat in imitation of green turtle soup
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mock up v construct a model of; "model an airplane" [syn: model, mock up]
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mock-up n full-scale working model of something built for study or testing or display
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moderatorship n the position of moderator
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monocarp n a plant that bears fruit once and dies [syn: monocarp, monocarpic plant, monocarpous plant]
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moon-worship n the worship of the moon [syn: moon-worship, selenolatry]
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mop n cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors Synonym(s): swab, swob, mop v to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop; "Mop the hallway now"; "He mopped her forehead with a towel" Synonym(s): wipe up, mop up, mop make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip; "mop and mow"; "The girl pouted" Synonym(s): pout, mop, mow
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mop up n a concluding action [syn: completion, culmination, closing, windup, mop up] v to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop; "Mop the hallway now"; "He mopped her forehead with a towel" Synonym(s): wipe up, mop up, mop defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents" Synonym(s): worst, pip, mop up, whip, rack up finish a task completely; "I finally got through this homework assignment" Synonym(s): get through, wrap up, finish off, mop up, polish off, clear up, finish up
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motorcycle cop n a policeman who rides a motorcycle (and who checks the speeds of motorists) Synonym(s): motorcycle cop, motorcycle policeman, speed cop
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mount up v get up on the back of; "mount a horse" [syn: hop on, mount, mount up, get on, jump on, climb on, bestride] Antonym(s): get off, hop out
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mountain sheep n any wild sheep inhabiting mountainous regions
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mousetrap n a trap for catching mice (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated Synonym(s): mousetrap, trap play
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moustache cup n a drinking cup with a bar inside the rim to keep a man's mustache out of the drink Synonym(s): mustache cup, moustache cup
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mouth harp n a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole Synonym(s): harmonica, mouth organ, harp, mouth harp
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move up v move to a better position in life or to a better job; "She ascended from a life of poverty to one of great Synonym(s): ascend, move up, rise move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows" Synonym(s): rise, lift, arise, move up, go up, come up, uprise Antonym(s): come down, descend, fall, go down
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MP n a member of the military police who polices soldiers and guards prisoners Synonym(s): military policeman, MP a military corps that enforces discipline and guards prisoners Synonym(s): military police, MP
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muck up v make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up soil with mud, muck, or mire; "The child mucked up his shirt while playing ball in the garden" Synonym(s): mire, muck, mud, muck up
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muckheap n a heap of dung or refuse [syn: dunghill, midden, muckheap, muckhill]
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muddy up v dirty with mud Synonym(s): muddy, muddy up
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mug up v study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam" Synonym(s): cram, grind away, drum, bone up, swot, get up, mug up, swot up, bone
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Mugwump n someone who bolted from the Republican Party during the U.S. presidential election of 1884 a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics) Synonym(s): mugwump, independent, fencesitter
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musical group n an organization of musicians who perform together [syn: musical organization, musical organisation, musical group]
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musicianship n artistry in performing music
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musk sheep n large shaggy-coated bovid mammal of Canada and Greenland; intermediate in size and anatomy between an ox and a sheep Synonym(s): musk ox, musk sheep, Ovibos moschatus
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mussel shrimp n tiny marine and freshwater crustaceans with a shrimp-like body enclosed in a bivalve shell Synonym(s): seed shrimp, mussel shrimp, ostracod
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mustache cup n a drinking cup with a bar inside the rim to keep a man's mustache out of the drink Synonym(s): mustache cup, moustache cup
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muster up v gather or bring together; "muster the courage to do something"; "she rallied her intellect"; "Summon all your courage" Synonym(s): muster, rally, summon, come up, muster up
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mutton chop n chop cut from a mature sheep facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off) Synonym(s): sideburn, burnside, mutton chop, side-whiskers
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MVP n the player judged to be the most important to the sport Synonym(s): most valuable player, MVP
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NADP n a coenzyme similar to NAD and present in most living cells but serves as a reductant in different metabolic processes Synonym(s): nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, NADP
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namedrop v refer to people that one assumes one's interlocutors admire in order to try to impress them
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nap n a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap" Synonym(s): sleep, nap a soft or fuzzy surface texture the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave; "for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction" Synonym(s): pile, nap sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) Synonym(s): nap, catnap, cat sleep, forty winks, short sleep, snooze a card game similar to whist; usually played for stakes Synonym(s): Napoleon, nap v take a siesta; "She naps everyday after lunch for an hour" Synonym(s): nap, catnap, catch a wink
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Nares Deep n a depression in the floor of the Atlantic Ocean to the north of Haiti and Puerto Rico
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national censorship n censorship under civil authority of communications entering or leaving of crossing the borders of the United States or its territories or possessions
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nature worship n a system of religion that deifies and worships natural forces and phenomena
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neap n a less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon Synonym(s): neap tide, neap Antonym(s): springtide
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neck-deep adj deeply involved; "neck-deep in work"; "up to their necks in debt" Synonym(s): neck-deep, up to my neck, up to your neck, up to her neck, up to his neck, up to our necks, up to their necks
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neon induction lamp n a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube Synonym(s): neon lamp, neon induction lamp, neon tube
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neon lamp n a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube Synonym(s): neon lamp, neon induction lamp, neon tube
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New York strip n steak from upper part of the short loin [syn: {strip steak}, New York strip]
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night-stop n a break in a journey for the night
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nightcap n an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic a cloth cap worn in bed the final game of a double header
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nincompoop n a stupid foolish person [syn: nincompoop, poop, ninny]
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nip n a small drink of liquor; "he poured a shot of whiskey" Synonym(s): nip, shot (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent Synonym(s): Jap, Nip the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth Synonym(s): relish, flavor, flavour, sapidity, savor, savour, smack, nip, tang the property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning" Synonym(s): chilliness, coolness, nip a tart spicy quality Synonym(s): nip, piquance, piquancy, piquantness, tang, tanginess, zest a small sharp bite or snip Synonym(s): nip, pinch v squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle" Synonym(s): pinch, squeeze, twinge, tweet, nip, twitch give a small sharp bite to; "The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles" sever or remove by pinching or snipping; "nip off the flowers" Synonym(s): nip, nip off, clip, snip, snip off
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nitro group n the group -NO3
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NLP n the branch of information science that deals with natural language information Synonym(s): natural language processing, NLP, human language technology
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no-trump n a version of contract bridge in which no suit is designated as trump for the duration of the hand
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nonpartisanship n an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally Synonym(s): impartiality, nonpartisanship Antonym(s): partiality, partisanship
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nonrapid eye movement sleep n a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time Synonym(s): orthodox sleep, nonrapid eye movement sleep, NREM sleep, nonrapid eye movement, NREM
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nonslip adj designed to reduce or prevent slipping; "a nonslip surface"
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nonstop adv without stopping; "we are flying nonstop form New York to Tokyo" adj (of a journey especially a flight) occurring without stops; "a nonstop flight to Atlanta" at all times; "around-the-clock nursing care" Synonym(s): around- the-clock, day-and-night, nonstop, round-the-clock n a flight made without intermediate stops between source and destination; "how many nonstops are there to Dallas?" Synonym(s): nonstop flight, nonstop
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northern scup n found in Atlantic coastal waters of North America from South Carolina to Maine; esteemed as a panfish Synonym(s): scup, northern porgy, northern scup, Stenotomus chrysops
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Northrop n United States biochemist (1891-1987) [syn: Northrop, John Howard Northrop]
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nosh-up n a large satisfying meal
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novelty shop n a shop that sells miscellaneous articles appropriate as gifts Synonym(s): gift shop, novelty shop
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Np n a radioactive transuranic metallic element; found in trace amounts in uranium ores; a by-product of the production of plutonium Synonym(s): neptunium, Np, atomic number 93 a registered nurse who has received special training and can perform many of the duties of a physician Synonym(s): nurse practitioner, NP, nurse clinician
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NREM sleep n a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time Synonym(s): orthodox sleep, nonrapid eye movement sleep, NREM sleep, nonrapid eye movement, NREM
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nuclear-powered ship n ship whose motive power comes from the energy of a nuclear reactor
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oarsmanship n skill as an oarsman
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occupational group n a body of people doing the same kind of work [syn: occupational group, vocation]
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ocean trip n an act of traveling by water Synonym(s): ocean trip, voyage
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offer up v present as an act of worship; "offer prayers to the gods" Synonym(s): offer, offer up
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oil lamp n a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light [syn: {oil lamp}, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp]
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oil pump n a pump that keeps a supply of oil on moving parts
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Okefenokee Swamp n a large swampy area of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia
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Omomyid group n extinct tiny nocturnal lower primates that fed on fruit and insects; abundant in North America and Europe 30 to 50 million years ago; probably gave rise to the tarsiers; some authorities consider them ancestral to anthropoids but others consider them only cousins Synonym(s): Omomyid, Omomyid group
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on tap adj (of liquids) available by turning a tap; "ale on tap"; "hot and cold running water on tap" available for immediate use; "extra personnel on tap"; "other sports and entertainment facilities are on tap"; "there are numerous projects on tap"
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one-step n an early ballroom dance; precursor to the fox-trot v dance the one-step
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one-upmanship n the practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor
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open shop n a company whose workers are hired without regard to their membership in a labor union
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open up v cause to open or to become open; "Mary opened the car door" Synonym(s): open, open up Antonym(s): close, shut become available; "an opportunity opened up" Synonym(s): open, open up make available; "This opens up new possibilities" Synonym(s): open, open up open up an area or prepare a way; "She pioneered a graduate program for women students" Synonym(s): pioneer, open up start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning; "open a business" Synonym(s): open, open up Antonym(s): close, close down, close up, fold, shut down become open; "The door opened" Synonym(s): open, open up Antonym(s): close, shut talk freely and without inhibition Antonym(s): be quiet, belt up, button up, clam up, close up, dummy up, keep mum, shut up
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opossum shrimp n shrimp-like crustaceans whose females carry eggs and young in a pouch between the legs
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optic cup n (embryology) a two-walled cuplike depression that develops into the pigmented and sensory layers of the retina Synonym(s): optic cup, eyecup
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Orange Group n a terrorist group of Protestants who oppose any political settlement with Irish nationalists; a paramilitary group that attacks Catholic interests in Northern Ireland Synonym(s): Orange Group, OV
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organ stop n a graduated set of organ pipes of like tone quality
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orlop n the fourth or lowest deck [syn: orlop deck, orlop, fourth deck]
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Orly Group n a militant Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization formed in 1975 to force Turkey to acknowledge killing more than a million Armenians and forcibly removing them from border areas in 1915; wants Turkey to pay reparations and cede territory to Armenia; "ASALA bombing at Orly Airport in Paris in 1983 killed 8 and wounded 55 people" Synonym(s): Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia, ASALA, Orly Group, 3rd October Organization
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orthodox sleep n a recurring sleep state during which rapid eye movements do not occur and dreaming does not occur; accounts for about 75% of normal sleep time Synonym(s): orthodox sleep, nonrapid eye movement sleep, NREM sleep, nonrapid eye movement, NREM
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Otto Neumann Sverdrup n Norwegian explorer who led expeditions into the Arctic (1855-1930) Synonym(s): Sverdrup, Otto Neumann Sverdrup
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outcrop n the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land Synonym(s): outcrop, outcropping, rock outcrop v appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground; "Big boulders outcropped"
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outside loop n a loop consisting of a dive followed by inverted flight followed by a climb that returns to horizontal flight
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outstrip v be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class" Synonym(s): surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform go far ahead of; "He outdistanced the other runners" Synonym(s): outdistance, outstrip, distance
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over-the-top adj far more than usual or expected; "an extraordinary desire for approval"; "it was an over-the-top experience" Synonym(s): extraordinary, over-the-top, sinful
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overcrop v to exhaust by excessive cultivation; "the farmers overcropped the land" Synonym(s): overcrop, overcultivate
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overlap n a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals" Synonym(s): overlap, convergence, intersection the property of partial coincidence in time a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches" Synonym(s): lap, overlap v coincide partially or wholly; "Our vacations overlap" extend over and cover a part of; "The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city"
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overleap v defeat (oneself) by going too far jump across or leap over (an obstacle) Synonym(s): vault, overleap leave undone or leave out; "How could I miss that typo?"; "The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten" Synonym(s): neglect, pretermit, omit, drop, miss, leave out, overlook, overleap Antonym(s): attend to, take to heart
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overlip n the upper lip
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overlordship n the position of overlord
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overseas cap n a wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform Synonym(s): garrison cap, overseas cap
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oversleep v sleep longer than intended
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overstep v pass beyond (limits or boundaries) [syn: transgress, trespass, overstep] be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year" Synonym(s): exceed, transcend, overstep, pass, go past, top
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overtop v look down on; "The villa dominates the town" [syn: dominate, command, overlook, overtop]
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overtrump v play a trump higher than (one previously played) to the trick
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own up v admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or error; "the writer of the anonymous letter owned up after they identified his handwriting" Synonym(s): make a clean breast of, own up, fess up
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ownership n the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others the act of having and controlling property Synonym(s): possession, ownership the state or fact of being an owner
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oxlip n Eurasian primrose with yellow flowers clustered in a one- sided umbel Synonym(s): oxlip, paigle, Primula elatior
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oxtail soup n a soup made from the skinned tail of an ox
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P n a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms Synonym(s): phosphorus, P, atomic number 15 the 16th letter of the Roman alphabet Synonym(s): P, p
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pace lap n the first lap of a car race that prepares the cars for a fast start
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paid-up adj paid in advance; "paid-up insurance"; "paid-up members"
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painted cup n any of various plants of the genus Castilleja having dense spikes of hooded flowers with brightly colored bracts Synonym(s): Indian paintbrush, painted cup
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pal up v become friends; act friendly towards [syn: pal, pal up, chum up]
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pap n worthless or oversimplified ideas Synonym(s): pap, pablum a diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders Synonym(s): soft diet, pap, spoon food the small projection of a mammary gland Synonym(s): nipple, mammilla, mamilla, pap, teat, tit
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paper clip n a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; "the paper clip was invented in 1900" Synonym(s): paper clip, paperclip, gem clip
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paper cup n a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks [syn: Dixie cup, paper cup]
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paper wasp n any of several social wasps that construct nests of a substance like paper
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paperclip n a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; "the paper clip was invented in 1900" Synonym(s): paper clip, paperclip, gem clip
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paradoxical sleep n a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep Synonym(s): paradoxical sleep, rapid eye movement sleep, REM sleep, rapid eye movement, REM
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parsnip n the whitish root of cultivated parsnip a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root Synonym(s): parsnip, Pastinaca sativa whitish edible root; eaten cooked
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partisanship n an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives Synonym(s): partiality, partisanship Antonym(s): impartiality, nonpartisanship
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partnership n the members of a business venture created by contract a cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal; "effective language learning is a partnership between school, teacher and student"; "the action teams worked in partnership with the government" a contract between two or more persons who agree to pool talent and money and share profits or losses
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party whip n a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline Synonym(s): whip, party whip
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pass up v refuse to accept; "He refused my offer of hospitality" Synonym(s): refuse, reject, pass up, turn down, decline Antonym(s): accept, have, take fail to acknowledge; "he passed me up in the street"
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passenger ship n a ship built to carry passengers
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paste-up n a composition of flat objects pasted on a board or other backing; "they showed him a paste-up of the book jacket"
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pastorship n the position of pastor Synonym(s): pastorship, pastorate
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patch up v mend by putting a patch on; "patch a hole" [syn: patch, patch up] come to terms; "After some discussion we finally made up" Synonym(s): reconcile, patch up, make up, conciliate, settle
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patrol ship n a vessel assigned to patrol an area [syn: patrol boat, patrol ship]
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pawnbroker's shop n a shop where loans are made with personal property as security Synonym(s): pawnbroker's shop, pawnshop, loan office
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pawnshop n a shop where loans are made with personal property as security Synonym(s): pawnbroker's shop, pawnshop, loan office
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pay up v cancel or discharge a debt; "pay up, please!" [syn: {pay up}, ante up, pay] Antonym(s): default, default on
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payslip n a slip of paper included with your pay that records how much money you have earned and how much tax or insurance etc. has been taken out
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PCP n a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability Synonym(s): health professional, primary care provider, PCP, health care provider, caregiver a drug used as an anesthetic by veterinarians; illicitly taken (originally in the form of powder or `dust') for its effects as a hallucinogen Synonym(s): phencyclidine, phencyclidine hydrochloride, PCP, angel dust
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PDFLP n a Marxist-Leninist group that believes Palestinian goals can only be achieved by revolutionary change; "in 1974 the DFLP took over a schoolhouse and massacred Israeli schoolchildren" Synonym(s): Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, DFLP, Popular Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, PDFLP
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pea soup n a thick soup made of dried peas (usually made into a puree) a heavy thick yellow fog Synonym(s): pea soup, pea-souper
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peaked cap n a cap with a flat circular top and a visor [syn: kepi, peaked cap, service cap, yachting cap]
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pedunculated polyp n a polyp with a stalk or peduncle
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peep n the short weak cry of a young bird Synonym(s): cheep, peep a secret look Synonym(s): peek, peep v look furtively; "He peeped at the woman through the window" cause to appear; "he peeped his head through the window" make high-pitched sounds; "the birds were chirping in the bushes" Synonym(s): peep, cheep, chirp, chirrup speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice appear as though from hiding; "the new moon peeped through the tree tops"
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peer group n contemporaries of the same status
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peg top n a pear-shaped top made of wood with a metal center pin
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pen up v confine in a fold, like sheep Synonym(s): pen up, fold
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penmanship n beautiful handwriting [syn: calligraphy, penmanship, chirography]
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pent-up adj characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions; "her severe upbringing had left her inhibited"; "a very inhibited young man, anxious and ill at ease"; "their reactions were partly the product of pent-up emotions"; "repressed rage turned his face scarlet" Synonym(s): pent-up, repressed
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pep n liveliness and energy; "this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep" Synonym(s): pep, peppiness, ginger
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pep up v spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers" Synonym(s): cheer, root on, inspire, urge, barrack, urge on, exhort, pep up make more interesting or lively; "juice up a party"; "pep up your paper" Synonym(s): jazz up, juice up, pep up, ginger up
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percussion cap n a detonator that explodes when struck
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pericarp n the ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovary Synonym(s): pericarp, seed vessel
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perk up v gain or regain energy; "I picked up after a nap" [syn: perk up, perk, percolate, pick up, gain vigor] cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate" Synonym(s): stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up Antonym(s): calm, de-energise, de-energize, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
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perked up adj made or become more cheerful or lively; "his attention made her feel all perked up"
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personal relationship n a relation between persons [syn: personal relation, personal relationship]
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pet shop n a shop where pet animals can be purchased
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petrol pump n a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks Synonym(s): gas pump, gasoline pump, petrol pump, island dispenser
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PFLP n a terrorist group of limited popularity formed in 1967 after the Six-Day War; combined Marxist-Leninist ideology with Palestinian nationalism; used terrorism to gain attention for their cause; hoped to eliminate the state of Israel Synonym(s): Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, PFLP
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Philip n Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921) [syn: Philip, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh]
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photo op n an occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed Synonym(s): photo opportunity, photo op
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Phycomycetes group n a large and probably unnatural group of fungi and funguslike organisms comprising the Mastigomycota (including the Oomycetes) and Zygomycota subdivisions of the division Eumycota; a category not used in all systems Synonym(s): Phycomycetes, Phycomycetes group
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pick up v take and lift upward [syn: pick up, lift up, {gather up}] take up by hand; "He picked up the book and started to read" give a passenger or a hitchhiker a lift; "We picked up a hitchhiker on the highway" gather or collect; "You can get the results on Monday"; "She picked up the children at the day care center"; "They pick up our trash twice a week" Synonym(s): collect, pick up, gather up, call for get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted" Synonym(s): learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see get in addition, as an increase; "The candidate picked up thousands of votes after his visit to the nursing home" take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals" Synonym(s): collar, nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop buy casually or spontaneously; "I picked up some food for a snack" register (perceptual input); "pick up a signal" Synonym(s): pick up, receive lift out or reflect from a background; "The scarf picks up the color of the skirt"; "His eyes picked up his smile" meet someone for sexual purposes; "he always tries to pick up girls in bars" fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; "Music can uplift your spirits" Synonym(s): elate, lift up, uplift, pick up, intoxicate Antonym(s): cast down, deject, demoralise, demoralize, depress, dismay, dispirit, get down improve significantly; go from bad to good; "Her performance in school picked up" Synonym(s): turn around, pick up perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily; "I caught the aroma of coffee"; "He caught the allusion in her glance"; "ears open to catch every sound"; "The dog picked up the scent"; "Catch a glimpse" Synonym(s): catch, pick up eat by pecking at, like a bird Synonym(s): peck, pick up gain or regain energy; "I picked up after a nap" Synonym(s): perk up, perk, percolate, pick up, gain vigor
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pick-me-up n anything with restorative powers; "she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her" Synonym(s): pickup, pick-me-up a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) Synonym(s): bracer, pick-me-up
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picket ship n a ship serving as a picket
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pickup n a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard Synonym(s): pickup, pickup truck a warrant to take someone into custody; "put out a pickup on that man" anything with restorative powers; "she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her" Synonym(s): pickup, pick-me-up a casual acquaintance; often made in hope of sexual relationships the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration; "his car has a lot of pickup" Synonym(s): pickup, getaway mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge Synonym(s): tone arm, pickup, pickup arm an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable Synonym(s): cartridge, pickup the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places; "garbage pickup is on Mondays and Thursdays" the act of taking aboard passengers or freight
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pile up v collect or gather; "Journals are accumulating in my office"; "The work keeps piling up" Synonym(s): accumulate, cumulate, conglomerate, pile up, gather, amass arrange into piles or stacks; "She piled up her books in my living room" Synonym(s): pile up, heap up, stack up get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune" Synonym(s): roll up, collect, accumulate, pile up, amass, compile, hoard
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pileup n multiple collisions of vehicles
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pillow slip n bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase" Synonym(s): case, pillowcase, slip, pillow slip
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pilot lamp n indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation Synonym(s): pilot light, pilot lamp, indicator lamp
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pimp n someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) Synonym(s): pimp, procurer, panderer, pander, pandar, fancy man, ponce v arrange for sexual partners for others [syn: pander, pimp, procure]
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pin up v attach with or as if with a pin; "pin up a picture" [syn: pin down, pin up]
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pin-up n a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model Synonym(s): cover girl, pin-up, lovely
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pincurl clip n a variety of clip for holding pin curls
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pinesap n fleshy tawny or reddish saprophytic herb resembling the Indian pipe and growing in woodland humus of eastern North America; in some classifications placed in a separate genus Hypopitys Synonym(s): pinesap, false beachdrops, Monotropa hypopithys
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pink slip n official notice that you have been fired from your job Synonym(s): dismissal, dismission, pink slip
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pip n a disease of poultry a minor nonspecific ailment a small hard seed found in some fruits a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) Synonym(s): spot, pip a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface Synonym(s): blip, pip, radar target v kill by firing a missile Synonym(s): shoot, pip hit with a missile from a weapon Synonym(s): shoot, hit, pip defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents" Synonym(s): worst, pip, mop up, whip, rack up
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pipe clamp n a clamp for holding pipe that is to be cut or threaded Synonym(s): pipe vise, pipe clamp
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pipe up v begin to play or sing utter a shrill cry Synonym(s): shriek, shrill, pipe up, pipe
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pirate ship n a ship that is manned by pirates [syn: pirate, {pirate ship}]
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piss-up n vulgar expression for a bout of heavy drinking
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pistol grip n a handle (as of a gun or saw) shaped like the butt of a pistol
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pistol shrimp n small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae Synonym(s): snapping shrimp, pistol shrimp
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pistol-whip v beat with a pistol
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pit stop n a stop during an automobile trip for rest and refreshment a brief stop at a pit during an automobile race to take on fuel or service the car
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pitprop n a wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine [syn: pitprop, sprag]
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pizza shop n a shop where pizzas are made and sold [syn: pizzeria, pizza shop, pizza parlor]
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place of worship n any building where congregations gather for prayer [syn: place of worship, house of prayer, house of God, house of worship]
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place-worship n the worship of places Synonym(s): topolatry, place-worship
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plastic wrap n wrapping consisting of a very thin transparent sheet of plastic
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play group n a small informal nursery group meeting for half-day sessions Synonym(s): playschool, play group
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play up v move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics" Synonym(s): foreground, highlight, spotlight, play up Antonym(s): background, downplay, play down ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" Synonym(s): cozy up, cotton up, shine up, play up, sidle up, suck up
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pleasure trip n a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field" Synonym(s): excursion, jaunt, outing, junket, pleasure trip, expedition, sashay
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pleurocarp n a moss having the archegonium or antheridium on a short side branch rather than the main stalk Synonym(s): pleurocarp, pleurocarpous moss Antonym(s): acrocarp, acrocarpous moss
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plop adv with a short hollow thud; "plop came the ball down to the corner of the green" Synonym(s): plop, plunk n the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash v drop something with a plopping sound drop with the sound of something falling into water set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; "He planked the money on the table"; "He planked himself into the sofa" Synonym(s): plank, flump, plonk, plop, plunk, plump down, plunk down, plump
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plump adv straight down especially heavily or abruptly; "the anchor fell plump into the sea"; "we dropped the rock plump into the water" adj sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure; "a chubby child"; "pleasingly plump"; Synonym(s): chubby, embonpoint, plump n the sound of a sudden heavy fall v drop sharply; "The stock market plummeted" [syn: plummet, plump] set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; "He planked the money on the table"; "He planked himself into the sofa" Synonym(s): plank, flump, plonk, plop, plunk, plump down, plunk down, plump make fat or plump; "We will plump out that poor starving child" Synonym(s): fatten, fat, flesh out, fill out, plump, plump out, fatten out, fatten up give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number; "I plumped for the losing candidates" Synonym(s): plump, go
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plump up v make fuller by shaking; "fluff up the pillows" [syn: {fluff up}, plump up, shake up]
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pocket battleship n a small battleship built to conform with treaty limitations on tonnage and armament (from 1925 to 1930)
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pocket flap n a flap that covers the access to a pocket
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podocarp n any evergreen in the southern hemisphere of the genus Podocarpus having a pulpy fruit with one hard seed
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pogonip n a dense winter fog containing ice particles [syn: {ice fog}, pogonip]
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point up v emphasize, especially by identification; "This novel points up the racial problems in England"
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poker chip n a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling Synonym(s): chip, poker chip
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pole jump n a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole Synonym(s): pole vault, pole vaulting, pole jump, pole jumping
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polish up v bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners" Synonym(s): polish, round, round off, polish up, brush up
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Polycarp n Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155) Synonym(s): Polycarp, Saint Polycarp, St. Polycarp
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polyp n a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane Synonym(s): polyp, polypus one of two forms that coelenterates take (e.g. a hydra or coral): usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth; "in some species of coelenterate, polyps are a phase in the life cycle that alternates with a medusoid phase"
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pomp n cheap or pretentious or vain display [syn: gaudery, pomp] ceremonial elegance and splendor; "entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses" Synonym(s): pomp, eclat
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pony up v give reluctantly; "He coughed up some money for his children's tuition" Synonym(s): cough up, pony up, spit up
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poop n obscene terms for feces [syn: crap, dirt, shit, shite, poop, turd] a stupid foolish person Synonym(s): nincompoop, poop, ninny slang terms for inside information; "is that the straight dope?" Synonym(s): dope, poop, the skinny, low-down the rear part of a ship Synonym(s): stern, after part, quarter, poop, tail
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pop adv like a pop or with a pop; "everything went pop" adj (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) Synonym(s): popular, pop n an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk Synonym(s): dad, dada, daddy, pa, papa, pappa, pop a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics" Synonym(s): pop, soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork Synonym(s): pop, popping music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love Synonym(s): pop music, pop v bulge outward; "His eyes popped" [syn: start, protrude, pop, pop out, bulge, bulge out, bug out, come out] hit a pop-fly; "He popped out to shortstop" make a sharp explosive noise; "The cork of the champagne bottle popped" fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise; "The soldiers were popping" cause to make a sharp explosive sound; "He popped the champagne bottle" appear suddenly or unexpectedly; "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"; "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere" Synonym(s): crop up, pop up, pop put or thrust suddenly and forcefully; "pop the pizza into the microwave oven"; "He popped the petit-four into his mouth" release suddenly; "pop the clutch" hit or strike; "He popped me on the head" drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work" Synonym(s): toss off, pop, bolt down, belt down, pour down, down, drink down, kill take drugs, especially orally; "The man charged with murder popped a valium to calm his nerves" cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound; "The child popped the balloon" burst open with a sharp, explosive sound; "The balloon popped"; "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven"
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pop group n a group that plays pop music
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pop up v appear suddenly or unexpectedly; "The farm popped into view as we turned the corner"; "He suddenly popped up out of nowhere" Synonym(s): crop up, pop up, pop
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pop-up n a book (usually for children) that contains one or more pages such that a three-dimensional structure rises up when a page is opened Synonym(s): pop-up book, pop-up a short high fly ball Synonym(s): pop fly, pop-fly, pop-up
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porkchop n chop cut from a hog
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postage stamp n a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid Synonym(s): postage, postage stamp, stamp
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postnasal drip n chronic secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx
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potato chip n a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat [syn: chip, crisp, potato chip, Saratoga chip]
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potential drop n the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts Synonym(s): electric potential, potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltage
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potter wasp n any of various solitary wasps that construct vase-shaped cells of mud for their eggs
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pound up v shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits; "The prisoners are safely pounded" Synonym(s): pound, pound up
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poverty trap n a situation in which an increase in income results in a loss of benefits so that you are no better off
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POW camp n a camp for prisoners of war [syn: prison camp, internment camp, prisoner of war camp, POW camp]
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power trip n (slang) a self-aggrandizing action undertaken simply for the pleasure of exercising control over other people
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PPP n surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea) Synonym(s): palatopharyngoplasty, PPP, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, UPPP
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praetorship n the office of praetor
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prang up v make pregnant; "He impregnated his wife again" [syn: impregnate, knock up, bang up, prang up]
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precentorship n the position of precentor
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preceptorship n the position of preceptor
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premiership n the office of premier
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prep n preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) Synonym(s): homework, prep, preparation
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presidentship n the office and function of president; "Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time" Synonym(s): presidency, presidentship
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press-up n an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms Synonym(s): pushup, press-up
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pressure group n a group of people who try actively to influence legislation Synonym(s): lobby, pressure group, third house
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pretty up v use special care in dressing, making-up, etc.; "She dolled herself up for the night out with her friends" Synonym(s): doll up, do up, pretty up, glam up
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prick up v raise; "The dog pricked up his ears" [syn: prick up, prick, cock up]
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prim up v dress primly Synonym(s): prim, prim up, prim out
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primary censorship n armed forces censorship performed by personnel of a military unit on the personal communications of persons assigned to that unit
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primateship n the office of primate
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primp v dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera" Synonym(s): preen, primp, plume, dress
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Prince Philip n Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921) [syn: Philip, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh]
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principalship n the post of principal
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print shop n a workplace where printing is done [syn: print shop, printing shop]
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printing shop n a workplace where printing is done [syn: print shop, printing shop]
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priorship n the office of prior
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prison camp n a camp for prisoners of war [syn: prison camp, internment camp, prisoner of war camp, POW camp] a camp for trustworthy prisoners employed in government projects Synonym(s): work camp, prison camp, prison farm
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prisoner of war camp n a camp for prisoners of war [syn: prison camp, internment camp, prisoner of war camp, POW camp]
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prisoner of war censorship n military censorship of communication to and from prisoners of war and civilian internees held by the armed forces
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proconsulship n the position of proconsul [syn: proconsulship, proconsulate]
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proctorship n the position of proctor
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professorship n the position of professor; "he was awarded an endowed chair in economics" Synonym(s): professorship, chair
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prop n a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie; "before every scene he ran down his checklist of props" Synonym(s): property, prop a propeller that rotates to push against air Synonym(s): airplane propeller, airscrew, prop v support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building" Synonym(s): prop up, prop, shore up, shore
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prop up v support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building" Synonym(s): prop up, prop, shore up, shore
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propping up n the act of propping up with shores [syn: shoring, shoring up, propping up]
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proprietorship n an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits Synonym(s): proprietorship, proprietary
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propyl group n the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane Synonym(s): propyl, propyl group, propyl radical
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protectorship n the position of protector
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prune whip n dessert made of prune puree and whipped cream
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pseudocarp n fruit containing much fleshy tissue besides that of the ripened ovary; as apple or strawberry Synonym(s): accessory fruit, pseudocarp
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psych up v get excited or stimulated; "The children were all psyched up after the movie" Synonym(s): hype up, psych up
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psychopomp n a conductor of souls to the afterworld; "Hermes was their psychopomp"
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psychotherapy group n a meeting of people for psychotherapeutic purposes
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psyop n military actions designed to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals, groups, and foreign governments Synonym(s): psychological operation, psyop
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puff up v make larger or distend; "The estimates were puffed up" to swell or cause to enlarge, "Her faced puffed up from the drugs"; "puffed out chests" Synonym(s): puff, puff up, blow up, puff out become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son" Synonym(s): swell, puff up praise extravagantly; "The critics puffed up this Broadway production" Synonym(s): puff, puff up
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pull up v come to a halt after driving somewhere; "The Rolls pulled up on pour front lawn"; "The chauffeur hauled up in front of us" Synonym(s): draw up, pull up, haul up straighten oneself; "He drew himself up when he talked to his superior" Synonym(s): draw up, pull up, straighten up cause (a vehicle) to stop; "He pulled up the car in front of the hotel" Synonym(s): draw up, pull up remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense; "pull weeds"; "extract a bad tooth"; "take out a splinter"; "extract information from the telegram" Synonym(s): extract, pull out, pull, pull up, take out, draw out
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pull-up n a roadside cafe especially for lorry drivers [syn: {pull- in}, pull-up] an arm exercise performed by pulling yourself up on a horizontal bar until your chin is level with the bar Synonym(s): pull-up, chin-up
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pulp n any soft or soggy mass; "he pounded it to a pulp" [syn: pulp, mush] a soft moist part of a fruit Synonym(s): pulp, flesh a mixture of cellulose fibers an inexpensive magazine printed on poor quality paper Synonym(s): pulp, pulp magazine the soft inner part of a tooth v remove the pulp from, as from a fruit reduce to pulp; "pulp fruit"; "pulp wood"
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pump n a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body; "he stood still, his heart thumping wildly" Synonym(s): heart, pump, ticker a low-cut shoe without fastenings v operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal; "pump the gas pedal" deliver forth; "pump bullets into the dummy" draw or pour with a pump supply in great quantities; "Pump money into a project" flow intermittently move up and down; "The athlete pumps weights in the gym" raise (gases or fluids) with a pump question persistently; "She pumped the witnesses for information"
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pumped up adj tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline; "we were really pumped up for the race"; "he was so pumped he couldn't sleep" Synonym(s): pumped-up(a), pumped up(p), pumped(p), wired
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pumped-up adj tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline; "we were really pumped up for the race"; "he was so pumped he couldn't sleep" Synonym(s): pumped-up(a), pumped up(p), pumped(p), wired
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punch-up n a fistfight; "the quarrel ended in a punch-up"
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pup n young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf [syn: pup, whelp] an inexperienced young person Synonym(s): puppy, pup v birth; "the dog whelped" Synonym(s): whelp, pup
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push up v push upward push upward; "The front of the trains that had collided head- on thrust up into the air" Synonym(s): thrust, push up
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pushup n an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms Synonym(s): pushup, press-up
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put to sleep v help someone go to bed; "Mother put the baby to sleep" kill gently, as with an injection; "the cat was very ill and we had to put it to sleep" Synonym(s): put away, put to sleep
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put up v place so as to be noticed; "post a sign"; "post a warning at the dump" Synonym(s): post, put up mount or put up; "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance" Synonym(s): put up, provide, offer construct, build, or erect; "Raise a barn" Synonym(s): raise, erect, rear, set up, put up Antonym(s): dismantle, level, pull down, rase, raze, take down, tear down put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage" Synonym(s): digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up make available for sale at an auction; "The dealer put up three of his most valuable paintings for auction" preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty" Synonym(s): can, tin, put up provide housing for; "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town" Synonym(s): house, put up, domiciliate provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount" Synonym(s): put up, contribute propose as a candidate for some honor Synonym(s): nominate, put up, put forward
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put-up adj planned secretly; "it was a put-up job"
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quantum jump n (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum a sudden large increase or advance; "this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer" Synonym(s): quantum leap, quantum jump
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quantum leap n a sudden large increase or advance; "this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer" Synonym(s): quantum leap, quantum jump
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quartz lamp n a mercury-vapor lamp that is enclosed in a quartz container instead of a glass container
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queen's cup n plant with 1 or 2 white starlike flowers on short leafless stalks; Alaska to California and east to Oregon and Montana Synonym(s): queen's cup, bride's bonnet, Clintonia uniflora
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Queensland hemp n herb widely distributed in tropics and subtropics used for forage and medicinally as a demulcent and having a fine soft bast stronger than jute; sometimes an aggressive weed Synonym(s): Queensland hemp, jellyleaf, Sida rhombifolia
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queue up v form a queue, form a line, stand in line; "Customers lined up in front of the store" Synonym(s): line up, queue up, queue
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quickstep n military march accompanying quick time a ballroom dance with both quick and slow steps v perform a quickstep
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quip n a witty saying Synonym(s): epigram, quip witty remark Synonym(s): wisecrack, crack, sally, quip v make jokes or quips; "The students were gagging during dinner" Synonym(s): gag, quip
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rachet up v move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool" Synonym(s): ratchet, rachet up, ratchet down
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rack up v gain points in a game; "The home team scored many times"; "He hit a home run"; "He hit .300 in the past season" Synonym(s): score, hit, tally, rack up place in a rack; "rack pool balls" defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents" Synonym(s): worst, pip, mop up, whip, rack up supply a rack with feed for (horses or other animals)
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radiator cap n cap on the opening in the top of a radiator through which a coolant liquid can be added
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raindrop n a drop of rain
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raise up v change the arrangement or position of [syn: agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up]
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rake up v bring to light; "He raked up the misdeeds of his predecessor"
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ramp n an inclined surface connecting two levels [syn: ramp, incline] North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers Synonym(s): ramp, wild leek, Allium tricoccum a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft v behave violently, as if in state of a great anger [syn: ramp, rage, storm] furnish with a ramp; "The ramped auditorium" be rampant; "the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction" creep up -- used especially of plants; "The roses ramped over the wall" stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
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ramp up v bolster or strengthen; "We worked up courage"; "build up confidence"; "ramp up security in the airports" Synonym(s): build up, work up, build, ramp up
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rap n a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap" Synonym(s): blame, rap a gentle blow Synonym(s): rap, strike, tap the sound made by a gentle blow Synonym(s): pat, rap, tap voluble conversation genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged Synonym(s): rap, rap music, hip-hop the act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack" Synonym(s): knock, belt, rap, whack, whang v strike sharply; "rap him on the knuckles" [syn: rap, knap] make light, repeated taps on a surface; "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently" Synonym(s): tap, rap, knock, pink perform rap music talk volubly
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rap group n a gathering of people holding a rap session
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rapid eye movement sleep n a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep Synonym(s): paradoxical sleep, rapid eye movement sleep, REM sleep, rapid eye movement, REM
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rasp n uttering in an irritated tone Synonym(s): rasp, rasping a coarse file with sharp pointed projections Synonym(s): rasp, wood file v scrape with a rasp utter in a grating voice
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rattle-top n North American bugbane found from Maine and Ontario to Wisconsin and south to Georgia Synonym(s): black cohosh, black snakeroot, rattle-top, Cimicifuga racemosa
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rattrap n a difficult entangling situation filthy run-down dilapidated housing a trap for catching rats
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rave-up n a raucous gathering
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razor-sharp adj very clearly delineated; "razor-sharp definition" as sharp as a razor
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RCMP n the federal police force of Canada [syn: {Royal Canadian Mounted Police}, RCMP, Mounties]
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re-equip v re-equip a factory or plant Synonym(s): re-equip, rejig
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read-only memory chip n a memory chip providing read-only memory
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readership n the audience reached by written communications (books or magazines or newspapers etc.)
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reading lamp n a lamp that provides light for reading
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real GNP n a version of the GNP that has been adjusted for the effects of inflation Synonym(s): real gross national product, real GNP
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reap v gather, as of natural products; "harvest the grapes" [syn: reap, harvest, glean] get or derive; "He drew great benefits from his membership in the association" Synonym(s): reap, draw
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rear lamp n lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle Synonym(s): taillight, tail lamp, rear light, rear lamp
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recap n a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion Synonym(s): recapitulation, recap, review a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads Synonym(s): retread, recap v summarize briefly; "Let's recapitulate the main ideas" Synonym(s): recapitulate, recap
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receivership n the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver; "the business is in receivership" a court action that places property under the control of a receiver during litigation so that it can be preserved for the benefit of all the office of a receiver
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record hop n an informal dance where popular music is played [syn: hop, record hop]
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recoup v reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss [syn: recoup, reimburse] regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses" Synonym(s): recover, recoup, recuperate retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes" Synonym(s): withhold, deduct, recoup
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rectorship n the office or station of a rector [syn: rectorship, rectorate]
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redcap n a member of the military police in Britain a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at a railroad station
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redevelop v develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis Synonym(s): redevelop, reformulate change the plans for the use of (land)
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reed stop n an organ stop with the tone of a reed instrument
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refugee camp n shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs Synonym(s): camp, refugee camp
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refuse heap n an accumulation of refuse and discarded matter [syn: garbage heap, junk heap, rubbish heap, scrapheap, trash heap, junk pile, trash pile, refuse heap]
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regroup v organize anew, as after a setback [syn: reorganize, reorganise, regroup] reorganize into new groups
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relationship n a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness); "the relationship between mothers and their children" Synonym(s): relationship, human relationship a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection); "he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship" a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption Synonym(s): kinship, family relationship, relationship
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relief map n a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation Synonym(s): contour map, relief map
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REM sleep n a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep Synonym(s): paradoxical sleep, rapid eye movement sleep, REM sleep, rapid eye movement, REM
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rep n informal abbreviation of `representative' a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs Synonym(s): rep, repp
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repair shop n a shop specializing in repairs and maintenance [syn: repair shop, fix-it shop]
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repp n a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs [syn: rep, repp]
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reship v place on a ship again or transfer to another ship; "reship the cargo"
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rest stop n designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily Synonym(s): pull-off, rest area, rest stop, layby, lay-by
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rev up v speed up; "let's rev up production" [syn: rev up, {step up}] increase the number of rotations per minute; "rev up an engine" Synonym(s): rev up, rev
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revamp v to patch up or renovate; repair or restore; "They revamped their old house before selling it" provide (a shoe) with a new vamp; "revamp my old boots" Synonym(s): vamp, revamp
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revenue stamp n a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid Synonym(s): revenue stamp, stamp
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revolutionary group n a political unit organized to promote revolution
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riding crop n a short whip with a thong at the end and a handle for opening gates Synonym(s): riding crop, hunting crop
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riding lamp n a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor Synonym(s): anchor light, riding light, riding lamp
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rig up v erect or construct, especially as a temporary measure; "Can he rig up a P.A. system?"
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right-side-up adj of objects having a top and bottom
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ring up v to perform and record a sale on a cash register; "Sally rang up Eve's purchase of tomatoes"
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rip n a dissolute man in fashionable society [syn: rake, rakehell, profligate, rip, blood, roue] an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings" Synonym(s): rip, rent, snag, split, tear a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current Synonym(s): rip, riptide, tide rip, crosscurrent, countercurrent the act of rending or ripping or splitting something; "he gave the envelope a vigorous rip" Synonym(s): rent, rip, split v tear or be torn violently; "The curtain ripped from top to bottom"; "pull the cooked chicken into strips" Synonym(s): rend, rip, rive, pull move precipitously or violently; "The tornado ripped along the coast" cut (wood) along the grain criticize or abuse strongly and violently; "The candidate ripped into his opponent mercilessly"
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rip up v tear into shreds Synonym(s): shred, tear up, rip up
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rise up v come to the surface [syn: surface, come up, rise up, rise] take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance Synonym(s): rebel, arise, rise, rise up stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds; "The horse reared in terror" Synonym(s): rear, rise up
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roach clip n metal tweezers used by marijuana smokers to hold a roach Synonym(s): roach clip, roach holder
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road map n a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action; "the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam" Synonym(s): road map, guideline a map showing roads (for automobile travel)
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rock group n a band of musicians who play rock'n'roll music [syn: {rock group}, rock band]
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rock outcrop n the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land Synonym(s): outcrop, outcropping, rock outcrop
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Rockingham podocarp n large Australian tree with straight-grained yellow wood that turns brown on exposure Synonym(s): brown pine, Rockingham podocarp, Podocarpus elatus
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Rocky Mountain sheep n wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns Synonym(s): bighorn, bighorn sheep, cimarron, Rocky Mountain bighorn, Rocky Mountain sheep, Ovis canadensis
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roll up v form into a cylinder by rolling; "Roll up the cloth" [syn: roll up, furl] get or gather together; "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune" Synonym(s): roll up, collect, accumulate, pile up, amass, compile, hoard arrive in a vehicle: "He rolled up in a black Mercedes" make into a bundle; "he bundled up his few possessions" Synonym(s): bundle, bundle up, roll up close (a car window) by causing it to move up, as with a handle; "she rolled up the window when it started to rain" form a cylinder by rolling; "roll up a banner" Synonym(s): roll up, wrap up Antonym(s): unfurl, unroll show certain properties when being rolled; "The carpet rolls unevenly"; "dried-out tobacco rolls badly" Synonym(s): roll, roll up
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romp n an easy victory [syn: runaway, blowout, romp, laugher, shoo-in, walkaway] a girl who behaves in a boyish manner Synonym(s): tomboy, romp, hoyden gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly" Synonym(s): play, frolic, romp, gambol, caper v play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom" Synonym(s): frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport, sport, cavort, gambol, frisk, romp, run around, lark about run easily and fairly fast win easily; "romp a race"
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rooftop n the top of a (usually flat) roof
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root cap n thimble-shaped mass of cells covering and protecting the growing tip of a root
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root crop n crop grown for its enlarged roots: e.g. beets; potatoes; turnips
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rope up v attach to one another, for safety; "The mountaineers roped up when they started the final ascent"
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rose hip n the fruit of a rose plant [syn: hip, rose hip, rosehip]
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rosehip n the fruit of a rose plant [syn: hip, rose hip, rosehip]
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rough up v treat violently; "The police strong-armed the suspect"
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round top n a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour" Synonym(s): circus tent, big top, round top, top
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round trip n a trip to some place and back again
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round up v seek out and bring together; "round up some loyal followers"
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roundup n the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold a summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup" the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police; "a mass roundup of suspects"
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rout up v get or find by searching; "What did you rout out in the library?" Synonym(s): rout up, rout out
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rub up n a review that refreshes your memory; "I need a rub up on my Latin"
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rubber stamp n a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand Synonym(s): handstamp, rubber stamp routine authorization of an action without questions
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rubberstamp v stamp with a rubber stamp, usually an indication of official approval on a document Synonym(s): rubberstamp, handstamp approve automatically
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rubbish dump n a piece of land where waste materials are dumped [syn: dump, garbage dump, trash dump, rubbish dump, wasteyard, waste-yard, dumpsite]
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rubbish heap n an accumulation of refuse and discarded matter [syn: garbage heap, junk heap, rubbish heap, scrapheap, trash heap, junk pile, trash pile, refuse heap]
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ruck up v become wrinkled or drawn together; "her lips puckered" Synonym(s): pucker, ruck, ruck up
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ruffle up v disturb the smoothness of; "ruffle the surface of the water" Synonym(s): ruffle, ruffle up, rumple, mess up
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Rufous rubber cup n a common name for a variety of Sarcosomataceae
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rulership n the position of ruler
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rump n the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks Synonym(s): hindquarters, croup, croupe, rump fleshy hindquarters; behind the loin and above the round the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?" Synonym(s): buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum, buns, can, fundament, hindquarters, hind end, keister, posterior, prat, rear, rear end, rump, stern, seat, tail, tail end, tooshie, tush, bottom, behind, derriere, fanny, ass
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run up v pile up (debts or scores) raise; "hoist the flags"; "hoist a sail" Synonym(s): hoist, run up fasten by sewing; do needlework Synonym(s): sew, run up, sew together, stitch accumulate as a debt; "he chalked up $100 in the course of the evening" Synonym(s): chalk up, run up make by sewing together quickly; "run up a skirt"
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run-up n a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time; "a runup in interest rates"; "market runups are followed by corrections" Synonym(s): runup, run-up the approach run during which an athlete gathers speed
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runner-up n the competitor who finishes second [syn: runner-up, second best]
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running pop n tropical American passion flower with finely dissected bracts; stems malodorous when crushed Synonym(s): love- in-a-mist, running pop, wild water lemon, Passiflora foetida
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runup n a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time; "a runup in interest rates"; "market runups are followed by corrections" Synonym(s): runup, run-up
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sack up v make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million" Synonym(s): net, sack, sack up, clear
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saddle soap n a mild soap for cleansing and conditioning leather [syn: saddle soap, leather soap]
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safety lamp n an oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane) Synonym(s): safety lamp, Davy lamp
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sagebrush buttercup n small early-flowering buttercup with shiny yellow flowers of western North America Synonym(s): sagebrush buttercup, Ranunculus glaberrimus
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sagebrush mariposa tulip n mariposa having loose clusters of one to three handsome lilac flowers resembling umbels atop stout erect stems; arid northwestern North America east of Cascade Mountains from southern British Columbia to northern California Synonym(s): sagebrush mariposa tulip, Calochortus macrocarpus
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sailing ship n a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts Synonym(s): sailing vessel, sailing ship
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sailing warship n a warship that was powered by sails and equipped with many heavy guns; not built after the middle of the 19th century
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sailor cap n a cap worn by sailors
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Saint Polycarp n Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155) Synonym(s): Polycarp, Saint Polycarp, St. Polycarp
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Salafist Group n an Algerian extremist Islamic offshoot of the Armed Islamic Group; now the largest and most active armed terrorist group in Algeria that seeks to overthrow the government; a major source of support and recruitment for al-Qaeda operations in Europe and northern Africa Synonym(s): Salafist Group, Salafast Group for Call and Combat, GSPC
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sales rep n a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited) Synonym(s): salesperson, sales representative, sales rep
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salesmanship n skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy; "he read a book on salesmanship but it didn't help"
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salp n minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end Synonym(s): salp, salpa
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sand trap n a hazard on a golf course [syn: bunker, sand trap, trap]
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sannup n a married male American Indian
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sap n a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant a person who lacks good judgment Synonym(s): fool, sap, saphead, muggins, tomfool a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people Synonym(s): blackjack, cosh, sap v deplete; "exhaust one's savings"; "We quickly played out our strength" Synonym(s): run down, exhaust, play out, sap, tire excavate the earth beneath
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Saran Wrap n a thin plastic film made of saran (trade name Saran Wrap) that sticks to itself; used for wrapping food Synonym(s): cling film, clingfilm, Saran Wrap
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Saratoga chip n a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat [syn: chip, crisp, potato chip, Saratoga chip]
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satrap n a governor of a province in ancient Persia
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save up v accumulate money for future use; "He saves half his salary" Synonym(s): save, lay aside, save up
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scale up v increase proportionally; "scale up the model" [ant: {scale down}]
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scallop n one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) Synonym(s): scallop, crenation, crenature, crenel, crenelle edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces Synonym(s): scallop, scollop, escallop thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled Synonym(s): cutlet, scallop, scollop, escallop edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions Synonym(s): scallop, scollop, escallop v decorate an edge with scallops; "the dress had a scalloped skirt" bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top Synonym(s): scallop, escallop form scallops in; "scallop the meat" Synonym(s): scallop, scollop fish for scallops Synonym(s): scallop, scollop shape or cut in scallops; "scallop the hem of the dress" Synonym(s): scallop, scollop
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scalp n the skin that covers the top of the head; "they wanted to take his scalp as a trophy" v sell illegally, as on the black market remove the scalp of; "The enemies were scalped"
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scamp n one who is playfully mischievous [syn: imp, scamp, monkey, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag, scallywag] v perform hastily and carelessly
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scarlet cup n a discomycete that is a harbinger of spring; the fruiting body is thin and tough and saucer-shaped (about the size of quarter to a half dollar) with a deep bright red upper surface and a whitish exterior Synonym(s): Sarcoscypha coccinea, scarlet cup
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scarp n a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion Synonym(s): escarpment, scarp a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification Synonym(s): escarpment, escarp, scarp, protective embankment
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scaup n diving ducks of North America having a bluish-grey bill Synonym(s): scaup, scaup duck, bluebill, broadbill
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schizocarp n a dry dehiscent fruit that at maturity splits into two or more parts each with a single seed
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schlep n (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person [syn: schlepper, shlepper, schlep, shlep] a tedious or difficult journey Synonym(s): schlep, shlep v pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance; "Can you shlep this bag of potatoes upstairs?"; "She pulled along a large trunk" Synonym(s): shlep, schlep, pull along
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scholarship n financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit profound scholarly knowledge Synonym(s): eruditeness, erudition, learnedness, learning, scholarship, encyclopedism, encyclopaedism
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school ship n a ship used to train students as sailors [syn: {school ship}, training ship]
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scissor grip n a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze Synonym(s): scissors, scissors hold, scissor hold, scissor grip, scissors grip
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scissors grip n a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze Synonym(s): scissors, scissors hold, scissor hold, scissor grip, scissors grip
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scollop n edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces Synonym(s): scallop, scollop, escallop thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled Synonym(s): cutlet, scallop, scollop, escallop edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions Synonym(s): scallop, scollop, escallop v form scallops in; "scallop the meat" [syn: scallop, scollop] fish for scallops Synonym(s): scallop, scollop shape or cut in scallops; "scallop the hem of the dress" Synonym(s): scallop, scollop
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scoop n the quantity a scoop will hold Synonym(s): scoop, scoopful a hollow concave shape made by removing something Synonym(s): scoop, pocket a news report that is reported first by one news organization; "he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials" Synonym(s): exclusive, scoop street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate Synonym(s): soap, scoop, max, liquid ecstasy, grievous bodily harm, goop, Georgia home boy, easy lay the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe Synonym(s): scoop, scoop shovel a large ladle; "he used a scoop to serve the ice cream" v take out or up with or as if with a scoop; "scoop the sugar out of the container" Synonym(s): scoop, scoop out, lift out, scoop up, take up get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition" Synonym(s): outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop
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scoop up v take out or up with or as if with a scoop; "scoop the sugar out of the container" Synonym(s): scoop, scoop out, lift out, scoop up, take up
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scout group n a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts [syn: troop, scout troop, scout group]
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scout troop n a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts [syn: troop, scout troop, scout group]
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scouting trip n an expedition undertaken to gain information
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scrap n a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; "a bit of rock caught him in the eye" Synonym(s): bit, chip, flake, fleck, scrap worthless material that is to be disposed of Synonym(s): rubbish, trash, scrap a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used; "she jotted it on a scrap of paper"; "there was not a scrap left" the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap" Synonym(s): fight, fighting, combat, scrap v dispose of (something useless or old); "trash these old chairs"; "junk an old car"; "scrap your old computer" Synonym(s): trash, junk, scrap have a disagreement over something; "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something" Synonym(s): quarrel, dispute, scrap, argufy, altercate make into scrap or refuse; "scrap the old airplane and sell the parts"
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scrape up v gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living" Synonym(s): scrape, scrape up, scratch, come up
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scrapheap n an accumulation of refuse and discarded matter [syn: garbage heap, junk heap, rubbish heap, scrapheap, trash heap, junk pile, trash pile, refuse heap] pile of discarded metal
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scratch up v cut the surface of; wear away the surface of [syn: scratch, scrape, scratch up]
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screw up v make more intense; "Emotions were screwed up" [syn: {heat up}, hot up, screw up] make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement" Synonym(s): botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up screw or turn higher twist into a strained configuration; "screw up one's face"
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screwtop n the top of a container that must be screwed off and on
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screwup n the complete mismanagement or mishandling of a situation; "a typical bureaucratic screwup"
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scrimp v subsist on a meager allowance; "scratch and scrimp" [syn: scrimp, stint, skimp]
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scrip n a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency
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scrub up v wash thoroughly; "surgeons must scrub prior to an operation" Synonym(s): scrub, scrub up
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scrunch up v sit on one's heels; "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"; "The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm" Synonym(s): squat, crouch, scrunch, scrunch up, hunker, hunker down make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; "The dress got wrinkled"; "crease the paper like this to make a crane" Synonym(s): wrinkle, ruckle, crease, crinkle, scrunch, scrunch up, crisp
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scup n flesh of fish found in colder waters of northern Atlantic coast of the United States lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States Synonym(s): porgy, scup porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America Synonym(s): scup, southern porgy, southern scup, Stenotomus aculeatus found in Atlantic coastal waters of North America from South Carolina to Maine; esteemed as a panfish Synonym(s): scup, northern porgy, northern scup, Stenotomus chrysops
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sea scallop n muscle of large deep-water scallops a large scallop inhabiting deep waters of the Atlantic coast of North America Synonym(s): sea scallop, giant scallop, Pecten magellanicus
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seamanship n skill in sailing
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secondary censorship n armed forces censorship of the personal communications of officers or civilian employees or enlisted personnel not subject to primary censorship
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secretaryship n the position of secretary
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seed shrimp n tiny marine and freshwater crustaceans with a shrimp-like body enclosed in a bivalve shell Synonym(s): seed shrimp, mussel shrimp, ostracod
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seep v pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings Synonym(s): seep, ooze
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self-help n the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else
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self-worship n the worship of yourself [syn: idiolatry, autolatry, self-worship]
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Selkup n one of the people of mixed Ostyak and Samoyed origin in Siberia Synonym(s): Selkup, Ostyak-Samoyed the Uralic language spoken by the Ostyak-Samoyed Synonym(s): Selkup, Ostyak-Samoyed
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sell up v get rid of all one's merchandise [syn: sell out, {sell up}, liquidize]
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senatorship n the office of senator
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sendup n a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way Synonym(s): parody, lampoon, spoof, sendup, mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, charade, pasquinade, put-on
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Sep n the month following August and preceding October [syn: September, Sep, Sept]
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serpent-worship n the worship of snakes [syn: ophiolatry, {serpent- worship}]
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serve up v provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show" Synonym(s): serve, serve up, dish out, dish up, dish
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service cap n a cap with a flat circular top and a visor [syn: kepi, peaked cap, service cap, yachting cap]
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sessile polyp n a relatively flat polyp
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set up v set up or found; "She set up a literacy program" [syn: establish, set up, found, launch] Antonym(s): abolish, get rid of create by putting components or members together; "She pieced a quilt"; "He tacked together some verses"; "They set up a committee" Synonym(s): assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together Antonym(s): break apart, break up, disassemble, dismantle, take apart construct, build, or erect; "Raise a barn" Synonym(s): raise, erect, rear, set up, put up Antonym(s): dismantle, level, pull down, rase, raze, take down, tear down get ready for a particular purpose or event; "set up an experiment"; "set the table"; "lay out the tools for the surgery" Synonym(s): set up, lay out, set put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order" Synonym(s): arrange, set up Antonym(s): disarrange begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.; "set up an election" take or catch as if in a snare or trap; "I was set up!"; "The innocent man was framed by the police" Synonym(s): ensnare, entrap, frame, set up produce; "The scientists set up a shock wave" Synonym(s): effect, effectuate, set up set up for use; "install the washer and dryer"; "We put in a new sink" Synonym(s): install, instal, put in, set up place; "Her manager had set her up at the Ritz" Synonym(s): install, instal, set up, establish arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election" Synonym(s): rig, set up erect and fasten; "pitch a tent" Synonym(s): pitch, set up arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events; "arrange my schedule"; "set up one's life"; "I put these memories with those of bygone times" Synonym(s): arrange, set up, put, order equip with sails or masts; "rig a ship" Synonym(s): rig, set, set up make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill" Synonym(s): fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
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setup n equipment designed to serve a specific function [syn: apparatus, setup] the way something is organized or arranged; "it takes time to learn the setup around here" an act that incriminates someone on a false charge Synonym(s): frame-up, setup
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seven-up n a form of all fours in which a total of seven points is game Synonym(s): seven-up, old sledge
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sex up v give erotic character to or make more interesting; "eroticize the ads" Synonym(s): eroticize, sex up
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sexual relationship n a relationship involving sexual intimacy
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shack up v share living quarters; usually said of people who are not married and live together as a couple Synonym(s): cohabit, live together, shack up
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shaggy cap n common edible mushroom having an elongated shaggy white cap and black spores Synonym(s): shaggymane, shaggy cap, shaggymane mushroom, Coprinus comatus
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shake up v shock physically; "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game" Synonym(s): jar, shake up, bump around organize anew; "We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under" Synonym(s): reorganize, reorganise, shake up shake; especially (a patient to detect fluids or air in the body) Synonym(s): succuss, shake up stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country" Synonym(s): stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir change the arrangement or position of Synonym(s): agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up make fuller by shaking; "fluff up the pillows" Synonym(s): fluff up, plump up, shake up
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shake-up n the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes); "a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum"; "top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup" Synonym(s): reorganization, reorganisation, shake-up, shakeup
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shakeup n the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes); "a committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum"; "top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup" Synonym(s): reorganization, reorganisation, shake-up, shakeup
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shape up v develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up" Synonym(s): progress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up Antonym(s): regress, retrograde, retrogress
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shape-up n a way of hiring longshoremen by the day; applicants gather around a union boss who selects those to be hired
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sharp adv changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes" Synonym(s): sharply, sharp, acutely adj (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot" Synonym(s): crisp, sharp ending in a sharp point Synonym(s): acuate, acute, sharp, needlelike having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations" Synonym(s): acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow" Synonym(s): astute, sharp, shrewd harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark" Synonym(s): sharp, sharp-worded, tart having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety" Synonym(s): shrill, sharp extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop" Synonym(s): abrupt, precipitous, sharp keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds" Antonym(s): dull having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point" Antonym(s): dull (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone; "C sharp" Antonym(s): flat, natural very sudden and in great amount or degree; "a sharp drop in the stock market" quick and forceful; "a sharp blow" n a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
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shaving soap n toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving Synonym(s): shaving cream, shaving soap
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she-bop v get sexual gratification through self-stimulation [syn: masturbate, wank, fuck off, she-bop, jack off, jerk off]
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sheep n woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat a timid defenseless simpleton who is readily preyed upon a docile and vulnerable person who would rather follow than make an independent decision; "his students followed him like sheep"
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sheep dip n a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites
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sheltered workshop n a workshop that offers jobs to members of the physically or developmentally disabled population
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shine up v ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" Synonym(s): cozy up, cotton up, shine up, play up, sidle up, suck up
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ship n a vessel that carries passengers or freight v transport commercially Synonym(s): transport, send, ship hire for work on a ship go on board Synonym(s): embark, ship Antonym(s): debark, disembark, set down travel by ship place on board a ship; "ship the cargo in the hold of the vessel"
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shlep n (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person [syn: schlepper, shlepper, schlep, shlep] a tedious or difficult journey Synonym(s): schlep, shlep v walk or tramp about Synonym(s): traipse, shlep pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance; "Can you shlep this bag of potatoes upstairs?"; "She pulled along a large trunk" Synonym(s): shlep, schlep, pull along
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shoe shop n a shop where shoes are sold [syn: shoe shop, shoe-shop, shoe store]
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shoe-shop n a shop where shoes are sold [syn: shoe shop, shoe-shop, shoe store]
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shoot up v rise dramatically; "Prices shot up overnight"
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shoot-'em-up n a movie featuring shooting and violence
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shop n a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" Synonym(s): shop, store small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done Synonym(s): workshop, shop a course of instruction in a trade (as carpentry or electricity); "I built a birdhouse in shop" Synonym(s): shop class, shop v do one's shopping; "She goes shopping every Friday" do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of Synonym(s): patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor Antonym(s): boycott shop around; not necessarily buying; "I don't need help, I'm just browsing" Synonym(s): shop, browse give away information about somebody; "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam" Synonym(s): denounce, tell on, betray, give away, rat, grass, shit, shop, snitch, stag
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shore up v support by placing against something solid or rigid; "shore and buttress an old building" Synonym(s): prop up, prop, shore up, shore
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shoring up n the act of propping up with shores [syn: shoring, shoring up, propping up]
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short sleep n sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) Synonym(s): nap, catnap, cat sleep, forty winks, short sleep, snooze
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short-stop n an acid bath used to stop the action of a developer [syn: stop bath, short-stop, short-stop bath]
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shortstop n (baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base Synonym(s): shortstop, short
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shoulder strap n a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag Synonym(s): strap, shoulder strap
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show up v appear or become visible; make a showing; "She turned up at the funeral"; "I hope the list key is going to surface again" Synonym(s): come on, come out, turn up, surface, show up be or become visible or noticeable; "His good upbringing really shows"; "The dirty side will show" Synonym(s): show, show up
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shower cap n a tight cap worn to keep hair dry while showering
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showmanship n the ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner
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shrimp n disparaging terms for small people [syn: runt, shrimp, peewee, half-pint] any of various edible decapod crustaceans Synonym(s): prawn, shrimp small slender-bodied chiefly marine decapod crustaceans with a long tail and single pair of pincers; many species are edible v fish for shrimp
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shrink-wrap n the clinging transparent plastic film that is used to shrinkwrap something
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shrinkwrap v wrap something tightly with heated plastic that shrinks upon cooling; "shrinkwrap the CDs"
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shrivel up v wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled" Synonym(s): shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, wither
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shtup n slang for sexual intercourse [syn: fuck, fucking, screw, screwing, ass, nooky, nookie, piece of ass, piece of tail, roll in the hay, shag, shtup]
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shut up adj closely confined Synonym(s): pent, shut up(p) v refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent; "The children shut up when their father approached" Synonym(s): close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mum Antonym(s): open up place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape; "The parents locked her daughter up for the weekend"; "She locked her jewels in the safe" Synonym(s): lock in, lock away, lock, put away, shut up, shut away, lock up cause to be quiet or not talk; "Please silence the children in the church!" Synonym(s): hush, quieten, silence, still, shut up, hush up Antonym(s): louden
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side-slip v slide sideways through the air in a downward direction in an airplane along an inclined lateral axis
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sideslip n an unexpected slide Synonym(s): skid, slip, sideslip a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air Synonym(s): slip, sideslip
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sidestep n a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) v avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully" Synonym(s): hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep
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sidle up v ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" Synonym(s): cozy up, cotton up, shine up, play up, sidle up, suck up
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sign up v engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season" Synonym(s): sign, contract, sign on, sign up join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate, "Sign up for yoga classes"
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silicon chip n electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit Synonym(s): chip, microchip, micro chip, silicon chip, microprocessor chip
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silt up v become chocked with silt; "The river silted up" [syn: {silt up}, silt]
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silver-tip n powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America Synonym(s): grizzly, grizzly bear, silvertip, silver-tip, Ursus horribilis, Ursus arctos horribilis
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silvertip n powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America Synonym(s): grizzly, grizzly bear, silvertip, silver-tip, Ursus horribilis, Ursus arctos horribilis
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single prop n a propeller plane with a single propeller [syn: {single prop}, single-propeller plane]
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sip n a small drink v drink in sips; "She was sipping her tea"
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sirloin tip n a cut of beef from the upper end of the sirloin
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sirup n a thick sweet sticky liquid Synonym(s): syrup, sirup
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sisal hemp n a plant fiber used for making rope [syn: sisal, {sisal hemp}]
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sister ship n a ship that is one of two or more similar ships built at the same time
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sistership n the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings Synonym(s): sisterhood, sistership an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest Synonym(s): sisterhood, sistership
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sit up v not go to bed; "Don't stay up so late--you have to go to work tomorrow"; "We sat up all night to watch the election" Synonym(s): stay up, sit up change to an upright sitting position; "He sat up in bed"
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sit-up n a stomach exercise in which a person sits up from a supine position without using the arms for leverage
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size up v to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; "he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror" Synonym(s): size up, take stock, scrutinize, scrutinise
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skeleton shrimp n small amphipod crustacean having a grotesque form suggestive of the praying mantis; found chiefly on seaweed
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skep n a large round wicker basket (used on farms) a domed beehive made of twisted straw
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sketch map n a map drawn from observation (rather than from exact measurements) and representing the main features of an area
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ski cap n a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel Synonym(s): ski cap, stocking cap, toboggan cap
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ski jump n a steep downward ramp from which skiers jump v jump on skis
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skiffle group n a band of musicians who play skiffle
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skimp v work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially Synonym(s): skimp, scant limit in quality or quantity Synonym(s): scant, skimp subsist on a meager allowance; "scratch and scrimp" Synonym(s): scrimp, stint, skimp supply sparingly and with restricted quantities; "sting with the allowance" Synonym(s): stint, skimp, scant
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skin pop v inject (drugs) into the skin
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skin-deep adj penetrating no deeper than the skin: "her beauty is only skin-deep"
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skinny-dip n a naked swim v bathe in the nude; "The young people were skinny-dipping in the pond"
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skip n a gait in which steps and hops alternate a mistake resulting from neglect Synonym(s): omission, skip v bypass; "He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible" Synonym(s): jump, pass over, skip, skip over intentionally fail to attend; "cut class" Synonym(s): cut, skip jump lightly Synonym(s): hop, skip, hop-skip leave suddenly; "She persuaded him to decamp"; "skip town" Synonym(s): decamp, skip, vamoose bound off one point after another Synonym(s): skip, bound off cause to skip over a surface; "Skip a stone across the pond" Synonym(s): skim, skip, skitter
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skullcap n rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head a herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised Synonym(s): skullcap, helmetflower the dome of the skull Synonym(s): calvaria, skullcap
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skycap n a porter who helps passengers with their baggage at an airport
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slack up v make less active or fast; "He slackened his pace as he got tired"; "Don't relax your efforts now" Synonym(s): slack, slacken, slack up, relax
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slagheap n pile of waste matter from coal mining etc
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slap adv directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into her" Synonym(s): bang, slap, slapdash, smack, bolt n a blow from a flat object (as an open hand) [syn: slap, smack] the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand Synonym(s): smack, smacking, slap v hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand; "The impatient teacher slapped the student"; "a gunshot slapped him on the forehead"
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slap-up adj very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing" Synonym(s): bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad(p), peachy, slap-up, swell, smashing
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slave ship n a ship used to transport slaves from their homes to places of bondage
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sleep n a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended; "he didn't get enough sleep last night"; "calm as a child in dreamless slumber" Synonym(s): sleep, slumber a torpid state resembling deep sleep Synonym(s): sleep, sopor a period of time spent sleeping; "he felt better after a little sleep"; "there wasn't time for a nap" Synonym(s): sleep, nap euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb); "she was laid to rest beside her husband"; "they had to put their family pet to sleep" Synonym(s): rest, eternal rest, sleep, eternal sleep, quietus v be asleep [syn: sleep, kip, slumber, log Z's, catch some Z's] Antonym(s): wake be able to accommodate for sleeping; "This tent sleeps six people"
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slice up v cut into slices; "Slice the salami, please" [syn: slice, slice up]
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slick up v make neat, smart, or trim; "Spruce up your house for Spring"; "titivate the child" Synonym(s): spruce up, spruce, titivate, tittivate, smarten up, slick up, spiff up dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion; "He spruced up for the party" Synonym(s): spruce up, spruce, slick up, smarten up
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slicked up adj having been made especially tidy; "slicked up for visitors"
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slip n a socially awkward or tactless act [syn: faux pas, gaffe, solecism, slip, gaucherie] a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. Synonym(s): slip, slip-up, miscue, parapraxis potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting Synonym(s): cutting, slip a young and slender person; "he's a mere slip of a lad" a place where a craft can be made fast Synonym(s): mooring, moorage, berth, slip an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall; "he blamed his slip on the ice"; "the jolt caused many slips and a few spills" Synonym(s): slip, trip a slippery smoothness; "he could feel the slickness of the tiller" Synonym(s): slickness, slick, slipperiness, slip artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material Synonym(s): strip, slip a small sheet of paper; "a receipt slip" Synonym(s): slip, slip of paper a woman's sleeveless undergarment Synonym(s): chemise, shimmy, shift, slip, teddy bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase" Synonym(s): case, pillowcase, slip, pillow slip an unexpected slide Synonym(s): skid, slip, sideslip a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air Synonym(s): slip, sideslip the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning) Synonym(s): slip, elusion, eluding v move stealthily; "The ship slipped away in the darkness" Synonym(s): steal, slip insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand" move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk" Synonym(s): skid, slip, slue, slew, slide get worse; "My grades are slipping" Synonym(s): slip, drop off, drop away, fall away move smoothly and easily; "the bolt slipped into place"; "water slipped from the polished marble" to make a mistake or be incorrect Synonym(s): err, mistake, slip pass on stealthily; "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking" Synonym(s): slip, sneak move easily; "slip into something comfortable" cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion; "he slipped the bolt into place" pass out of one's memory Synonym(s): slip, slip one's mind move out of position; "dislocate joints"; "the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically" Synonym(s): dislocate, luxate, splay, slip
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slip up v make an error; "She slipped up and revealed the name" [syn: stumble, slip up, trip up]
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slip-up n a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. Synonym(s): slip, slip-up, miscue, parapraxis
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slit lamp n (ophthalmology) a lamp that emits a narrow but intense beam of light that enables an ophthalmologist, using a microscope, to view the retina and optic nerve
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sloop n a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
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slop n wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk Synonym(s): slop, slops, swill, pigswill, pigwash deep soft mud in water or slush; "they waded through the slop" Synonym(s): slop, mire (usually plural) waste water from a kitchen or bathroom or chamber pot that has to be emptied by hand; "she carried out the sink slops" (usually plural) weak or watery unappetizing food or drink; "he lived on the thin slops that food kitchens provided" writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental Synonym(s): treacle, mush, slop, glop v cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container; "spill the milk"; "splatter water" Synonym(s): spill, slop, splatter walk through mud or mire; "We had to splosh across the wet meadow" Synonym(s): squelch, squish, splash, splosh, slosh, slop ladle clumsily; "slop the food onto the plate" feed pigs Synonym(s): slop, swill
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slopseller's shop n a store that sells cheap ready-made clothing [syn: slopshop, slopseller's shop]
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slopshop n a store that sells cheap ready-made clothing [syn: slopshop, slopseller's shop]
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slow up v become slow or slower; "Production slowed" [syn: slow, slow down, slow up, slack, slacken] cause to proceed more slowly; "The illness slowed him down" Synonym(s): slow, slow down, slow up lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated" Synonym(s): decelerate, slow, slow down, slow up, retard Antonym(s): accelerate, quicken, speed, speed up
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slump n a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; "the team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output"; "a drop-off in attendance"; "a falloff in quality" Synonym(s): slump, slack, drop-off, falloff, falling off a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment Synonym(s): depression, slump, economic crisis v assume a drooping posture or carriage [syn: slump, slouch] fall or sink heavily; "He slumped onto the couch"; "My spirits sank" Synonym(s): slump, slide down, sink fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly; "The real estate market fell off" Synonym(s): slump, fall off, sink go down in value; "the stock market corrected"; "prices slumped" Synonym(s): decline, slump, correct
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slurp v eat noisily; "He slurped his soup"
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small cap n a corporation with a small capitalization; "this annual conference is a showcase for ambitious small caps" a character having the form of an upper-case letter but the same height as lower-case letters Synonym(s): small capital, small cap
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small ship n a ship that is small
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small-cap adj of stocks of companies with a market capitalization of less than one billion dollars Synonym(s): small- capitalization, small-capitalisation, small-cap
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smart as a whip adj having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence; "some men dislike brainy women"; "a brilliant mind"; "a brilliant solution to the problem" Synonym(s): brainy, brilliant, smart as a whip
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smarten up v make neat, smart, or trim; "Spruce up your house for Spring"; "titivate the child" Synonym(s): spruce up, spruce, titivate, tittivate, smarten up, slick up, spiff up dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion; "He spruced up for the party" Synonym(s): spruce up, spruce, slick up, smarten up
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smash up v damage or destroy as if by violence; "The teenager banged up the car of his mother" Synonym(s): bang up, smash up, smash
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smash-up n a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles) [syn: smash, smash-up]
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smell up v cause to smell bad; fill with a bad smell [syn: stink up, smell up, stink out]
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snap n the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion" Synonym(s): catch, grab, snatch, snap a spell of cold weather; "a cold snap in the middle of May" tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections Synonym(s): snap bean, snap a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger Synonym(s): gingersnap, ginger snap, snap, ginger nut the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand; "servants appeared at the snap of his fingers" a sudden sharp noise; "the crack of a whip"; "he heard the cracking of the ice"; "he can hear the snap of a twig" Synonym(s): crack, cracking, snap a sudden breaking the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed; "the waistband had lost its snap" Synonym(s): elasticity, snap Antonym(s): inelasticity an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera; "my snapshots haven't been developed yet"; "he tried to get unposed shots of his friends" Synonym(s): snapshot, snap, shot a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound; "children can manage snaps better than buttons" Synonym(s): snap, snap fastener, press stud any undertaking that is easy to do; "marketing this product will be no picnic" Synonym(s): cinch, breeze, picnic, snap, duck soup, child's play, pushover, walkover, piece of cake the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand; "he gave his fingers a snap" (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back; "the quarterback fumbled the snap" Synonym(s): centering, snap v utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone; "The sales clerk snapped a reply at the angry customer"; "The guard snarled at us" Synonym(s): snap, snarl separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper" Synonym(s): tear, rupture, snap, bust break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension; "The pipe snapped" Synonym(s): snap, crack move or strike with a noise; "he clicked on the light"; "his arm was snapped forward" Synonym(s): snap, click close with a snapping motion; "The lock snapped shut" make a sharp sound; "his fingers snapped" Synonym(s): snap, crack move with a snapping sound; "bullets snapped past us" to grasp hastily or eagerly; "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone" Synonym(s): snatch, snatch up, snap put in play with a snap; "snap a football" cause to make a snapping sound; "snap your fingers" Synonym(s): snap, click, flick lose control of one's emotions; "When she heard that she had not passed the exam, she lost it completely"; "When her baby died, she snapped" Synonym(s): break down, lose it, snap bring the jaws together; "he snapped indignantly" record on photographic film; "I photographed the scene of the accident"; "She snapped a picture of the President" Synonym(s): photograph, snap, shoot
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snap up v get hold of or seize quickly and easily; "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale" Synonym(s): snap up, snaffle, grab
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snapping shrimp n small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae Synonym(s): snapping shrimp, pistol shrimp
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snarl up v make more complicated or confused through entanglements Synonym(s): snarl, snarl up, embrangle
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snarl-up n a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move Synonym(s): traffic jam, snarl-up
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snatch up v to grasp hastily or eagerly; "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone" Synonym(s): snatch, snatch up, snap
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sneak up v advance stealthily or unnoticed; "Age creeps up on you" Synonym(s): creep up, sneak up
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snip n a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off) Synonym(s): snip, snippet, snipping the act of clipping or snipping Synonym(s): clip, clipping, snip v sever or remove by pinching or snipping; "nip off the flowers" Synonym(s): nip, nip off, clip, snip, snip off cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" Synonym(s): snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress, prune, cut back
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snoop n a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others Synonym(s): snoop, snooper v watch, observe, or inquire secretly [syn: spy, stag, snoop, sleuth]
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snowcap n a covering of snow (as on a mountain peak)
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snowdrop n common anemone of eastern North America with solitary pink- tinged white flowers Synonym(s): wood anemone, snowdrop, Anemone quinquefolia
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SNP n (genetics) genetic variation in a DNA sequence that occurs when a single nucleotide in a genome is altered; SNPs are usually considered to be point mutations that have been evolutionarily successful enough to recur in a significant proportion of the population of a species Synonym(s): single nucleotide polymorphism, SNP
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soak up v take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" Synonym(s): absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies" Synonym(s): steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up
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soaking up n (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid Synonym(s): absorption, soaking up
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soap n a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats money offered as a bribe street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate Synonym(s): soap, scoop, max, liquid ecstasy, grievous bodily harm, goop, Georgia home boy, easy lay v rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning Synonym(s): soap, lather
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soar up v rise rapidly; "the dollar soared against the yen" [syn: soar, soar up, soar upwards, surge, zoom]
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sober up v become sober after excessive alcohol consumption; "Keep him in bed until he sobers up" Synonym(s): sober up, sober become more realistic; "After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up" Synonym(s): sober up, sober
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social group n people sharing some social relation
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soda pop n a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics" Synonym(s): pop, soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic
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sodium-vapor lamp n lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting Synonym(s): sodium-vapor lamp, sodium-vapour lamp
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sodium-vapour lamp n lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting Synonym(s): sodium-vapor lamp, sodium-vapour lamp
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soft soap n flattery designed to gain favor [syn: blarney, coaxing, soft soap, sweet talk] a soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases Synonym(s): soft soap, green soap
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soft-soap v persuade someone through flattery use flattering talk on somebody
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solar trap n a terrace or garden oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds Synonym(s): suntrap, solar trap
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soldiership n skills that are required for the life of soldier [syn: soldiering, soldiership]
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solicitorship n the position of solicitor
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soothing syrup n medicine in the form of a syrup that has a calming effect
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sop n piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid [syn: sop, sops] a concession given to mollify or placate; "the offer was a sop to my feelings" a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely; "rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries" Synonym(s): standing operating procedure, standard operating procedure, SOP, standard procedure v give a conciliatory gift or bribe to be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid Synonym(s): sop, soak through dip into liquid; "sop bread into the sauce" cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face" Synonym(s): drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse
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sop up v take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" Synonym(s): absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up take up as if with a sponge Synonym(s): take in, sop up, suck in, take up
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sound asleep adj sleeping deeply; "lying fast asleep on the sofa"; "it would be cruel to wake him; he's sound asleep" Synonym(s): fast asleep(p), sound asleep(p)
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soup n liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food any composition having a consistency suggestive of soup an unfortunate situation; "we're in the soup now" v dope (a racehorse)
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soup up v make more powerful; "he souped up the old cars" [syn: {soup up}, hop up, hot up]
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soursop n small tropical American tree bearing large succulent slightly acid fruit Synonym(s): soursop, prickly custard apple, soursop tree, Annona muricata large spiny tropical fruit with tart pulp related to custard apples Synonym(s): soursop, guanabana
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southern scup n porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America Synonym(s): scup, southern porgy, southern scup, Stenotomus aculeatus
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spaceship n a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction) Synonym(s): starship, spaceship
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spark gap n a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them the gap between two high-potential terminals
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speak up v express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation; "John spoke up at the meeting" Synonym(s): opine, speak up, speak out, animadvert, sound off speak louder; raise one's voice; "The audience asked the lecturer to please speak up"
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speakership n the position of Speaker
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spear up v thrust up like a spear; "The branch speared up into the air" Synonym(s): spear, spear up
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spectator pump n a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel Synonym(s): spectator pump, spectator
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speed bump n a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway
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speed cop n a policeman who rides a motorcycle (and who checks the speeds of motorists) Synonym(s): motorcycle cop, motorcycle policeman, speed cop
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speed trap n a trap arranged on a roadway for catching speeders
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speed up v move faster; "The car accelerated" [syn: accelerate, speed up, speed, quicken] Antonym(s): decelerate, retard, slow, slow down, slow up cause to move faster; "He accelerated the car" Synonym(s): accelerate, speed, speed up Antonym(s): decelerate, slow down
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speedup n the act of accelerating; increasing the speed [syn: acceleration, quickening, speedup] Antonym(s): deceleration
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sphecoid wasp n any of various solitary wasps [syn: sphecoid wasp, sphecoid]
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spice up v add herbs or spices to Synonym(s): zest, spice, spice up make more interesting or flavorful; "Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer" Synonym(s): spice, spice up
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spiff up v make neat, smart, or trim; "Spruce up your house for Spring"; "titivate the child" Synonym(s): spruce up, spruce, titivate, tittivate, smarten up, slick up, spiff up
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spiffed up adj dressed in fancy or formal clothing [syn: dressed(p), dressed-up, dressed to the nines(p), dressed to kill(p), dolled up, spruced up, spiffed up, togged up]
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spinal tap n removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes Synonym(s): lumbar puncture, spinal puncture, spinal tap
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spinning top n a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday" Synonym(s): top, whirligig, teetotum, spinning top
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spirit lamp n a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol
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spirit up v infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up" [syn: spirit, spirit up, inspirit]
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spit up v give reluctantly; "He coughed up some money for his children's tuition" Synonym(s): cough up, pony up, spit up discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth Synonym(s): expectorate, cough up, cough out, spit up, spit out
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splinter group n a faction or sect that has broken away from its parent organization
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split up n an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity; "they announced a two-for-one split of the common stock" Synonym(s): split, stock split, split up v get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage; "The couple divorced after only 6 months" Synonym(s): divorce, split up separate into parts or portions; "divide the cake into three equal parts"; "The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I" Synonym(s): divide, split, split up, separate, dissever, carve up Antonym(s): unify, unite discontinue an association or relation; go different ways; "The business partners broke over a tax question"; "The couple separated after 25 years of marriage"; "My friend and I split up" Synonym(s): separate, part, split up, split, break, break up become separated into pieces or fragments; "The figurine broke"; "The freshly baked loaf fell apart" Synonym(s): break, separate, split up, fall apart, come apart
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split-pea soup n made of stock and split peas with onions carrots and celery
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sponge mop n a wet mop with a sponge as the absorbent
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sponge up v absorb as if with a sponge; "sponge up the spilled milk on the counter"
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sponsorship n the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
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sporocarp n specialized leaf branch in certain aquatic ferns that encloses the sori or clusters of sporangia Synonym(s): sporocarp, spore case
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sportsmanship n fairness in following the rules of the game
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spousal relationship n the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union" Synonym(s): marriage, matrimony, union, spousal relationship, wedlock
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spring up v come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose" Synonym(s): originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow
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spruce up v make neat, smart, or trim; "Spruce up your house for Spring"; "titivate the child" Synonym(s): spruce up, spruce, titivate, tittivate, smarten up, slick up, spiff up dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion; "He spruced up for the party" Synonym(s): spruce up, spruce, slick up, smarten up
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spruced up adj dressed in fancy or formal clothing [syn: dressed(p), dressed-up, dressed to the nines(p), dressed to kill(p), dolled up, spruced up, spiffed up, togged up]
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square up v make square; "Square the circle"; "square the wood with a file" Synonym(s): square, square up even up the edges of a stack of paper, in printing Synonym(s): square up, jog, even up settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument" Synonym(s): settle, square off, square up, determine
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St. Polycarp n Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155) Synonym(s): Polycarp, Saint Polycarp, St. Polycarp
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stack up v arrange into piles or stacks; "She piled up her books in my living room" Synonym(s): pile up, heap up, stack up
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stamp n the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region" Synonym(s): cast, mold, mould, stamp a type or class; "more men of his stamp are needed" a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving; "he put his stamp on the envelope" Synonym(s): stamp, impression a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid Synonym(s): postage, postage stamp, stamp something that can be used as an official medium of payment Synonym(s): tender, legal tender, stamp a small piece of adhesive paper that is put on an object to show that a government tax has been paid Synonym(s): revenue stamp, stamp machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores Synonym(s): stamp, pestle a block or die used to imprint a mark or design a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents Synonym(s): seal, stamp v walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots" Synonym(s): stomp, stamp, stump to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something; "a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps" reveal clearly as having a certain character; "His playing stamps him as a Romantic" affix a stamp to; "Are the letters properly stamped?" treat or classify according to a mental stereotype; "I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European" Synonym(s): pigeonhole, stereotype, stamp destroy or extinguish as if by stamping with the foot; "Stamp fascism into submission"; "stamp out tyranny" form or cut out with a mold, form, or die; "stamp needles" crush or grind with a heavy instrument; "stamp fruit extract the juice" raise in a relief; "embossed stationery" Synonym(s): emboss, boss, stamp
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stand up v rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded" Synonym(s): arise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up Antonym(s): lie, lie down, sit, sit down refuse to back down; remain solid under criticism or attack put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?" Synonym(s): stand, stand up, place upright be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" Synonym(s): stand, stand up Antonym(s): lie, sit, sit down defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student" Synonym(s): stand up, stick up resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.; "Her shoes won't hold up"; "This theory won't hold water" Synonym(s): stand up, hold up, hold water rise up as in fear; "The dog's fur bristled"; "It was a sight to make one's hair uprise!" Synonym(s): bristle, uprise, stand up
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stand-up adj requiring a standing position; "a stand-up bar"; "a stand-up comic"
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star tulip n small plant with slender bent stems bearing branched clusters of a few white star-shaped flowers with petals shaped like cat's ears; southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon to Montana Synonym(s): star tulip, elegant cat's ears, Calochortus elegans
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starship n a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction) Synonym(s): starship, spaceship
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start up v get going or set in motion; "We simply could not start the engine"; "start up the computer" Synonym(s): start, start up Antonym(s): stop get off the ground; "Who started this company?"; "We embarked on an exciting enterprise"; "I start my day with a good breakfast"; "We began the new semester"; "The afternoon session begins at 4 PM"; "The blood shed started when the partisans launched a surprise attack" Synonym(s): start, start up, embark on, commence
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startup n the act of setting in operation; "repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive" the act of starting a new operation or practice; "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"; "the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes" Synonym(s): inauguration, startup
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statesmanship n wisdom in the management of public affairs [syn: statesmanship, statecraft, diplomacy]
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stay up v not go to bed; "Don't stay up so late--you have to go to work tomorrow"; "We sat up all night to watch the election" Synonym(s): stay up, sit up
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Stayman Winesap n crisp tart apple; good for eating raw and suitable for cooking
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steamship n a ship powered by one or more steam engines [syn: steamer, steamship]
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steel trap n an acute intelligence (an analogy based on the well-known sharpness of steel traps); "he's as sharp as a steel trap"; "a mind like a steel trap" a trap made of steel with a strong spring and sharp toothlike projections to hold the prey
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steep adj having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs" Antonym(s): gradual greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending" Synonym(s): exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow" n a steep place (as on a hill) v devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies" Synonym(s): steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol" Synonym(s): steep, infuse
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step n any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" Synonym(s): measure, step the distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig" Synonym(s): footstep, pace, step, stride the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps" support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; "he paused on the bottom step" Synonym(s): step, stair relative position in a graded series; "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions" Synonym(s): gradation, step a short distance; "it's only a step to the drugstore" Synonym(s): step, stone's throw the sound of a step of someone walking; "he heard footsteps on the porch" Synonym(s): footfall, footstep, step a musical interval of two semitones Synonym(s): tone, whole tone, step, whole step a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface; "the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window" Synonym(s): footprint, footmark, step a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance; "he taught them the waltz step" Synonym(s): dance step, step v shift or move by taking a step; "step back" put down or press the foot, place the foot; "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread"; "step on the brake" Synonym(s): step, tread cause (a computer) to execute a single command treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead" Synonym(s): mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat furnish with steps; "The architect wants to step the terrace" move with one's feet in a specific manner; "step lively" walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner; "step over to the blackboard" place (a ship's mast) in its step measure (distances) by pacing; "step off ten yards" Synonym(s): pace, step move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation; "She stepped into a life of luxury"; "he won't step into his father's footsteps"
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step by step adv in a gradual manner; "the snake moved gradually toward its victim" Synonym(s): gradually, bit by bit, step by step proceeding in steps; "the voltage was increased stepwise" Synonym(s): stepwise, step by step
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step up v increase in extent or intensity; "The Allies escalated the bombing" Synonym(s): escalate, intensify, step up Antonym(s): de-escalate, step down, weaken speed up; "let's rev up production" Synonym(s): rev up, step up make oneself visible; take action; "Young people should step to the fore and help their peers" Synonym(s): come to the fore, step forward, come forward, step up, step to the fore, come out
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step-by-step adj one thing at a time [syn: bit-by-bit, {in small stages}, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise]
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step-up n the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary" Synonym(s): increase, step-up Antonym(s): decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
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steprelationship n a family relationship by virtue of remarriage
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stewardship n the position of steward
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stick up v rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat [syn: hold up, stick up] defend against attack or criticism; "He stood up for his friend"; "She stuck up for the teacher who was accused of harassing the student" Synonym(s): stand up, stick up
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stickup n robbery at gunpoint [syn: armed robbery, heist, holdup, stickup]
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stiff upper lip n self-restraint in the expression of emotion (especially fear or grief); "the British like to keep a stiff upper lip"
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stink up v cause to smell bad; fill with a bad smell [syn: stink up, smell up, stink out]
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stir up v try to stir up public opinion [syn: agitate, foment, stir up] arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred" Synonym(s): inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up change the arrangement or position of Synonym(s): agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people" Synonym(s): incite, instigate, set off, stir up
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stirred up adj emotionally aroused [syn: stimulated, stirred, stirred up, aroused]
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stirrup n support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go Synonym(s): stirrup, stirrup iron the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea Synonym(s): stapes, stirrup
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stirrup cup n a farewell drink (especially one offered to a horseman ready to depart); usually alcoholic
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stirrup pump n a hand-operated reciprocating pump; used in fighting fires
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stock up v amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use; "let's stock coffee as long as prices are low" Synonym(s): stock, buy in, stock up
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stocking cap n a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel Synonym(s): ski cap, stocking cap, toboggan cap
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stoep n small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house Synonym(s): stoop, stoep
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stomach pump n a suction pump used to remove the contents of the stomach
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stomp n a dance involving a rhythmical stamping step v walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots" Synonym(s): stomp, stamp, stump
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stonecrop n any of various northern temperate plants of the genus Sedum having fleshy leaves and red or yellow or white flowers
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stoop n an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward basin for holy water Synonym(s): stoup, stoop small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house Synonym(s): stoop, stoep v bend one's back forward from the waist on down; "he crouched down"; "She bowed before the Queen"; "The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse" Synonym(s): crouch, stoop, bend, bow debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail" Synonym(s): condescend, stoop, lower oneself descend swiftly, as if on prey; "The eagle stooped on the mice in the field" sag, bend, bend over or down; "the rocks stooped down over the hiking path" carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward; "The old man was stooping but he could walk around without a cane"
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stop n the event of something ending; "it came to a stop at the bottom of the hill" Synonym(s): stop, halt the act of stopping something; "the third baseman made some remarkable stops"; "his stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood" Synonym(s): stop, stoppage a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends" Synonym(s): stop, stopover, layover the state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat" Synonym(s): arrest, check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage a spot where something halts or pauses; "his next stop is Atlanta" a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it; "his stop consonants are too aspirated" Synonym(s): stop consonant, stop, occlusive, plosive consonant, plosive speech sound, plosive Antonym(s): continuant, continuant consonant a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations; "in England they call a period a stop" Synonym(s): period, point, full stop, stop, full point (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes; "the organist pulled out all the stops" a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" Synonym(s): diaphragm, stop a restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open" Synonym(s): catch, stop an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe" Synonym(s): blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage v come to a halt, stop moving; "the car stopped"; "She stopped in front of a store window" Synonym(s): stop, halt Antonym(s): get going, go, start put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother" Synonym(s): discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off Antonym(s): bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process" Synonym(s): stop, halt, block, kibosh interrupt a trip; "we stopped at Aunt Mary's house"; "they stopped for three days in Florence" Synonym(s): stop, stop over cause to stop; "stop a car"; "stop the thief" Antonym(s): start, start up prevent completion; "stop the project"; "break off the negotiations" Synonym(s): break, break off, discontinue, stop hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism" Synonym(s): check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back seize on its way; "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace" Synonym(s): intercept, stop have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical; "the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed"; "Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other"; "My property ends by the bushes"; "The symphony ends in a pianissimo" Synonym(s): end, stop, finish, terminate, cease Antonym(s): begin, start render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road" Synonym(s): barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments; "Hold on a moment!" Synonym(s): hold on, stop
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stop up v fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak" Synonym(s): plug, stop up, secure
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stopgap n something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency Synonym(s): makeshift, stopgap, make-do
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stopped up adj (of a nose) blocked; "a stopped (or stopped-up) nose" Synonym(s): stopped, stopped-up(a), stopped up(p)
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stopped-up adj (of a nose) blocked; "a stopped (or stopped-up) nose" Synonym(s): stopped, stopped-up(a), stopped up(p) having narrow opening filled Synonym(s): chinked, stopped-up
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storm lamp n an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimney Synonym(s): hurricane lamp, hurricane lantern, tornado lantern, storm lantern, storm lamp
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stoup n an archaic drinking vessel basin for holy water Synonym(s): stoup, stoop
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STP n standard temperature and pressure Synonym(s): STP, s.t.p.
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straighten up v straighten oneself; "He drew himself up when he talked to his superior" Synonym(s): draw up, pull up, straighten up
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strap n an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag Synonym(s): strap, shoulder strap whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging v tie with a strap Antonym(s): unstrap beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced" Synonym(s): flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor" secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
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Streep n United States film actress (born in 1949) [syn: Streep, Meryl Streep]
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street lamp n a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street Synonym(s): streetlight, street lamp
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strep adj of or relating to or caused by streptococci [syn: streptococcal, streptococcic, strep] n spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis Synonym(s): streptococcus, streptococci, strep
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strike up v start playing; "The musicians struck up a tune" [syn: sound off, strike up] begin; "strike up a conversation"; "strike up a friendship"
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string up v kill by hanging; "The murderer was hanged on Friday" [syn: hang, string up] add as if on a string; "string these ideas together"; "string up these songs and you'll have a musical" Synonym(s): string, string up
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strip n a relatively long narrow piece of something; "he felt a flat strip of muscle" artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material Synonym(s): strip, slip an airfield without normal airport facilities Synonym(s): airstrip, flight strip, landing strip, strip a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book Synonym(s): comic strip, cartoon strip, strip, funnies thin piece of wood or metal a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music; "she did a strip right in front of everyone" Synonym(s): strip, striptease, strip show v take away possessions from someone; "The Nazis stripped the Jews of all their assets" Synonym(s): deprive, strip, divest get undressed; "please don't undress in front of everybody!"; "She strips in front of strangers every night for a living" Synonym(s): undress, discase, uncase, unclothe, strip, strip down, disrobe, peel Antonym(s): apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, get dressed, habilitate, raiment, tog remove the surface from; "strip wood" remove substances from by a percolating liquid; "leach the soil" Synonym(s): leach, strip lay bare; "denude a forest" Synonym(s): denude, bare, denudate, strip steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners" Synonym(s): plunder, despoil, loot, reave, strip, rifle, ransack, pillage, foray remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely; "The boys cleaned the sandwich platters"; "The trees were cleaned of apples by the storm" Synonym(s): clean, strip strip the cured leaves from; "strip tobacco" remove the thread (of screws) remove a constituent from a liquid take off or remove; "strip a wall of its wallpaper" Synonym(s): strip, dismantle draw the last milk (of cows) remove (someone's or one's own) clothes; "The nurse quickly undressed the accident victim"; "She divested herself of her outdoor clothes"; "He disinvested himself of his garments" Synonym(s): strip, undress, divest, disinvest
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strop n a leather strap used to sharpen razors v sharpen on a strop; "strop razors"
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stuck-up adj (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant; "a snotty little scion of a degenerate family"-Laurent Le Sage; "they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety" Synonym(s): bigheaded, persnickety, snooty, snot-nosed, snotty, stuck-up, too big for one's breeches, uppish
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student lamp n a reading lamp with a flexible neck; used on a desk
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studentship n the position of student
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stump n the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled Synonym(s): stump, tree stump the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it Synonym(s): dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox v cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her" Synonym(s): stump, mix up walk heavily; "The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots" Synonym(s): stomp, stamp, stump travel through a district and make political speeches; "the candidate stumped the Northeast" remove tree stumps from; "stump a field"
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subgroup n a distinct and often subordinate group within a group (mathematics) a subset (that is not empty) of a mathematical group
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submersible warship n a warship designed to operate under water [syn: submersible, submersible warship] Antonym(s): surface ship
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suck up v take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" Synonym(s): absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior; "She is playing up to the chairman" Synonym(s): cozy up, cotton up, shine up, play up, sidle up, suck up try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" Synonym(s): fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up
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suction cup n a cup-shaped device (made of rubber, glass, or plastic) that produces a partial vacuum; used to adhere or draw something to a surface
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suction pump n a pump for raising fluids by suction
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suction stop n a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu) Synonym(s): suction stop, click
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suffragan bishop n an assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese [syn: suffragan, suffragan bishop]
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sugar syrup n sugar and water and sometimes corn syrup boiled together; used as sweetening especially in drinks
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sum up v give a summary (of); "he summed up his results"; "I will now summarize" Synonym(s): sum up, summarize, summarise, resume be a summary of; "The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper" Synonym(s): summarize, summarise, sum, sum up determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town" Synonym(s): total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate, tote up, add, add together, tally, add up
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sum-up n a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions" Synonym(s): summary, sum-up
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summer camp n a site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months; "city kids get to see the country at a summer camp" Synonym(s): camp, summer camp
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summing up n a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court) Synonym(s): summation, summing up, rundown
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sump n an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine a well or other hole in which water has collected a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it Synonym(s): cesspool, cesspit, sink, sump
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sump pump n a suction pump for removing liquid from a sump
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sun lamp n a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments Synonym(s): sunlamp, sun lamp, sunray lamp, sun-ray lamp
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sun-ray lamp n a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments Synonym(s): sunlamp, sun lamp, sunray lamp, sun-ray lamp
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sun-worship n the worship of the sun Synonym(s): heliolatry, sun-worship
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sunlamp n a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments Synonym(s): sunlamp, sun lamp, sunray lamp, sun-ray lamp
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sunny-side up adj (eggs) fried on only one side
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sunray lamp n a mercury-vapor lamp used in medical or cosmetic treatments Synonym(s): sunlamp, sun lamp, sunray lamp, sun-ray lamp
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suntrap n a terrace or garden oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds Synonym(s): suntrap, solar trap
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sunup n the first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning" Synonym(s): dawn, dawning, morning, aurora, first light, daybreak, break of day, break of the day, dayspring, sunrise, sunup, cockcrow Antonym(s): sundown, sunset
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sup n a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" [syn: swallow, sup] v take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time either by drinking or by eating with a spoon
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supply ship n ship that usually provides supplies to other ships [syn: tender, supply ship]
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surface ship n a warship that operates on the surface of the water [ant: submersible, submersible warship]
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Sverdrup n Norwegian explorer who led expeditions into the Arctic (1855-1930) Synonym(s): Sverdrup, Otto Neumann Sverdrup
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swallow up v enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter" Synonym(s): immerse, swallow, swallow up, bury, eat up
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swamp n low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog Synonym(s): swamp, swampland a situation fraught with difficulties and imponderables; "he was trapped in a medical swamp" v drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged; "The tsunami swamped every boat in the harbor" Synonym(s): swamp, drench fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid; "the basement was inundated after the storm"; "The images flooded his mind" Synonym(s): deluge, flood, inundate, swamp
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swap n an equal exchange; "we had no money so we had to live by barter" Synonym(s): barter, swap, swop, trade v exchange or give (something) in exchange for [syn: trade, swap, swop, switch] move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science
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sweatshop n factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions; common in the clothing industry
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Swedish turnip n a cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root Synonym(s): rutabaga, turnip cabbage, swede, Swedish turnip, rutabaga plant, Brassica napus napobrassica the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food Synonym(s): rutabaga, swede, swedish turnip, yellow turnip
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sweep n a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains" [syn: sweep, expanse] someone who cleans soot from chimneys Synonym(s): chimneysweeper, chimneysweep, sweep winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge Synonym(s): slam, sweep a long oar used in an open boat Synonym(s): sweep, sweep oar (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line Synonym(s): end run, sweep a movement in an arc; "a sweep of his arm" v sweep across or over; "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience" Synonym(s): brush, sweep move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky" Synonym(s): sweep, sail sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; "Sweep the crumbs off the table"; "Sweep under the bed" Synonym(s): sweep, broom force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business" Synonym(s): embroil, tangle, sweep, sweep up, drag, drag in to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries" Synonym(s): cross, traverse, span, sweep clean by sweeping; "Please sweep the floor" win an overwhelming victory in or on; "Her new show dog swept all championships" cover the entire range of make a big sweeping gesture or movement Synonym(s): swing, sweep, swing out
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sweep up v force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business" Synonym(s): embroil, tangle, sweep, sweep up, drag, drag in take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They adopted the Jewish faith" Synonym(s): espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up
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sweet cup n the edible yellow fruit of the Jamaica honeysuckle [syn: bell apple, sweet cup, water lemon, yellow granadilla]
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sweetsop n tropical American tree bearing sweet pulpy fruit with thick scaly rind and shiny black seeds Synonym(s): sweetsop, sweetsop tree, Annona squamosa sweet pulpy tropical fruit with thick scaly rind and shiny black seeds Synonym(s): sweetsop, annon, sugar apple
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swell up v expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling" Synonym(s): swell, swell up, intumesce, tumefy, tumesce
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swimming cap n a tight-fitting cap that keeps hair dry while swimming Synonym(s): bathing cap, swimming cap
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swoop n (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale; "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides" Synonym(s): swoop, slide a very rapid raid a swift descent through the air v move down on as if in an attack; "The raptor swooped down on its prey"; "The teacher swooped down upon the new students" Synonym(s): pounce, swoop move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc seize or catch with a swooping motion Synonym(s): swoop, swoop up
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swoop up v seize or catch with a swooping motion [syn: swoop, {swoop up}]
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swop n an equal exchange; "we had no money so we had to live by barter" Synonym(s): barter, swap, swop, trade v exchange or give (something) in exchange for [syn: trade, swap, swop, switch]
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swordsmanship n skill in fencing
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swot up v study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam" Synonym(s): cram, grind away, drum, bone up, swot, get up, mug up, swot up, bone
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symbol-worship n the worship of symbols [syn: symbolatry, symbololatry, symbol-worship]
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syncarp n fruit consisting of many individual small fruits or drupes derived from separate ovaries within a common receptacle: e.g. blackberry; raspberry; pineapple Synonym(s): aggregate fruit, multiple fruit, syncarp
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syrup n a thick sweet sticky liquid Synonym(s): syrup, sirup
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table lamp n a lamp that sits on a table
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tabletop n the top horizontal work surface of a table
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tadpole shrimp n a kind of branchiopod crustacean
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tail lamp n lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle Synonym(s): taillight, tail lamp, rear light, rear lamp
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take a crap v have a bowel movement; "The dog had made in the flower beds" Synonym(s): stool, defecate, shit, take a shit, take a crap, ca-ca, crap, make
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take a hop v spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide" Synonym(s): bounce, resile, take a hop, spring, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet
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take up v pursue or resume; "take up a matter for consideration" adopt; "take up new ideas" Synonym(s): take up, latch on, fasten on, hook on, seize on turn one's interest to; "He took up herpetology at the age of fifty" take up time or space; "take up the slack" begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job; "Take up a position"; "start a new job" Synonym(s): start, take up take up and practice as one's own Synonym(s): adopt, borrow, take over, take up occupy or take on; "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose" Synonym(s): assume, take, strike, take up take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption Synonym(s): sorb, take up take out or up with or as if with a scoop; "scoop the sugar out of the container" Synonym(s): scoop, scoop out, lift out, scoop up, take up accept; "The cloth takes up the liquid" Synonym(s): take in, take up take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" Synonym(s): absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up take up as if with a sponge Synonym(s): take in, sop up, suck in, take up return to a previous location or condition; "The painting resumed its old condition when we restored it" Synonym(s): resume, take up
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take-up n any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom); "a take-up that winds photographic film on a spool" the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in
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taken up adj having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; "became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"; "was absolutely obsessed with the girl"; "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"; "he was taken up in worry for the old woman" Synonym(s): haunted, obsessed, preoccupied, taken up(p)
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talk shop v discuss matters that are related to work; "As soon as they met, the linguists started to talk shop"
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tall buttercup n perennial European buttercup with yellow spring flowers widely naturalized especially in eastern North America Synonym(s): meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, tall crowfoot, tall field buttercup, Ranunculus acris
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tall field buttercup n perennial European buttercup with yellow spring flowers widely naturalized especially in eastern North America Synonym(s): meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, tall crowfoot, tall field buttercup, Ranunculus acris
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tamp n a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.) Synonym(s): tamp, tamper, tamping bar v press down tightly; "tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso" Synonym(s): tamp down, tamp, pack
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tank ship n a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk [syn: {oil tanker}, oiler, tanker, tank ship]
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tank top n a tight-fitting sleeveless shirt with wide shoulder straps and low neck and no front opening; often worn over a shirt or blouse
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tap n the sound made by a gentle blow Synonym(s): pat, rap, tap a gentle blow Synonym(s): rap, strike, tap a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask Synonym(s): water faucet, water tap, tap, hydrant a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing) a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads a plug for a bunghole in a cask Synonym(s): tap, spigot the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information Synonym(s): wiretap, tap a light touch or stroke Synonym(s): tap, pat, dab v cut a female screw thread with a tap draw from or dip into to get something; "tap one's memory"; "tap a source of money" strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder" Synonym(s): tap, tip draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" Synonym(s): exploit, tap tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; "The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy"; "Is this hotel room bugged?" Synonym(s): wiretap, tap, intercept, bug furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it; "tap a cask of wine" make light, repeated taps on a surface; "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently" Synonym(s): tap, rap, knock, pink walk with a tapping sound dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes; "Glover tapdances better than anybody" Synonym(s): tapdance, tap draw (liquor) from a tap; "tap beer in a bar" pierce in order to draw a liquid from; "tap a maple tree for its syrup"; "tap a keg of beer" make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently; "Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce"; "My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities" Synonym(s): solicit, beg, tap
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tarp n waterproofed canvas Synonym(s): tarpaulin, tarp
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tart up v decorate in a cheap and flashy way; "the small-town bar was all tarted up" dress up in a cheap and provocative way
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taxi strip n a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport Synonym(s): taxiway, taxi strip
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taxonomic group n animal or plant group having natural relations [syn: taxonomic group, taxonomic category, taxon]
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TCP n a protocol developed for the internet to get data from one network device to another; "TCP uses a retransmission strategy to insure that data will not be lost in transmission" Synonym(s): transmission control protocol, TCP
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TCP/IP n a set of protocols (including TCP) developed for the internet in the 1970s to get data from one network device to another Synonym(s): transmission control protocol/internet protocol, TCP/IP
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teachership n the position of teacher
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teacup n as much as a teacup will hold Synonym(s): teacup, teacupful a cup from which tea is drunk
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team up v form a team; "We teamed up for this new project" [syn: team, team up]
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tear up v tear into shreds Synonym(s): shred, tear up, rip up
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teardrop n anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring) a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes" Synonym(s): tear, teardrop
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teashop n a restaurant where tea and light meals are available [syn: teashop, teahouse, tearoom, tea parlor, tea parlour]
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tee up v make detailed arrangements or preparations place on a tee; "tee golf balls" Synonym(s): tee, tee up
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temp n a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis Synonym(s): temp, temporary, temporary worker
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temporary hookup n a connection intended to be used for a limited time [syn: temporary hookup, patch]
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tennis camp n a camp where tennis is taught
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tense up v become tense, nervous, or uneasy; "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room" Synonym(s): tense, tense up Antonym(s): decompress, loosen up, relax, slow down, unbend, unwind cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious; "he got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up" Synonym(s): tense, strain, tense up Antonym(s): loosen up, make relaxed, relax, unlax, unstrain, unwind
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tent flap n flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent Synonym(s): tent-fly, rainfly, fly sheet, fly, tent flap
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teraflop n (computer science) a unit for measuring the speed of a computer system Synonym(s): teraflop, trillion floating point operations per second
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terrorist group n a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals Synonym(s): terrorist organization, terrorist group, foreign terrorist organization, FTO
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thaneship n the position of thane
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Tharp n innovative United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1941) Synonym(s): Tharp, Twyla Tharp
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think up v devise or invent; "He thought up a plan to get rich quickly"; "no-one had ever thought of such a clever piece of software" Synonym(s): think up, think of, dream up, hatch, concoct
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thinking cap n a state in which one thinks
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thriftshop n a shop that sells secondhand goods at reduced prices [syn: thriftshop, second-hand store]
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thrip n any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive Synonym(s): thrips, thrip, thripid
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throw up v eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night" Synonym(s): vomit, vomit up, purge, cast, sick, cat, be sick, disgorge, regorge, retch, puke, barf, spew, spue, chuck, upchuck, honk, regurgitate, throw up Antonym(s): keep down
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thump n a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) Synonym(s): thump, thumping, clump, clunk, thud a heavy blow with the hand v move rhythmically; "Her heart was beating fast" [syn: beat, pound, thump] make a dull sound; "the knocker thudded against the front door" Synonym(s): thud, thump hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist" Synonym(s): thump, pound, poke
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thunderclap n a single sharp crash of thunder a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell" Synonym(s): bombshell, thunderbolt, thunderclap
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tide rip n a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current Synonym(s): rip, riptide, tide rip, crosscurrent, countercurrent
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tidy up v put (things or places) in order; "Tidy up your room!" [syn: tidy, tidy up, clean up, neaten, straighten, straighten out, square away]
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tie clip n a piece of jewelry that holds a man's tie in place
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tie up v secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed" Synonym(s): tie down, tie up, bind, truss invest so as to make unavailable for other purposes; "All my money is tied up in long-term investments" restrain from moving or operating normally; "Traffic is tied up for miles around the bridge where the accident occurred" secure in or as if in a berth or dock; "tie up the boat" Synonym(s): moor, berth, tie up finish the last row Synonym(s): tie up, bind off
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tie-up n a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with England" Synonym(s): affiliation, association, tie, tie- up an interruption of normal activity Synonym(s): stand, standstill, tie-up
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tied up adj kept occupied or engaged; "she's tied up at the moment and can't see you"; "the phone was tied up for almost an hour"
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tier up n a worker who ties something Synonym(s): tier, tier up
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tighten up v restrict; "Tighten the rules"; "stiffen the regulations" Synonym(s): stiffen, tighten, tighten up, constrain
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tip n the extreme end of something; especially something pointed a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) Synonym(s): gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" Synonym(s): tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points" Synonym(s): point, tip, peak the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit" Synonym(s): peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit v cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward" mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone" give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward" Synonym(s): tip, fee, bung cause to topple or tumble by pushing Synonym(s): topple, tumble, tip to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister" Synonym(s): lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle walk on one's toes Synonym(s): tiptoe, tip, tippytoe strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder" Synonym(s): tap, tip give insider information or advise to; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot" Synonym(s): tip off, tip remove the tip from; "tip artichokes"
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tip-top adv to the highest extent; "the shoes fit me tip-top"
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tip-up adj constructed so as to tip up or out of the way; "the little tip-up seat of the taxi"
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tiptop adj of the highest quality; "an ace reporter"; "a crack shot"; "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party"; "played top-notch tennis"; "an athlete in tiptop condition"; "she is absolutely tops" Synonym(s): ace, A-one, crack, first-rate, super, tiptop, topnotch, top-notch, tops(p) n the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession" Synonym(s): acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, top the extreme top or summit
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tittup v to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house" Synonym(s): tittup, swagger, ruffle, prance, strut, sashay, cock
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tobacco shop n a shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco and cigars and cigarettes Synonym(s): tobacco shop, tobacconist shop, tobacconist
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tobacconist shop n a shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco and cigars and cigarettes Synonym(s): tobacco shop, tobacconist shop, tobacconist
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toboggan cap n a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel Synonym(s): ski cap, stocking cap, toboggan cap
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toecap n a protective leather or steel cover for the toe of a boot or shoe, reinforcing or decorating it
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tog up v put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party" Synonym(s): overdress, dress up, fig out, fig up, deck up, gussy up, fancy up, trick up, deck out, trick out, prink, attire, get up, rig out, tog up, tog out Antonym(s): dress down, underdress
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togged up adj dressed in fancy or formal clothing [syn: dressed(p), dressed-up, dressed to the nines(p), dressed to kill(p), dolled up, spruced up, spiffed up, togged up]
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toilet soap n soap used as a toiletry [syn: toilet soap, face soap, bath soap]
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tomato ketchup n thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes [syn: catsup, ketchup, cetchup, tomato ketchup]
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tone up v give a healthy elasticity to; "Let's tone our muscles" Synonym(s): tone, tone up, strengthen
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top adj situated at the top or highest position; "the top shelf" Antonym(s): bottom(a), side(a) n the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page" the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted" Synonym(s): top, top side, upper side, upside the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit" Synonym(s): peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat; "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth" Synonym(s): top, top of the inning Antonym(s): bottom, bottom of the inning the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession" Synonym(s): acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, top the greatest possible intensity; "he screamed at the top of his lungs" platform surrounding the head of a lower mast a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday" Synonym(s): top, whirligig, teetotum, spinning top covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle" Synonym(s): top, cover a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips; "he stared as she buttoned her top" a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour" Synonym(s): circus tent, big top, round top, top v be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year" Synonym(s): exceed, transcend, overstep, pass, go past, top pass by, over, or under without making contact; "the balloon cleared the tree tops" Synonym(s): clear, top be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point; "A star tops the Christmas Tree" be ahead of others; be the first; "she topped her class every year" Synonym(s): lead, top provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure); "the towers were topped with conical roofs" Synonym(s): top, top out reach or ascend the top of; "The hikers topped the mountain just before noon" strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin cut the top off; "top trees and bushes" Synonym(s): top, pinch be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting" Synonym(s): crown, top finish up or conclude; "They topped off their dinner with a cognac"; "top the evening with champagne" Synonym(s): top, top off
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top-up n an amount needed to restore something to its former level
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topical prostaglandin eyedrop n a treatment for glaucoma; the eyedrops increase the outflow of aqueous humor through the uveoscleral pathway
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tortilla chip n a small piece of tortilla
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toss-up n an unpredictable phenomenon; "it's a toss-up whether he will win or lose" Synonym(s): tossup, toss-up, even chance
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tossup n an unpredictable phenomenon; "it's a toss-up whether he will win or lose" Synonym(s): tossup, toss-up, even chance
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tot up v determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town" Synonym(s): total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate, tote up, add, add together, tally, add up
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tote up v determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town" Synonym(s): total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate, tote up, add, add together, tally, add up
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touch up v alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance; "This photograph has been retouched!" Synonym(s): touch up, retouch
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township n an administrative division of a county; "the town is responsible for snow removal" Synonym(s): township, town
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toxic waste dump n a location where toxic wastes can be or have been disposed of (often illegally) Synonym(s): toxic waste dump, toxic waste site, toxic dumpsite
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toyshop n shop where toys are sold
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trade gap n the difference in value over a period of time of a country's imports and exports of merchandise; "a nation's balance of trade is favorable when its exports exceed its imports" Synonym(s): balance of trade, trade balance, visible balance, trade gap
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trading stamp n a token resembling a stamp given by a retailer to a buyer; the token is redeemable for articles on a special list
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traffic cop n a policeman who controls the flow of automobile traffic
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trailer camp n a camp where space for house trailers can be rented; utilities are generally provided Synonym(s): trailer camp, trailer park
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traineeship n financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job; "the bill provided traineeships in vocational rehabilitation"
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training ship n a ship used to train students as sailors [syn: {school ship}, training ship]
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tramp n a disreputable vagrant; "a homeless tramp"; "he tried to help the really down-and-out bums" Synonym(s): tramp, hobo, bum a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex Synonym(s): swinger, tramp a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure) Synonym(s): hiker, tramp, tramper a heavy footfall; "the tramp of military boots" a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule Synonym(s): tramp steamer, tramp a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; "she enjoys a hike in her spare time" Synonym(s): hike, hiking, tramp v travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition; "We went tramping about the state of Colorado" walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud; "Mules plodded in a circle around a grindstone" Synonym(s): slog, footslog, plod, trudge, pad, tramp cross on foot; "We had to tramp the creeks" move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town" Synonym(s): roll, wander, swan, stray, tramp, roam, cast, ramble, rove, range, drift, vagabond
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transport ship n a ship for carrying soldiers or military equipment
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transship v transfer for further transportation from one ship or conveyance to another
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trap n a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares; "the exam was full of trap questions"; "it was all a snare and delusion" Synonym(s): trap, snare a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise Synonym(s): ambush, ambuscade, lying in wait, trap informal terms for the mouth Synonym(s): trap, cakehole, hole, maw, yap, gob a light two-wheeled carriage a hazard on a golf course Synonym(s): bunker, sand trap, trap v place in a confining or embarrassing position; "He was trapped in a difficult situation" Synonym(s): trap, pin down catch in or as if in a trap; "The men trap foxes" Synonym(s): trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel hold or catch as if in a trap; "The gaps between the teeth trap food particles" to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree" Synonym(s): trap, pin, immobilize, immobilisedict (client_read_status): Error reading from socketclient_read_status: Connection reset by peer