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Country — Capital(s)
Afghanistan — Kabul
Albania — Tirana
Algeria — Algiers
Andorra — Andorra la Vella
Angola — Luanda
Antigua and Barbuda — Saint John’s
Argentina — Buenos Aires
Armenia — Yerevan
Australia — Canberra
Austria — Vienna
Azerbaijan — Baku
The Bahamas — Nassau
Bahrain — Manama
Bangladesh — Dhaka
Barbados — Bridgetown
Belarus — Minsk
Belgium — Brussels
Belize — Belmopan
Benin — Porto-Novo
Bhutan — Thimphu
Bolivia — La Paz, Sucre
Bosnia and Herzegovina — Sarajevo
Botswana — Gaborone
Brazil — Brasilia
Brunei — Bandar Seri Begawan
Bulgaria — Sofia
Burkina Faso — Ouagadougou
Burundi — Bujumbura
Cambodia — Phnom Penh
Cameroon — Yaounde
Canada — Ottawa
Cape Verde — Praia
Central African Republic — Bangui
Chad — N’Djamena
Chile — Santiago
China — Beijing
Colombia — Bogota
Comoros — Moroni
Congo, Republic of the — Brazzaville
Congo, Democratic Republic of the — Kinshasa
Costa Rica — San Jose
Cote d’Ivoire — Yamoussoukro
Croatia — Zagreb
Cuba — Havana
Cyprus — Nicosia
Czech Republic — Prague
Denmark — Copenhagen
Djibouti — Djibouti
Dominica — Roseau
Dominican Republic — Santo Domingo
East Timor (Timor-Leste) — Dili
Ecuador — Quito
Egypt — Cairo
El Salvador — San Salvador
Equatorial Guinea — Malabo
Eritrea — Asmara
Estonia — Tallinn
Ethiopia — Addis Ababa
Fiji — Suva
Finland — Helsinki
France — Paris
Gabon — Libreville
The Gambia — Banjul
Georgia — Tbilisi
Germany — Berlin
Ghana — Accra
Greece — Athens
Grenada — Saint George’s
Guatemala — Guatemala City
Guinea — Conakry
Guinea-Bissau — Bissau
Guyana — Georgetown
Haiti — Port-au-Prince
Honduras — Tegucigalpa
Hungary — Budapest
Iceland — Reykjavik
India — New Delhi
Indonesia — Jakarta
Iran — Tehran
Iraq — Baghdad
Ireland — Dublin
Israel — Jerusalem*
Italy — Rome
Jamaica — Kingston
Japan — Tokyo
Jordan — Amman
Kazakhstan — Astana
Kenya — Nairobi
Kiribati — Tarawa Atoll
Korea, North — Pyongyang
Korea, South — Seoul
Kosovo — Pristina
Kuwait — Kuwait City
Kyrgyzstan — Bishkek
Laos — Vientiane
Latvia — Riga
Lebanon — Beirut
Lesotho — Maseru
Liberia — Monrovia
Libya — Tripoli
Liechtenstein — Vaduz
Lithuania — Vilnius
Luxembourg — Luxembourg
Macedonia — Skopje
Madagascar — Antananarivo
Malawi — Lilongwe
Malaysia — Kuala Lumpur
Maldives — Male
Mali — Bamako
Malta — Valletta
Marshall Islands — Majuro
Mauritania — Nouakchott
Mauritius — Port Louis
Mexico — Mexico City
Micronesia, Federated States of — Palikir
Moldova — Chisinau
Monaco — Monaco
Mongolia — Ulaanbaatar
Montenegro — Podgorica
Morocco — Rabat
Mozambique — Maputo
Myanmar (Burma) — Naypyidaw
Namibia — Windhoek
Nauru — Yaren District
Nepal — Kathmandu
Netherlands — Amsterdam
New Zealand — Wellington
Nicaragua — Managua
Niger — Niamey
Nigeria — Abuja
Norway — Oslo
Oman — Muscat
Pakistan — Islamabad
Palau — Melekeok
Panama — Panama City
Papua New Guinea — Port Moresby
Paraguay — Asuncion
Peru — Lima
Philippines — Manila
Poland — Warsaw
Portugal — Lisbon
Qatar — Doha
Romania — Bucharest
Russia — Moscow
Rwanda — Kigali
Saint Kitts and Nevis — Basseterre
Saint Lucia — Castries
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Kingstown
Samoa — Apia
San Marino — San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe — Sao Tome
Saudi Arabia — Riyadh
Senegal — Dakar
Serbia — Belgrade
Seychelles — Victoria
Sierra Leone — Freetown
Singapore — Singapore
Slovakia — Bratislava
Slovenia — Ljubljana
Solomon Islands — Honiara
Somalia — Mogadishu
South Africa — Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein
South Sudan — Juba
Spain — Madrid
Sri Lanka — Colombo, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
Sudan — Khartoum
Suriname — Paramaribo
Swaziland — Mbabane
Sweden — Stockholm
Switzerland — Bern
Syria — Damascus
Taiwan — Taipei
Tajikistan — Dushanbe
Tanzania — Dodoma
Thailand — Bangkok
Togo — Lome
Tonga — Nuku’alofa
Trinidad and Tobago — Port-of-Spain
Tunisia — Tunis
Turkey — Ankara
Turkmenistan — Ashgabat
Tuvalu — Funafuti
Uganda — Kampala
Ukraine — Kyiv
United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi
United Kingdom — London
United States of America — Washington D.C.
Uruguay — Montevideo
Uzbekistan — Tashkent
Vanuatu — Port-Vila
Vatican City (Holy See) — Vatican City
Venezuela — Caracas
Vietnam — Hanoi
Yemen — Sanaa
Zambia — Lusaka
Zimbabwe — Harare
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This is a plain text list of all of the states and capitals of the United States of America, listed alphabetically.
Montgomery, Alabama
Juneau, Alaska
Phoenix, Arizona
Little Rock, Arkansas
Sacramento, California
Denver, Colorado
Hartford, Connecticut
Dover, Delaware
Tallahassee, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Honolulu, Hawaii
Boise, Idaho
Springfield, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
Des Moines, Iowa
Topeka, Kansas
Frankfort, Kentucky
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Augusta, Maine
Annapolis, Maryland
Boston, Massachusetts
Lansing, Michigan
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jackson, Mississippi
Jefferson City, Missouri
Helena, Montana
Lincoln, Nebraska
Carson City, Nevada
Concord, New Hampshire
Trenton, New Jersey
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Albany, New York
Raleigh, North Carolina
Bismarck, North Dakota
Columbus, Ohio
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Salem, Oregon
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Providence, Rhode Island
Columbia, South Carolina
Pierre, South Dakota
Nashville, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Montpelier, Vermont
Richmond, Virginia
Olympia, Washington
Charleston, West Virginia
Madison, Wisconsin
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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all-dressed, adj.: “Denoting food, esp. pizza, that has been prepared with all of the offered toppings, spices, condiments, etc.” plus one more sense…
amende, n.: “Originally and chiefly with reference to France or French-speaking countries: a humiliating public act of confession and request for pardon required…” plus one more sense…
amenitize, v.: “transitive. To make (something) more pleasant or attractive. In later use: to equip (a house, area, etc.) with amenities. Also occasionally (and in…”
amenitized, adj.: “Of a house or other building: provided or equipped with various amenities.”
amenorrhoeic, adj.: “Affected with amenorrhoea; of, relating to, characterized by, or associated with amenorrhoea. Cf. amenorrhoeal adj.”
amensal, adj. and n.: “Of, relating to, of the nature of, or characterized by amensalism; (of an organism or group of organisms) involved in amensalism.” plus one more sense…
amensalism, n.: “Interaction between two species or groups of organisms in which one is harmed and the other unaffected; an instance of this. Cf. commensalism n.”
ameristic, adj.: “Botany. Of a gametophyte of a fern: that lacks a meristem, and is capable of producing antheridia only. Contrasted with meristic adj. 3.” plus one more sense…
amethopterin, n.: “The antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drug methotrexate.”
back sass, n.: “Insolent or cheeky remarks, esp. made in reply to someone in authority; impertinence. Cf. back-chat n.”
back-sass, v.: “transitive. To reply to or address (a person, esp. someone in authority) in an insolent or cheeky manner. Cf. to sass back at sass v. 2.”
Baka, n.: “A small attack aircraft or piloted missile, either unpowered or powered by solid-fuel rocket motors and carrying an explosive warhead, used in…”
bake, n.2: “The face. Also: the nose.” plus one more sense…
bakeable, adj.: “That can be baked; suitable for being baked; (of devices and equipment) that can be heated to high temperatures, or to a particular temperature.”
baked-in, adj.: “Fixed or embedded into something, usually by the application of heat; spec. (of dirt, a stain, etc.) deeply ingrained.” plus one more sense…
baker’s boy, n.: “A boy or young man employed to perform various tasks in a bakery and to deliver bread to customers; a baker’s assistant or apprentice.” and other senses…
Baker’s cyst, n.: “A cyst formed by the displacement of synovial fluid from inside a joint; esp. one occurring behind the knee, often associated with osteoarthritis or…”
bakfiets, n.: “Originally in the Netherlands: a type of bicycle or tricycle with a large open or enclosed box mounted low behind the front wheel and in front of the…”
bakgat, adj. and int.: “Very good, excellent.” plus one more sense…
Bakhtiari, n. and adj.: “A member of a people, part nomadic and pastoral, part settled and agricultural, inhabiting an area straddling the central Zagros Mountains in western…” and other senses…
Bakhtinian, adj.: “Of, relating to, or in accordance with the theories of Russian literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin (1895–1975).”
bak kut teh, n.: “In Malaysian and Singaporean cookery: a dish consisting of pork ribs in a broth seasoned with herbs and spices.”
bak kwa, n.: “In Chinese cookery: meat, esp. pork, that has been cured with spices, sugar, salt, and soy sauce and dried, popular in Singapore and Malaysia and…”
baktun, n.: “In the ancient Mayan calendar: a period of 144,000 days, equivalent to 20 cycles of the katun (see katun n.).”
baku, n.1: “A mythical creature possessing the body parts of various different animals and believed to eat bad dreams.”
bakufu, n.: “The government or council of Japan during the rule of the Shoguns (1192–1867); the Shogunate.”
Bakwena, adj. and n.: “Of, belonging to, or relating to the Bakwena (see sense B.).” plus one more sense…
bakya, n. and adj.: “A type of backless sandal with a thick wooden sole and a strap of rattan, plastic, or some other material, traditionally worn in rural areas in the…” plus one more sense…
bash, n.2: “An improvised or rudimentary shelter, esp. one built by a homeless person. Cf. basher n.3”
basher, n.3: “Originally British Army slang. A hut; a temporary shelter, a bivouac. Also (colloquial): any improvised or rudimentary shelter, esp. one built by a…”
bogosity, n.: “The quality or fact of being bogus; spuriousness, falseness. Occasionally also: a thing that is bogus or sham.”
Bohemish, adj.: “Of, relating to, or originating in Bohemia; designating or relating to Bohemians or their language; = Bohemian adj. 1a.”
bohunkus, n.: “A stupid, obnoxious, or worthless person. Often as a general term of abuse or contemptuous form of address. Cf. bohunk n. 2.” and other senses…
booze can, n.: “An unlicensed bar or other drinking establishment, esp. one set up in a private home.”
bread bowl, n.: “A bowl in which bread may be made or served.” and other senses…
breadbox, n.: “A box for storing bread and other baked goods; a bread bin.” plus one more sense…
bread flake, n.2: “A flake of bread; a breadcrumb. Now esp. in plural: (with reference to Japanese cookery) dried and pre-packaged long-life bread flakes, typically…” plus one more sense…
bread hook, n.: “slang (originally and chiefly North American). A finger or hand. Usually in plural. Cf. hook n.1 1c.” plus one more sense…
breading, n.: “Breadcrumbs, typically mixed with other ingredients, used to cover food before frying, grilling, or baking to produce a crisp outer coating; a…” plus one more sense…
breadthening, n.: “The action or process of increasing the breadth of something; broadening, widening. Also: an instance of this.”
carnitine, n.: “A compound synthesized in the liver and kidneys and involved in several metabolic processes, esp. the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria…”
coboss, int.: “Used as a call to summon or attract the attention of cattle.”
codable, n.: “That may be coded (in various senses).” plus one more sense…
coddie, n.: “Scottish. The Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua.” plus one more sense…
coddler, n.2: “A vessel used for coddling eggs, typically a porcelain or pottery cup with a lid which can be screwed or clamped down. Also (and in earliest use)…”
codeathon, n.: “A collaborative computer-programming event, typically lasting several days and involving computer programmers, software developers, coders, etc. Cf…”
co-decision, n.: “Originally: agreement, like-mindedness, concurrence of opinion. In later use: shared responsibility or power to decide on a course of action…” plus one more sense…
code duello, n.: “An established set of rules or conventions followed by duellists. Cf. duello n.”
code-hop, v.: “intransitive. Of a sportsperson: to switch from playing one form of football to another, esp. from rugby union to rugby league or vice versa.”
code-hopper, n.: “A sportsperson who moves from playing one form of football to another; esp. a rugby union player who switches to play rugby league, or vice versa.”
code-hopping, n.: “In some types of remotely-operated alarm systems, esp. those used in cars: frequent changing from one signal code to another to prevent interception…” plus one more sense…
code-hopping, adj.: “Of a sportsperson: that is in the process of switching, or that has switched, from playing one form of football to another, esp. from rugby union to…”
coden, n.: “A unique code assigned to a document or publication for the purposes of identification, typically consisting of six characters made up of four…”
code-named, adj.: “Having a code name.”
code-share, n.: “A commercial arrangement between airlines allowing one to sell seats on a flight operated by the other, with each airline using its own alphanumeric…”
code-share, v.: “intransitive. Of an airline: to enter into a commercial arrangement with another airline allowing one to sell seats on a flight operated by the…”
code-sharing, n.: “The use of a commercial arrangement between airlines allowing one to sell seats on a flight operated by the other, with each airline using its own…”
codespeak, n.: “Deliberately euphemistic, ambiguous, or indirect language; jargon.”
code switch, n.: “An act or the action of shifting between languages, or between dialects or registers of a language, within a discourse, esp. in response to a change…”
code switch, v.: “intransitive. To shift between languages, or between dialects or registers of a language, within a discourse, esp. in response to a change in social…”
code-switching, adj.: “Characterized by or engaging in shifts between languages, or between dialects or registers of a language, within a discourse, esp. in response to a…”
coding, adj.: “That contains or forms part of the genetic code; esp. (of a section of a nucleic acid molecule) that contains the information for the production of a…”
Codium, n.: “A genus of marine green algae (family Codiaceae), typically having thick, spongy thalli occurring as long branched fronds or cushion-like masses…”
cod jigger, n.: “An unbaited hook or number of hooks set in a lead weight and used in cod jigging (see cod jigging n.).”
cod jigging, n.: “Fishing for cod using an unbaited hook or number of hooks at the end of a weighted line that is jerked sharply up through the water.”
codominance, n.: “Forestry. In forest trees: the condition of having crowns that reach but do not extend above the average level of the canopy. Cf. codominant adj. 1a.” and other senses…
cod war, n.: “Any of a period of disputes between the United Kingdom and Iceland from 1958 to 1976 over the fishing rights of the coastal waters in the North…”
codworm, n.2: “A larva of a parasitic nematode worm present in the North Atlantic, Pseudoterranova decipiens (family Anisakidae), found in the tissues of cod and…”
conibear, n.: “A trap consisting of two rectangular metal frames designed to snap shut on the body of an animal, killing it instantly; = conibear trap n. at sense…” plus one more sense…
cook-chill, adj. and n.: “Designating a technique of food preparation in which meals are cooked, then immediately chilled, to be served reheated within a period of days; (of…” plus one more sense…
cook-chilled, adj.: “Of food or a meal: cooked, then immediately chilled, to be served reheated within a period of days; prepared using the cook-chill system (see…”
cooked-up, adj.: “Contrived, created, or altered for the purpose of deception or to suit a purpose; made-up; falsified. Cf. cooked adj. 3.” plus one more sense…
cook-freeze, adj. and n.: “Designating a technique of food preparation in which meals are cooked, then rapidly frozen and stored between −18 and −30 °C, to give a storage time…” plus one more sense…
cookie jar, n.: “A large jar or other container with a lid, used to store biscuits or the like.” and other senses…
Cookie Monster, n.: “A person who or thing which resembles the Cookie Monster in being voraciously hungry or insatiably greedy; someone or something that devours things…”
cooking spoon, n.: “A large, long-handled spoon used in cooking food.” plus one more sense…
cooking ware, n.: “Pots, pans, ovenware, etc., used in cooking; = cookware n.”
Cook Islander, n.: “A native or inhabitant of the Cook Islands.”
Cook Islands Maori, n. and adj.: “A member of the Polynesian original people of the Cook Islands; a descendant of this people.” and other senses…
cookless, adj.2: “Of food: that is raw or uncooked; that does not require cooking.”
cookset, n.: “A set of cooking pots, pans, utensils, etc., spec. one in which the items can be packed compactly for use in camping.”
cook-up, n.: “An informal or impromptu meal, esp. one cooked and eaten outdoors; a gathering or event featuring such a meal (cf. cookout n.).” and other senses…
cookware, n.: “Pots, pans, ovenware, etc., used in cooking. Cf. cooking ware n.”
Cordyceps, n.: “A genus of ascomycetous fungi of the family Cordycipitaceae, members of which are parasitic chiefly on insects, replacing the host tissue with…”
crafter, n.: “A person who practises, or is employed in, a manual art, trade, or occupation; a craftsperson. Also in later use: a person who practises a…” and other senses…
crafternoon, n.: “An afternoon spent making objects by hand, esp. practical or decorative items for use in the home; a social gathering or event of this type.”
craftivism, n.: “The practice of creating and displaying handmade objects, esp. items incorporating knitted or sewn text or imagery, to promote a political message or…”
craftivist, n.: “A person who creates and displays handmade objects, esp. items incorporating knitted or sewn text or imagery, to promote a political message or raise…”
craft shop, n.: “A building or room equipped and used for a particular craft, or manual trade or occupation; a workshop. Cf. shop n. 4a.” plus one more sense…
craftsmanly, adj.: “Befitting or characteristic of a craftsman; exhibiting accomplishment in a craft or skill.”
currywurst, n.: “A dish consisting of German sausage covered with a sauce of tomato ketchup mixed with curry powder.”
cyber safety, n.: “Adoption of or adherence to measures which promote the safe usage of computers or the internet, esp. those intended to protect against viruses…”
deprioritize, v.: “transitive. To treat (an issue or task) as a lower priority than other issues or tasks to be addressed in order of relative importance or urgency…” plus one more sense…
geosmin, n.: “An organic compound with a strong earthy scent and flavour, produced especially by various microorganisms and largely responsible for the smell of…”
gotch, n.2: “Underpants; a pair of underpants.”
griefer, n.: “In online gaming: a person who derives enjoyment from spoiling the game for others by playing in a way that is intentionally disruptive and…”
griefing, n.: “In online gaming: the action or an act of deliberately spoiling other players’ enjoyment of a game by playing in a way that is intentionally…”
gypster, n.: “A person, esp. a trader, who defrauds or cheats others; a swindler, a con artist. Also with modifying word denoting a particular trade.”
gypsy’s, n.: “An act of urination; = piss n. 2. Cf. gypsy’s kiss n. at Gypsy n. adj.compounds 3.”
half-baken, adj.: “Baked only halfway to completion; partially baked; not fully baked. Also figurative: not fully formed or developed. Cf. half-baked adj.”
helicase, n.: “Any of a class of enzymes which bind to a nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) and catalyse the separation of its strands to enable replication or other…”
homeware, n.: “As a mass noun or in plural. Practical or decorative items for use in the home, as utensils, crockery, furnishings, and ornaments (and sometimes also…” plus one more sense…
implicit bias, n.: “Any unconscious or unacknowledged preference that affects a person’s outlook or behaviour; (now esp.) an unconscious favouritism towards or prejudice…”
jinx, int.: “Originally and chiefly in children’s speech: an exclamation used after two people utter the same word or phrase in the same moment.”
kitchen, n.2: “In African-American usage: the nape of the neck; the short hair that grows in this area, esp. in a knotted or tangled condition; a knot or tangle of…”
kitchenalia, n.: “Cooking utensils and other items associated with the kitchen, regarded collectively, esp. as collectable items.”
kitchened, adj.: “Provided with a kitchen; having a kitchen.”
kitchen sink, v.: “transitive. Business. To announce losses and other negative financial results all at the same time in the hope of lessening their impact.” and other senses…
kitchen-sinking, n.: “The action of bringing up all of one’s grievances or complaints in an argument with someone about an unrelated issue.” plus one more sense…
kitchie, n.: “A room, building, or area in which food is prepared and cooked; = kitchen n.1 1a.” plus one more sense…
Kollywood, n.: “The Tamil-language film industry, based in the Kodambakkam neighbourhood of Chennai (formerly Madras) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu (formerly…”
love bomb, n.: “An effusive demonstration of approval or affection, esp. used as a form of psychological manipulation designed to gain a person’s trust, loyalty, or…” plus one more sense…
love-bomb, v.: “transitive. To subject (a person) to an effusive demonstration of approval or affection, esp. as means to gain trust, loyalty, or compliance. Later…”
love-bombing, n.: “The action, process, or practice of subjecting (a person) to an effusive demonstration of approval or affection, esp. as a means to gain trust…”
metallous, adj.: “Of the nature of a metal; metallic.”
mud run, n.: “An event (usually a race) in which people or vehicles negotiate a course on wet or muddy ground, often with various obstacles.”
Muskoka chair, n.: “A type of garden chair, typically made from slatted wood and having flat, wide armrests and a seat which slants downwards towards a fan-shaped…”
ohana, n.: “Especially in Hawaii: a family, including members of an extended family, as well as close friends and associates.”
oobleck, n.: “A mixture of cornflour (cornstarch) and water, typically with added food colouring, which forms a non-Newtonian colloidal fluid whose viscosity…”
papercraft, n.: “The art or craft of making or decorating items using paper; a hobby or pastime involving creative or decorative use of paper. Also as a count noun…” and other senses…
parapublic, adj.: “Especially of an organization or service: partially funded, owned, or operated by the government.”
pincho, n.: “In Spanish and Basque cuisine: a small dish, typically served as an appetizer or snack. Cf. tapas n.2” plus one more sense…
pitchy, adj.2: “Of singing or a singer’s voice: inaccurately or unsteadily pitched, out of tune, off-key,.”
quiet, int.: “As a command or request: ‘be quiet’; ‘don’t make any noise’; ‘stop talking’.”
sabrage, n.: “The action or an act of opening a bottle of champagne by sliding the dull edge of a sabre blade quickly down the neck of the bottle and then slicing…”
sand-baked, adj.: “Extremely hot, dry, etc., as a result of prolonged exposure to hot sand or the scorching heat of a desert.” plus one more sense…
schlockey, n.: “A two-player game, typically played outdoors, in which participants use a stick to push a disc or puck through an open-top box which has been divided…”
scooptram, n.: “A haulage vehicle with a large bucket in front, used for transporting and loading ore in a mine.”
septagonal, adj.: “Having seven angles and seven straight sides; heptagonal. Also: heptagonal in form or cross-section.”
septate, n.: “In the terminology of S. L. Mitchill: a salt of nitric acid; a nitrate. Cf. septic adj.2”
septile, adj.1 and n.: “Designating the aspect of two celestial objects which are one-seventh of a circle (51 degrees 26 minutes) apart in the sky; of or relating to such an…” plus one more sense…
septuplicate, adj. and n.: “Seven times as many or as much; sevenfold; = septuple adj. 1. rare.” plus one more sense…
seroma, n.: “A localized accumulation of serous fluid in a part of the body, occurring most commonly as a complication of a previous surgical procedure.”
silent alarm, n.: “An alarm made without a sound; spec. a burglar alarm that gives no audible signal at the scene when triggered, but instead alerts a remote monitoring…”
silent auction, n.: “An auction, often for charity, at which bids are made in writing and then sealed, with the highest bid winning.”
silent birth, n.: “The birth of a baby that has died in the womb. Cf. still-birth n.” plus one more sense…
silent butler, n.: “A container, usually made from metal, with a handle and a hinged cover, used for collecting table crumbs or the contents of an ashtray.” plus one more sense…
silent commerce, n.: “Originally: commercial activity consisting of financial transactions that are automatically conducted between businesses’ computer systems without…”
silent disco, n.: “An event or party, usually held in a club or similar venue, at which attendees use headphones to listen and dance to music.”
silentially, adv.: “Through or by silence; in silence, silently.”
silent number, n.: “A telephone number that is not listed in a directory at the request of the subscriber. Cf. ex-directory adj.”
Sinti, n. and adj.: “A Romani people of central and eastern Europe. Also occasionally as a count noun: a member of this people.” and other senses…
skim-read, v.: “intransitive. To read in a rapid or cursory manner, esp. in order to form a general understanding or to identify relevant information.” plus one more sense…
skim-reading, n.: “The action or an act of reading a text in a rapid or cursory manner, esp. in order to form a general understanding of its contents or to identify…”
speculoos, n.: “Thin, crunchy, spiced biscuits of a type popular in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, and Austria. Also: one of these biscuits.”
spin-o-rama, n.: “A move comprising an abrupt 360-degree turn by a player in possession of the puck, especially in order to evade a defending player and score a goal.”
stromboli, n.: “A type of savoury pastry made with dough (typically pizza dough) that is folded over or rolled up to enclose a filling of cheese and meat or…”
suicide belt, n.: “A region or zone in which suicide rates are particularly high.” plus one more sense…
suicider, n.: “A person who takes his or her own life, or intends to do so. Cf. suicide n.2 1.” plus one more sense…
Suisse muslin, n.: “A type of fine muslin, typically of a white or pastel colour, often having regularly-spaced raised dots of yarn embroidered into the fabric as a…”
suiter, n.2: “Bridge. As the second element in compounds: a hand consisting only or predominantly of cards from the specified number of suits. Chiefly in…” plus one more sense…
tat, n.9: “A tattoo (tattoo n.2).”
tat, v.5: “transitive. To mark (a person, part of the body) with a tattoo; = tattoo v.2 Usually in passive. Also with up.”
tatted, adj.2: “That has been tattooed (see tat v.5); having a tattoo or tattoos (see tat n.9). Also in tatted-up.”
theanine, n.: “An amino acid which is found primarily in plants of the family Theaceae, esp. the tea plant Camellia sinensis, and is frequently used as a dietary…”
transatlanticist, n.: “British. A North American, esp. a native or inhabitant of the United States. Sometimes used humorously. rare. Cf. Atlanticist n. 1.” plus one more sense…
triclosan, n.: “A chlorinated aromatic organic compound used as an antimicrobial agent in many household and medical products.”
unconscious bias, n.: “Originally (in neutral sense): any personal preference, attitude, or expectation that unconsciously affects a person’s outlook or behaviour. Now…”
V-card, n.: “Virginity. Often in to lose one’s V-card: to lose one’s virginity.”
vinarterta, n.: “A cake consisting of thin alternate layers of shortbread and a cardamom-flavoured filling made from prunes, plums, or other dried fruit, typically…”
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offer of amends in amends, n.: “an offer to make restitution for an act of libel, typically taking the form of steps such as a published correction and apology, and the payment of…”
amenity horticulture in amenity, n.: “the cultivation and care of private and municipal grounds and open spaces, esp. of gardens, parks, and other areas used for pleasure and recreation.”
amenity kit in amenity, n.: “a collection of items (typically relating to personal hygiene, such as toiletries, grooming equipment, etc.) intended to make a person comfortable…”
amethyst agaric in amethyst, n. and adj.: “either of two fungi of the order Agaricales, the amethyst deceiver, Laccaria amethystina, and the wood blewit, Lepista nuda (which has a fruiting…”
amethyst deceiver in amethyst, n. and adj.: “the common woodland fungus Laccaria amethystina (family Hydnangiaceae), the smallish fruiting body of which has a cap and stalk which are purple when…”
anaerobic digester in anaerobic, adj.: “a sealed, oxygen-free tank designed for the digestion of sewage or other organic waste by anaerobic microorganisms.”
one’s bread is baked in bake, v.: “Scottish. One’s fortune is assured. Obsolete.”
baked in the cake in bake, v.: “U.S. baked in the cake: inevitable or unavoidable as a result of existing circumstances, attitudes, etc.”
bakehead in bake, v.: “a person employed to tend a fire or furnace on a steam locomotive.”
bakeout in bake, v.: “the heating of a sample, device, apparatus, etc., in order to remove moisture or volatile substances, esp. before some operation is carried out (cf…”
bake pot in bake, v.: “any of various types of pot used for cooking and baking; esp. a cast-iron pot used over an open fire.”
baked-on in baked, adj.: “hardened, caked, or stuck on to something by heat.”
baked dinner in baked, adj.: “a meal of roast meat, typically served with vegetables, gravy, and other accompaniments; a roast dinner.”
baker’s percentage in baker, n.: “the proportion of an ingredient required in a recipe, expressed as a percentage relative to the amount of flour.”
baker’s shop in baker, n.: “a shop where baked goods are made and sold; a bakery.”
baker’s yeast in baker, n.: “yeast used in baking bread and other baked goods.”
baking beans in baking, n.: “dried beans, metal or ceramic beads, or similar small objects used to weigh down a pastry case during blind baking (i.e. before adding the filling).”
baking paper in baking, n.: “paper used in baking or cooking; (later chiefly) spec. a type of stiff paper treated or coated to have a non-stick surface capable of withstanding…”
baking parchment in baking, n.: “parchment used in baking or cooking; (later chiefly) spec. a type of stiff paper treated or coated to have a non-stick surface capable of…”
baking stone in baking, n.: “a thin slab of stone, unglazed ceramic, or occasionally steel, which may be placed in an oven or on an open fire as a cooking surface for baking; now…”
to take the bikkies in bicky, n.: “Australian and New Zealand. to take (out) the bickies and variants: to win a game or competition. Cf. to take the biscuit at biscuit n. adj.phrases .”
biscuit beetle in biscuit, n. and adj.: “(originally) any of various small beetles which are pests on dried foodstuffs, such as flour, biscuits, herbs, and seeds, and other material derived…”
biscuit board in biscuit, n. and adj.: “a board on which biscuit dough is rolled out, cut into shapes, etc., before baking.”
biscuit cake in biscuit, n. and adj.: “†(a) (a portion of) baked unleavened bread (see sense A. 1a) (obsolete); (b) a cake with a base of crushed biscuits, esp. one with a base of crushed…”
biscuit dough in biscuit, n. and adj.: “dough used to make biscuits (in various senses); cf. cookie dough n. at cookie n. compounds .”
biscuit joiner in biscuit, n. and adj.: “a power tool consisting of a very small circular saw in a housing, designed to cut crescent-shaped slots into the edges of components so that they…”
biscuit joint in biscuit, n. and adj.: “a joint made by gluing or wedging biscuits (sense A. 9) into slots cut into the edges of two components being joined together.”
biscuit jointer in biscuit, n. and adj.: “a power tool consisting of a very small circular saw in a housing, designed to cut crescent-shaped slots into the edges of components so that they…”
bisque doll in bisque, n.3 and adj.: “a doll wholly or partly made of bisque porcelain; esp. one with a bisque head and a cloth body.”
bisque firing in bisque, n.3 and adj.: “the action of firing pottery so as to harden the clay permanently, esp. before it is glazed and fired for a second time; the state produced by this…”
bisque-headed in bisque, n.3 and adj.: “(of a doll) having a head made of bisque porcelain; cf. bisque doll n.”
bisqueware in bisque, n.3 and adj.: “pottery that has undergone a single firing, esp. that intended to be glazed and fired a second time; pots, ornaments, etc., made from this…”
Bohemian Brethren in Bohemian, n. and adj.: “a Hussite sect founded in the 15th cent. and based primarily in Bohemia and Moravia; cf. sense B. 1b, Hussite n.”
box hockey in box, n.2: “a two-player game, typically played outdoors, in which the participants use a stick to push a disc or puck through an open-top box which has been…”
bread and roses in bread, n.: “food and beauty, considered as fundamental human rights; used to express the belief that everyone should have access not only to basic sustenance…”
man cannot live by bread alone in bread, n.: “man cannot live by bread alone and variants: people have spiritual as well as physical needs; one cannot be completely satisfied or fulfilled by…”
to cast one’s bread upon the waters in bread, n.: “to cast one’s bread upon the waters and variants: to do something kind or good without being motivated by any potential reward or benefit to oneself.”
bread dough in bread, n.: “dough for baking into bread.”
bread flour in bread, n.: “flour for making bread; a particular type of this; spec. flour made from hard wheat to give a high gluten content.”
bread machine in bread, n.: “a machine for making bread, (now) esp. a domestic electrical appliance that mixes, kneads, and bakes the dough.”
bread man in bread, n.: “a man who makes, sells, or (in later use) delivers bread; a baker.”
bread mould in bread, n.: “any of various moulds which typically grow on bread, especially of the genera Rhizopus and Penicillium; (also) the visible growth of such a mould on…”
bread oven in bread, n.: “an oven for baking bread or other dough products, typically consisting of a baking chamber made of a fireproof material such as brick, stone, clay…”
bread plate in bread, n.: “a plate for bread; spec. (a) a plate or shallow dish (usually silver or gold), on which the consecrated bread or wafer is laid during the Eucharist…”
bread ring in bread, n.: “any of various kinds of bread having the form of a ring, such as a bagel, simit, etc.”
bread salad in bread, n.: “any of various salads having pieces of (typically stale or toasted) bread as a principal ingredient.”
bread shop in bread, n.: “an establishment in which bread and other baked goods are made or sold; a bakery.”
bread soup in bread, n.: “any of various soups having bread as a principal ingredient.”
bread trap in bread, n.: “the mouth; cf. trap n.1 2b.”
bread wheat in bread, n.: “wheat that is primarily used to produce flour for baking; esp. common wheat, Triticum aestivum.”
bread-and-butter pickle in bread and butter, n. and adj.: “(in plural or as a mass noun) a sweet pickle made from sliced cucumber pickled in seasoned brine, typically eaten on sandwiches.”
bread and butter plate in bread and butter, n. and adj.: “a plate for bread and butter; esp. (a) a small plate for bread and butter or other accompaniments to a meal, a side plate (cf. bread plate n. (b) at…”
bug-out bag in bug-out, n.: “a bag packed as a contingency with essential items, and kept ready for use in the event of an emergency evacuation, sudden departure, etc.; cf. go…”
built environment in built, adj.: “the human-made structures, features, and facilities created and maintained to support people’s life, work, and health, considered collectively as a…”
bush lot in bush, n.1: “a plot of wooded or uncleared land, esp. on a farm.”
bush party in bush, n.1: “an outdoor party in a wooded area or other remote location, typically held by young people and often involving heavy drinking.”
a person’s bread always falls butter side up in butter, n.1: “a person’s bread (also toast) always falls butter side up (also down) and variants: used to suggest that the person in question has consistently good…”
bread always falls butter side down in butter, n.1: “bread (also toast) always falls butter side down and variants: used to express the belief that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Cf. Murphy’s…”
a person’s bread always falls buttered side up in buttered, adj.: “a person’s bread (also toast) always falls buttered side up (also down) and variants: used to suggest that the person in question has consistently…”
bread always falls buttered side down in buttered, adj.: “bread (also toast) always falls buttered side down and variants: used to express the belief that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Cf…”
checkstop in check-, comb. form: “(a) a mechanism, facility, device, etc., designed to limit movement or act as a fail-safe in a machine or mechanical system; (b) (chiefly Canadian) a…”
cherry Bakewell in cherry, n.: “(also more fully cherry Bakewell tart) a Bakewell tart (see Bakewell tart n.) lined with cherries or cherry jam, typically having a topping of icing…”
circular firing squad in circular, adj. and n.: “a group of people who are engaged in self-destructive internal conflicts and mutual recriminations; (also) a situation, event, etc., characterized by…”
civic amenity in civic, adj.: “(frequently in plural) an amenity, facility, or service for the use and benefit of the citizens of a town or city, and typically owned or controlled…”
civic amenity centre in civic, adj.: “a facility owned or controlled by a local governing authority where the public can take household waste to be disposed of or recycled; = civic…”
civic amenity site in civic, adj.: “a facility owned or controlled by a local governing authority where the public can take household waste to be disposed of or recycled; cf. civic…”
civic holiday in civic, adj.: “a public holiday; (also) a holiday celebrated by a particular town, city, or region, spec. (chiefly as Civic Holiday) a public holiday observed in…”
codman in cod, n.2: “(a) a cod fisherman; (b) a vessel used in cod fishing (now historical).”
cod net in cod, n.2: “a net, typically a gill net, for catching cod.”
cod roe in cod, n.2: “the mass of eggs contained in the ovaries of a female cod, especially when ripe and used as food.”
cod trap in cod, n.2: “a long box-shaped net that extends to the shoreline and is used to catch cod.”
cod-like in cod, n.2
code of practice in code, n.: “a set of rules or guidelines that sets out agreed standards of behaviour or proper practices for a particular profession or business; cf. best…”
code of conduct in code, n.: “a set of principles; a (notional) set of rules and guidelines which outline the responsibilities of, or agreed standards of behaviour for, an…”
code of silence in code, n.: “any (unwritten) rule, custom, or principle which involves a refusal to talk openly about something (typically clandestine or criminal activity), esp…”
in code in code, n.: “In an indirect and often deliberately euphemistic way. Cf. sense 5a.”
up to code in code, n.: “Originally North American. (up) to code: in line with the relevant rules or regulations; to or at the standard specified by law.”
codebase in code, n.: “a body of source code used to build a particular program or group of programs.”
code block in code, n.: “(a) a string of encoded characters; (b) (now more commonly) a block of source code treated as a single unit, often delimited by brackets.”
code-choice in code, n.: “the action or an act of selecting which of two or more languages, dialects, or registers to use within a discourse.”
code cracker in code, n.: “a person who solves or deciphers a code (sense 4); (also) a computer, program, etc., used for doing this; cf. code breaker n.”
code cracking in code, n.: “the action or process of solving or breaking a code or cipher; frequently as a modifier; cf. code breaking n.”
code generator in code, n.: “the part of a compiler that converts source code into object code.”
code generation in code, n.: “the action or process by which a code generator converts source code into object code.”
code grabber in code, n.: “an electronic device used esp. by thieves to intercept wireless codes for operating alarms, car or garage doors, etc., by remote control.”
code-mixing in code, n.: “the action of mixing languages, dialects, or registers within a discourse; cf. code-switching n.”
code monkey in code, n.: “a computer programmer; spec. (depreciative) one who does menial work or who has limited experience or skills.”
code red in code, n.: “(an urgent warning signalling) a state of emergency or imminent danger; a situation requiring immediate action; cf. red adj. 16.”
code script in code, n.: “a representation of information in coded form; spec. (a) (Biology) (Schrödinger’s term for) a sequence of stored or transcribed genetic information…”
code talker in code, n.: “a North American Indian member of the U.S. military who participated in a cryptology programme during the Second World War (1939–45), in which…”
code word in code, n.: “(a) a word representing another word, phrase, etc., in a predetermined code (cf. senses 4 and 8a); esp. (originally) such a word used in telegraphy…”
codicologist in codicology, n.: “an expert in or student of codicology.”
too many cooks in the kitchen in cook, n.1: “Originally and chiefly U.S. too many cooks in the kitchen: so many people are involved in or trying to take charge of the situation in question that…”
to cook the books in cook, v.1: “to cook the books: to fraudulently alter account books or other financial records; (also later in extended use) to alter any factual evidence in…”
to cook up a storm in cook, v.1: “Originally North American. to cook up a storm: to cause a fuss or commotion; (also) to generate excitement, to make an impact.”
cook fire in cook, v.1: “an open fire used for cooking food, typically in a camp; cf. camp-fire n. at camp n.2 compounds 2.”
cookability in cookable, adj. and n.
cooked breakfast in cooked, adj.: “a breakfast consisting of hot food; spec. a substantial breakfast, typically including hot food such as bacon and eggs (cf. English breakfast n. (a)…”
cooker hood in cooker, n.: “a (typically metal) canopy above a cooker or hob (see sense 2b) that houses a mechanical fan to extract the vapour and smells from cooking.”
cookie butter in cookie, n.: “a paste made with ground biscuits, typically speculoos biscuits, butter or condensed milk, and sugar, used as a spread; also as a modifier, esp. as…”
cookie dough in cookie, n.: “dough for baking into cookies; (also) a particular type of this; also as a modifier, esp. as in cookie dough ice cream.”
cookie-duster in cookie, n.: “a moustache, esp. one that is full and thick and overhangs the upper lip; also as a modifier, esp. in cookie-duster moustache.”
cookie sheet in cookie, n.: “a baking tray with no rim or (occasionally) a very low rim.”
cooking house in cooking, n.: “a building or other structure in which food is cooked or prepared; spec. (a) the cookhouse or galley on board a ship (cf. cookhouse n. 2b); (b) a…”
man of craft in craft, n.: “(a) A person who is skilled in or belongs to a particular craft or profession; a craftsman; an artisan; †(b) a person with supernatural or occult…”
craft knife in craft, n.: “a knife designed for use in craft activities (cf. sense 5a); (now chiefly) a small knife with a very fine, sharp (often replaceable) blade.”
craft store in craft, n.: “a shop that sells the materials and tools used for craft activities and hobbies involving making things by hand (cf. sense 5a); (also) a shop selling…”
craft unionism in craft, n.: “a form of trade unionism in which skilled manual workers are organized on the basis of their specific trade or profession.”
craft workshop in craft, n.: “(a) a room or building in which a craftsperson works, or in which crafts are taught; (b) a class or training session at which participants learn or…”
crunch time in crunch, n. and adj.: “a crucial or decisive stage in a process or undertaking; the point at which a decision must unavoidably be made, typically before a deadline or event.”
deep learning in deep, adj.: “a type of machine learning considered to be in some way more dynamic or complete than others; esp. machine learning based on artificial neural…”
deep history in deep, adj.: “the period of human existence before written or recorded history; the study of this, typically employing methods and theories from linguistics…”
Dirty Thirties in dirty, adj. and adv.: “(a) the 1930s characterized as a period of social permissiveness or moral laxity (rare); (b) North American (now esp. Canadian) the Great Depression…”
fluid dynamics in fluid, adj. and n.: “the branch of mathematics and physics concerned with the description and study of the flow of liquids and gases.”
gas and air in gas, n.1 and adj.: “a mixture of nitrous oxide gas and air or oxygen, administered by inhalation to provide pain relief, esp. during labour.”
gastric balloon in gastric, adj.: “a balloon or balloon catheter placed in the stomach for experimental or therapeutic purposes, such as controlling bleeding or restricting food intake.”
gong show in gong, n.2: “a situation or event marked by chaos or incompetence; a free-for-all.”
to grow a pair in grow, v.: “to grow a pair colloquial: to act in a bold, tough, or assertive manner, esp. when faced with a difficult situation; to show courage, resilience, or…”
gypsy flower in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “(a) field scabious, Knautia arvensis (now rare and chiefly historical), cf. gypsy rose n.; (b) the hound’s tongue Cynoglossum officinale.”
gypsy caravan in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “a type of covered wagon, typically wooden and elaborately painted, that is traditionally horse-drawn and used as housing by Romani peoples.”
gypsy dance in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “(a) a style of traditional Spanish Romani music, typically played on the guitar and accompanied by singing, dancing, and often rhythmic backing, such…”
gypsy jazz in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “a style of jazz music in which acoustic guitar is used to provide a characteristic fast swing rhythm, accompanied by improvised melody lines that are…”
gypsy’s curse in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “(with reference to the stereotypical representation of Romani people having psychic or supernatural powers) a curse or malediction invoked by a…”
gypsy skirt in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “a long skirt of a full, flowing cut, typically made from textured or intricately patterned fabric.”
gypsy’s kiss in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “an act of urination; cf. gypsy’s n.”
gypsy swing in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “a style of jazz music in which acoustic guitar is used to provide a characteristic fast swing rhythm, accompanied by improvised melody lines that are…”
gypsy tart in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “a sweet tart with a filling made of evaporated milk and muscovado sugar, chiefly made in Kent.”
gypsy wagon in Gypsy, n. and adj.: “a type of covered wagon, typically wooden and elaborately painted, that is traditionally horse-drawn and used as housing by Romani peoples.”
HDPE in H, n.: “high density polyethylene, a grade of polyethylene whose polymer chains have little branching, and which is harder and has greater resistance to…”
hall of mirrors in hall, n.1: “(a) a room lined, filled, or decorated with mirrors, often as a show of opulence in a grand house; (b) (in an amusement park, fairground, etc.) a…”
have province in have, n.: “a province that has more advantages or is more prosperous, rich in resources, etc., in comparison with others; (in later use) spec. a province whose…”
have-not province in have-not, n.: “a province that is disadvantaged or less prosperous, rich in resources, etc., in comparison with others; (in later use) spec. a province whose per…”
horse-cod in horse, n.: “a horse collar.”
hypervisor in hyper-, prefix: “a program that enables a computer system to host one or more different operating systems at the same time, managing access to hardware resources for…”
idiot string in idiot, n. and adj.: “a length of wool or string connecting a pair of mittens or gloves to prevent their loss, typically worn around the shoulders or (esp. by children)…”
joe job in Joe, n.2: “a menial or monotonous task; an unstimulating, low-paid job with few prospects.”
jury tampering in jury, n.: “the action of influencing or attempting to influence the deliberations or verdict of a jury during the course of a trial, typically by bribery…”
kitchen porter in kitchen, n.1: “a person employed to wash dishes and carry out other menial tasks in the kitchen of a restaurant, hotel, etc.”
kitchen tidy in kitchen, n.1: “a bin used for the disposal of kitchen waste.”
kitchen chamber in kitchen, n.1: “a room above or connected to a kitchen, typically an inferior bedroom used by household staff, lodgers, or guests; cf. kitchen loft n.”
kitchen cleaner in kitchen, n.1: “(a) a person who cleans kitchens, esp. as a job; (b) a product, esp. a chemical cleaner, used to clean kitchens and kitchen appliances.”
kitchen front in kitchen, n.1: “esp. during the Second World War (1939–45): cooking, nutrition, and home economics, perceived as part of a wider public contribution to the war…”
kitchen god in kitchen, n.1: “(chiefly in East Asian contexts) any of various gods believed to protect or watch over households; esp. (in Chinese society) (usually with the) the…”
kitchen loft in kitchen, n.1: “an attic room above a kitchen, typically used for storage or as an inferior bedroom; cf. kitchen chamber n.”
kitchen privileges in kitchen, n.1: “the right to use the facilities in a kitchen, esp. as a tenant renting a room within a shared or owner-occupied house.”
kitchen supper in kitchen, n.1: “a supper served in the kitchen; now esp. an informal dinner party held in the kitchen rather than the dining room.”
kitchen tent in kitchen, n.1: “(originally and frequently in military contexts) a tent in which food is prepared or consumed.”
throw the kitchen sink at in kitchen sink, n. and adj.: “to throw the kitchen sink at and variants: to direct all conceivable resources at (a problem, task, opponent, etc.); to throw everything at.”
LDPE in L, n.: “low density polyethylene, a grade of polyethylene whose polymer chains can show extensive branching, resulting in a plastic softer than HDPE, with a…”
lung dart in lung, n.: “a cigarette; cf. dart n. additions .”
magic e in magic, adj.: “(chiefly in primary school literacy teaching) a silent e at the end of a word or morpheme following a consonant, which lengthens the preceding vowel…”
May long in May, n.2: “the long weekend preceding and including Victoria Day, a public holiday observed in Canada on the penultimate Monday in May; cf. May two-four n.”
May two-four in May, n.2: “the long weekend preceding and including Victoria Day, a public holiday observed in Canada on the penultimate Monday in May; also more fully May…”
mixed reality in mixed, adj.2: “a medium consisting of immersive computer generated environments in which elements of a physical and virtual environment are combined.”
murder-suicide in murder, n.1 and int.: “(a) adj. involving both murder and suicide (esp. in murder-suicide pact); (b) n. the action or an act of committing murder immediately before, or at…”
porn star in porn, n.2: “a person who is famous for performing in pornographic films.”
reflector oven in reflector, n.: “a box-like container of polished metal for cooking food by reflecting radiant heat, now chiefly for use outdoors, the device being placed by an open…”
ritual suicide in ritual, adj. and n.: “the action or an act of taking one’s own life in a ritualistic way, esp. in accordance with a religious belief or cultural tradition.”
rough edit in rough, adj.: “the action of producing a first version of a film, audio recording, etc., following preliminary editing. Also: the film, recording, etc., so produced.”
sapphire glass in sapphire, n.: “(a) decorative glass that has been coloured blue, typically by the addition of cobalt or other substances; (b) a very hard, colourless glass made…”
in search after in search, n.: “in search after (also in search for): = in search of at phrases 1a.”
in search in search, n.: “With infinitive complement. On a quest to find or achieve something; (in predicative use) seeking to do something. Now rare.”
search and recovery in search, n.: “search and recovery: the process of locating and recovering objects which are lost, esp. underwater, or people who are missing (typically presumed…”
search and retrieval in search, n.: “The action of searching and recovering information from a reference system, esp. a computer system. Frequently attributive. Cf. information retrieval…”
search and retrieval in search, n.: “The process of locating and recovering objects which are lost, esp. underwater, or people who are missing (typically presumed dead); = search and…”
search and seizure in search, n.: “Law. search and seizure: the legally authorized procedure of searching or confiscating a person’s premises or property.”
search term in search, n.: “a word, phrase, or character string entered into a search engine or similar function.”
search tree in search, n.: “any of several data structures having the form of a tree (tree n. 6b(e)) and configured to facilitate efficient searching and retrieval of data; esp…”
search dog in search, n.: “a dog trained to locate missing people or to detect illicit substances such as drugs or explosives; cf. sniffer dog at sniffer n. 3b.”
search and destroy in search, v.: “As a verb phrase: to seek out and destroy, eradicate, or neutralize (an enemy or something hostile, harmful, or unwanted). Frequently with reference…”
search and replace in search, v.: “As an adjectival phrase: designating a function used to systematically search though a document or a selection of text or data for a particular…”
search and replace in search, v.: “As a noun phrase: a function used to systematically search though a document or a selection of text or data for a particular string of characters (or…”
search and replace in search, v.: “As a verb phrase: to systematically search though a document or a selection of text or data for a particular string of characters (or other item of…”
searched-for in searched, adj.: “(a) that is or has been sought; (b) that is or has been the subject of a digital search (search n. 3c).”
searching out in searching, n.: “the action of assiduously seeking or inquiring after something until it is found; the action of discovering or finding out about something in this…”
searching up in searching, n.: “the action of searching for something or looking something up; (now) esp. use of the internet to research something; cf. to search up at search v…”
septal defect in septal, adj.1: “an abnormal opening in a septum in a part of the body; spec. such an opening, usually of congenital origin, occurring in the septum between the…”
septal neck in septal, adj.1: “in chambered cephalopod shells, a (short) tube or collar extending from a perforation in each septum and supporting the siphuncle.”
septic shock in septic, adj.1 and n.: “the most severe form or stage of sepsis, requiring administration of intravenous fluids and drugs to maintain blood pressure, and potentially…”
Septuagesima week in Septuagesima, n.: “the week beginning with Septuagesima Sunday; cf. sense 2.”
shit disturber in shit, n. and adj.: “a person who takes pleasure in causing trouble or discord; an agitator, a troublemaker; cf. shit-stirrer n.”
vow of silence in silence, n. and int.: “a vow to renounce speech, esp. taken by members of certain religious or monastic orders (cf. sense A. 1b); (in extended use) a promise or commitment…”
to reduce a person to silence in silence, n. and int.: “To cause (a person, organization, etc.) to stop speaking or communicating; spec. to render (a person) speechless with emotion, shock, etc.; (also) to…”
to reduce a person to silence in silence, n. and int.: “To disable (an enemy battery, gun, etc.), esp. through superior fire. Also more generally: to put (something noisy) out of action.”
silence breaker in silence, n. and int.: “a person who speaks or makes noise after a period of silence, or when others are silent; (now) esp. a person who speaks out publicly about something…”
silent earthquake in silent, adj. and n.: “(a) a major disturbance, upheaval, emotional event, etc., whose occurrence is apparent only to the person affected; (b) Geology a fracture or…”
silent killer in silent, adj. and n.: “a disease or disorder, or a biological, chemical, or physical agent, that is capable of causing death without first producing noticeable or…”
silent mode in silent, adj. and n.: “a setting on a mobile phone or other electronic device which disables the ringtone and other sounds, and typically activates an alternative form of…”
squirrel pox in squirrel, n.: “(a) a usually mild disease affecting several species of squirrel in North America, caused by a poxvirus of the genus Leporipoxvirus and characterized…”
start codon in start, n.2: “a codon in messenger RNA that acts as a signal for the initiation of translation.”
suicidal ideation in suicidal, adj.: “the action or fact of thinking about, contemplating, or planning suicide; suicidal thoughts.”
suicide barrier in suicide, n.1: “a tall fence-like structure or other barrier on a bridge, tower, etc., intended to prevent suicide attempts.”
suicide bomb in suicide, n.1: “(originally) a bomb used as a means of taking one’s own life; (now usually) a bomb used in an attack by a suicide bomber.”
suicide bomber in suicide, n.1: “(a) a piloted aircraft loaded with explosives which deliberately crashes into an enemy target (cf. kamikaze n. 2a) (now rare); (b) a person who…”
suicide gene in suicide, n.1: “a gene which causes the death by apoptosis of a cell expressing it.”
suicide tourism in suicide, n.1: “the practice of travelling to a country where assisted suicide is legal, in order to end one’s own life.”
suicide tourist in suicide, n.1: “a person who travels to a country where assisted suicide is legal, in order to end his or her own life.”
suicide vest in suicide, n.1: “a sleeveless upper-body garment fitted with explosives that are connected to a detonator, as worn by a suicide bomber; cf. explosive vest at…”
suit dress in suit, n.: “(originally) a woman’s suit consisting of a skirt or dress and a matching jacket; (now also) a dress designed to be worn as part of such a suit.”
suit-wearing in suit, n.: “that wears a suit; characterized by wearing a suit and having a professional or businesslike appearance.”
suited-up in suited, adj.1: “(a) wearing a set of clothes or garment (such as a spacesuit, wetsuit, etc.) designed or required for a particular activity or occupation; cf. to…”
survivor guilt in survivor, n.: “a feeling of guilt experienced by someone who has survived an event which another or others did not, often associated with a sense of having been…”
synthetic cannabinoid in synthetic, adj. and n.: “any of various synthetic compounds which mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol and other constituents of cannabis, often used as recreational or…”
to put bread on the table in table, n.: “to put bread (also food) on the table and variants: (of an occupation, way of life, etc.) to enable a person to bring in a steady or basic income…”
warming closet in warming, n.: “a small heated chamber, typically part of a stove and used for keeping food, plates, etc., warm; (sometimes also) a heated cupboard or closet used to…”
white guilt in white, adj. and n.: “remorse or shame felt by a white person with respect to racial inequality and injustice.”
witness tampering in witness, n.: “the action of attempting to influence the evidence given by a witness in a trial, enquiry, etc., typically by bribery, coercion, or intimidation…”
New senses
amenable, adj., sense 4: “Of a place or situation: suitable for existence, habitation, accommodation, etc.; congenial, comfortable, hospitable.”
amend, v., sense I.1b: “transitive. To correct or alter (a previous utterance or a word within it). Hence: (in narrative, with direct speech as object) to state (something)…”
amend, v., sense II.6b: “transitive. To chastise or reprimand (a person), esp. with the intention of correcting or altering subsequent behaviour. Also occasionally (and in…”
amend, v., sense II.8c: “transitive. To improve (soil or its properties, esp. texture or drainage), typically by the addition of organic or inorganic material such as manure…”
amend, v., sense II.9: “transitive. To change, alter, or modify (something) (without necessary implication of improvement).”
amendment, n., sense I.7a: “The action or process of making a change to an existing law, statute, or constitution; an instance of such change.”
amendment, n., sense I.7b(a): “With an identifying ordinal number prefixed. spec. (originally U.S.). Frequently with capital initial. Each of the twenty-seven articles formally…”
amendment, n., sense I.7b(b): “With an identifying ordinal number prefixed. As a modifier in the same sense, esp. with reference to rights secured by the specified amendment.”
amends, n., sense I.2: “The performance of a discipline or exercise as an outward expression of repentance and expiation of an offence, either voluntarily or as imposed by…”
amends, n., sense III.8: “An act or instance of alteration, emendation, or revision, esp. of a formal document; a change or correction, an amendment. Usually in plural.”
amental, adj.2, sense 1: “Having impaired intellectual faculties; intellectually disabled. Obsolete. rare.”
ametabolic, adj., sense 2: “Biology. Exhibiting or characterized by a temporary absence of metabolic activity.”
amethyst, n. and adj., sense B.1: “Made from, consisting of, or of the nature of amethyst; (of jewellery) set with an amethyst or amethysts.”
animalizing, adj., sense 1: “That instigates or animates. Cf. animalize v. 1. Obsolete. rare.”
animalizing, adj., sense 2: “That converts (nutrients or another substance) into animal matter. Cf. animalize v. 3. Obsolete.”
bake, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To fix or embed (an object, substance, etc.) into something, usually by the application of heat; spec. to cause (dirt or a stain) to…”
bake, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To incorporate (something) as an integral, fundamental, or unalterable part of a product, system, etc. Used esp. in the context of…”
bake, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To promote or reinforce the acceptance of (an idea, practice, etc.).”
bake, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. Science and Engineering. To heat (a sample, device, apparatus, etc.) in order to remove moisture or volatile substances; to remove…”
baked apple, n., sense 1: “An apple which has been baked whole in its skin, typically cored and with the cavity filled with sugar, butter, and often dried fruit and spices.”
baker, n., sense 1b: “Originally and chiefly in the genitive. A shop where baked goods are made and sold; a bakery.”
baker, n., sense 3b: “Originally and chiefly North American. A type of dish used for baking or roasting food, or for serving baked food, typically made of ceramic and…”
bakery, n., sense 1b: “Baked goods; bread, cakes, pastries, etc.”
Bakewell, n., sense II.4: “British. A (usually small) Bakewell tart.”
baking, adj. and adv., sense A.2: “Esp. of food: that is being baked.”
baking, adj. and adv., sense B: “Used as an intensifier. Chiefly in baking hot.”
Bakongo, adj. and n., sense A: “Of or relating to the Bakongo (see sense B.).”
bicky, n., sense 2: “In plural. Australian and New Zealand. Money. Chiefly in big bickies: a large sum of money; similarly small bickies.”
biscuit, n. and adj., sense A.I.3: “A kind of hard, dry cake of food for animals, now spec. (a) (chiefly in plural) a small pellet of such food fed to pets, esp. cats and dogs; (also a…”
biscuit, n. and adj., sense A.II.8: “Ice Hockey slang. A puck.”
biscuit, n. and adj., sense A.II.9: “Woodworking and Joinery. A small thin (originally wooden) oval used to form joints, a number of which are glued or wedged into curved slots cut into…”
biscuit, n. and adj., sense A.III.10: “U.S. slang. Usually with dismissive connotations: an attractive young woman. Now somewhat dated. Cf. cookie n. 2b.”
biscuit, n. and adj., sense B.1: “Ceramics. Made of biscuit (in sense A. 4). Cf. bisque adj. 1.”
biscuitry, n., sense 1: “A place or building where biscuits are made or sold. rare.”
biscuitry, n., sense 2a: “Chiefly humorous. The art or skill of making biscuits; biscuit-making.”
biscuitry, n., sense 2b: “Chiefly humorous. Biscuits collectively.”
bisque, n.3 and adj., sense B.2: “Designating a warm light brown colour resembling that of a biscuit; having such a colour; = biscuit adj. 2. Cf. sense A. 3.”
Bohemian, n. and adj., sense A.1c: “The West Slavonic language spoken in Bohemia, Moravia, and part of southern Silesia; = Czech n. 2. Now historical.”
Bohemian, n. and adj., sense B.1b: “Christian Church. Of, relating to, or resulting from the religious reform movement begun by Jan Hus (1372–1415) in Bohemia; designating or relating…”
Bohemic, adj., sense 2: “Of, relating to, or originating in Bohemia; designating or relating to Bohemians or their language; = Bohemian adj. 1a. Now rare.”
Bohemic, adj., sense 3: “Usually with lower-case initial. Socially unconventional in a way regarded as characteristic of creative artists; belonging to or characteristic of a…”
bread, n., sense 3: “Used (chiefly as the second element of a compound) in names of plants or parts of plants, especially those used as a source of food by humans and…”
bread and butter, n. and adj., sense A.3b: “A basic, ordinary, or routine part of something.”
bread-and-butterish, adj., sense 1: “Girlish, schoolgirlish; (sometimes more generally) childish; used depreciatively, with implication of naive or unsophisticated character. Cf. bread…”
bread-and-butterish, adj., sense 2: “Mundane, humdrum, routine, ordinary; = bread and butter adj. 2a.”
bread-and-buttery, adj., sense 2: “Lacking interest or excitement; ordinary; unremarkable; mundane. Cf. bread and butter adj. 2a.”
bread and cheese, n. and adj., sense B.1: “Of an ordinary or plain nature; everyday, simple, fundamental. Cf. bread and butter adj. 2a. Now rare.”
bread and cheese, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Of work, a livelihood, etc.: modest but dependable; that furnishes a basic rather than a lavish income. Cf. bread and butter adj. 2b. Now rare.”
breadbasket, n., sense 3: “A region of a country, continent, etc., that is notable for producing wheat or other cereals in large quantities. Cf. rice bowl n. 2.”
breaded, adj., sense 1: “Christian Church. Of the body of Christ: present or embodied within the Eucharistic bread. rare.”
breadiness, n., sense 2: “The quality of resembling bread in taste, smell, texture, etc.; (with reference to alcoholic drinks such as champagne or beer) yeasty character or…”
bread powder, n., sense 1: “Dried or stale bread that has been reduced to a powder or very fine crumbs. Somewhat rare.”
breadstuff, n., sense 2: “A type or variety of bread; any bread product or similar foodstuff.”
breadth, n., sense 1b: “With of or genitive. A distance equal or comparable to the breadth (sense 1a) of something specified.”
breadth, n., sense 1d: “The quality or fact of measuring a great distance from side to side; large or more than average extent from side to side; wideness. Also: the quality…”
breadthen, v., sense 1: “transitive. To increase the breadth of (something); to broaden or widen (something).”
brede, n.2, sense 1b: “With of or genitive. A distance equal or comparable to the breadth of something specified, such as a finger, hair, or hand. In later use only in…”
brede, n.2, sense 2: “figurative. Largeness of scope, extent, or reach (of love, charity, etc.).”
buckle, n., Additions: “North American. A cake made with fruit (typically blueberries) and having a crumbly streusel topping.”
caudle, v.1, sense 3: “transitive. To pamper, cosset, or overindulge (a person); = coddle v.2 Also with up.”
cod, n.1, sense 3d: “slang. The penis.”
cod, n.2, sense 1b: “The flesh of the cod (sense 1a) as food.”
Cod, n.4 and int., sense B: “Expressing asseveration, surprise, etc. Cf. Gad int., god int., etc.”
coda, n., sense 4: “Phonetics. The consonant or consonant cluster at the end of a syllable, in syllables which have such an ending.”
code, n., sense I.2c: “A distinct form of a particular type of sport, with its own specific system of rules; esp. any of the various versions of football, such as rugby…”
code, n., sense II.5a: “Language used to express another meaning in an indirect and often deliberately euphemistic way; an instance of this. Frequently with for.”
code, n., sense III.8a: “An individual word, symbol, sequence of digits, etc., having a particular meaning or function according to a system of signals, signs, machine or…”
code, n., sense III.8b: “A number, letter, or symbol, or a sequence of these, assigned to something for the purpose of identification or classification.”
code, n., sense III.8c: “A sequence of numbers, letters, or symbols used to open a combination lock, authorize use of electronic equipment, etc.; a passcode.”
code, v., sense III.7: “transitive. To shape (something) according to any (unwritten) system of social or cultural conventions or customs; to assign a category, meaning, or…”
code, v., sense III.8: “transitive. To express (an idea, emotion, etc.) indirectly or in a deliberately euphemistic way.”
coded, adj., sense I.2: “That has been assigned a code, esp. for purposes of classification or identification. Chiefly as the second element in compounds.”
coded, adj., sense II.5: “Of laws, regulations, etc.: recorded or collected in a legal code.”
coded, adj., sense III.6: “Of words, statements, etc.: expressing a meaning in a way that is indirect, deliberately euphemistic, or concealed from the uninitiated.”
coded, adj., sense III.7: “Shaped by any (unwritten) system of social or cultural conventions or customs; that has been assigned a category, meaning, or symbolism according to…”
codependent, adj., sense 3: “Originally U.S. Of or relating to codependency; (of a person) emotionally or psychologically reliant on another person (typically a partner or close…”
co-determine, v., sense 2: “transitive. Of two or more people or groups (esp. management and workers): to formulate (policy, decisions, etc.) jointly or in cooperation.”
codify, v., sense 3: “transitive. To place (something) in a particular class; to classify as.”
coding, n., sense 2: “The action or process of assigning a code to something for purposes of classification or identification; a code used for classification or…”
codominant, n. and adj., sense A.1: “Something of secondary dominance compared to something else; something subordinate but still significant or influential. Cf. subdominant n.2…”
codominant, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Genetics. Designating heterozygotic alleles at a locus which are each fully expressed in the phenotype; designating a characteristic produced by such…”
codominant, n. and adj., sense B.4: “Designating any of two or more stems of a tree that arise from the same point and are of a similar size and diameter.”
co-driver, n., sense 1: “A motivating factor or force working along with another or others to advance a process, action, course of events, etc. Frequently with of.”
codswallop, n., sense 1: “British slang (depreciative, chiefly London). An overly talkative woman, a gossip. Also in more general use, as a mildly depreciative term for a…”
cod walloper, n., sense 1: “U.S. regional (New York). A large fish. Cf. walloper n. 2. Obsolete.”
cod walloper, n., sense 3: “A person who handles or deals in fish for a living (cf. cod-whanger at whanger n.2 2b). Also: a mildly depreciative term for any person; a fool. Now…”
coin, n., Additions: “As the second element in the names of cryptocurrencies and their units of account.”
coin, n., Additions: “Any of various digital payment systems operating independently of a central authority and employing cryptographic techniques to control and verify…”
Congo, adj. and n., sense A.1: “Designating a person from the region around the Congo river in western central Africa. Hence more generally (colloquial, offensive): designating a…”
cook, n.1, sense I.2a: “figurative and in figurative contexts. A person, animal, or thing regarded as supplying or preparing food or nourishment for someone or something…”
cook, n.1, sense I.3a: “With reference to a person who is not a domestic servant or a professional chef or caterer. With modifying word. A person considered in terms of the…”
cook, n.1, sense I.3b: “With reference to a person who is not a domestic servant or a professional chef or caterer. A person who does the cooking on a particular occasion…”
cook, n.1, sense II.4a: “North American. Cheese-making. A stage in the cheese-making process in which the curds and whey are gently heated before being separated. Chiefly…”
cook, n.2: “The cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus, a marine fish of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean; spec. the brightly-coloured male which is yellow-orange…”
cook, v.1, sense I.2a: “transitive. To apply heat to (a person or a thing); to expose to the sun, high temperatures, or a hot environment.”
cook, v.1, sense I.2b: “intransitive. To be or become uncomfortably hot through prolonged exposure to the sun, high temperatures, or a hot environment.”
cook, v.1, sense I.3b: “transitive. To manufacture (a drug, originally opium) for sale; (in later use) spec. to produce (an illegal drug, esp. methamphetamine) by chemical…”
cook, v.1, sense II.10b: “slang (originally U.S.). Cf. to cook with gas at phrases 3. intransitive. More generally (of a person or thing): to act or proceed with vigour or…”
cook, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To bring (liquid or partially liquid food) to a smaller volume, and hence to a greater concentration or a thicker consistency, usually by…”
cook, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “intransitive. Of ammunition or explosives: to detonate spontaneously as a result of overheating. Cf. cook-off n. 2.”
cook, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To remove (something) by cooking or heating; also figurative.”
cook, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “intransitive. To prepare a meal by cooking food outdoors, typically on a barbecue or over a campfire. Cf. cookout n.”
cook, v.1, Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To prepare (a drug, esp. opium or heroin) for immediate use by heating it over a flame; = sense 3a.”
cook, v.2, sense 2: “intransitive. To look quickly or steal a glance at something; to peep, peer.”
cookable, adj. and n., sense A.2: “Of a recipe, cookbook, etc.: describing or including dishes that can be easily or enjoyably made.”
cookbook, n., sense 2: “A book, document, etc., containing clear and comprehensive instructions on a particular subject.”
cooked, adj., sense 1b: “That has been altered by heat, esp. that of the sun, so as to become dry, brittle, hard, etc.”
cooked, adj., sense 2a: “slang. In predicative use. Extremely tired; exhausted. Cf. baked adj. 4a.”
cooked, adj., sense 2b: “slang. In predicative use. In serious trouble or difficulty; ruined, finished; on the point of death, dead. Cf. cook v.1 7.”
cooked, adj., sense 2c: “slang. In predicative use. Chiefly North American. Intoxicated by alcohol; drunk. Also: intoxicated by a recreational drug, esp. marijuana; high. Cf…”
cooker, n., sense I.4a: “A person who prepares a drug (esp. opium or heroin) for immediate use by heating it over a flame (see cook v.1 3a). In later use also: a person who…”
cooker, n., sense I.4b: “An implement or device used in cooking drugs for immediate use (see cook v.1 3a). Now usually spec.: a container or receptacle, such as a bottle cap…”
cooking, n., sense 3a: “Food that has been cooked, esp. in a specified manner.”
cooking, adj., sense 2: “Designating food that is being cooked.”
cooking, adj., sense 3: “slang (originally U.S.). Of a band, music, etc.: that performs or is performed with excitement, inspiration, or verve. Cf. cook v.1 10a.”
cook-off, n., sense 2: “Military. The spontaneous detonation of ammunition or explosives as a result of overheating; an instance of this. Cf. to cook off at cook v.1…”
cookshop, n., sense 3: “British and Australian. A shop or department selling cooking and kitchen equipment.”
Cook’s tour, n., sense 1: “A tour for holidaymakers organized by Thomas Cook or his travel agency. Frequently in similative or allusive use. Now chiefly historical.”
Cook’s tour, n., sense 2b: “Military slang. In the First World War (1914–18): a visit to or tour of the front lines, esp. one made by an officer or non-commissioned officer…”
Cook’s tour, n., sense 3: “A brief but wide-ranging survey, review, or summary of a subject.”
Cook’s tour, n., sense 4: “With punning allusion to cook n.1: a tour or survey of cookery, cuisine, etc.”
Cook’s tourist, n., sense 1: “A holidaymaker who travels on a tour organized by Thomas Cook or his travel agency (frequently in similative and allusive use). Also more generally…”
Cook’s tourist, n., sense 2: “A person who makes a brief but wide-ranging survey, review, or summary of a subject; someone with a broad but superficial knowledge of a field or…”
Cook’s tourist, n., sense 3a: “Military slang (usually depreciative or derogatory). A member of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps expeditionary force in the First World War…”
craft, n., sense II.5e: “In film, theatre, etc.: any of the various areas of activity requiring specific technical or practical skills, such as special effects or costume…”
craft, n., sense II.6b: “More generally: action, activity; (in plural) deeds, doings. Chiefly in poetic use. Obsolete.”
craft, n., sense II.8c: “With reference to supernatural or occult skill or power. With the. Witchcraft considered as a discipline, order, or system of belief. Now usually…”
craft, n., sense IV.13b: “slang. A woman, a girl. Caribbean in later use.”
craft, v., sense 1b: “intransitive. To practise a handicraft or other activity requiring both manual and artistic skill and typically involving making things by hand. Cf…”
craftful, adj., sense 2: “Characterized by cunning or guile; crafty. Obsolete.”
crafting, n., sense 2: “The process or activity of making items, esp. by hand or using traditional techniques; the action or fact of practising a handicraft, now often as a…”
craftsmaster, n., sense 1b: “A skilled and experienced worker who supervises or instructs others in a craft or profession; a master craftsman from whom apprentices learn their…”
craftwork, n., sense 2: “The product of this activity; work produced by a craftsperson; (now chiefly) handmade items, esp. when produced using traditional techniques. Also as…”
crafty, n., sense 1: “A person who is skilled in a particular occupation or activity; esp. a skilled worker in a manual or technical craft; a craftsman. Obsolete.”
crafty, n., sense 2a: “With the and plural agreement. People who are cunning, deceitful, or wily considered as a class. Cf. crafty adj. 3a.”
crafty, n., sense 2b: “With the and plural agreement. People who practise handicrafts considered as a class; those who have an interest in or aptitude for craft or other…”
crafty, adj., sense 3c: “Chiefly British (colloquial). Of an activity, etc.: characterized by stealth or secrecy; undertaken or done furtively or surreptitiously.”
crafty, adj., sense 4a: “Characteristic of the work done by or under the auspices of the Arts and Crafts Movement (see arts and crafts n.); having the appearance of being…”
crafty, adj., sense 4b: “Of or relating to handicrafts; having an interest in or aptitude for creative activities.”
dart, n., Additions: “colloquial (chiefly Canadian and Australian). A cigarette. Cf. lung dart n.”
derail, v., Additions: “In extended and figurative uses. transitive. To impede, disrupt, or thwart (an activity, proceeding, plan, etc.) by diverting it from its intended or…”
derail, v., Additions: “In extended and figurative uses. transitive. To divert (a person) from his or her purpose; to confound or defeat (someone).”
derailment, n., Additions: “figurative. The action or an act of impeding, disrupting, or thwarting an activity, proceeding, plan, etc., by diverting it from its intended or…”
enhancer, n., Additions: “Molecular Biology. Originally: (the name of) a gene that enhances or intensifies the phenotypic effect of another gene or genes. In later use also: a…”
fishwife, n., Additions: “Used in similative expressions, as a means of characterizing someone (typically a woman) as coarse, loud, peevish, or foul-mouthed. colloquial…”
flag, n.4, Additions: “Stock Market. A roughly rectangular pattern on a chart that is produced by stock price fluctuations within a defined range; (also) the price movement…”
flute, n.1, Additions: “slang. The penis. Also with modifying word, as in one-holed flute, silent flute, skin flute, etc.”
gorger, n.2, sense 1: “slang (originally cant). A man; esp. a finely dressed man, a gentleman. Cf. gadgie n. Now rare.”
gyppy, n. and adj., sense B.2b: “Chiefly British (and not in North American use). Of an organ or part of the body: affected by injury or disease; troublesome; painful. Of a person…”
Gypsy, n. and adj., sense B.2: “Designating horses associated with the Romani and Irish Traveller peoples; spec. designating a (breed of) horse developed in the British Isles…”
kitchen, n.1, sense 1b: “A set of matching cabinets or units fitted to the walls of a kitchen and incorporating a worktop, sink, cooker, refrigerator, etc., esp. as sold and…”
kitchen, n.1, sense 2a: “The department of a royal, noble, or other large household responsible for supplying, preparing, and cooking food (now chiefly historical). In later…”
kitchen, n.1, sense 2b: “The staff of a kitchen section or department considered collectively.”
kitchenette, n., sense 2: “Especially in Chicago: a flat or apartment having kitchen facilities provided within the main living room; esp. a small rented apartment of this…”
kitchen sink, n. and adj., sense B.2: “attributive. Characterized by the indiscriminate use of all available elements or resources. Frequently in kitchen-sink approach. Cf. earlier throw…”
kitchen stuff, n., sense 3: “A female servant employed in a kitchen; a kitchen maid. Obsolete.”
ligate, v., Additions: “Biochemistry. transitive. To join (molecules or molecular fragments) together with a new chemical bond. Also intransitive.”
ligation, n., Additions: “Biochemistry. The action or process of joining molecules or molecular fragments together with a new chemical bond; an instance of this. Cf. ligate v…”
minute, n.1, sense II.6f: “U.S. slang (originally in African-American usage). A period of time, especially one that is relatively long; a while.”
pro rata, adv., n., and adj., sense B: “A proportional rate. Also: a share calculated at a proportional rate.”
search, n., sense I.3c: “Uses of sense 2 in specific contexts. An act or instance of searching for information, images, etc., on a digital database or the internet, esp. by…”
search, n., sense I.6a: “That which has been searched for and discovered. Obsolete.”
search, n., sense I.8: “In a web page or graphical user interface: a button (button n. 4d) or item in a menu (menu n. 3a) used to initiate a search for specific data.”
search, n., sense II.9: “Surgery. An instrument, typically a slender rod, used to examine wounds and parts of the body; a probe (probe n. 3). Cf. searcher n. 8a. Obsolete.”
search, v., sense I.7b: “transitive. To examine (a person) by questioning; to interrogate. Obsolete (rare after 17th cent.).”
search, v., sense II.13: “transitive. With infinitive clause as object. To attempt or strive (to do something); to make it one’s aim. Cf. seek v. 11a.”
search, v., sense III.14: “transitive. To travel through, roam around, or explore (a land, a place); spec. (with reference to a conquering force) to overrun, occupy. Obsolete.”
search, v., sense III.15: “transitive. To attack (an enemy force, position, etc.). Obsolete.”
search, v., Phrasal verbs: “transitive. To make a thorough or diligent investigation into or examination of (something); to find or uncover (something); (now usually) to look…”
searchable, adj., sense 2a: “spec. with reference to the computational searching of databases, websites, etc. Of an item: that can be located on a digital database or the…”
searchable, adj., sense 2b: “spec. with reference to the computational searching of databases, websites, etc. Of a digital database, website, etc.: on which information can be…”
searched, adj., sense 1: “That is or has been examined; that has undergone a search.”
searched, adj., sense 2: “That is or has been sought out or desired. Also with after, out. See also searched-for adj. (a) at compounds .”
searched, adj., sense 3: “That is or has been the subject of a digital search (search n. 3c). See also searched-for adj. (b) at compounds .”
searcher, n., sense I.7: “A person who looks for information on a database, the internet, etc.; one who performs a digital search (see search n. 3c). Often with modifying word.”
searching, n., sense 2: “An act or instance of searching; an inquiry, an investigation, a search.”
searching, adj., sense I.2d: “Having a penetrating effect, typically unpleasantly or uncomfortably so. Sport. Designating a penetrating shot, pass, etc., that pressurizes an…”
searching, adj., sense II.4: “Engaged in searching for something; conducting a search.”
searchingly, adv., sense 1: “Completely, fully. Obsolete.”
search party, n., sense 2: “A group of people conducting a search of premises, a person’s possessions, etc., in order to discover evidence of illegal activity. Now chiefly…”
secondary, adj. and n., Additions: “Ecology. Designating an organism in a particular community that belongs to the second trophic level as a producer (consuming primary producers), or…”
Seppo, n. and adj., sense B: “American.”
sepsis, n., sense 1: “A type of digestion said to occur in the stomach (perhaps involving supposed decomposition or putrefaction of food). Obsolete. rare.”
septagon, n. and adj., sense A: “A plane figure with seven angles and seven straight sides; a heptagon. Also: a building or object of heptagonal form or cross-section. Now somewhat…”
septan, adj. and n., sense B: “A septan fever. Cf. septimane n. 2.”
septcentenary, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to a seven-hundredth anniversary.”
septenary, adj. and n., sense A.2b: “Prosody. Having seven metrical feet in a line. Also occasionally (with reference to Middle English poetry): having seven stresses in a line or…”
septenary, adj. and n., sense B.3a: “A poem or stanza with seven lines. Obsolete.”
septendecimal, adj., sense 1: “Music. Of or relating to a seventeenth (seventeenth n. 1).”
septennary, adj. and n., sense B: “A period of seven years. Cf. septenary n. 2.”
septet, n., sense 1b: “Music. A group of seven singers or instrumentalists who perform together.”
septfoil, n. and adj., sense B: “Architecture and Decorative Arts. Ornamented with or formed of seven foils (foil n.1 2b).”
septic, adj.1 and n., sense A.2: “Designating systems of sewage treatment that utilize the process of anaerobic digestion, esp. by means of a septic tank. Also: of or relating to such…”
septicity, n., sense 2: “With reference to sewage treatment: the activity of anaerobic bacteria in sewage; the degree or rate of this (often when considered to be excessive…”
septillion, n. and adj., sense B: “Numbering or amounting to a septillion. Also hyperbolically: very many, countless.”
septimane, n., sense 2: “Medicine. A fever that recurs at intervals of seven days (by inclusive reckoning); = septan n. Cf. septimane adj. 1.”
septimane, n., sense 3: “A period of seven years.”
septimane, adj., sense 1: “Of a fever: recurring (by inclusive reckoning) every seventh day; = septan adj. Cf. septimane n. 2.”
septuary, adj. and n., sense B.2: “A group or set of seven; = septenary n. 1.”
septum, n., sense II.3a: “An enclosure for domesticated animals; a paddock. Cf. sept n.2 1. Obsolete. rare.”
septuplet, n. and adj., sense A.1a: “A set, group, or arrangement of seven things.”
septuplet, n. and adj., sense A.3: “A cycle made for seven riders. Now historical and rare.”
septuplet, n. and adj., sense B: “Of, relating to, or designating septuplets (sense A. 2); designating or relating to a pregnancy or birth producing septuplets.”
silence, n. and int., sense A.3b: “The fact or action of refraining from communicating in writing, esp. by neglecting to respond to a letter, message, etc. In later use also: the fact…”
silence, n. and int., sense A.7: “Molecular Biology. Absence or reduction of the expression of a gene or genetic material, occurring either as a natural process or as a result of…”
silence, v., sense 4e: “transitive. To prevent (a telephone or other device) from ringing or producing an audible signal; (now) esp. to switch (a mobile phone or other…”
silence, v., sense 8: “transitive. euphemistic. To kill (a person).”
silence, v., sense 9: “transitive. Molecular Biology. To suppress (the expression of a gene or genetic material), either naturally or as a result of genetic engineering…”
silenced, adj., sense 4: “Molecular Biology. Of a gene or genetic material: exhibiting repressed expression, either naturally or as a result of genetic engineering. Cf. silent…”
silencer, n., sense 3: “Molecular Biology. A DNA sequence to which a repressor protein binds, inhibiting the transcription of a gene or set of genes (cf. silence v. 9)…”
silent, adj. and n., sense A.4a: “Refraining from communicating in writing, esp. by neglecting to respond to a letter, message, etc. In later use also: not writing or publishing one’s…”
silent, adj. and n., sense A.7b: “Molecular Biology. Of a gene: not functional; spec. not undergoing expression (transcription or translation).”
silent, adj. and n., sense B.5: “Frequently with capital initial. A member of the Silent Generation (Silent Generation n. at compounds 2).”
silent, adj. and n., sense B.6: “A setting on a mobile phone or other electronic device which disables the ringtone and other sounds, and typically activates an alternative form of…”
silent majority, n., sense 1: “Those members of a legislative or deliberative assembly who vote on a motion, bill, etc., but do not speak during the debate.”
silent voter, n., sense 1: “A member of a legislative or deliberative assembly who votes on a motion, bill, etc., but does not speak during the debate. Cf. silent vote n. 1.”
Silenus, n., sense 1a: “A figure or box which is outwardly crude or unattractive, having either the form of a Silenus or being decorated with images of Sileni (sense 1b)…”
skid, n., Additions: “North American slang. A dirty, unkempt person, esp. one who is habitually intoxicated by alcohol or drugs; (in later use) spec. (chiefly Canadian)…”
slim jim, n., Additions: “North American. A long, thin strip of metal, usually with a hooked end, used to unlock or force open the door of a vehicle.”
soaker, n., Additions: “Chiefly Canadian. The action or fact of getting one’s foot or feet wet, especially as a result of stepping into a puddle. Frequently in to get a…”
suicidally, adv., sense 2: “Towards or to the point of suicide; by suicide; for the purpose of suicide.”
suicide squad, n., sense 2a: “American Football. slang. The second or third squad on a team, typically consisting of less experienced or less proficient players. Now rare.”
suicide squad, n., sense 2b: “American Football. slang. The squad of players used for kick-offs and punts. Cf. special team n. (a) at special adj. adv.n. compounds 2.”
suicide squeeze, n., sense 1: “Bridge. A situation in which a defender plays a card which forces his or her own partner to discard a potentially winning card; a tactic by which a…”
Suisse, n., sense I.1b: “spec. A Swiss mercenary employed as a special guard by a French monarch; a Swiss guard. Now historical.”
Suisse, n., sense II.4: “Short for Suisse muslin n. Also as a modifier, designating clothing, etc., made from this.”
suit, v., sense V.15: “transitive. Scottish. Perhaps: to equip. Obsolete.”
suit, v., Phrasal verbs: “Originally and chiefly North American. Cf. suited-up adj. (b) at suited adj.1 compounds 1. transitive. In passive (or reflexive). To be dressed (or…”
suit, v., Phrasal verbs: “Originally and chiefly North American. Cf. suited-up adj. (b) at suited adj.1 compounds 1. intransitive. To dress oneself smartly, in a suit.”
suite, n., sense 3b(b): “Specific uses of sense 2. With modifying word: a set of rooms or (later also) a single room or area used or designed for the specified purpose.”
suited, adj.1, sense 2a: “Of (a deck or hand of) playing cards: divided into suits; having suits. Chiefly as the second element in compounds with the number or type of suits…”
suited, adj.1, sense 2b: “Chiefly Poker. Of a playing card: belonging to the same suit as another; (of two or more cards) belonging to the same suit.”
suiting, n., sense 3b: “to a person’s suiting: that suits, or so as to suit, a person’s tastes, preferences, or wishes; to a person’s liking.”
suit maker, n., sense 2: “A person who or company which makes suits of clothes; a tailor.”
suitor, n., sense 6b: “In extended use: a businessperson, company, etc., that is seeking to buy, or is making a takeover bid for, a particular company; a prospective buyer…”
suity, adj., sense 2a: “English regional (south-west midlands and south-western). Esp. of crops: uniform or regular, esp. in size or height; even, level. Obsolete.”
suity, adj., sense 3: “colloquial. Having the appearance of a suit. Also: characterized by the wearing of a suit or suits; formal; businesslike.”
tertiary, adj. and n., Additions: “Ecology. Designating an organism in a particular community that belongs to the highest trophic level among its producer organisms or to the highest…”
Additions to unrevised entries
box hockey in box, n.2: “a two-player game, typically played outdoors, in which the participants use a stick to push a disc or puck through an open-top box which has been…”
buckle, n., Additions: “North American. A cake made with fruit (typically blueberries) and having a crumbly streusel topping.”
built environment in built, adj.: “the human-made structures, features, and facilities created and maintained to support people’s life, work, and health, considered collectively as a…”
bush lot in bush, n.1: “a plot of wooded or uncleared land, esp. on a farm.”
bush party in bush, n.1: “an outdoor party in a wooded area or other remote location, typically held by young people and often involving heavy drinking.”
checkstop in check-, comb. form: “(a) a mechanism, facility, device, etc., designed to limit movement or act as a fail-safe in a machine or mechanical system; (b) (chiefly Canadian) a…”
cherry Bakewell in cherry, n.: “(also more fully cherry Bakewell tart) a Bakewell tart (see Bakewell tart n.) lined with cherries or cherry jam, typically having a topping of icing…”
circular firing squad in circular, adj. and n.: “a group of people who are engaged in self-destructive internal conflicts and mutual recriminations; (also) a situation, event, etc., characterized by…”
coin, n., Additions: “As the second element in the names of cryptocurrencies and their units of account.”
coin, n., Additions: “Any of various digital payment systems operating independently of a central authority and employing cryptographic techniques to control and verify…”
crunch time in crunch, n. and adj.: “a crucial or decisive stage in a process or undertaking; the point at which a decision must unavoidably be made, typically before a deadline or event.”
dart, n., Additions: “colloquial (chiefly Canadian and Australian). A cigarette. Cf. lung dart n.”
deep learning in deep, adj.: “a type of machine learning considered to be in some way more dynamic or complete than others; esp. machine learning based on artificial neural…”
deep history in deep, adj.: “the period of human existence before written or recorded history; the study of this, typically employing methods and theories from linguistics…”
derail, v., Additions: “In extended and figurative uses. transitive. To impede, disrupt, or thwart (an activity, proceeding, plan, etc.) by diverting it from its intended or…”
derail, v., Additions: “In extended and figurative uses. transitive. To divert (a person) from his or her purpose; to confound or defeat (someone).”
derailment, n., Additions: “figurative. The action or an act of impeding, disrupting, or thwarting an activity, proceeding, plan, etc., by diverting it from its intended or…”
Dirty Thirties in dirty, adj. and adv.: “(a) the 1930s characterized as a period of social permissiveness or moral laxity (rare); (b) North American (now esp. Canadian) the Great Depression…”
enhancer, n., Additions: “Molecular Biology. Originally: (the name of) a gene that enhances or intensifies the phenotypic effect of another gene or genes. In later use also: a…”
fishwife, n., Additions: “Used in similative expressions, as a means of characterizing someone (typically a woman) as coarse, loud, peevish, or foul-mouthed. colloquial…”
flag, n.4, Additions: “Stock Market. A roughly rectangular pattern on a chart that is produced by stock price fluctuations within a defined range; (also) the price movement…”
fluid dynamics in fluid, adj. and n.: “the branch of mathematics and physics concerned with the description and study of the flow of liquids and gases.”
flute, n.1, Additions: “slang. The penis. Also with modifying word, as in one-holed flute, silent flute, skin flute, etc.”
gastric balloon in gastric, adj.: “a balloon or balloon catheter placed in the stomach for experimental or therapeutic purposes, such as controlling bleeding or restricting food intake.”
gong show in gong, n.2: “a situation or event marked by chaos or incompetence; a free-for-all.”
to grow a pair in grow, v.: “to grow a pair colloquial: to act in a bold, tough, or assertive manner, esp. when faced with a difficult situation; to show courage, resilience, or…”
HDPE in H, n.: “high density polyethylene, a grade of polyethylene whose polymer chains have little branching, and which is harder and has greater resistance to…”
hall of mirrors in hall, n.1: “(a) a room lined, filled, or decorated with mirrors, often as a show of opulence in a grand house; (b) (in an amusement park, fairground, etc.) a…”
horse-cod in horse, n.: “a horse collar.”
hypervisor in hyper-, prefix: “a program that enables a computer system to host one or more different operating systems at the same time, managing access to hardware resources for…”
joe job in Joe, n.2: “a menial or monotonous task; an unstimulating, low-paid job with few prospects.”
jury tampering in jury, n.: “the action of influencing or attempting to influence the deliberations or verdict of a jury during the course of a trial, typically by bribery…”
LDPE in L, n.: “low density polyethylene, a grade of polyethylene whose polymer chains can show extensive branching, resulting in a plastic softer than HDPE, with a…”
ligate, v., Additions: “Biochemistry. transitive. To join (molecules or molecular fragments) together with a new chemical bond. Also intransitive.”
ligation, n., Additions: “Biochemistry. The action or process of joining molecules or molecular fragments together with a new chemical bond; an instance of this. Cf. ligate v…”
lung dart in lung, n.: “a cigarette; cf. dart n. additions .”
sapphire glass in sapphire, n.: “(a) decorative glass that has been coloured blue, typically by the addition of cobalt or other substances; (b) a very hard, colourless glass made…”
secondary, adj. and n., Additions: “Ecology. Designating an organism in a particular community that belongs to the second trophic level as a producer (consuming primary producers), or…”
skid, n., Additions: “North American slang. A dirty, unkempt person, esp. one who is habitually intoxicated by alcohol or drugs; (in later use) spec. (chiefly Canadian)…”
slim jim, n., Additions: “North American. A long, thin strip of metal, usually with a hooked end, used to unlock or force open the door of a vehicle.”
soaker, n., Additions: “Chiefly Canadian. The action or fact of getting one’s foot or feet wet, especially as a result of stepping into a puddle. Frequently in to get a…”
squirrel pox in squirrel, n.: “(a) a usually mild disease affecting several species of squirrel in North America, caused by a poxvirus of the genus Leporipoxvirus and characterized…”
survivor guilt in survivor, n.: “a feeling of guilt experienced by someone who has survived an event which another or others did not, often associated with a sense of having been…”
synthetic cannabinoid in synthetic, adj. and n.: “any of various synthetic compounds which mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol and other constituents of cannabis, often used as recreational or…”
tertiary, adj. and n., Additions: “Ecology. Designating an organism in a particular community that belongs to the highest trophic level among its producer organisms or to the highest…”
warming closet in warming, n.: “a small heated chamber, typically part of a stove and used for keeping food, plates, etc., warm; (sometimes also) a heated cupboard or closet used to…”
witness tampering in witness, n.: “the action of attempting to influence the evidence given by a witness in a trial, enquiry, etc., typically by bribery, coercion, or intimidation…”
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