Tag: Noun

Noun > Shard (count) a sharp piece of something (such as glass or pottery) ¡X often + of shards of glass

Noun > Roller coaster (count) 1 : a ride at an amusement park which is like a small, open train with tracks that are high off the ground and that have sharp curves and steep hills We went for a Read More …

Noun > Wiggle room (noncount) US, somewhat informal the ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed We should allow for some wiggle room (=flexibility) when we plan the schedule. The salesman has some Read More …

Noun > Veterinarian (count) chiefly US a person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals : an animal doctor called also vet, (British, formal) veterinary surgeon

Noun > Relic 1 : something that is from a past time, place, culture, etc. ¡X often followed by of or from relics of ancient China relics from the war This law is a relic of a bygone era. Typewriters Read More …

Noun > Bear hug (count) a strong and rough hug : an act of showing affection by putting your arms around someone and squeezing very tightly He gave his brother a bear hug.

Noun > Rind 1 : the tough, outer skin of some fruits that is usually removed before the fruit is eaten (count) an orange rind the rind of a watermelon (noncount) grated lemon rind 2 : (count, noncount) : a Read More …

Noun > Funnel (count) 1 : a device shaped like a hollow cone with a tube extending from the point Note: A funnel is used for pouring something (such as a liquid) into a narrow opening. 2 : something that Read More …

Noun > Remainder the remainder : the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc. Most of the university’s students live on campus and the remainder (=the rest) rent apartments in town. — often Read More …

Noun > Cone (count) 1 : a shape that has a pointed top and sides that form a circle at the bottom 2 : a hard and dry part that is the fruit of a pine tree or other evergreen Read More …