| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| dracunculus | noun | A fish; the dragonet., The Guinea worm (Filaria medinensis). |
| dramatizing | present participle & vb. noun | of Dramatize |
| dramaturgic | adjective | Relating to dramaturgy. |
| draughtsmen | plural | of Draughtsman |
| draughtsman | noun | One who draws pleadings or other writings., One who draws plans and sketches of machinery, structures, and places; also, more generally, one who makes drawings of any kind., A “man” or piece used in the game of draughts., One who drinks drams; a tippler. |
| dreadnaught | noun | A fearless person., Hence: A garment made of very thick cloth, that can defend against storm and cold; also, the cloth itself; fearnaught. |
| dress goods | A term applied to fabrics for the gowns of women and girls; — most commonly to fabrics of mixed materials, but also applicable to silks, printed linens, and calicoes. | |
| dressmaking | noun | The art, process, or occupation, of making dresses. |
| drillmaster | noun | One who teaches drill, especially in the way of gymnastics. |
| drill press | A machine for drilling holes in metal, the drill being pressed to the metal by the action of a screw. | |
| droitzschka | noun | See Drosky. |
| dromedaries | plural | of Dromedary |
| drunkenhead | noun | Drunkenness. |
| drunkenness | noun | The state of being drunken with, or as with, alcoholic liquor; intoxication; inebriety; — used of the casual state or the habit., Disorder of the faculties, resembling intoxication by liquors; inflammation; frenzy; rage. |
| drunkenship | noun | Alt. of Drunkship |
| dry-rubbing | present participle & vb. noun | of Dry-rub |