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 |