Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words subaction noun The act of reducing to any state, as of mixing two bodies combletely. subaerial adjective Beneath the sky; in the open air; specifically (Geol.), taking place on the earth’s surface, as opposed to subaqueous. subagency noun A subordinate agency. subashdar noun A viceroy; a governor of a … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words twinkling present participle & vb. noun of Twinkle, The act of one who, or of that which, twinkles; a quick movement of the eye; a wink; a twinkle., A shining with intermitted light; a scintillation; a sparkling; as, the twinkling of the stars., The time of a wink; a … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sunbonnet noun A bonnet, generally made of some thin or light fabric, projecting beyond the face, and commonly having a cape, — worn by women as a protection against the sun. sunburned imp. & past participle of Sunburn sundering present participle & vb. noun of Sunder sun-dried adjective Dried … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words superable adjective Capable of being overcome or conquered; surmountable. superfete verb i. To superfetate., To conceive (another fetus) after a former conception. superfice noun A superficies. superfine adjective Very fine, or most fine; being of surpassing fineness; of extra nice or fine quality; as, superfine cloth., Excessively fine; too … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words the gapes A fit of yawning., A disease of young poultry and other birds, attended with much gaping. It is caused by a parasitic nematode worm (Syngamus trachealis), in the windpipe, which obstructs the breathing. See Gapeworm. tabasheer noun A concretion in the joints of the bamboo, which consists … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words tabasheer noun A concretion in the joints of the bamboo, which consists largely or chiefly of pure silica. It is highly valued in the East Indies as a medicine for the cure of bilious vomitings, bloody flux, piles, and various other diseases. tabefying present participle & vb. noun of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words the gapes A fit of yawning., A disease of young poultry and other birds, attended with much gaping. It is caused by a parasitic nematode worm (Syngamus trachealis), in the windpipe, which obstructs the breathing. See Gapeworm. thalassic adjective Of or pertaining to the sea; — sometimes applied to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words thrusting present participle & vb. noun of Thrust, The act of pushing with force., The act of squeezing curd with the hand, to expel the whey., The white whey, or that which is last pressed out of the curd by the hand, and of which butter is sometimes made.
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words toadeater noun A fawning, obsequious parasite; a mean sycophant; a flatterer; a toady. toadstone noun A local name for the igneous rocks of Derbyshire, England; — said by some to be derived from the German todter stein, meaning dead stone, that is, stone which contains no ores., Bufonite, formerly … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words squabbish adjective Thick; fat; heavy. squabbled imp. & past participle of Squabble squabbler noun One who squabbles; a contentious person; a brawler. squaimous adjective Squeamish. squalidly adverb In a squalid manner. squalling present participle & vb. noun of Squall squalodon noun A genus of fossil whales belonging to the … Read more