third
adjective, noun, adverb
How to pronounce third?
The word third sounds like third
/θɜrd/
What is the definition of third?
adjectivecoming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
nounthe fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
Examples
- he is playing third
nounone of three equal parts of a divisible whole
Examples
- it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement
nounthe third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle
Examples
- you shouldn't try to start in third gear
adverbin the third place
Examples
- third we must consider unemployment
nounthe base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
Examples
- he was cut down on a close play at third
nounfollowing the second position in an ordering or series
Examples
- a distant third
- he answered the first question willingly, the second reluctantly, and the third with resentment
nounthe musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it
Examples
- a simple harmony written in major thirds
How to say third and what does third mean?
serviceman
noun
How to pronounce serviceman?
The word serviceman sounds like ser-vice-man
/'sɜrvɪs,mæn/
What is the definition of serviceman?
nounsomeone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force
How to say serviceman and what does serviceman mean?
presentment
noun
How to pronounce presentment?
The word presentment sounds like pre-sent-ment
/pri'zɛntmənt/
What is the definition of presentment?
nouna show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
nounan accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
nouna document that must be accepted and paid by another person
How to say presentment and what does presentment mean?
claptrap
noun
How to pronounce claptrap?
The word claptrap sounds like clap-trap
/'klæp,træp/
What is the definition of claptrap?
nounpompous or pretentious talk or writing
How to say claptrap and what does claptrap mean?
hokey
adjective
How to pronounce hokey?
The word hokey sounds like ho-key
/'hoʊki/
What is the definition of hokey?
adjectiveartificially formal
adjectiveeffusively or insincerely emotional
How to say hokey and what does hokey mean?
goggle-eyed
adjective
How to pronounce goggle-eyed?
The word goggle-eyed sounds like gog-gle-eyed
/'ɡɑɡəl_aɪd/
What is the definition of goggle-eyed?
adjectivewith eyes or mouth open in surprise
How to say goggle-eyed and what does goggle-eyed mean?
errant
adjective
How to pronounce errant?
The word errant sounds like er-rant
/'ɛrənt/
What is the definition of errant?
adjectivestraying from the right course or from accepted standards
Examples
- errant youngsters
adjectiveuncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable
Examples
- an errant breeze
How to say errant and what does errant mean?
gobble
noun, verb
How to pronounce gobble?
The word gobble sounds like gob-ble
/'ɡɑbəl/
What is the definition of gobble?
verbeat hastily without proper chewing
verbmake a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys
nounthe characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
How to say gobble and what does gobble mean?
metallurgy
noun
How to pronounce metallurgy?
The word metallurgy sounds like met-al-lur-gy
/'mɛt,əlɜrdʒi/
What is the definition of metallurgy?
nounthe science and technology of metals
How to say metallurgy and what does metallurgy mean?
ligand
noun
How to pronounce ligand?
The word ligand sounds like li-gand
/'laɪɡənd/
What is the definition of ligand?
nouna substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom
How to say ligand and what does ligand mean?
nonagon
noun
How to pronounce nonagon?
The word nonagon sounds like non-a-gon
/'nɑnəɡən/
What is the definition of nonagon?
nouna nine-sided polygon
How to say nonagon and what does nonagon mean?
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