running
noun, adjective
How to pronounce running?
The word running sounds like run-ning
/'rənɪŋ/
What is the definition of running?
nounthe act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
nounthe act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
noun(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
Examples
- the coach put great emphasis on running
adjective(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Examples
- in running (or working) order
adjectivemeasured lengthwise
Examples
- cost of lumber per running foot
adjectivecontinually repeated over a period of time
Examples
- a running joke among us
adjectiveof advancing the ball by running
Examples
- the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays
adjective(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
Examples
- as mountain stream with freely running water
- hovels without running water
nounthe act of administering or being in charge of something
Examples
- he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time
nounthe state of being in operation
Examples
- a running engine
executed or initiated by running
Examples
- running plays worked better than pass plays
- took a running jump
- a running start
How to say running and what does running mean?
shoshone
noun
How to pronounce shoshone?
The word shoshone sounds like sho-sho-ne
/ʃoʊ'ʃoʊni/
What is the definition of shoshone?
nouna member of the North American Indian people (related to the Aztecs) of the southwestern United States
nounthe language spoken by the Shoshone (belonging to the Uto-Aztecan family)
How to say shoshone and what does shoshone mean?
survive
verb
How to pronounce survive?
The word survive sounds like sur-vive
/sər'vaɪv/
What is the definition of survive?
verblive longer than
verbsupport oneself
verbcontinue to live and avoid dying
Examples
- These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
verbcontinue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
Examples
- He survived the cancer against all odds
How to say survive and what does survive mean?
catholic
noun, adjective
How to pronounce catholic?
The word catholic sounds like cath-o-lic
/'kæθəlɪk/
What is the definition of catholic?
nouna member of a Catholic church
adjectivefree from provincial prejudices or attachments
Examples
- catholic in one's tastes
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
How to say catholic and what does catholic mean?
gesture
verb, noun
How to pronounce gesture?
The word gesture sounds like ges-ture
/'dʒɛsʧər/
What is the definition of gesture?
verbshow, express or direct through movement
Examples
- He gestured his desire to leave
nounthe use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
nounmotion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
nounsomething done as an indication of intention
Examples
- a political gesture
- a gesture of defiance
How to say gesture and what does gesture mean?
irrigation
noun
How to pronounce irrigation?
The word irrigation sounds like ir-ri-ga-tion
/,ɪrə'ɡeɪʃən/
What is the definition of irrigation?
noun(medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
nounsupplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc
How to say irrigation and what does irrigation mean?
androsterone
noun
How to pronounce androsterone?
The word androsterone sounds like an-dros-ter-one
/æn'drɑstə,roʊn/
What is the definition of androsterone?
nounan androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
How to say androsterone and what does androsterone mean?
temptress
noun
How to pronounce temptress?
The word temptress sounds like tempt-ress
/'tɛmptrɪs/
What is the definition of temptress?
nouna woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
How to say temptress and what does temptress mean?
trilby
noun
How to pronounce trilby?
The word trilby sounds like tril-by
/'trilbi/
What is the definition of trilby?
nouna hat made of felt with a creased crown
nounsinger in a novel by George du Maurier who was under the control of the hypnotist Svengali
How to say trilby and what does trilby mean?
pas
noun
How to pronounce pas?
The word pas sounds like pas
/pɑ/
What is the definition of pas?
noun(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
How to say pas and what does pas mean?
damnable
adjective
How to pronounce damnable?
The word damnable sounds like dam-na-ble
/'dæmnəbəl/
What is the definition of damnable?
adjectivedeserving a curse
Examples
- her damnable pride
How to say damnable and what does damnable mean?
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