crochet

noun, verb

How to pronounce crochet?

The word crochet sounds like cro-chet
/kroʊ'ʃeɪ/

What is the definition of crochet?

nounneedlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
verbmake a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle
Examples
  • She sat there crocheting all day
verbcreate by looping or crocheting
Examples
  • crochet a bedspread

How to say crochet and what does crochet mean?

gustatory

adjective

How to pronounce gustatory?

The word gustatory sounds like gus-ta-to-ry
/'ɡəstə,toʊri/

What is the definition of gustatory?

adjectiveof or relating to gustation

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lily

noun

How to pronounce lily?

The word lily sounds like lil-y
/'lɪli/

What is the definition of lily?

nounany liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

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balustrade

noun

How to pronounce balustrade?

The word balustrade sounds like bal-us-trade
/'bælə,streɪd/

What is the definition of balustrade?

nouna railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

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baboonery

How to pronounce baboonery?

The word baboonery sounds like ba-boon-er-y

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custom

noun, adjective

How to pronounce custom?

The word custom sounds like cus-tom
/'kəstəm/

What is the definition of custom?

nouna specific practice of long standing
nounaccepted or habitual practice
nounmoney collected under a tariff
adjectivemade according to the specifications of an individual
nounhabitual patronage
Examples
  • I have given this tailor my custom for many years

How to say custom and what does custom mean?

languish

verb

How to pronounce languish?

The word languish sounds like lan-guish
/'læŋgwɪʃ/

What is the definition of languish?

verbhave a desire for something or someone who is not present
verblose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
verbbecome feeble
Examples
  • The prisoner has been languishing for years in the dungeon

How to say languish and what does languish mean?

epizootic

adjective

How to pronounce epizootic?

The word epizootic sounds like ep-i-zo-ot-ic
/,ɛpɪzoʊ'ɑtɪk/

What is the definition of epizootic?

adjective(of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region
Examples
  • an epizootic disease

How to say epizootic and what does epizootic mean?

transnational

adjective

How to pronounce transnational?

The word transnational sounds like trans-na-tion-al
/træns'næʃənəl/

What is the definition of transnational?

adjectiveinvolving or operating in several nations or nationalities
Examples
  • transnational terrorist networks

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supervision

noun

How to pronounce supervision?

The word supervision sounds like su-per-vi-sion
/,supər'vɪʃən/

What is the definition of supervision?

nounmanagement by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

How to say supervision and what does supervision mean?

diesis

noun

How to pronounce diesis?

The word diesis sounds like di-e-sis
/'daɪɪsɪs/

What is the definition of diesis?

nouna character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote

How to say diesis and what does diesis mean?

transitional

How to pronounce transitional?

The word transitional sounds like tran-si-tion-al

What is the definition of transitional?

of or relating to or characterized by transition
Examples
  • adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood

How to say transitional and what does transitional mean?

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