crush
noun, verb
How to pronounce crush?
The word crush sounds like crush
/krəʃ/
What is the definition of crush?
nountemporary love of an adolescent
verbcome down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
verbcome out better in a competition, race, or conflict
nouna dense crowd of people
verbto compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
Examples
- crush an aluminum can
verbmake ineffective
nounthe act of crushing
nounleather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
verbhumiliate or depress completely
Examples
- She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation
verbcrush or bruise
verbbecome injured, broken, or distorted by pressure
Examples
- The plastic bottle crushed against the wall
verbbreak into small pieces
Examples
- The car crushed the toy
How to say crush and what does crush mean?
mazzard
noun
How to pronounce mazzard?
The word mazzard sounds like maz-zard
/'mæzərd/
What is the definition of mazzard?
nounwild or seedling sweet cherry used as stock for grafting
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elastic
noun, adjective
How to pronounce elastic?
The word elastic sounds like e-las-tic
/ɪ'læstɪk/
What is the definition of elastic?
adjectiveable to adjust readily to different conditions
Examples
- an elastic clause in a contract
nouna narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
nouna fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
adjectivecapable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
Examples
- an elastic band
- a youthful and elastic walk
How to say elastic and what does elastic mean?
aspirate
noun, verb
How to pronounce aspirate?
The word aspirate sounds like as-pi-rate
/'æspə,reɪt/
What is the definition of aspirate?
verbremove by suction
Examples
- aspirate the wound
nouna consonant pronounced with aspiration
verbinhale (air, water, etc.)
verbpronounce with aspiration; of stop sounds
How to say aspirate and what does aspirate mean?
centurion
noun
How to pronounce centurion?
The word centurion sounds like cen-tu-ri-on
/sɛn'turiən/
What is the definition of centurion?
noun(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers
How to say centurion and what does centurion mean?
david
noun
How to pronounce david?
The word david sounds like da-vid
/'deɪvɪd/
What is the definition of david?
nounFrench neoclassical painter who actively supported the French Revolution (1748-1825)
nounpatron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
noun(Old Testament) the 2nd king of the Israelites; as a young shepherd he fought Goliath (a giant Philistine warrior) and killed him by hitting him in the head with a stone flung from a sling; he united Israel with Jerusalem as its capital; many of the Psalms are attributed to David (circa 1000-962 BC)
How to say david and what does david mean?
breathalyzer
noun
How to pronounce breathalyzer?
The word breathalyzer sounds like breath-a-lyz-er
/'brɛθə,laɪzər/
What is the definition of breathalyzer?
nouna device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath
How to say breathalyzer and what does breathalyzer mean?
dedicate
verb
How to pronounce dedicate?
The word dedicate sounds like ded-i-cate
/'dɛdə,keɪt/
What is the definition of dedicate?
verbgive entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
verbinscribe or address by way of compliment
Examples
- She dedicated her book to her parents
verbopen to public use, as of a highway, park, or building
verbset apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church
How to say dedicate and what does dedicate mean?
biconcave
adjective
How to pronounce biconcave?
The word biconcave sounds like bi-con-cave
/baɪ'kɑnkeɪv/
What is the definition of biconcave?
adjectiveconcave on both sides
How to say biconcave and what does biconcave mean?
innermost
adjective
How to pronounce innermost?
The word innermost sounds like in-ner-most
/'ɪnər,moʊst/
What is the definition of innermost?
adjectivesituated or occurring farthest within
Examples
- the innermost chamber
adjectivebeing deepest within the self
Examples
- one's innermost feelings
How to say innermost and what does innermost mean?
airdrome
noun
How to pronounce airdrome?
The word airdrome sounds like air-drome
/'ɜr,droʊm/
What is the definition of airdrome?
nounan airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
How to say airdrome and what does airdrome mean?
blemish
noun, verb
How to pronounce blemish?
The word blemish sounds like blem-ish
/'blɛmɪʃ/
What is the definition of blemish?
nouna mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Examples
- a facial blemish
verbadd a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
verbmar or spoil the appearance of
verbmar or impair with a flaw
Examples
- her face was blemished
How to say blemish and what does blemish mean?
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