hoosegow
noun
How to pronounce hoosegow?
The word hoosegow sounds like hoose-gow
/'husgaʊ/
What is the definition of hoosegow?
nounslang for a jail
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acacia
noun
How to pronounce acacia?
The word acacia sounds like a-ca-cia
/ə'keɪʃə/
What is the definition of acacia?
nounany of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
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oxbow
noun
How to pronounce oxbow?
The word oxbow sounds like ox-bow
/'ɑksboʊ/
What is the definition of oxbow?
nouna U-shaped curve in a stream
nouna wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
nounthe land inside an oxbow bend in a river
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petulant
adjective
How to pronounce petulant?
The word petulant sounds like pet-u-lant
/'pɛʧələnt/
What is the definition of petulant?
adjectiveeasily irritated or annoyed
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dear
noun, adjective, adverb
How to pronounce dear?
The word dear sounds like dear
/dir/
What is the definition of dear?
nouna sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)
adjectivewith or in a close or intimate relationship
Examples
- my sisters and brothers are near and dear
nouna beloved person; used as terms of endearment
adverbwith affection
Examples
- she loved him dearly
adverbat a great cost
Examples
- he paid dearly for the food
- this cost him dear
adjectivehaving a high price
Examples
- much too dear for my pocketbook
adjectivedearly loved
adjectivesincerely earnest
Examples
- one's dearest wish
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probe
noun, verb
How to pronounce probe?
The word probe sounds like probe
/proʊb/
What is the definition of probe?
nounan inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
Examples
- there was a congressional probe into the scandal
verbexamine physically with or as if with a probe
Examples
- probe an anthill
verbquestion or examine thoroughly and closely
nouna flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
nounan exploratory action or expedition
nounan investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
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parlay
noun, verb
How to pronounce parlay?
The word parlay sounds like par-lay
/'pɑrli/
What is the definition of parlay?
verbstake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
nouna series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers
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chunky
adjective
How to pronounce chunky?
The word chunky sounds like chunk-y
/'ʧəŋki/
What is the definition of chunky?
adjectivelike or containing small sticky lumps
Examples
- the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough
adjectiveshort and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
Examples
- some people seem born to be square and chunky
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dingle
noun
How to pronounce dingle?
The word dingle sounds like din-gle
/'dɪŋɡəl/
What is the definition of dingle?
nouna small wooded hollow
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annapolis
noun
How to pronounce annapolis?
The word annapolis sounds like an-nap-o-lis
/ə'næpəlɪs/
What is the definition of annapolis?
nounstate capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
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twinning
adjective
How to pronounce twinning?
The word twinning sounds like twin-ning
What is the definition of twinning?
adjectiveproducing two offspring at a time
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