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partially ordered set

n. 1 (context set theory English) A set having a specified partial order. 2 (context set theory English) Said set together with said partial order; the ordered pair of said set and said partial order.

deep-throat

vb. (alternative spelling of deepthroat English)

spazzy

a. (label en slang) clumsy, inept

conjugated protein

n. (context protein English) Any protein that consists of both a polypeptide and a prosthetic group such as a lipid (in lipoproteins), sugar (in glycoproteins) or porphyrins and metals (in hemoglobin etc)

baulk line

n. (context snooker English) The line at the baulk end of a snooker table, upon which the green, yellow and brown balls are initially placed.

ta-tu

n. (context dated English) (altname: Khanbalik)

arylesterases

n. (plural of arylesterase English)

cephalo-

pre. (context biology English) relating to the brain or head

triatomas

n. (plural of triatoma English)

shirtfront

n. 1 The front part of a shirt. 2 A detachable insert that simulates the front of a shirt. vb. (cx transitive AU politics English) To confront in a threatening manner.

corrie

n. A bowl-shaped geographical feature formed by glaciation.

phenylmercury

n. (context chemistry English) Any of a group of chemical compounds used as fungicides.

pates

n. (plural of pate English)

preponderance

n. 1 excess or superiority of weight, influence, or power, etc.; an outweighing. 2 (context obsolete English) The excess of weight of that part of a cannon behind the trunnions over that in front of them. 3 The greater portion of the weight. 4 The majority.

faetupac

init. (label en US military) Fleet Airborne Electronics Training Unit (Pacific) Squadron

drowsily

adv. In a drowsy manner.

arboresced

vb. (en-past of: arboresce)

redelivers

vb. (en-third-person singular of: redeliver)

clamorous

a. 1 Of or pertaining to clamor. 2 noisy, loud. alt. 1 Of or pertaining to clamor. 2 noisy, loud.

drop in the bucket

n. (context idiomatic English) An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.

forelifted

vb. (en-past of: forelift)

pyroantimonates

n. (plural of pyroantimonate English)

squaw winter

n. 1 (context US New York English) An early onset of winter, an early (October) cold snap, often followed by flurries of snow. 2 (context Canada Northwest Territories English) A mild onset of winter.

egocasts

n. (plural of egocast English) vb. (en-third-person singular of: egocast)

quiddlers

n. (plural of quiddler English)

turmoil

n. A state of great disorder or uncertainty. vb. 1 (context obsolete intransitive English) To be disquieted or confused; to be in commotion. 2 (context obsolete transitive English) To harass with commotion; to disquiet; to worry.

erycids

n. (plural of erycid English)

microfinance

n. (context finance English) finance that is provided to unemployed or low-income people or groups

gustless

a. (context obsolete English) tasteless; insipid

glozed

vb. (en-past of: gloze)

nanotoxicologist

n. One who studies nanotoxicology.

quindecone

n. (context organic compound English) An unsaturated hydrocarbon related to valylene, probably ''2-undecylbut-1-en-3-yne''

envoi

n. A short stanza at the end of a poem, used either to address a person or to comment on the preceding body of the poem.

misaffirmed

vb. (en-past of: misaffirm)

avisaurids

n. (plural of avisaurid English)

myco-

pre. (context biology English) fungus

shovelbum

n. (context US archaeology English) A professional excavator on cultural resource management projects, who has done extensive field work. vb. (context US archaeology English) To excavate, to do archaeology digs.

depurition

n. (alternative form of depuration English)

hibakushas

n. (plural of hibakusha English)

sister city

n. A foreign city with which a city has a declared relationship of cordiality.

quail-pipe

a. Of or relating to a quail pipe. n. 1 (context slang obsolete English) A woman's tongue 2 (alternative spelling of quail pipe English)

corpulentness

n. (context obsolete English) The state or quality of being corpulent.

dormant volcano

n. (context geology English) A volcano that has not erupted for a considerable length of time, but is still capable of erupting

hypersensitivity

n. any heightened immune response to an antigen; an allergy

ashcoloured

a. (alternative form of ashcolored English)

rationality

n. 1 Quality or state of being rational; agreement with reason; possession of reason; due exercise of reason; reasonableness. 2 objectivity, considerateness.

wolves

n. (wolf English)

yeuky

a. (context Scotland English) itchy

worthing

vb. (present participle of worth English)

gigbag

n. (alternative form of gig bag English)

reobtaining

vb. (present participle of reobtain English)

plowmanship

n. (alternative form of ploughmanship English)

slick
  1. 1 slippery due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances. 2 Appearing expensive or sophisticated. n. 1 A covering of liquid, particularly oil. 2 Someone who is clever and untrustworthy. 3 A tool used to make something smooth or even. 4 (context sports automotive English) A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern, often used in auto racing. 5 (context US military slang English) A helicopter. 6 (context printing English) A camera-ready image to be used by a printer. The "slick" is photographed to produce a negative image which is then used to burn a positive offset plate or other printing device. 7 A wide pare chisel used in joinery. v

  2. To make slick

snapbacks

n. (plural of snapback English)

parsons

n. (plural of parson English)

wipe the floor

vb. (context informal with "with" English) To be well ahead, or to win a competition by a considerable margin over the other competitors.

islets of langerhans

n. (context anatomy biology English) regions in the pancreas that contain its endocrine cells

wildcatting

vb. (present participle of wildcat English)

neglecteth

vb. (en-archaic third-person singular of: neglect)

nonchildlike

a. Not childlike.

nonadsorbent
  1. Unable to adsor

paella

n. A savory Valencian dish made of rice, cooked on a frying pan with vegetables and meat or shellfish.

fruit fly

n. 1 any insect of the Tephritidae family, whose larvae damage plant tissue. 2 any insect of the Drosophilidae family, whose larvae feed on ripening fruit, especially the species ''Drosophila melanogaster'' that is used in genetic research.

hexuloses

n. (plural of hexulose English)

bedwear

n. clothing to be worn in bed.

vehemency

n. (context archaic English) vehemence.

reedit

vb. (alternative form of re-edit English)

ab initio

adv. 1 (context legal English) From the time when a legal document comes into force. (Early 17th century.)(R:SOED5: page=4) 2 (context science English) Calculated from first principles, i.e. from basic laws without any further additional assumptions. 3 (context of an academic course English) Taken with no prior qualifications.

breakless

a. Without a break; continuous, unbroken.

Usage examples of "breakless".

Nor did he then move or speak, till, twelve hours after, kindly death took him to his breakless repose.

Therefore, you will allow this joy and honor to sustain you, breakless, throughout the duration of filming.