6 1 verb v noun
• the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
verb
• be in motion due to some air or water current
Example sentence • The boat floats on the tranquil lake.
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • I take notes during every lecture to help me study.
5 1 noun n noun
• ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
Example sentence • The medieval castle was protected by deep moats filled with water.
4 1 noun n noun
• annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats')
Example sentence • I eat oats every morning for breakfast.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
Example sentence • She shared some motivational quotes with her team.
5 1 adverb adv noun
• a capacious bag or basket
Example sentence • I'm totes excited for the concert tonight!
5 1 noun n noun
• an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
verb
• put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
Example sentence • I need to buy new coats for the winter.
6 1 verb v verb
• dwell on with satisfaction
Example sentence • He always gloats about his accomplishments.
6 1 verb v noun
• swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
verb
• become bloated or swollen or puff up
Example sentence • Eating too much junk food bloats your stomach.
7 1 noun n noun
• the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
Example sentence • They could feel a lump in their throats as the movie ended.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
verb
• express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
Example sentence • She received the majority of votes in the election.
5 1 noun n noun
• any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
Example sentence • The farmer has a herd of goats .
7 2 verb v verb
• be a sign or indication of
Example sentence • The symbol '+' denotes addition.
7 2 verb v verb
• give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Example sentence • He devotes all his time to studying.
8 2 verb v verb
• defeat by a majority of votes
Example sentence • He outvotes his opponent in the election.
8 2 verb v verb
• contribute to the progress or growth of
Example sentence • Regular exercise promotes good health.
10 3 noun n noun
• someone who is punished for the errors of others
Example sentence • In modern politics, some politicians use immigrants as scapegoats for the country's problems.
5 1 noun n noun
• English conspirator who claimed that there was a Jesuit plot to assassinate Charles II (1649-1705)
Example sentence • I walked past the field of oates .
5 1 noun n noun
• a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
Example sentence • Shepherd built small cotes to house his sheep.
5 1 noun n noun
• (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
Example sentence • She watched as the motes of dust floated in the sunbeam.
9 2 noun n noun
• a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
verb
• add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
Example sentence • The book contains numerous footnotes explaining historical references.
7 2 noun n noun
• a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head
Example sentence • She bought a collection of vintage capotes at the flea market.
8 2 verb v verb
• express or state indirectly
Example sentence • The term 'luxury' connotes elegance and opulence.
9 2 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • She was upset when she realized that the article contained several misquotes .
6 1 noun n noun
• the hulled and crushed grain of various cereals
Example sentence • She cooked a delicious breakfast of oat groats .
9 3 noun n noun
• a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
Example sentence • They hung their overcoats on the rack by the door.
10 3 noun n noun
• undergarment worn under a skirt
Example sentence • She wore a beautiful dress with multiple layers of petticoats .
9 2 noun n Example sentence • I bought two new raincoats for our camping trip.
8 2 noun n noun
• British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
Example sentence • The redcoats marched in formation down the street.
6 1 noun n
9 3 noun n noun
• short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
Example sentence • She entertained us with several amusing anecdotes about her travels.
10 3 noun n noun
• a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity
Example sentence • The graph of the function has both horizontal and vertical asymptotes .
9 2 noun n noun
• a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
Example sentence • I exchanged my dollars for banknotes at the currency exchange.
9 3 noun n noun
• a birdhouse for pigeons
Example sentence • The dovecotes were beautifully designed and provided a cozy home for the doves.
8 2 noun n noun
• the principal theme in a speech or literary work
Example sentence • The keynotes of his speech were innovation and collaboration.
10 2 noun n noun
• someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
adjective satellite
• ruthless in competition
Example sentence • The story is about a band of cutthroats who rob banks for a living.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The company refloats its stock after a successful IPO.
10 3 noun n noun
• a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
Example sentence • The ferryboats take tourists across the river to the nearby island.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
Example sentence • The navy deployed gunboats to patrol the coastal waters.
10 3 noun n noun
• a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
Example sentence • Many people choose to live on houseboats for a more unconventional lifestyle.
9 3 noun n noun
• a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
Example sentence • The crew members quickly launched the lifeboats when the ship started sinking.
10 3 noun n noun
• A watercraft designed for operating on rivers.
Example sentence • The riverboats sailed up and down the Mississippi River.
8 2 noun n noun
• a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
Example sentence • The rowboats glided smoothly across the calm lake.
9 2 noun n noun
• a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
Example sentence • The marina is filled with sailboats of all sizes.
9 2 verb v noun
• a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River)
Example sentence • The showboats glided gracefully across the water during the regatta.
10 2 noun n Example sentence • She loves racing speedboats on the weekends.
10 2 noun n noun
• a boat propelled by a steam engine
Example sentence • Many people traveled westward on steamboats during the gold rush.
8 2 noun n noun
• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
Example sentence • The tugboats pulled the large cargo ship into the harbor.
5 1
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • She doats on her little sister and spoils her with gifts.
or scroll down to see all results...
