5 1 noun n noun
• (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
Example sentence • She held the book in her hands .
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991)
Example sentence • They traveled to different lands in search of adventure.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a decree that prohibits something
verb
• forbid the public distribution of (a movie or a newspaper)
Example sentence • The city council has implemented bans on smoking in public parks.
4 1 noun n noun
• a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
verb
• strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
Example sentence • The fans cheered loudly when the team scored a goal.
4 1 adverb, noun, adjective adv, n, adj noun
• A letter of the Archaic Greek alphabet (uppercase Ϻ, lowercase ϻ) that came after pi and before qoppa.
Example sentence • I prefer my coffee to be served sans sugar.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj verb
• To cross from one side to another of (gender, sex or something in that vein).
adjective
• In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the opposite side of the bond.
noun
• (sometimes offensive, sometimes humorous) A trans person.
Example sentence • He is a trans man who transitioned a few years ago.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
verb
• preserve in a can or tin
Example sentence • I recycled all the empty cans after the party.
7 2 noun n noun
• a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
verb
• get a tan from being exposed to the sun
Example sentence • She loves lying on the beach and getting suntans .
8 2 noun n noun
• an eroded and barren region in southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska
Example sentence • We went hiking in the badlands during our vacation.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting
4 1 noun n noun
• A small truck or sledge used in coal mines.
5 1 noun n noun
• open pastry filled with fruit or custard
Example sentence • She made individual flans for each guest at the dinner party.
5 1 noun n noun
• the mother of your father or mother
4 1 noun n noun
• one of the British Isles in the Irish Sea
verb
• take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
Example sentence • The mans approached the house cautiously.
4 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a river of western Thailand flowing southward to join the Ping River to form the Chao Phraya
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
verb
• make a sweeping movement
Example sentence • I need to buy new pans for my kitchen.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region
verb
• examine minutely or intensely
Example sentence • The doctor reviewed the scans of the patient's brain.
4 1 noun n noun
• a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
adjective satellite
• of a light yellowish-brown color
verb
• treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
Example sentence • The salon offers spray tans for those who want a quick bronzed look.
4 1 noun n noun
• any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
Example sentence • I saw a pair of vans at the shoe store.
6 2 noun n noun
• the constellation that includes the southern celestial pole
7 2 noun n adjective
• of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
noun
• a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
Example sentence • I've been collecting vintage afghans from thrift stores.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Researchers used alloxans to create a diabetic rat model.
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Earthworms are one of the most well-known annelidans .
10 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Blueberries are high in anthocyans .
7 2 noun n noun
• a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
Example sentence • The garbage truck emptied the ashcans along the street.
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • She wore a beautiful astrachans fur coat to the party.
10 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a city in southwestern Russia on the delta of the Volga River
Example sentence • The store showcased a variety of astrakhans , including hats and jackets.
9 3 noun n noun
• a tower that is part of a defensive structure (such as a castle)
Example sentence • The castle's fortifications included several barbicans to defend against enemy attacks.
7 2 noun n noun
• a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
Example sentence • The nurse collected the used bedpans for cleaning.
11 4 noun n noun
• a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins
Example sentence • Researchers are studying the potential medicinal properties of benzofurans .
9 2 noun n noun
• the part of the skull that encloses the brain
Example sentence • The archaeologists discovered ancient brainpans buried beneath the ruins.
5 2 noun n noun
• a primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color
adjective satellite
• of the blue-green color that is a primary subtractive color of light
Example sentence • I bought a set of cyans for my art project.
8 2 verb v adverb
• without betraying any feeling
adjective satellite
• deliberately impassive in manner
Example sentence • She deadpans her way through the entire comedy routine.
10 4 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • Scientists have discovered a new species of decapodans in the depths of the ocean.
8 2 noun n
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Example sentence • Many biotechnological applications of dextrans have been reported.
7 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The use of dioxans has been banned in many countries due to their harmful effects on human health.
6 2 noun n noun
• a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
Example sentence • The divans in the reception area were comfortable.
6 2 noun n noun
• a Muslim council of state
Example sentence • The antique shop had a beautiful collection of diwans .
8 2 noun n noun
• the quantity that a dustpan will hold
Example sentence • She grabbed the dustpans to clean up the spilled flour.
5 2 noun n noun
• a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Example sentence • She moved with great elans , dancing across the stage with grace and confidence.
8 3 noun n
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Example sentence • The firepans were filled with hot coals to keep us warm.
7 2 noun n noun
• A royal decree issued by a sovereign in certain historical Islamic states, especially by the Sultan of Turkey.
Example sentence • The king issued firmans granting land to his loyal subjects.
7 2 noun n noun
• a pan used for frying foods
Example sentence • I need to buy new frypans for my kitchen.
6 2 noun n noun
• a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon
Example sentence • The synthesis of furans often involves the use of palladium-catalyzed reactions.
9 3 noun n noun
• a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon
Example sentence • The synthesis of furfurans involves the reaction of an alcohol with an aldehyde or ketone.
7 2 noun n noun
• Any polysaccharide that is a polymer of glucose
Example sentence • Some studies have shown that glucans may have immunomodulatory properties.
7 2 noun
• (cabrohydrate) Any polysaccharide or oligosaccharide, especially one that is part of a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
Example sentence • The structure of glycans can vary greatly.
6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • There are many different types of gobans used in the game of Go.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurring in arid or semiarid regions
Example sentence • Farmers often have to break through hardpans in order to plant their crops.
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