9 2 noun
n
noun
• an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Example sentence • She carefully placed her feet into the footholds on the rock wall.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • He beholds the majestic mountain range.
5 1 verb
v
verb
• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example sentence • She holds her baby tightly in her arms.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Example sentence • She used different molds to shape the clay into various forms.
6 1 verb
v
noun
• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
verb
• censure severely or angrily
Example sentence • She scolds her children for leaving their toys scattered around the house.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• the starting point for a new state or experience
Example sentence • The thresholds for graduating high school differ from state to state.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• develop or come to a promising stage
Example sentence • The story unfolds through a series of flashbacks.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Example sentence • The judge upholds the law in his rulings.
10 2 noun
n
noun
• a cloth used to cover the eyes
verb
• cover the eyes of (someone) to prevent him from seeing
Example sentence • They put blindfolds on the prisoners' eyes before leading them to the interrogation room.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an oversize page that is folded in to a book or magazine
Example sentence • The magazine had several gatefolds displaying full-page advertisements.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
Example sentence • She used her strong fingers to find toeholds on the steep rock face.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• stone post at side of a road to show distances
Example sentence • The company celebrated reaching several milestones in its growth.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
Example sentence • She fell and broke her arm bones .
5 1 noun
n
noun
• United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
6 1 noun
n
noun
• a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
adjective satellite
• of any of various dull tannish or grey colors
verb
• kill by throwing stones at
Example sentence • She collected colorful stones from the beach.
6 2
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9 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
Example sentence • He pulled out his billfolds to pay for the drinks.
5 1 verb
v
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Example sentence • She bolds the important points in her notes.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a magazine center spread; especially a foldout of a large photograph or map or other feature
Example sentence • I bought a magazine with centerfolds of famous models.
10 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• complete power over a person or situation
Example sentence • He chokeholds his opponent during the match to gain an advantage.
5 1 noun
n
adjective
• having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
noun
• a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
adjective satellite
• having lost freshness through passage of time
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• a medieval form of land tenure in England; a copyhold was a parcel of land granted to a peasant by the lord of the manor in return for agricultural services
Example sentence • The copyholds system involved holding land in exchange for services to the lord of the manor.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• a man whose wife committed adultery
verb
• be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage
7 2 verb
v
verb
• enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
Example sentence • The warm embrace of a friend enfolds you in comfort.
10 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
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Example sentence • I prefer using extrabolds when I design banners.
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • She had deep eyefolds that added character to her face.
8 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • The office manager ordered several boxes of fanfolds for the new printer.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an angular or rounded shape made by folding
verb
• bend or lay so that one part covers the other
Example sentence • The artist created intricate paper folds for his origami art.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• an estate held in fee simple or for life
Example sentence • The freeholds in this area are known for their stunning countryside views.
5 1 noun
n
adjective satellite
• made from or covered with gold
Example sentence • The sun's rays reflected off the golds of the autumn leaves.
9 2 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an appendage to hold onto
Example sentence • The rock climber reached for the handholds to pull himself up.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a social unit living together
Example sentence • Many households in the neighborhood have two cars.
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • The artist infolds different colors to create a beautiful painting.
10 3 noun
n
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10 3 noun
n
noun
• land or property held under a lease
Example sentence • The company owns several leaseholds in the city.
8 2 noun
n
noun
• beet with a large yellowish root; grown chiefly as cattle feed
Example sentence • I bought a basket full of fresh mangolds from the farmer's market.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
adjective satellite
• many and varied; having many features or forms
verb
• make multiple copies of
Example sentence • The mechanic will need to replace the manifolds on the car's engine.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
Example sentence • I planted marigolds in my garden.
9 2 noun
n
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Example sentence • I noticed a small red bump on my nailfolds .
4 1
adjective
• (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
adjective satellite
• of a very early stage in development
9 2 verb
v
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Example sentence • She outscolds her younger sister whenever they fight.
9 3
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8 2 noun
n
noun
• a pen where stray animals are confined
7 2 verb
v
Example sentence • She refolds her clothes neatly after doing laundry.
7 2 verb
v
verb
• Mold again, apply a new mold to
Example sentence • He remolds his sculptures until he achieves the desired shape and texture.
10 2 noun
n
Example sentence • The sheepfolds were protected by tall stone walls.
9 2 noun
n
No meanings yet for this word...
Example sentence • The high moisture levels during winter make it easier for snowmolds to develop.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• (nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired
Example sentence • The crew members were working in the stokeholds to feed coal into the furnace.
13 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• complete power over a person or situation
Example sentence • He strangleholds his opponents during wrestling matches.
11 2 noun
n
noun
• a strongly fortified defensive structure
Example sentence • The soldiers built strongholds along the border to defend against enemy attacks.
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