7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
verb
• make a record of; set down in permanent form
Example sentence • I need to update my medical records .
6 1 noun n noun
• a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
Example sentence • Norway is famous for its stunning fjords .
9 2 noun n noun
• a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
Example sentence • The forewords of these old novels offer glimpses into the historical context of the time.
9 2 noun n noun
• a landowner who leases to others
Example sentence • The landlords increased the rent for all the tenants in the building.
7 2 noun n noun
• a term of address for an English lord
Example sentence • The milords gathered in the grand hall for the king's address.
8 2 noun n noun
• a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend
Example sentence • The rigorous training helped the soldiers become proficient with their ripcords .
9 2 noun n noun
• A person who makes money by renting housing that is kept in poor condition.
Example sentence • Many cities have laws in place to regulate and punish slumlords .
9 2 noun n noun
• A word, usually one of a series in a stop list, that is ignored when searches are conducted on a database, search engine, or the like.
Example sentence • Examples of stopwords include: the, a, an, of, in, and, is, etc.
9 2 noun n noun
• closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips
Example sentence • She used the long, thin whipcords to restrain the unruly horse.
8 2 adverb adv Example sentence • He extended his hand skywards and shouted with joy.
10 3 adverb, noun adv, n Example sentence • I always read the afterwords of books to gain insights from the author.
10 3 verb v verb
• be different from one another
Example sentence • He disaccords with the company's decision.
10 3 noun n noun
• A series of six tones denoted with the syllables ut-re-mi-fa-sol-la separated by seconds, the only of which that is a minor second being mi-fa.
Example sentence • The composer used various hexachords to create a unique sound in the piece.
9 3 noun n noun
• a person who has general authority over others
Example sentence • The overlords ruled with an iron fist, imposing strict laws on the citizens.
10 3 verb
• record before presentation, as of a broadcast
Example sentence • The company prerecords all customer calls for quality assurance purposes.
9 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The bedboards were sturdy and provided strong support for the mattress.
10 2 noun n noun
• large outdoor signboard
Example sentence • I saw a lot of billboards on my way to work.
10 2 noun n noun
• protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.
Example sentence • I need to update the dashboards with the latest data.
11 2 noun n noun
• a board in the floor
Example sentence • The floorboards in the old house creaked with every step.
10 2 noun n noun
• A fret or plate put over the neck of musical instruments or its fingerboard, to create a different sound of notes.
9 2 noun n noun
• the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship
Example sentence • The garboards of the ship were in need of repair.
9 2 noun n noun
• A board, or frame of planks, lowered over the side of a sailboat to lessen its leeway.
Example sentence • The sailor adjusted the leeboards to stabilize the boat.
8 2 noun n adjective
• on the side away from the wind
noun
• the direction in which the wind is blowing
adverb
• away from the wind
Example sentence • The sailors changed their course to head leewards .
10 2 noun n noun
• wedge formed by the curved part of a steel plow blade that turns the furrow
Example sentence • The moldboards on this plow have become worn and need to be replaced.
9 2 noun
• a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
Example sentence • I need to clean the dust off the mopboards .
10 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The hikers strapped their tents and sleeping bags to their packboards .
9 2 noun
• the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
Example sentence • The seaboards of California offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
10 2 noun n noun
• The thin board used in skimboarding.
Example sentence • He picked up one of the skimboards and headed towards the beach.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • I saw a group of people riding skyboards at the park.
9 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The teaboards were beautifully crafted and decorated with intricate designs.
10 2 noun n noun
• device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on
Example sentence • Her grandmother used to do laundry on old wooden washboards .
9 2 noun n noun
• stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
Example sentence • During his speech, the CEO used several buzzwords that didn't really make sense.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
Example sentence • Honesty and integrity are my bywords for success.
10 2 noun n noun
• a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual
Example sentence • I found the book in the library and looked through the catchwords to determine if it was relevant to my research.
8 2 noun n noun
• capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
Example sentence • The concords between the countries marked a significant step towards peace.
10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle
Example sentence • I enjoy solving crosswords in my free time.
9 2 noun n noun
• a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
Example sentence • English loanwords have become common in many languages around the world.
10 2 noun n noun
• a slogan used to rally support for a cause
Example sentence • Integrity and honesty are the watchwords of this company.
7 2 verb, adverb v, adv adverb
• spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
11 3 noun n noun
• wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets
Example sentence • The furniture was made from recycled fibreboards .
10 3 noun n
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Example sentence • He bought fireboards to protect his floors from sparks.
12 3 noun n noun
• a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
Example sentence • The graduates proudly tossed their mortarboards in the air.
11 3 noun n noun
• a cardboard suitable for making posters
Example sentence • The company manufactures high-quality paperboards for various purposes.
11 3 noun n noun
• a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot
verb
• ride on a flat board with rollers attached to the bottom
Example sentence • I saw a group of kids riding skateboards in the park.
13 3 noun n noun
• a long thin board with one edge thicker than the other; used as siding by lapping one board over the board below
Example sentence • The old house had weatherboards that were starting to rot.
11 3 noun n noun
• an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound
Example sentence • She played the clavichords expertly during the concert.
9 2 adverb, adjective adv, adj Example sentence • They explored the landwards region of the island.
7 2 noun
• French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
9 2 noun n noun
• a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
Example sentence • Our town experienced several blizzards last winter.
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