commode: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination


crapper: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination


pot: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination


potty: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination


stool: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination


throne: a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination


toilet bag: a waterproof bag for holding bathrooms items (soap and toothpaste etc.) when you are travelling


sponge bag: a waterproof bag for holding bathrooms items (soap and toothpaste etc.) when you are travelling


toilet bowl: the bowl of a toilet that can be flushed with water


toilet kit: a kit for carrying toilet articles while traveling


travel kit: a kit for carrying toilet articles while traveling


toilet powder: a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)


bath powder: a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)


dusting powder: a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)


toiletry: artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)


toilet articles: artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)


toilet seat: the hinged seat on a toilet


toilet soap: soap used as a toiletry


face soap: soap used as a toiletry


bath soap: soap used as a toiletry


toilet water: a perfumed liquid lighter than cologne


eau de toilette: a perfumed liquid lighter than cologne


tokamak: a doughnut-shaped chamber used in fusion research; a plasma is heated and confined in a magnetic bottle


token: a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines


tolazamide: a drug (trade name Tolinase) used in treating stable adult-onset diabetes mellitus


Tolinase: a drug (trade name Tolinase) used in treating stable adult-onset diabetes mellitus


tolazoline: vasodilator that is used to treat spasms of peripheral blood vessels (as in acrocyanosis)


tolbutamide: sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus


Orinase: sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus


tole: enameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century


tollbooth: a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls


tolbooth: a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls


tollhouse: a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls


toll bridge: a bridge where toll is charged for crossing


tollgate: a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid


tollbar: a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid


toll line: a telephone line for long-distance calls


tolmetin sodium: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tolectin)


Tolectin: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tolectin)


tomahawk: weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians


hatchet: weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians


Tommy gun: a .45-caliber submachine gun


Thompson submachine gun: a .45-caliber submachine gun


tomograph: X-ray machine in which a computer builds a detailed image of a particular plane through an object from multiple X-ray measurements


tone arm: mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge


pickup: mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge


pickup arm: mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge


toner: a lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores


tongs: any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below


pair of tongs: any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below


tongue: the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot


tongue and groove joint: a mortise joint made by fitting a projection on the edge of one board into a matching groove on another board


tongue depressor: a thin depressor used to press the tongue down during an examination of the mouth and throat


tonic: a medicine that strengthens and invigorates


restorative: a medicine that strengthens and invigorates


tonometer: measuring instrument for measuring tension or pressure (especially for measuring intraocular pressure in testing for glaucoma)


tool: an implement used in the practice of a vocation


tool bag: a bag in which tools are carried


toolbox: a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools


tool chest: a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools


tool cabinet: a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools


tool case: a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools


toolshed: a shed for storing tools


toolhouse: a shed for storing tools


tooth: something resembling the tooth of an animal


tooth: one of a number of uniform projections on a gear


toothbrush: small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth


toothpaste: a dentifrice in the form of a paste


toothpick: pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth


tooth powder: a dentifrice in the form of a powder


toothpowder: a dentifrice in the form of a powder


top: a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips


top: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)


cover: covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)


top: a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin


whirligig: a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin


teetotum: a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin


spinning top: a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin


top: platform surrounding the head of a lower mast


topgallant: a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel


topgallant mast: a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel


topgallant: a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast


topgallant sail: a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast


topiary: a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals


topknot: headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair


top lift: the bottom layer of a heel


topmast: the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig


top of the line: the best (most expensive) in a given line of merchandise


topper: a woman's short coat


topsail: a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast


topside: (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline


toque: a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs


torch: a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance


tormenter: a flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings


tormentor: a flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings


teaser: a flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings


torpedo: armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target


torpedo: a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead


torpedo: a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface


torpedo: an explosive device that is set off in an oil well (or a gas well) to start or to increase the flow of oil (or gas)


torpedo boat: small high-speed warship designed for torpedo attacks in coastal waters


torpedo-boat destroyer: small destroyer that was the forerunner of modern destroyers; designed to destroy torpedo boats


torpedo tube: a tube near the waterline of a vessel through which a torpedo is fired


torque converter: converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means)


torque wrench: a wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied


torsion balance: measuring instrument designed to measure small forces by the torsion they exert on a thin wire


torture chamber: a room in which torture is inflicted


torus: commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column


tore: commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column


totem: emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians)


totem pole: a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast


touch screen: a computer display that enables the user to interact with the computer by touching areas on the screen


touchscreen: a computer display that enables the user to interact with the computer by touching areas on the screen


toupee: a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness


toupe: a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness


touring car: large open car seating four with folding top


phaeton: large open car seating four with folding top


tourer: large open car seating four with folding top


tourist class: inexpensive accommodations on a ship or train


third class: inexpensive accommodations on a ship or train


towel: a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping


toweling: any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels


towelling: any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels


towel rack: a rack consisting of one or more bars on which towels can be hung


towel horse: a rack consisting of one or more bars on which towels can be hung


towel rail: a horizontal bar a few inches from a wall for holding towels


towel bar: a horizontal bar a few inches from a wall for holding towels


towel ring: a circular hoop for holding a towel


tower: a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building


Tower of Babel: (Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another


Babel: (Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another


Tower of London: a fortress in London on the Thames; used as a palace and a state prison and now as a museum containing the crown jewels


Tower of Pharos: a great lighthouse (500 feet high) built at Alexandria in 285 BC


towline: (nautical) a rope used in towing


towrope: (nautical) a rope used in towing


towing line: (nautical) a rope used in towing


towing rope: (nautical) a rope used in towing


town hall: a government building that houses administrative offices of a town government


towpath: a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats


towing path: a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats


tow truck: a truck equipped to hoist and pull wrecked cars (or to remove cars from no-parking zones)


tow car: a truck equipped to hoist and pull wrecked cars (or to remove cars from no-parking zones)


wrecker: a truck equipped to hoist and pull wrecked cars (or to remove cars from no-parking zones)


toy: a device regarded as providing amusement


toy box: chest for storage of toys


toy chest: chest for storage of toys


toy: a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier)


toyshop: shop where toys are sold


toy soldier: a doll that resembles a soldier


trace: either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree


trace detector: a screening device for traces of explosives; used at airline terminals


tracer: ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke


tracer bullet: ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke


tracer: (radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes


tracer: an instrument used to make tracings


tracery: decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs


tracing: a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image


trace: a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image


track: any road or path affording passage especially a rough one


cart track: any road or path affording passage especially a rough one


cartroad: any road or path affording passage especially a rough one


track: a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll


rail: a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll


rails: a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll


runway: a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll


track: a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels


track: a groove on a phonograph recording


track: (computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data


data track: (computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data


track: an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground


caterpillar track: an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground


caterpillar tread: an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground


trackball: an electronic device consisting of a rotatable ball in a housing; used to position the cursor and move images on a computer screen


tracked vehicle: a self-propelled vehicle that moves on tracks


tract house: one of many houses of similar design constructed together on a tract of land


tract housing: housing consisting of similar houses constructed together on a tract of land


traction engine: steam-powered locomotive for drawing heavy loads along surfaces other than tracks


tractor: a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications


tractor: a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans


trading card: a card with a picture on it; collected and traded by children


traffic circle: a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island


circle: a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island


rotary: a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island


roundabout: a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island


traffic island: a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians


safety island: a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians


safety isle: a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians


safety zone: a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians


traffic lane: a lane of a main road that is defined by painted lines


trail: a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country


trail bike: a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground


dirt bike: a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground


scrambler: a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground


trailer: a wheeled vehicle that can be pulled by a car or truck and is equipped for occupancy


house trailer: a wheeled vehicle that can be pulled by a car or truck and is equipped for occupancy


trailer: a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor


trailer camp: a camp where space for house trailers can be rented; utilities are generally provided


trailer park: a camp where space for house trailers can be rented; utilities are generally provided


trailer truck: a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together


tractor trailer: a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together


trucking rig: a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together


rig: a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together


articulated lorry: a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together


semi: a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together


trailing edge: the rear edge of an airfoil


train: public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive


railroad train: public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive


train: piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor


train set: a toy consisting of small models of railroad trains and the track for them to run on


tramcar: a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine


tram: a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine


tramline: the track on which trams or streetcars run


tramway: the track on which trams or streetcars run


streetcar track: the track on which trams or streetcars run


trammel: a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble


trammel: an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace


trammel net: a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh


trammel: a fishing net with three layers; the outer two are coarse mesh and the loose inner layer is fine mesh


trampoline: gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling


tramp steamer: a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule


tramp: a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule


tramway: a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers


tram: a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers


aerial tramway: a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers


cable tramway: a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers


ropeway: a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers


trandolapril: an ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension


Mavik: an ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension


tranquilizer: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity


tranquillizer: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity


tranquilliser: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity


antianxiety agent: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity


ataractic drug: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity


ataractic agent: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity


ataractic: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity


transcription: a sound or television recording (e.g., from a broadcast to a tape recording)


transdermal patch: a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream


skin patch: a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream


transducer: an electrical device that converts one form of energy into another


transept: structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles


transformer: an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage


transistor: a semiconductor device capable of amplification


junction transistor: a semiconductor device capable of amplification


electronic transistor: a semiconductor device capable of amplification


transit instrument: a telescope mounted on an axis running east and west and used to time the transit of a celestial body across the meridian


transit line: a line providing public transit


transmission: the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle


transmission system: the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle


transmission shaft: rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential


transmitter: set used to broadcast radio or tv signals


sender: set used to broadcast radio or tv signals


transom: a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it


traverse: a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it


transom: a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door


transom window: a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door


fanlight: a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door


transponder: electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply


transportation system: a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods


transportation: a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods


transit: a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods


transporter: a crane for moving material with dispatch as in loading and unloading ships


transporter: a long truck for carrying motor vehicles


car transporter: a long truck for carrying motor vehicles


transport ship: a ship for carrying soldiers or military equipment


tranylcypromine: an antidepressant drug that is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor; administered as a sulfate


trap: a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned


trap: a light two-wheeled carriage


trap: a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters


trap: drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas


trap-and-drain auger: a plumber's snake for clearing a trap and drain


trap door: a hinged or sliding door in a floor or ceiling


trapeze: a swing used by circus acrobats


trave: a horizontal beam that extends across something


traverse: a horizontal beam that extends across something


crossbeam: a horizontal beam that extends across something


crosspiece: a horizontal beam that extends across something


travel iron: a small lightweight iron that can be carried while traveling


trawl: a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths


dragnet: a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths


trawl net: a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths


trawl: a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)


trawl line: a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)


spiller: a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)


setline: a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)


trotline: a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)


trawler: a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish


dragger: a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish


tray: an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food


tray cloth: table linen consisting of a small cloth for a tray


trazodone: oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative


trazodone hydrochloride: oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative


Desyrel: oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative


tread: structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step


tread: the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground


tread: the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire


treadmill: a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps


treadwheel: a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps


tread-wheel: a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps


treadmill: an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place


treasure chest: a chest filled with valuables


treasure house: a storehouse for treasures


treasure ship: a 16th-century ship loaded with treasure


treasury: a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely


tree house: a playhouse built in the branches of a tree


treenail: a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast


trenail: a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast


trunnel: a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast


trefoil: an architectural ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle


trefoil arch: a pointed arch having cusps in the intrados on either side of the apex


trellis: latticework used to support climbing plants


treillage: latticework used to support climbing plants


trench: a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth


trench: any long ditch cut in the ground


trench coat: a military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets


trencher: a wooden board or platter on which food is served or carved


trench knife: a knife with a double-edged blade for hand-to-hand fighting


trepan: a drill for cutting circular holes around a center


trepan: a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull


trephine: a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull


trestle: sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop


trestle: a supporting tower used to support a bridge


trestle bridge: a bridge supported by trestlework


trestle table: a table supported on trestles


trestlework: a supporting structure composed of a system of connected trestles; for a bridge or pier or scaffold e.g.


trews: tight-fitting trousers; usually of tartan


trey: one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips


three: one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips


trial balloon: a balloon sent up to test air currents


triazolam: a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep


Halcion: a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep


triangle: a percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle


triangle: any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles


tribromoethanol: an intravenous anesthetic


tribromoethyl alcohol: an intravenous anesthetic


tribune: the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne


trichlormethiazide: diuretic drug (trade name Naqua) used to treat hypertension


Naqua: diuretic drug (trade name Naqua) used to treat hypertension


triclinium: a dining table with couches along three sides in ancient Rome


triclinium: a dining room (especially a dining room containing a dining table with couches along three sides)


tricolor: a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag)


tricolour: a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag)


tricolor television tube: a color television tube in which three primary colors are combined to give the full range of colors


tricolour television tube: a color television tube in which three primary colors are combined to give the full range of colors


tricolor tube: a color television tube in which three primary colors are combined to give the full range of colors


tricolour tube: a color television tube in which three primary colors are combined to give the full range of colors


tricorn: cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points


tricorne: cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points


tricot: a knitted fabric or one resembling knitting


tricycle: a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals


trike: a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals


velocipede: a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals


tricyclic: an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain


tricyclic antidepressant: an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain


tricyclic antidepressant drug: an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain


trident: a spear with three prongs


trigger: a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen


trigon: a triangular lyre of ancient Greece and Rome


trimaran: a fast sailboat with 3 parallel hulls


trimipramine: tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Surmontil) used to treat depression and anxiety and (sometimes) insomnia


Surmontil: tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Surmontil) used to treat depression and anxiety and (sometimes) insomnia


trimmer: joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.


trimmer joist: joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.


trimmer: capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments


trimming capacitor: capacitor having variable capacitance; used for making fine adjustments


trimmer: a machine that trims timber


trimmer arch: an arch built between trimmers in a floor (to support the weight of a hearth)


trimming: a decoration or adornment on a garment


trim: a decoration or adornment on a garment


passementerie: a decoration or adornment on a garment


triode: a thermionic vacuum tube having three electrodes; fluctuations of the charge on the grid control the flow from cathode to anode which makes amplification possible


triphammer: a massive power hammer; raised by a cam until released to fall under gravity


triplicate: one of three copies; any of three things that correspond to one another exactly


trip line: a light rope used in lumbering to free a dog hook from a log at a distance


tripod: a three-legged rack used for support


tripper: a catch mechanism that acts as a switch


trip: a catch mechanism that acts as a switch


triptych: art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)


trip wire: a wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap or camera or weapon) when tripped over


trireme: ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side


triskelion: a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center


triskele: a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center


triumphal arch: a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory


trivet: a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table


trivet: a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth


triviality: something of small importance


trivia: something of small importance


trifle: something of small importance


small beer: something of small importance


troika: a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast


Trojan Horse: a large hollow wooden figure of a horse (filled with Greek soldiers) left by the Greeks outside Troy during the Trojan War


Wooden Horse: a large hollow wooden figure of a horse (filled with Greek soldiers) left by the Greeks outside Troy during the Trojan War


troll: a fisherman's lure that is used in trolling


trolleybus: a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires


trolley coach: a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires


trackless trolley: a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires


trolley line: a transit line using streetcars or trolley buses


trombone: a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide


trompe l'oeil: a painting rendered in such great detail as to deceive the viewer concerning its reality


troop carrier: any land or sea or air vehicle designed to carry troops


troop transport: any land or sea or air vehicle designed to carry troops


troopship: ship for transporting troops


trophy: something given as a token of victory


prize: something given as a token of victory


trophy case: a case in which to display trophies


trou-de-loup: a sloping pit with a stake in the middle used as an obstacle to the enemy


trough: a long narrow shallow receptacle


trouser: a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers


trouser cuff: a cuff on the bottoms of trouser legs


trouser press: a home appliance in which trousers can be hung and the wrinkles pressed out


pants presser: a home appliance in which trousers can be hung and the wrinkles pressed out


trouser: (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately


pant: (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately


trousseau: the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens


trowel: a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials


truck: an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling


motortruck: an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling


truck bed: the floor or bottom of a wagon or truck or trailer


truck farm: a farm where vegetables are grown for market


truck garden: a farm where vegetables are grown for market


truck stop: a roadside service station (and restaurant) that caters to truck drivers


trump: (card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand


trump: a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps


trump card: a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps


trumpet arch: a conical squinch


truncheon: a short stout club used primarily by policemen


nightstick: a short stout club used primarily by policemen


baton: a short stout club used primarily by policemen


billy: a short stout club used primarily by policemen


billystick: a short stout club used primarily by policemen


billy club: a short stout club used primarily by policemen


trundle: small wheel or roller


trundle bed: a low bed to be slid under a higher bed


trundle: a low bed to be slid under a higher bed


truckle bed: a low bed to be slid under a higher bed


truckle: a low bed to be slid under a higher bed


trunk: luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage


trunk hose: puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose


trunk lid: hinged lid for a trunk


trunk line: a telephone line connecting two exchanges directly


trunk line: line that is the main route on a railway


trunk route: line that is the main route on a railway


truss: a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure


truss: (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure


truss bridge: a bridge supported by trusses


truth serum: an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely


truth drug: an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely


try square: a square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece


T-square: a square used by draftsmen to draw parallel lines


tub: a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids


vat: a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids


tube: conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases


tubing: conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases


tube: electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope


vacuum tube: electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope


thermionic vacuum tube: electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope


thermionic tube: electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope


electron tube: electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope


thermionic valve: electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope


tubeless: pneumatic tire not needing an inner tube to be airtight


tubeless tire: pneumatic tire not needing an inner tube to be airtight


tuck: a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place


tuck box: a box for storing eatables (especially at boarding school)


tucker: a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress


tucker-bag: a bag used for carrying food


tuck shop: a candy store in Great Britain


Tudor arch: a low elliptical or pointed arch; usually drawn from four centers


four-centered arch: a low elliptical or pointed arch; usually drawn from four centers


tudung: a scarf worn around the head by Muslim women in Malaysia; conceals the hair but not the face


tugboat: a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships


tug: a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships


towboat: a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships


tower: a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships


Tuileries: formal gardens next to the Louvre in Paris


Tuileries Gardens: formal gardens next to the Louvre in Paris


Tuileries: palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens


Tuileries Palace: palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens


tuille: armor plate that protects the hip and thigh


tulip bed: a flowerbed in which tulips are growing


tulle: a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns


tumble-dryer: a clothes dryer that spins wet clothes inside a cylinder with heated air


tumble drier: a clothes dryer that spins wet clothes inside a cylinder with heated air


tumbler: a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom


tumbler: a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown


tumbrel: a farm dumpcart for carrying dung; carts of this type were used to carry prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution


tumbril: a farm dumpcart for carrying dung; carts of this type were used to carry prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution


tun: a large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals


tunic: any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees


tuning fork: a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments


tunnel: a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)


tupik: tent that is an Eskimo summer dwelling


tupek: tent that is an Eskimo summer dwelling


sealskin tent: tent that is an Eskimo summer dwelling


turban: a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head


turbine: rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate


turbogenerator: generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power


tureen: large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews


Turing machine: a hypothetical computer with an infinitely long memory tape


Turkish bath: a steam room where facilities are available for a bath followed by a shower and massage


Turkish towel: a bath towel with rough loose pile


terry towel: a bath towel with rough loose pile


Turk's head: an ornamental knot that resembles a small turban


turnaround: an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around


turnbuckle: an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension


turner: cooking utensil having a flat flexible part and a long handle; used for turning or serving food


food turner: cooking utensil having a flat flexible part and a long handle; used for turning or serving food


turnery: products made on a lathe


turnery: workshop where objects are made on a lathe


turning: the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe


turnip bed: a bed in which turnips are growing


turnoff: a side road where you can turn off


turnout: a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park


widening: a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park


turnpike: an expressway on which tolls are collected


toll road: an expressway on which tolls are collected


turnpike: (from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid


turnspit: a roasting spit that can be turned


turnstile: a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering


turntable: a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played


turntable: a rotatable platform with a track; used to turn locomotives and cars


turntable: a revolving tray placed on a dining table


lazy Susan: a revolving tray placed on a dining table


turret: a small tower extending above a building


turret clock: a clock with more than one dial to show the time in all directions from a tower


turtleneck: a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar


turtle: a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar


polo-neck: a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar


turtleneck collar: a high close-fitting turnover collar


polo-neck collar: a high close-fitting turnover collar


tweed: thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland


tweeter: a loudspeaker that reproduces higher audio frequency sounds


twenty-two: a .22 caliber firearm (pistol or rifle)


.22: a .22 caliber firearm (pistol or rifle)


twenty-two pistol: a .22-caliber pistol


twenty-two rifle: a .22-caliber rifle


twill: a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs


twill: a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs


twill weave: a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs


twin bed: one of a pair of identical beds


twinjet: a jet plane propelled by two jet engines


twist bit: a bit or drill having deep helical grooves


twist drill: a bit or drill having deep helical grooves


two-by-four: a timber measuring (slightly under) 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section


two-handed saw: a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people


whipsaw: a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people


two-man saw: a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people


lumberman's saw: a saw with handles at both ends; intended for use by two people


two-man tent: a tent designed for occupancy by two persons


two-piece: a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers


two-piece suit: a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers


lounge suit: a business suit consisting of a matching jacket and skirt or trousers


two-way street: a street on which vehicular traffic can move in either of two directions


type: a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper


typesetting machine: a printer that sets textual material in type


type slug: a strip of type metal used for spacing


slug: a strip of type metal used for spacing


typewriter: hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time


typewriter carriage: a carriage for carrying a sheet of paper


typewriter keyboard: a keyboard for manually entering characters to be printed


tyrocidine: a basic polypeptide antibiotic derived from a soil bacterium; a major component of tyrothricin


tyrocidin: a basic polypeptide antibiotic derived from a soil bacterium; a major component of tyrothricin


tyrolean: soft green felt hat with a feather or brush cockade


tirolean: soft green felt hat with a feather or brush cockade


tyrosine kinase inhibitor: a drug used in cases of chronic myeloid leukemia


tyrothricin: a mixture of antibiotics applied locally to infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria


uke: a small guitar having four strings


ukulele: a small guitar having four strings


ulster: loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted


ultracentrifuge: a high speed centrifuge used to determine the relative molecular masses of large molecules in high polymers and proteins


ultramicroscope: light microscope that uses scattered light to show particles too small to see with ordinary microscopes


dark-field microscope: light microscope that uses scattered light to show particles too small to see with ordinary microscopes


Ultrasuede: a synthetic suede cloth


ultraviolet lamp: any source of illumination that emits ultraviolet radiation


ultraviolet source: any source of illumination that emits ultraviolet radiation


umbrella: a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy


umbrella tent: a small tent with a single supporting pole and radiating metal ribs


undercarriage: framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle


undercharge: an insufficient charge


undercoat: seal consisting of a coating of a tar or rubberlike material on the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion


underseal: seal consisting of a coating of a tar or rubberlike material on the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion


undercut: a notch cut in the trunk of tree in order to determine the direction of its fall


underfelt: a carpet pad of thick felt


undergarment: a garment worn under other garments


unmentionable: a garment worn under other garments


underpants: an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin


underpass: an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway


subway: an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway


underwear: undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments


underclothes: undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments


underclothing: undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments


undies: women's underwear


uneven parallel bars: a pair of parallel bars set at different heights; used in women's gymnastics


uneven bars: a pair of parallel bars set at different heights; used in women's gymnastics


unicycle: a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals


monocycle: a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals


uniform: clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification


union: a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner)


Union Jack: national flag of the United Kingdom


Union flag: national flag of the United Kingdom


United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory: a defense laboratory of the Criminal Investigation Command; the United States Army's primary forensic laboratory in support of criminal intelligence


U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory: a defense laboratory of the Criminal Investigation Command; the United States Army's primary forensic laboratory in support of criminal intelligence


US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory: a defense laboratory of the Criminal Investigation Command; the United States Army's primary forensic laboratory in support of criminal intelligence


USACIL: a defense laboratory of the Criminal Investigation Command; the United States Army's primary forensic laboratory in support of criminal intelligence


United States Mint: the mint that manufactures and distributes United States coins for circulation through Federal Reserve Banks; processes gold and silver bullion


U.S. Mint: the mint that manufactures and distributes United States coins for circulation through Federal Reserve Banks; processes gold and silver bullion


US Mint: the mint that manufactures and distributes United States coins for circulation through Federal Reserve Banks; processes gold and silver bullion


universal joint: coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions


universal: coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions


university: establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching


University of California at Berkeley: a university in Berkeley, California


University of Chicago: a university in Chicago, Illinois


University of Michigan: a university in Ann Arbor, Michigan


University of Nebraska: a university in Lincoln, Nebraska


University of North Carolina: a university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina


University of Pennsylvania: a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Pennsylvania: a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Penn: a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


University of Pittsburgh: a university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


University of Sussex: a red-brick university in Brighton, England


Sussex University: a red-brick university in Brighton, England


University of Texas: a university in Austin, Texas


University of Vermont: a university in Burlington, Vermont


University of Washington: a university in Seattle, Washington


University of West Virginia: a university in Morgantown, West Virginia


University of Wisconsin: a university in Madison, Wisconsin


upcast: air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine


upgrade: hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did


upholstery: covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture


upholstery material: the fabric used in upholstering


upholstery needle: any of several very heavy and sometimes curved sewing needles used by upholsterers


uplift: a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts


upper: piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot


upper berth: the higher of two berths


upper: the higher of two berths


upper deck: a higher deck


upper surface: the side that is uppermost


upright: a piano with a vertical sounding board


upright piano: a piano with a vertical sounding board


upright: a vertical structural member as a post or stake


vertical: a vertical structural member as a post or stake


upset: a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging


swage: a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging


upstage: the rear part of the stage


upstairs: the part of a building above the ground floor


urceole: a vessel that holds water for washing the hands


urinal: a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate


urn: a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet


urn: a large pot for making coffee or tea


used-car: a car that has been previously owned; not a new car


secondhand car: a car that has been previously owned; not a new car


USS Cole: a United States destroyer


utensil: an implement for practical use (especially in a household)


utility: a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal


Uzi: a type of submachine gun that is designed and manufactured in Israel


vacation home: a dwelling (a second home) where you live while you are on vacation


vaccine: immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies


vaccinum: immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies


vacuum: an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction


vacuum cleaner: an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction


vacuum chamber: a chamber from which nearly all matter (especially air) has been removed


vacuum flask: flask with double walls separated by vacuum; used to maintain substances at high or low temperatures


vacuum bottle: flask with double walls separated by vacuum; used to maintain substances at high or low temperatures


vacuum gauge: a gauge for indicating negative atmospheric pressure


vacuum gage: a gauge for indicating negative atmospheric pressure


valdecoxib: a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Bextra) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract


Bextra: a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Bextra) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract


Valenciennes: a type of bobbin lace with floral patterns


Valenciennes lace: a type of bobbin lace with floral patterns


valise: a small overnight bag for short trips


valproic acid: anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures


Depokene: anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures


valsartan: an angiotensin II inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure


Diovan: an angiotensin II inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure


valve: control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid


valve: device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone


valve-in-head engine: internal-combustion engine having both inlet and exhaust valves located in the cylinder head


vambrace: cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm


lower cannon: cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm


vamp: piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe


van: a truck with an enclosed cargo space


van: a camper equipped with living quarters


caravan: a camper equipped with living quarters


van: (Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight


vancomycin: an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections


Vancocin: an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections


vane: a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it


vaporizer: a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation)


vaporiser: a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation)


vapor lock: a stoppage in a pipeline caused by gas bubbles (especially a stoppage that develops in hot weather in an internal-combustion engine when fuel in the gas line boils and forms bubbles that block the flow of gasoline to the carburetor)


vapour lock: a stoppage in a pipeline caused by gas bubbles (especially a stoppage that develops in hot weather in an internal-combustion engine when fuel in the gas line boils and forms bubbles that block the flow of gasoline to the carburetor)


vardenafil: virility drug (trade name Levitra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men


Levitra: virility drug (trade name Levitra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men


variable-pitch propeller: propeller for which the angle of the blades is adjustable


variation: an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard


variometer: a measuring instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field


varnish: a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface


vase: an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers


Vaseline: a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly


vasoconstrictor: any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure


vasoconstrictive: any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure


pressor: any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure


vasodilator: a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels


vasodilative: a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels


vasopressor: any agent that produces vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure (usually understood as increased arterial pressure)


Vatican: the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City


Vatican Palace: the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City


vault: an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof


vault: a burial chamber (usually underground)


burial vault: a burial chamber (usually underground)


vault: a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables


bank vault: a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables


vaulting: (architecture) a vaulted structure


vaulting horse: a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting


long horse: a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting


buck: a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting


vehicle: a conveyance that transports people or objects


Velcro: nylon fabric used as a fastening


velocipede: any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel


velodrome: a banked oval track for bicycle or motorcycle racing


velour: heavy fabric that resembles velvet


velours: heavy fabric that resembles velvet


velvet: a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back


velveteen: a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet


vending machine: a slot machine for selling goods


veneer: coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood


veneering: coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood


Venetian blind: a window blind made of horizontal strips that overlap when closed


Venetian glass: fine glassware made near Venice


Venn diagram: a diagram that uses circles to represent mathematical or logical sets pictorially inside a rectangle (the universal set); elements that are common to more than one set are represented by intersections of the circles


Venn's diagram: a diagram that uses circles to represent mathematical or logical sets pictorially inside a rectangle (the universal set); elements that are common to more than one set are represented by intersections of the circles


venogram: an X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium


phlebogram: an X ray of a vein injected with a radiopaque contrast medium


vent: a hole for the escape of gas or air


venthole: a hole for the escape of gas or air


vent-hole: a hole for the escape of gas or air


blowhole: a hole for the escape of gas or air


vent: a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)


ventilation: a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air


ventilation system: a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air


ventilating system: a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air


ventilation shaft: a shaft in a building; serves as an air passage for ventilation


ventilator: a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air


ventriloquist's dummy: a wooden dummy into which a ventriloquist projects the voice


venturi: a tube with a constriction; used to control fluid flow (as in the air inlet of a carburetor)


Venturi tube: a short tube inserted into a pipeline and used to measure the quantity of a liquid that is flowing in the pipeline


veranda: a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)


verandah: a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)


gallery: a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)


verapamil: a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine


Calan: a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine


Isoptin: a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine


verdigris: a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time


verge: a grass border along a road


vermicide: an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines)


vermiculation: a decoration consisting of wormlike carvings


vermifuge: a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms


anthelmintic: a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms


anthelminthic: a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms


helminthic: a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms


vernier caliper: a caliper with a vernier scale for very fine measurements


vernier micrometer: a caliper with a vernier scale for very fine measurements


vernier scale: a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale


vernier: a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale


Verrazano-Narrows Bridge: a suspension bridge across the Verrazano Narrows between Brooklyn and Staten Island


Versailles: a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles


Palace of Versailles: a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles


vertical file: a file in which records are stored upright on one edge


vertical section: a mechanical drawing showing the interior of an object as if made by a vertical plane passing through it


vertical stabilizer: a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane


vertical stabiliser: a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane


vertical fin: a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane


tail fin: a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane


tailfin: a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane


vertical surface: a surface that is vertical


vertical tail: the vertical airfoil in the tail assembly of an aircraft


Very pistol: a pistol for firing Very-light flares


Verey pistol: a pistol for firing Very-light flares


vessel: a craft designed for water transportation


watercraft: a craft designed for water transportation


vessel: an object used as a container (especially for liquids)


vest: a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat


waistcoat: a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat


vestiture: an archaic term for clothing


vestment: gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy


vest pocket: a small pocket in a man's vest


vestry: a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held


sacristy: a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held


viaduct: bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley


vibraphone: a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound


vibraharp: a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound


vibes: a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound


vibrator: mechanical device that produces vibratory motion; used for massage


vibrator: a mechanical device that vibrates


victory garden: a kitchen garden planted during wartime to relieve food shortages


Victrola: a brand of gramophone


vicuna: a soft wool fabric made from the fleece of the vicuna


videocassette: a cassette for videotape


videocassette recorder: a magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs


VCR: a magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs


videodisk: a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set


videodisc: a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set


DVD: a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set


video recording: a recording of both the visual and audible components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program)


video: a recording of both the visual and audible components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program)


videotape: a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound


videotape: a video recording made on magnetic tape


viewer: an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies


viewgraph: a transparency for use with an overhead projector


overhead: a transparency for use with an overhead projector


vigil light: a candle lighted by a worshiper in a church


vigil candle: a candle lighted by a worshiper in a church


vignette: a small illustrative sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books)


vignette: a photograph whose edges shade off gradually


villa: pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds


villa: country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard


villa: detached or semidetached suburban house


vinblastine: periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division


Velban: periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division


vincristine: periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system


Oncovin: periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system


vineyard: a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced


vinery: a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced


viol: any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family


viola: a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower


viola da braccio: a member of the viol family with approximately the range of a viola


viola da gamba: viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello


gamba: viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello


bass viol: viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello


viola d'amore: viol that is the tenor of the viol family


violin: bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow


fiddle: bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow


viomycin: a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis


Viocin: a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis


virginal: a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries


pair of virginals: a legless rectangular harpsichord; played (usually by women) in the 16th and 17th centuries


virility drug: drug to treat impotence attributable to erectile dysfunction


anti-impotence drug: drug to treat impotence attributable to erectile dysfunction


virtu: objet d'art collectively (especially fine antiques)


virtual memory: (computer science) memory created by using the hard disk to simulate additional random-access memory; the addressable storage space available to the user of a computer system in which virtual addresses are mapped into real addresses


virtual storage: (computer science) memory created by using the hard disk to simulate additional random-access memory; the addressable storage space available to the user of a computer system in which virtual addresses are mapped into real addresses


viscometer: a measuring instrument for measuring viscosity


viscosimeter: a measuring instrument for measuring viscosity


viscose rayon: a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers


viscose: a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers


vise: a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place


bench vise: a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place


visible speech: spectrogram of speech; speech displayed spectrographically


visor: a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face


vizor: a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face


visual display unit: (British) British term for video display


VDU: (British) British term for video display


vivarium: an indoor enclosure for keeping and raising living animals and plants and observing them under natural conditions


Viyella: a fabric made from a twilled mixture of cotton and wool


V neck: the neck of a garment has the shape in front of the letter V


voider: a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate


gusset: a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate


voile: a light semitransparent fabric


volatile storage: computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off


volleyball: an inflated ball used in playing volleyball


volleyball court: the court on which volleyball is played


volleyball net: the high net that separates the two teams and over which the volleyball must pass


voltage regulator: a transformer whose voltage ratio of transformation can be adjusted


voltaic battery: battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged in series or parallel


galvanic battery: battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged in series or parallel


voltaic cell: an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged


galvanic cell: an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged


primary cell: an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged


voltaic pile: battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta


pile: battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta


galvanic pile: battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta


voltmeter: meter that measures the potential difference between two points


volumeter: a meter to measure the volume of gases, liquids, or solids (either directly or by displacement)


vomitory: an entrance to an amphitheater or stadium


von Neumann machine: any digital computer incorporating the ideas of stored programs and serial counters that were proposed in 1946 by von Neumann and his colleagues


voting booth: a booth in which a person can cast a private vote


voting machine: a mechanical device for recording and counting votes mechanically


vouge: a kind of pike used by foot soldiers in the 14th century


voussoir: wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault


vox angelica: an organ stop producing a gentle tremolo effect


voix celeste: an organ stop producing a gentle tremolo effect


vox humana: an organ reed stop producing tones imitative of the human voice


waders: waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending to the chest) worn by anglers


wading pool: a shallow pool for children


waffle iron: a kitchen appliance for baking waffles; the appliance usually consists of two indented metal pans hinged together so that they create a pattern on the waffle


wagon: any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor


waggon: any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor


wagon: a child's four-wheeled toy cart sometimes used for coasting


coaster wagon: a child's four-wheeled toy cart sometimes used for coasting


wagon tire: a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel


wagon wheel: a wheel of a wagon


wain: large open farm wagon


wainscot: wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room


wainscoting: wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room


wainscotting: wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room


wainscot: panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall


dado: panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall


wainscoting: a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)


wainscotting: a wainscoted wall (or wainscoted walls collectively)


waist pack: a small pouch (usually with a zipper) that attaches to a belt and is worn around the waist


belt bag: a small pouch (usually with a zipper) that attaches to a belt and is worn around the waist


wake board: a buoyant board (resembling a surfboard) that is used to ride over water while being pulled behind a motorboat


wakeboard: a buoyant board (resembling a surfboard) that is used to ride over water while being pulled behind a motorboat


wale: thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship


strake: thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship


walk: a path set aside for walking


walkway: a path set aside for walking


paseo: a path set aside for walking


walker: an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk


baby-walker: an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk


go-cart: an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk


walker: a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk


Zimmer: a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk


Zimmer frame: a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk


walker: a shoe designed for comfortable walking


walkie-talkie: small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)


walky-talky: small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)


walk-in: a small room large enough to admit entrance


walking shoe: a light comfortable shoe designed for vigorous walking


walking stick: a stick carried in the hand for support in walking


Walkman: (trademark) a pocket-sized stereo system with light weight earphones


walk-up: an apartment building without an elevator


walk-up apartment: an apartment in a building without an elevator


walk-up: an apartment in a building without an elevator


walk-through: a pedestrian passageway through the ground floor of a building


wall: an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure


wall: a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)


wall: a layer of material that encloses space


wallboard: a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses


drywall: a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses


dry wall: a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses


wall clock: a clock mounted on a wall


wallet: a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money


billfold: a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money


notecase: a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money


pocketbook: a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money


wall panel: paneling that forms part of a wall


wall plate: plate (a timber along the top of a wall) to support the ends of joists, etc., and distribute the load


wall socket: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices


wall plug: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices


electric outlet: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices


electrical outlet: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices


outlet: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices


electric receptacle: receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices


wall tent: a canvas tent with four vertical walls


wall unit: a piece of furniture having several units that stands against one wall of a room


Walt Whitman Bridge: a suspension bridge across the Delaware River


wampum: small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency


peag: small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency


wampumpeag: small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency


wand: a rod used by a magician or water diviner


Wankel engine: a rotary engine that is a four-stroke internal-combustion engine without reciprocating parts


Wankel rotary engine: a rotary engine that is a four-stroke internal-combustion engine without reciprocating parts


epitrochoidal engine: a rotary engine that is a four-stroke internal-combustion engine without reciprocating parts


ward: block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care


hospital ward: block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care


wardrobe: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes


closet: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes


press: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes


wardrobe: collection of clothing belonging to one person


wardrobe: collection of costumes belonging to a theatrical company


wardroom: military quarters for dining and recreation for officers of a warship (except the captain)


ware: articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software'


warehouse: a storehouse for goods and merchandise


storage warehouse: a storehouse for goods and merchandise


warfarin: an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus


Coumadin: an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus


warhead: the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents


payload: the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents


load: the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents


warhorse: a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition


warming pan: a long-handled covered pan holding live coals to warm a bed


warp: yarn arranged lengthways on a loom and crossed by the woof


war paint: full ceremonial regalia


war paint: adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle


warplane: an aircraft designed and used for combat


military plane: an aircraft designed and used for combat


war room: a room where strategic decisions are made (especially for military or political campaigns)


warship: a government ship that is available for waging war


war vessel: a government ship that is available for waging war


combat ship: a government ship that is available for waging war


wash: a watercolor made by applying a series of monochrome washes one over the other


wash drawing: a watercolor made by applying a series of monochrome washes one over the other


wash: a thin coat of water-base paint


wash-and-wear: a fabric treated to be easily washable and to require no ironing


washbasin: a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)


handbasin: a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)


washbowl: a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)


lavabo: a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)


wash-hand basin: a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)


washbasin: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face


basin: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face


washbowl: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face


washstand: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face


lavatory: a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face


washboard: protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side


splashboard: protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side


washboard: device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on


washcloth: bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body


washrag: bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body


flannel: bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body


face cloth: bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body


washer: a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically


automatic washer: a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically


washing machine: a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically


washer: seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage


washhouse: a building or outbuilding where laundry is done


Washington Monument: a stone obelisk built in Washington in 1884 to honor George Washington; 555 feet tall


washroom: a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place)


washstand: furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term


wash-hand stand: furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term


washtub: a tub in which clothes or linens can be washed


wastepaper basket: a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish


waste-paper basket: a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish


wastebasket: a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish


waste basket: a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish


circular file: a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish


watch: a small portable timepiece


ticker: a small portable timepiece


watchband: a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist


watchstrap: a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist


wristband: a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist


watch bracelet: a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist


bracelet: a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist


watch cap: a knitted dark blue wool cap worn by seamen in cold or stormy weather


watch case: the metal case in which the works of a watch are housed


watch glass: laboratory glassware; a shallow glass dish used as an evaporating surface or to cover a beaker


watch key: winder consisting of a key with a square hole; used for winding some watches


watchtower: an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies


water back: water heater consisting of a tank or pipes set at the back of a fireplace or in the firebox of a stove


water-base paint: paint in which water is used as the vehicle


water bed: a bed with a mattress made of strong plastic that is filled with water


water bottle: a bottle for holding water


water butt: a butt set on end to contain water especially to store rainwater


water cannon: a hose (carried on a truck) that fires water under high pressure to disperse crowds (especially crowds of rioters)


watercannon: a hose (carried on a truck) that fires water under high pressure to disperse crowds (especially crowds of rioters)


water cart: cart with a tank for water (especially with fresh water for sale)


water chute: chute with flowing water down which toboggans and inner tubes and people slide into a pool


water clock: clock that measures time by the escape of water


clepsydra: clock that measures time by the escape of water


water glass: clock that measures time by the escape of water


water closet: a toilet in Britain


closet: a toilet in Britain


W.C.: a toilet in Britain


loo: a toilet in Britain


watercolor: a painting produced with watercolors


water-color: a painting produced with watercolors


watercolour: a painting produced with watercolors


water-colour: a painting produced with watercolors


watercolor: a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists


water-color: a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists


watercolour: a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists


water-colour: a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists


water-cooled reactor: nuclear reactor using water as a coolant


water cooler: a device for cooling and dispensing drinking water


watercourse: a conduit through which water flows


waterway: a conduit through which water flows


water faucet: a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask


water tap: a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask


tap: a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask


hydrant: a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask


water filter: a filter to remove impurities from the water supply


water gauge: gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir


water gage: gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir


water glass: gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir


water glass: a glass for drinking water


water hazard: hazard provided by ponds of water that the golfer must avoid


water heater: a heater and storage tank to supply heated water


hot-water heater: a heater and storage tank to supply heated water


hot-water tank: a heater and storage tank to supply heated water


watering can: a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants


watering pot: a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants


watering cart: water cart with a tank and sprinkler for sprinkling roads


water jacket: a container filled with water that surrounds a machine to cool it; especially that surrounding the cylinder block of an engine


water jug: a jug that holds water


water jump: a pool or stream in a steeplechase or similar contest


water level: a water gauge that shows the level by showing the surface of the water in a trough or U-shaped tube


water main: main (a pipe or conduit) for conveying water


water meter: meter for measuring the quantity of water passing through a particular outlet


water mill: a mill powered by a water wheel


water pistol: plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water


water gun: plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water


squirt gun: plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water


squirter: plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water


waterproof: any fabric impervious to water


waterproofing: a coating capable of making a surface waterproof


water pump: the pump in the cooling system of an automobile that cause the water to circulate


water scooter: a motorboat resembling a motor scooter


sea scooter: a motorboat resembling a motor scooter


scooter: a motorboat resembling a motor scooter


water ski: broad ski for skimming over water towed by a speedboat


waterskin: a container of skin for holding water


water skin: a container of skin for holding water


waterspout: a channel through which water is discharged (especially one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof)


water system: a facility that provides a source of water


water supply: a facility that provides a source of water


water: a facility that provides a source of water


water tower: a large reservoir for water


water wagon: a wagon that carries water (as for troops or work gangs or to sprinkle down dusty dirt roads in the summertime)


water waggon: a wagon that carries water (as for troops or work gangs or to sprinkle down dusty dirt roads in the summertime)


waterwheel: a wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine


water wheel: a wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine


waterwheel: a wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond


water wheel: a wheel with buckets attached to its rim; raises water from a stream or pond


water wings: a life preserver consisting of a connected pair of inflatable bags that fit under a person's arms and provide buoyancy; used by children learning to swim


waterworks: workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community


WATS: a telephone line;long distance service at fixed rates for fixed zones; an acronym for wide area telephone service


WATS line: a telephone line;long distance service at fixed rates for fixed zones; an acronym for wide area telephone service


wattle: framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence


wattmeter: an instrument for measuring in watts the flow of power in an electrical circuit


waveguide: a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar


wave guide: a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar


waxwork: an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax


wax figure: an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax


way: any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another


ways: structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired


shipway: structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired


slipway: structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired


wayside: edge of a way or road or path


roadside: edge of a way or road or path


weapon: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting


arm: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting


weapon system: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting


weapon of mass destruction: a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons)


WMD: a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons)


W.M.D.: a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons)


weaponry: weapons considered collectively


arms: weapons considered collectively


implements of war: weapons considered collectively


weapons system: weapons considered collectively


munition: weapons considered collectively


weapons carrier: military vehicle that is a light truck designed to carry mortars or machine guns and their crews


weathercock: weathervane with a vane in the form of a rooster


weather deck: upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below


shelter deck: upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below


weatherglass: a simple barometer for indicating changes in atmospheric pressure


weather map: (meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region


weather chart: (meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region


weather radar: radar that is able to detect clouds and precipitation


weather satellite: a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below


meteorological satellite: a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below


weather ship: an oceangoing vessel equipped to make meteorological observations


weather strip: a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold


weatherstrip: a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold


weather stripping: a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold


weatherstripping: a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold


weathervane: mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind


weather vane: mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind


vane: mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind


wind vane: mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind


weave: pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric


web: an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim


entanglement: an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim


web: a fabric (especially a fabric in the process of being woven)


webbing: a strong fabric woven in strips


webbing: a narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts


webcam: a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the internet


wedding picture: photographs of bride and groom and their friends taken at their wedding