innersole: the inner sole of a shoe or boot where the foot rests


inspiration: a product of your creative thinking and work


brainchild: a product of your creative thinking and work


instep: the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot


instillator: medical apparatus that puts a liquid into a cavity drop by drop


institution: an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated


instrument: a device that requires skill for proper use


instrumentality: an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end


instrumentation: an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end


instrument of execution: an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person


instrument of punishment: an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person


instrument of torture: an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person


intaglio: glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)


diaglyph: glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo)


intake: an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container


inlet: an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container


intake manifold: a manifold consisting of a pipe to carry fuel to each cylinder in an internal-combustion engine


intake valve: a valve that controls the flow of fluid through an intake


integrated circuit: a microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component


microcircuit: a microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component


integrator: a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure


planimeter: a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure


Intelnet: a computer network similar to but separate from the internet; devoted to the dissemination of information to and for the Intelligence Community


interceptor: a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft


interchange: a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams


intercommunication system: a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc


intercom: a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc


intercontinental ballistic missile: a ballistic missile that is capable of traveling from one continent to another


ICBM: a ballistic missile that is capable of traveling from one continent to another


interface: (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)


interface: (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)


port: (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)


interferometer: any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves


interferon: an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus


interior decoration: decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior


decor: decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior


interior door: a door that closes off rooms within a building


interlayer: a layer placed between other layers


interlock: a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting


ignition interlock: a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting


internal-combustion engine: a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine


ICE: a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine


internal drive: a drive mounted inside of a computer


internet: a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange


net: a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange


cyberspace: a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange


interphone: a telephonic intercommunication system linking different rooms in a building or ship etc


interrupter: a device for automatically interrupting an electric current


intersection: a junction where one street or road crosses another


crossroad: a junction where one street or road crosses another


crossway: a junction where one street or road crosses another


crossing: a junction where one street or road crosses another


carrefour: a junction where one street or road crosses another


interstate: one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States


interstate highway: one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States


interstice: small opening between things


intoxicant: a drug that can produce a state of intoxication


intranet: a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software


intraocular lens: an artificial lens that is implanted into the eye of someone to replace a damaged natural lens or someone who has had a cataract removed


intrauterine device: contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus


IUD: contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus


intravenous anesthetic: an anesthetic that produces anesthesia when injected into the circulatory system


intravenous pyelogram: X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye


IVP: X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye


invention: a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation


innovation: a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation


inverted pleat: a box pleat reversed so that the fullness is turned inward


inverter: an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current


iodochlorhydroxyquin: drug used to treat certain fungal infection (as athlete's foot)


Clioquinol: drug used to treat certain fungal infection (as athlete's foot)


iodoform: a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing


triiodomethane: a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing


ion engine: a type of reaction-propulsion engine to propel rockets in space; a stream of positive ions is accelerated to a high velocity by an electric field


ionization chamber: a measuring instrument that measures the amount of ionizing radiation


ionization tube: a measuring instrument that measures the amount of ionizing radiation


ion pump: a vacuum pump that removes gas by ionizing the atoms or molecules and adsorbing them on a metal surface


ipecac: a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)


ipratropium bromide: an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent)


Atrovent: an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent)


iPod: (trademark) a pocket-sized device used to play music files


video iPod: (trademark) an iPod that can also play video files


iproclozide: an antidepressant drug that acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor


iris: diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening


iris diaphragm: diaphragm consisting of thin overlapping plates that can be adjusted to change the diameter of a central opening


iron: home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth


smoothing iron: home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth


iron: a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head


iron: implement used to brand live stock


branding iron: implement used to brand live stock


irons: metal shackles; for hands or legs


chains: metal shackles; for hands or legs


ironclad: a wooden warship of the 19th century that is plated with iron or steel armor


iron foundry: a foundry where cast iron is produced


iron horse: (c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive


ironing: garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed


ironing board: narrow padded board on collapsible supports; used for ironing clothes


iron lung: respirator that produces alternations in air pressure in a chamber surrounding a patient's chest to force air into and out of the lungs thus providing artificial respiration


iron maiden: instrument of torture consisting of a hollow iron frame shaped like the human body and lined with spikes to impale the victim


ironmongery: the merchandise that is sold in an ironmonger's shop


ironwork: work made of iron (gratings or rails or railings etc)


ironworks: the workplace where iron is smelted or where iron goods are made


irregular: merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name


second: merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name


irrigation ditch: a ditch to supply dry land with water artificially


island: a zone or area resembling an island


isocarboxazid: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression


Marplan: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression


isoflurane: a widely used inhalation anesthetic


isoniazid: antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis


INH: antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis


Nydrazid: antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis


isoproterenol: drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart


Isuprel: drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart


isosorbide: drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure


Isordil: drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure


izar: a voluminous cotton outer garment (usually white) traditionally worn by Muslim women of northern Africa and the Middle East; covers the entire body


item: a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection


itraconazole: an oral antifungal drug (trade name Sporanox) taken for cases of fungal nail disease


Sporanox: an oral antifungal drug (trade name Sporanox) taken for cases of fungal nail disease


jabot: a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt


jack: tool for exerting pressure or lifting


jack: one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince


knave: one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince


jack: small flag indicating a ship's nationality


jack: game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks


jackstones: game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks


jack: an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug


jack: a small ball at which players aim in lawn bowling


jacket: a short coat


jacket: an outer wrapping or casing


jacket: the tough metal shell casing for certain kinds of ammunition


jack-in-the-box: plaything consisting of a toy clown that jumps out of a box when the lid is opened


jacklight: a light used as a lure in hunting or fishing at night


jack-o'-lantern: lantern carved from a pumpkin


jack plane: a carpenter's plane for rough finishing


jackscrew: screw-operated jack


screw jack: screw-operated jack


Jacob's ladder: (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps


jack ladder: (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps


pilot ladder: (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps


jaconet: a lightweight cotton cloth with a smooth and slightly stiff finish; used for clothing and bandages


jackstraw: a thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws


spillikin: a thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws


Jacquard loom: a loom with an attachment for forming openings for the passage of the shuttle between the warp threads; used in weaving figured fabrics


Jacquard: a loom with an attachment for forming openings for the passage of the shuttle between the warp threads; used in weaving figured fabrics


jacquard: a highly figured fabric woven on a Jacquard loom


jag: a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing


dag: a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing


jag: a slit in a garment that exposes material of a different color underneath; used in Renaissance clothing


jail: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)


jailhouse: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)


gaol: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)


clink: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)


slammer: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)


poky: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)


pokey: a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)


jalousie: a shutter made of angled slats


jamb: upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame


jammer: a transmitter used to broadcast electronic jamming


jampan: a kind of sedan chair used in India


jampot: a jar for holding jellies or preserves


jamjar: a jar for holding jellies or preserves


japan: lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient


japan: lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer


jar: a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles


Jarvik heart: a kind of artificial heart that has been used with some success


Jarvik artificial heart: a kind of artificial heart that has been used with some success


jaunting car: an open two-wheeled one-horse cart formerly widely used in Ireland


jaunty car: an open two-wheeled one-horse cart formerly widely used in Ireland


javelin: a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events


jaw: holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object


Jaws of Life: hydraulic tool inserted into a wrecked vehicle and used to pry the wreckage apart in order to provide access to people trapped inside


jean: (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear


blue jean: (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear


denim: (usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear


jeep: a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain


landrover: a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain


jellaba: a loose cloak with a hood; worn in the Middle East and northern Africa


je ne sais quoi: something indescribable


jerkin: a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times


jeroboam: a large wine bottle (holds 4/5 of a gallon)


double-magnum: a large wine bottle (holds 4/5 of a gallon)


jersey: a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric


jersey: a close-fitting pullover shirt


T-shirt: a close-fitting pullover shirt


tee shirt: a close-fitting pullover shirt


Jerusalem cross: a cross with equal arms, each terminating in a small crossbar


jet: an airplane powered by one or more jet engines


jet plane: an airplane powered by one or more jet engines


jet-propelled plane: an airplane powered by one or more jet engines


jet bridge: an extendible bridge for loading passengers onto large commercial airplanes; provides protected access to the plane from the gate


jet engine: a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion


jetliner: a large jet plane that carries passengers


jetsam: the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm


jewel: a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry


gem: a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry


precious stone: a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry


jeweler's glass: an optical instrument used by jewelers; has one or more lenses and is used to view features not readily seen


jewelled headdress: a headdress adorned with jewels


jeweled headdress: a headdress adorned with jewels


jewelry: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)


jewellery: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)


jew's harp: a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity


jews' harp: a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity


mouth bow: a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity


jib: any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)


jibboom: a spar that extends the bowsprit


jig: a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it


jig: a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water


jiggermast: any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl


jigger: any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl


jigsaw: fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines


scroll saw: fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines


fretsaw: fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines


jigsaw puzzle: a puzzle that requires you to reassemble a picture that has been mounted on a stiff base and cut into interlocking pieces


jim crow: a crowbar fitted with a claw for pulling nails


jimdandy: something excellent of its kind


jimhickey: something excellent of its kind


crackerjack: something excellent of its kind


jimmy: a short crowbar


jemmy: a short crowbar


jinrikisha: a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person


ricksha: a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person


rickshaw: a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person


job: a workplace; as in the expression


job: an object worked on; a result produced by working


jobcentre: a government office in a town where information about available jobs is displayed and where unemployment benefits are administered


job-oriented terminal: a terminal designed for a particular application


jodhpurs: flared trousers ending at the calves; worn with riding boots


jodhpur breeches: flared trousers ending at the calves; worn with riding boots


riding breeches: flared trousers ending at the calves; worn with riding boots


jodhpur: a short riding boot that fastens with a buckle at the side


jodhpur boot: a short riding boot that fastens with a buckle at the side


jodhpur shoe: a short riding boot that fastens with a buckle at the side


Johns Hopkins: a university in Baltimore


joinery: fine woodwork done by a joiner


joint: marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking


marijuana cigarette: marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking


reefer: marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking


stick: marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking


spliff: marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking


joint: junction by which parts or objects are joined together


joint: a disreputable place of entertainment


Joint Direct Attack Munition: a pinpoint bomb guidance device that can be strapped to a gravity bomb thus converting dumb bombs into smart bombs


JDAM: a pinpoint bomb guidance device that can be strapped to a gravity bomb thus converting dumb bombs into smart bombs


jointer: a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together


jointer plane: a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together


jointing plane: a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together


long plane: a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together


joist: beam used to support floors or roofs


joker: a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester


jolly boat: a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work


jolly: a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work


jorum: a large drinking bowl


joss: a Chinese god worshipped in the form of an idol


joss house: a Chinese temple or shrine for idol worship


journal: the part of the axle contained by a bearing


journal: a record book as a physical object


journal bearing: the bearing of a journal


journal box: metal housing for a journal bearing


joystick: a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computers


judas: a one-way peephole in a door


juke: a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox


jook: a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox


juke joint: a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox


jook joint: a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox


juke house: a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox


jook house: a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox


jungle gym: a structure of vertical and horizontal rods where children can climb and play


junk: any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails


jug: a large bottle with a narrow mouth


Juggernaut: a crude idol of Krishna


juju: a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers


voodoo: a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers


hoodoo: a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers


fetish: a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers


fetich: a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers


jukebox: a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin


nickelodeon: a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin


jumbojet: a very large jet plane


jumbo jet: a very large jet plane


jumper: a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing


pinafore: a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing


pinny: a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing


jumper: a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen


jumper: a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections


jumper: a coverall worn by children


jumper cable: a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire


jumper lead: a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire


lead: a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire


booster cable: a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire


jumping jack: plaything consisting of a toy figure with movable joints that can be made to dance by pulling strings


jump rope: a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it


skip rope: a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it


skipping rope: a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it


jump seat: a folding seat in an automobile


jump suit: one-piece uniform worn by parachutists


jump suit: one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform


jumpsuit: one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform


junction: the place where two or more things come together


junction: something that joins or connects


conjunction: something that joins or connects


junction barrier: a junction unit for connecting 2 cables without the need for plugs


barrier strip: a junction unit for connecting 2 cables without the need for plugs


junk shop: a shop that sells cheap secondhand goods


jury box: an enclosure within a courtroom for the jury


jury mast: a temporary mast to replace one that has broken off


K: street names for ketamine


jet: street names for ketamine


super acid: street names for ketamine


special K: street names for ketamine


honey oil: street names for ketamine


green: street names for ketamine


cat valium: street names for ketamine


super C: street names for ketamine


Kaaba: (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying


Caaba: (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying


kachina: a carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit; usually presented to a child as a gift


kaffiyeh: an Arab headdress consisting of a square piece of cloth folded into a triangle and fastened over the crown by an agal


Kakemono: a Japanese (paper or silk) wall hanging; usually narrow with a picture or writing on it and a roller at the bottom


kalansuwa: a cap that is wrapped around by a turban and worn by Muslim religious elders


Kalashnikov: a type of submachine gun made in Russia


kaleidoscope: an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors


kameez: a long tunic worn by many people from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars)


kamikaze: a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II


Kammon Strait Bridge: a suspension bridge between Kyushu and Honshu


kanamycin: antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections


Kantrex: antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections


kanzu: (Swahili) a long garment (usually white) with long sleeves; worn by men in East Africa


Kaopectate: trade name for a fixed-combination antidiarrheal drug that use kaolin as the adsorbent and pectin as the emollient


kat: the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant


khat: the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant


qat: the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant


quat: the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant


cat: the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant


Arabian tea: the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant


African tea: the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant


katharometer: measures thermal conductivity


kayak: a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos


kazoo: a toy wind instrument that has a membrane that makes a sound when you hum into the mouthpiece


keel: one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability


keelboat: river boat with a shallow draught and a keel but no sails; used to carry freight; moved by rowing or punting or towing


keelson: a longitudinal beam connected to the keel of ship to strengthen it


keep: the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress


donjon: the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress


dungeon: the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress


keepsake: something of sentimental value


souvenir: something of sentimental value


token: something of sentimental value


relic: something of sentimental value


keg: small cask or barrel


kennel: outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog


doghouse: outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog


dog house: outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog


kepi: a cap with a flat circular top and a visor


peaked cap: a cap with a flat circular top and a visor


service cap: a cap with a flat circular top and a visor


yachting cap: a cap with a flat circular top and a visor


keratoscope: medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface


kerchief: a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck


kern: the part of a metal typeface that projects beyond its body


Kerr cell: optical device consisting of a transparent cell with two electrodes between two polarizing media; passes light only if the two planes of polarization are parallel; used as a high-speed shutter or to modulate a laser beam


ketamine: a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP


ketamine hydrochloride: a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP


Ketalar: a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP


ketch: a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost


ketoprofen: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail)


Orudis: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail)


Orudis KT: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail)


Oruvail: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail)


ketorolac: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally


Torodal: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally


ketorolac tromethamine: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly


Acular: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly


Toradol: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly


kettle: a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid


boiler: a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid


kettle: a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it


kettledrum: a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it


tympanum: a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it


tympani: a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it


timpani: a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it


key: metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated


key: a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed


keyboard: holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung


keyboard: device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like


keyboard buffer: a buffer that keeps track of key strokes until the computer is ready to respond to them


keyboard instrument: a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard


keyhole: the hole where a key is inserted


keyhole saw: a handsaw with a long narrow blade for cutting short radius curves; similar to a compass saw


key ring: a circular ring of metal for holding keys


keystone: the central building block at the top of an arch or vault


key: the central building block at the top of an arch or vault


headstone: the central building block at the top of an arch or vault


khadi: a coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India


khaddar: a coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India


khaki: a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms


khakis: a military uniform made of khaki fabric


khimar: a headscarf worn by observant Muslim women that hangs down to just above the waist


khukuri: a curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas; has cultural and religious significance in Nepal


kibble: an iron bucket used for hoisting in wells or mining


kick pleat: pleat in back of a straight skirt to allow ease in walking


kicksorter: scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass


pulse height analyzer: scientific instrument consisting of an electronic circuit that permits only voltage pulses of predetermined height to pass


kickstand: a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden


kick starter: a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body


kick start: a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body


kid glove: a glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin)


suede glove: a glove made of fine soft leather (as kidskin)


kiln: a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks


kilt: a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland


kimono: a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese


kinescope: a cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen


picture tube: a cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen


television tube: a cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen


Kinetoscope: a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture


king: (chess) the weakest but the most important piece


king: one of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king


king: a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward


kingbolt: bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle


kingpin: bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle


swivel pin: bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle


king post: post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss


Kipp's apparatus: a laboratory apparatus for producing a gas (usually hydrogen sulfide) by the action of a liquid on a solid without heating


kirk: a Scottish church


kirpan: a ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times


kirtle: a long dress worn by women


kirtle: a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages


kit: gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose


outfit: gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose


kit: a case for containing a set of articles


kitbag: a knapsack (usually for a soldier)


kit bag: a knapsack (usually for a soldier)


kitchen: a room equipped for preparing meals


kitchen appliance: a home appliance used in preparing food


kitchenette: small kitchen


kitchen garden: a small garden where vegetables are grown


vegetable garden: a small garden where vegetables are grown


vegetable patch: a small garden where vegetables are grown


kitchen island: an unattached counter in a kitchen that permits access from all sides


kitchen match: a wooden friction match that will light on any granular surface; useful to light wood or gas stoves


kitchen sink: a sink in a kitchen


kitchen table: a table in the kitchen


kitchen utensil: a utensil used in preparing food


kitchenware: hardware utensils for use in a kitchen


kite: plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string


kite balloon: a barrage balloon with lobes at one end that keep it headed into the wind


kite tail: a bob on a kite to provide balance


kitsch: excessively garish or sentimental art; usually considered in bad taste


klaxon: a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles


claxon: a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles


Klein bottle: a closed surface with only one side; formed by passing one end of a tube through the side of the tube and joining it with the other end


klieg light: carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films


klystron: an electron tube used to generate or amplify electromagnetic radiation in the microwave region by velocity modulation


knee: the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee


knee brace: a brace worn to strengthen the knee


knee-high: a sock or stocking that reaches up to just below the knees


knee-hi: a sock or stocking that reaches up to just below the knees


kneeler: a board (sometimes cushioned) for someone to kneel on


knee pad: protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players


knee piece: armor plate that protects the knee


knickknack: a small inexpensive mass-produced article


novelty: a small inexpensive mass-produced article


knife: edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle


knife: a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point


knife blade: the blade of a knife


knife edge: the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife


cutting edge: the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife


knife pleat: a single pleat turned in one direction


knight: a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)


horse: a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)


knit: needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine


knitting: needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine


knitwork: needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine


knit: a basic knitting stitch


knit stitch: a basic knitting stitch


plain: a basic knitting stitch


plain stitch: a basic knitting stitch


knit: a fabric made by knitting


knitting machine: a textile machine that makes knitted fabrics


knitting needle: needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs


knitting stitch: a stitch taken in knitting


knitwear: knitted clothing


knob: a round handle


knob: a circular rounded projection or protuberance


boss: a circular rounded projection or protuberance


knob: an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger


pommel: an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger


knobble: a small knob


knobkerrie: a short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end; used by aborigines in southern Africa


knobkerry: a short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end; used by aborigines in southern Africa


knockabout: a sloop with a simplified rig and no bowsprit


knocker: a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door


doorknocker: a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door


rapper: a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door


knockoff: an unauthorized copy or imitation


clone: an unauthorized copy or imitation


knockout drops: chloral hydrate in combination with alcohol; usually administered surreptitiously to make the drinker unconscious


knot: any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object


knout: a whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners


knuckle joint: a joint allowing movement in one plane only


hinge joint: a joint allowing movement in one plane only


kohl: a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids


koto: Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers


kraal: a pen for livestock in southern Africa


kremlin: citadel of a Russian town


Kremlin: citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government


kris: a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade


creese: a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade


crease: a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade


krummhorn: a Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn)


crumhorn: a Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn)


cromorne: a Renaissance woodwind with a double reed and a curving tube (crooked horn)


Kundt's tube: a measuring instrument used to measure the speed of sound


Kurdistan: an oriental rug woven by Kurds that is noted for fine colors and durability


kurta: a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama)


kylie: an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex


kiley: an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex


kylix: a shallow drinking cup with two handles; used in ancient Greece


cylix: a shallow drinking cup with two handles; used in ancient Greece


kymograph: scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure)


cymograph: scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure)


laager: a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons


lager: a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons


lab: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research


laboratory: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research


research lab: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research


research laboratory: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research


science lab: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research


science laboratory: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research


lab bench: a workbench in a laboratory


laboratory bench: a workbench in a laboratory


lab coat: a light coat worn to protect clothing from substances used while working in a laboratory


laboratory coat: a light coat worn to protect clothing from substances used while working in a laboratory


labetalol: antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)


labetalol hydrochloride: antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)


Trandate: antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)


Normodyne: antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)


labor camp: a penal institution for political prisoners who are used as forced labor


labour camp: a penal institution for political prisoners who are used as forced labor


Labyrinth of Minos: a vast labyrinth built in Crete by Daedalus at the command of Minos in order to contain the Minotaur


lace: a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns


lace: a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)


lacing: a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)


lacework: work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric


lacquer: a hard glossy coating


lacquerware: a decorative work made of wood and covered with lacquer and often inlaid with ivory or precious metals


lacrosse ball: ball used in playing lacrosse


lacuna: a blank gap or missing part


blank: a blank gap or missing part


ladder: steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down


ladder-back: the backrest of a chair that consists of two uprights with connecting slats


ladder-back: a chair with a ladder-back


ladder-back chair: a chair with a ladder-back


ladder truck: a fire engine carrying ladders


aerial ladder truck: a fire engine carrying ladders


ladies' room: a woman's restroom in a public (or semipublic) building


powder room: a woman's restroom in a public (or semipublic) building


ladle: a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another


lady chapel: a small chapel in a church; dedicated to the Virgin Mary


lagan: goods (or wreckage) on the sea bed that is attached to a buoy so that it can be recovered


lagend: goods (or wreckage) on the sea bed that is attached to a buoy so that it can be recovered


ligan: goods (or wreckage) on the sea bed that is attached to a buoy so that it can be recovered


lagerphone: an Australian percussion instrument used for playing bush music; a long stick with bottle caps nailed loosely to it; played by hitting it with a stick or banging it on the ground


lag screw: a heavy woodscrew with a square or hexagonal head that is driven in with a wrench


lag bolt: a heavy woodscrew with a square or hexagonal head that is driven in with a wrench


lake dwelling: dwelling built on piles in or near a lake; specifically in prehistoric villages


pile dwelling: dwelling built on piles in or near a lake; specifically in prehistoric villages


Lake Mead: the largest reservoir in the United States; located in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona and formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River; the center of a recreational area


Lake Powell: the second largest reservoir in the United States; located in southern Utah and north central Arizona and formed by the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River


Lake Volta: the Volta river in southeastern has been dammed to create one of the world's largest man-made lakes


lally: support column consisting of a steel cylinder filled with concrete


lally column: support column consisting of a steel cylinder filled with concrete


lamasery: a monastery for lamas


lambrequin: short and decorative hanging for a shelf edge or top of a window casing


lambrequin: a scarf that covers a knight's helmet


lame: a fabric interwoven with threads of metal


lamella: thin plate


laminar flow clean room: a clean room free of all extraneous particles; used in fabricating microprocessors


laminate: a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers


lamination: a layered structure


lamivudine: a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is very effective in combination with zidovudine in treating AIDS and HIV


3TC: a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that is very effective in combination with zidovudine in treating AIDS and HIV


lamp: an artificial source of visible illumination


lamp: a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs


lamp chimney: a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp


chimney: a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp


lamp house: housing that holds a lamp (as in a movie projector)


lamphouse: housing that holds a lamp (as in a movie projector)


lamp housing: housing that holds a lamp (as in a movie projector)


lamppost: a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)


lampshade: a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view


lamp shade: a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view


lanai: a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room


lancet: a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions


lance: a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions


lancet arch: an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance


lancet: an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance


lancet window: a narrow window having a lancet arch and without tracery


landau: a four-wheel covered carriage with a roof divided into two parts (front and back) that can be let down separately


lander: a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet


landing: structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods


landing place: structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods


landing: an intermediate platform in a staircase


landing craft: naval craft designed for putting ashore troops and equipment


landing flap: a flap on the underside of the wing that is lowered to slow the plane for landing


landing gear: an undercarriage that supports the weight of the plane when it is on the ground


landing net: a bag-shaped fishnet on a long handle to take a captured fish from the water


landing skid: one of two parts of the landing gear of a helicopter


landing stage: platform from which passengers and cargo can be (un)loaded


land line: a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits


landline: a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits


land mine: an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over


ground-emplaced mine: an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over


booby trap: an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over


land office: a government office where business relating to public lands is transacted


landscape: a genre of art dealing with the depiction of natural scenery


landscape painting: a genre of art dealing with the depiction of natural scenery


landscape: painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery


landscaping: a garden laid out for esthetic effect


landside: component consisting of a side piece opposite the moldboard


lane: a narrow way or road


lane: a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic


lanolin: an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)


lantern: light in a transparent protective case


lantern pinion: a small pinion having cylindrical bars instead of teeth, used chiefly in inexpensive clocks


lantern wheel: a small pinion having cylindrical bars instead of teeth, used chiefly in inexpensive clocks


lanyard: (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships


laniard: (nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships


lanyard: a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle


laniard: a cord worn around the neck to hold a knife or whistle


lanyard: a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon


laniard: a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon


lap: a flap that lies over another part


overlap: a flap that lies over another part


lap: the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs


lap covering: the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs


laparoscope: a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery


lapboard: writing board used on the lap as a table or desk


lapel: lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar


lap joint: joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together


splice: joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together


lappet: a small lap on a garment or headdress


laptop: a portable computer small enough to use in your lap


laptop computer: a portable computer small enough to use in your lap


larboard: the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose


port: the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose


laryngoscope: a medical instrument for examining the larynx


laser: an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light


optical maser: an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light


laser-guided bomb: a smart bomb that seeks the laser light reflected off of the target and uses it to correct its descent


LGB: a smart bomb that seeks the laser light reflected off of the target and uses it to correct its descent


laser printer: electrostatic printer that focuses a laser beam to form images that are transferred to paper electrostatically


lash: leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip


thong: leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip


lashing: rope that is used for fastening something to something else


lash-up: any improvised arrangement for temporary use


contrivance: any improvised arrangement for temporary use


lasso: a long noosed rope used to catch animals


lariat: a long noosed rope used to catch animals


riata: a long noosed rope used to catch animals


reata: a long noosed rope used to catch animals


last: holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes


shoemaker's last: holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes


cobbler's last: holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes


Lastex: yarn that has an elastic core wound around with cotton or silk or nylon or rayon threads


latch: catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove


latch: spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key


door latch: spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key


latchet: a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot


latchkey: key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door


latchstring: opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside


lateen: a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean


lateen sail: a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean


lateen-rig: the rig on a lateen-rigged sailing vessel


Lateran Palace: a palace that served as the residence of the popes until the 14th century


latex paint: a water-base paint that has a latex binder


latex: a water-base paint that has a latex binder


rubber-base paint: a water-base paint that has a latex binder


lath: a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework


lathe: machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool


lathi: club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India


lathee: club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India


Latin cross: a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others


latrine: a public toilet in a military area


lattice: framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal


latticework: framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal


fretwork: framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal


laudanum: narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient


tincture of opium: narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient


laugh track: prerecorded laughter added to the soundtrack of a radio or television show


launch: a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck


launcher: armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket


rocket launcher: armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket


launching pad: a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched


launchpad: a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched


launch pad: a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched


launch area: a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched


pad: a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched


launderette: a self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers


Laundromat: a self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers


laundry: workplace where clothes are washed and ironed


laundry: garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering


wash: garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering


washing: garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering


washables: garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering


laundry cart: handcart for moving a load of laundry


laundry detergent: any of various detergents designed for use in a washing machine for clothing


laundry truck: van that picks up and delivers laundry


laurel: (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory


laurel wreath: (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory


bay wreath: (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory


lavalava: a skirt consisting of a rectangle of calico or printed cotton; worn by Polynesians (especially Samoans)


lavaliere: jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck


lavalier: jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck


lavalliere: jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck


laver: (Old Testament) large basin used by a priest in an ancient Jewish temple to perform ritual ablutions


court: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws


lawcourt: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws


court of law: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws


court of justice: a tribunal that is presided over by a magistrate or by one or more judges who administer justice according to the laws


lawn chair: chair left outside for use on a lawn or in a garden


garden chair: chair left outside for use on a lawn or in a garden


lawn furniture: furniture intended for use on a lawn or in a garden


lawn mower: garden tool for mowing grass on lawns


mower: garden tool for mowing grass on lawns


laxative: a mild cathartic


layer: single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance


bed: single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance


layette: kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby


lay figure: dummy in the form of an artist's jointed model of the human body


lazaretto: hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)


lazaret: hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)


lazarette: hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)


lazar house: hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)


pesthouse: hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)


lazy daisy stitch: long chain stitches arranged in flower patterns


lead: mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil


pencil lead: mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil


lead: thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing


leading: thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing


lead-acid battery: a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts


lead-acid accumulator: a battery with lead electrodes with dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte; each cell generates about 2 volts


lead-in: wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line


leading edge: forward edge of an airfoil


leading rein: rein to direct the horse's head left or right


lead line: (nautical) plumb line for determining depth


sounding line: (nautical) plumb line for determining depth


lead pencil: pencil that has graphite as the marking substance


leaf: hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)


leaf spring: long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together


Leaning Tower: a tall round marble campanile in Pisa that is not perpendicular; construction was begun in 1174


Leaning Tower of Pisa: a tall round marble campanile in Pisa that is not perpendicular; construction was begun in 1174


lean-to: rough shelter whose roof has only one slope


lean-to tent: tent that is attached to the side of a building


leash: restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal


tether: restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal


lead: restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal


leatherette: fabric made to look like leather


imitation leather: fabric made to look like leather


leather strip: implement consisting of a strip of leather


leatherwork: work made of leather


Leclanche cell: voltaic cell that produces approximately 1.5 volts


lectern: desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer


reading desk: desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer


lecture room: classroom where lectures are given


lederhosen: leather shorts often worn with suspenders; worn especially by men and boys in Bavaria


ledger board: top rail of a fence or balustrade


leflunomide: an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium


Arava: an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium


left field: the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left


leftfield: the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left


left: the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left


leg: a cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg


leg: one of the supports for a piece of furniture


legging: a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)


leging: a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)


leg covering: a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)


Lego: (trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models


Lego set: (trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models


Leiden jar: an electrostatic capacitor of historical interest


Leyden jar: an electrostatic capacitor of historical interest


leister: a spear with three or more prongs; used for spearing fish (especially salmon)


leisure wear: informal clothing designed to be worn when you are relaxing


lemon: an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory


stinker: an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory


lemon grove: a grove of lemon trees


lending library: library that provides books for use outside the building


circulating library: library that provides books for use outside the building


length: a section of something that is long and narrow


lenitive: remedy that eases pain and discomfort


lens: a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images


lense: a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images


lens system: a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images


lens: electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons


electron lens: electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons


lens cap: cap used to keep lens free of dust when not in use


lens cover: cap used to keep lens free of dust when not in use


lens implant: a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation


interocular lens implant: a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation


IOL: a clear plastic lens that is implanted in the eye; usually done when the natural lens has been removed in a cataract operation


leotard: a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance


unitard: a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance


body suit: a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance


cat suit: a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance


lethal dose: the size dose that will cause death


letter bomb: a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened


parcel bomb: a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened


package bomb: a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened


letter case: case for carrying letters


letter opener: dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books


paper knife: dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books


paperknife: dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books


levallorphan: drug (trade name Lorfan) that is related to morphine but that counteracts the respiratory depression produced by morphine poisoning but without affecting its analgesic effects


Lorfan: drug (trade name Lorfan) that is related to morphine but that counteracts the respiratory depression produced by morphine poisoning but without affecting its analgesic effects


levee: an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing


levee: a pier that provides a landing place on a river


level: indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid


spirit level: indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid


level crossing: intersection of a railway and a road on the same level; barriers close road when trains pass


grade crossing: intersection of a railway and a road on the same level; barriers close road when trains pass


lever: a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum


lever: a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock


lever tumbler: a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock


lever: a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum


lever lock: a lock whose tumblers are levers that must be raised to a given position so that the bolt can move


Levi's: a popular brand of jeans


levis: a popular brand of jeans


Liberty Bell: the bell of Independence Hall; rung 8 July 1776 to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence


liberty cap: close-fitting conical cap worn as a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution and in the U.S. before 1800


Liberty ship: a slow cargo ship built during World War II


library: a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study


depository library: a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study


library: a room where books are kept


library: a building that houses a collection of books and other materials


license plate: a plate mounted on the front and back of car and bearing the car's registration number


numberplate: a plate mounted on the front and back of car and bearing the car's registration number


lid: a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.


lidar: a measuring system that detects and locates objects on the same principle as radar but uses light from a laser; a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft


lido: a recreational facility including a swimming pool for water sports


Lidocaine: a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes


Xylocaine: a local anesthetic (trade names Lidocaine and Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes


lido deck: an open deck including a swimming pool


Liebig condenser: a condenser: during distillation the vapor passes through a tube that is cooled by water


lie detector: a polygraph that records bodily changes sometimes associated with lying


lifeboat: a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship


life buoy: a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material


lifesaver: a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material


life belt: a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material


life ring: a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material


life jacket: life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design


life vest: life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design


cork jacket: life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design


lifeline: line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning


lifeline: line that raises or lowers a deep-sea diver


life mask: a cast taken from the face of a living person


life office: life assurance office


life preserver: rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning


preserver: rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning


flotation device: rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning


life raft: a raft to use if a ship must be abandoned in an emergency


Carling float: a raft to use if a ship must be abandoned in an emergency


life-support system: medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive


life support: medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive


life-support system: equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions


life support: equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions


lift: one of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot


lift: a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg


lifting device: a device for lifting heavy loads


lift pump: pump used to lift rather than force a liquid up


ligament: any connection or unifying bond


ligature: thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)


ligature: a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone


light: any device serving as a source of illumination


light source: any device serving as a source of illumination


light arm: a rifle or pistol


light bulb: electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity


lightbulb: electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity


bulb: electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity


incandescent lamp: electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity


electric light: electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity


electric-light bulb: electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity


light circuit: wiring that provides power to electric lights


lighting circuit: wiring that provides power to electric lights


light-emitting diode: diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used


LED: diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used


lighter: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires


light: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires


igniter: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires


ignitor: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires


lighter-than-air craft: aircraft supported by its own buoyancy


light filter: a transparent filter that reduces the light (or some wavelengths of the light) passing through it


diffusing screen: a transparent filter that reduces the light (or some wavelengths of the light) passing through it


lighting: apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film


lighting fixture: a fixture providing artificial light


light machine gun: a submachine gun not greater than .30 millimeter


light meter: photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light


exposure meter: photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light


photometer: photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light


light microscope: microscope consisting of an optical instrument that magnifies the image of an object


lightning rod: a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning


lightning conductor: a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning


light pen: (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated


electronic stylus: (computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated


lightship: a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable


likeness: picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing


semblance: picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing


Lilo: a type of inflatable air mattress


limb: the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles


limb: either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip


limber: a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used to pull a field gun or caisson


limbers: a channel or gutter on either side of a ship's keelson; carries bilge water into the pump well


limekiln: a kiln used to reduce naturally occurring forms of calcium carbonate to lime


limelight: a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting


calcium light: a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting


limiter: (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)


clipper: (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)


limousine: large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur


limo: large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur


linchpin: pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on


lynchpin: pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on


Lincoln Memorial: memorial building in Washington containing a large marble statue of Abraham Lincoln


lincomycin: antibiotic (trade name Lincocin) obtained from a streptomyces bacterium and used in the treatment of certain penicillin-resistant infections


Lincocin: antibiotic (trade name Lincocin) obtained from a streptomyces bacterium and used in the treatment of certain penicillin-resistant infections


line: something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible


line: the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed


railway line: the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed


rail line: the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed


line: a commercial organization serving as a common carrier


line: a particular kind of product or merchandise


product line: a particular kind of product or merchandise


line of products: a particular kind of product or merchandise


line of merchandise: a particular kind of product or merchandise


business line: a particular kind of product or merchandise


line of business: a particular kind of product or merchandise


linear accelerator: ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path


linac: ions are accelerated along a linear path by voltage differences on electrodes along the path


linecut: engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved


line block: engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved


line engraving: engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved


linecut: a print obtained from a line drawing


line engraving: a print obtained from a line drawing


linen: white goods or clothing made with linen cloth


linen: a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant


line of defense: defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack


line of defence: defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack


line printer: printer that serves as an output device on a computer; prints a whole line of characters at a time


line-at-a-time printer: printer that serves as an output device on a computer; prints a whole line of characters at a time


liner: a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule)


ocean liner: a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule)


liner: a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment


lining: a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment


lingerie: women's underwear and nightclothes


intimate apparel: women's underwear and nightclothes


liniment: a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain


embrocation: a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain


lining: a protective covering that protects an inside surface


liner: a protective covering that protects an inside surface


link: a fastener that serves to join or connect


linkup: a fastener that serves to join or connect


tie: a fastener that serves to join or connect


tie-in: a fastener that serves to join or connect


link: an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data


data link: an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data


linkage: a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion


links: a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore


golf links: a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore


Link trainer: an early form of flight simulator


linocut: a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum


linocut: a print that is made from a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum


linoleum knife: a knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum


linoleum cutter: a knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum


Linotype: a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal


Linotype machine: a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal


linsey-woolsey: a rough fabric of linen warp and wool or cotton woof


linstock: a stick about a meter long with a point on one end (to stick in the ground) and a forked head on the other end (to hold a lighted match); formerly used to fire cannons


lint: cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds


lion-jaw forceps: a type of forceps


lip balm: a balm applied to the lips


lip-gloss: makeup that makes the lips shiny


lipid-lowering medicine: a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase


lipid-lowering medication: a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase


statin drug: a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase


statin: a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase


lipstick: makeup that is used to color the lips


lip rouge: makeup that is used to color the lips


liqueur glass: a small glass for serving a small amount of liqueur (typically after dinner)


liquid crystal display: a digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field; used for portable computer displays and watches etc.


LCD: a digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field; used for portable computer displays and watches etc.


liquid detergent: a detergent in liquid form


liquid metal reactor: a nuclear reactor using liquid metal as a coolant


liquid soap: soap in liquid form


lisinopril: an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks


Prinival: an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks


Zestril: an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks


lisle: a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)


lisle thread: a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)


lisle: a fabric woven with lisle thread


lister: moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow


lister plow: moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow


lister plough: moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow


middlebreaker: moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow


middle buster: moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow


lithograph: duplicator that prints by lithography; a flat surface (of stone or metal) is treated to absorb or repel ink in the desired pattern


lithograph machine: duplicator that prints by lithography; a flat surface (of stone or metal) is treated to absorb or repel ink in the desired pattern


lithograph: a print produced by lithography


litter: conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers


litterbin: bin (usually in or outside a public building) into which the public can put rubbish


litter basket: bin (usually in or outside a public building) into which the public can put rubbish


litter-basket: bin (usually in or outside a public building) into which the public can put rubbish


little theater: a small theater for experimental drama or collegiate or community groups


little theatre: a small theater for experimental drama or collegiate or community groups


live axle: the axle of a self-propelled vehicle that provides the driving power


driving axle: the axle of a self-propelled vehicle that provides the driving power


live load: a variable load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) such as moving traffic


superload: a variable load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) such as moving traffic


livery: uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs


livery stable: stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire


living quarters: housing available for people to live in


quarters: housing available for people to live in


living room: a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax


living-room: a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax


sitting room: a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax


front room: a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax


parlor: a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax


parlour: a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax


load: weight to be borne or conveyed


loading: weight to be borne or conveyed


burden: weight to be borne or conveyed


load: electrical device to which electrical power is delivered


Loafer: a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but it has a broad flat heel


loaner: a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair


loan office: an office where loans are negotiated and repaid


lobe: a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure


lobster pot: trap for catching lobsters


local: public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops


local anesthetic: anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body


local anaesthetic: anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body


local: anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body


topical anesthetic: anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body


topical anaesthetic: anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body


local area network: a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices


LAN: a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices


local oscillator: an oscillator whose output heterodynes with the incoming radio signal to produce sum and difference tones


heterodyne oscillator: an oscillator whose output heterodynes with the incoming radio signal to produce sum and difference tones


local road: a street that is primarily used to gain access to the property bordering it


local street: a street that is primarily used to gain access to the property bordering it


location: a workplace away from a studio at which some or all of a movie may be made


Lochaber ax: a battle-ax formerly used by Scottish Highlanders


lock: a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed


lock: a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key


ignition lock: a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key


lock: enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it


lock chamber: enclosure consisting of a section of canal that can be closed to control the water level; used to raise or lower vessels that pass through it


lock: a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun


lockage: a system of locks in a canal or waterway


locker: a fastener that locks or closes


locker room: a room (as at an athletic facility or workplace) where you can change clothes and which contains lockers for the temporary storage of your clothing and personal possessions


locket: a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace


lock-gate: a gate that can be locked


locking pliers: pliers that can be locked in place


locknut: supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening


safety nut: supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening


lockring: washer that prevents a nut from loosening


lock ring: washer that prevents a nut from loosening


lock washer: washer that prevents a nut from loosening


lockstitch: machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread


lockup: jail in a local police station


locomotive: a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks


engine: a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks


locomotive engine: a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks


railway locomotive: a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks


lodge: any of various Native American dwellings


indian lodge: any of various Native American dwellings


lodge: a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter


hunting lodge: a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter


lodge: small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener


lodging house: a house where rooms are rented


rooming house: a house where rooms are rented


Loestrin: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone


loft: floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage


attic: floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage


garret: floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage


loft: a raised shelter in which pigeons are kept


pigeon loft: a raised shelter in which pigeons are kept


loft: floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space


log: measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship's speed through the water


log cabin: a cabin built with logs


loge: balcony consisting of the forward section of a theater mezzanine


loggia: a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building; often at an upper level


logic element: an electronic device that performs an elementary logic operation


log line: a knotted cord that runs out from a reel to a piece of wood that is attached to it


Lomotil: trade name of an antidiarrheal


lomustine: an antineoplastic drug often used to treat brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease


longboat: the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel


longbow: a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England


long iron: an iron with a long shaft and a steep face; for hitting long low shots


long johns: warm underwear with long legs


longshot: a photograph taken from a distance


long sleeve: a sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist


long tom: a long swivel cannon formerly used by the navy


long trousers: trousers reaching to the foot


long pants: trousers reaching to the foot


long underwear: an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece


union suit: an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece


looking glass: a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror


glass: a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror


lookout: a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings


observation tower: a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings


lookout station: a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings


observatory: a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings


loom: a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile


loop: an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop


loophole: a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons


loop knot: any of various knots used to make a fixed loop in a rope


loop-line: a railway branch line that branches from the trunk line and then rejoins it later on


Lo/Ovral: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel


lorazepam: tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia


Ativan: tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia


lorgnette: eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle


Lorraine cross: a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper


cross of Lorraine: a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper


lorry: a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides


camion: a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides


lorry: a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides


lost-and-found: repository in a public building where lost articles can be kept until their owners reclaim them


lota: a globular water bottle used in Asia


lotion: any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin


lotion: liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin


application: liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin


loudspeaker: electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance


speaker: electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance


speaker unit: electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance


loudspeaker system: electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance


speaker system: electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance


lounge: a room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait