tux: semiformal evening dress for men


tuxedo: semiformal evening dress for men


black tie: semiformal evening dress for men


dinner napkin: a large napkin used when dinner is served


dinner pail: a pail in which a workman carries his lunch or dinner


dinner bucket: a pail in which a workman carries his lunch or dinner


dinner plate: a plate from which a diner eats during the main course of a meal


dinner service: a table service for serving dinner


dinner set: a table service for serving dinner


dinner table: the dining table where dinner is served and eaten


dinner theater: a theater at which dinner is included in the price of admission


dinner theatre: a theater at which dinner is included in the price of admission


dinnerware: the tableware (plates and platters and serving bowls etc.) used in serving a meal


diode: a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction


semiconductor diode: a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction


junction rectifier: a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction


crystal rectifier: a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction


diode: a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier


rectifying tube: a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier


rectifying valve: a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier


dip: a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow


diphenhydramine: antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness


Benadryl: antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness


diphenylhydantoin: an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative


phenytoin: an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative


Dilantin: an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative


diphenylbutyl piperidine: a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia


diplomatic building: government building in which diplomats live or work


diplomatic pouch: a mail pouch that is sealed shut and that is used to carry communications between a legation and its home office


dipole: an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center


dipole antenna: an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center


dipper: a ladle that has a cup with a long handle


dipstick: a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level


DIP switch: (computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware; used in place of jumpers to configure the machine for a user


dual inline package switch: (computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware; used in place of jumpers to configure the machine for a user


diptych: a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on two panels (usually hinged like a book)


directional antenna: an antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle


directional microphone: a microphone that is designed to receive sound from a particular direction


direction finder: radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves


dirk: a relatively long dagger with a straight blade


dirndl: a dress with a tight bodice and full skirt


dirndl: a full skirt with a gathered waistband


dirt track: a racetrack that is not paved


dirty bomb: an atom bomb that leaves considerable radioactive contamination


discharge lamp: a lamp that generates light by a discharge between two electrodes in a gas


discharge pipe: a pipe through which fluids can be discharged


disco: a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music


discotheque: a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music


discount house: a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price


discount store: a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price


discounter: a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price


wholesale house: a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price


discus: a disk used in throwing competitions


saucer: a disk used in throwing competitions


disguise: any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity


dish: a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food


dish: directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation


dish aerial: directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation


dish antenna: directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation


saucer: directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation


dishpan: large pan for washing dishes


dish rack: a rack for holding dishes as dishwater drains off of them


dishrag: a cloth for washing dishes


dishcloth: a cloth for washing dishes


dishtowel: a towel for drying dishes


dish towel: a towel for drying dishes


tea towel: a towel for drying dishes


dishwasher: a machine for washing dishes


dish washer: a machine for washing dishes


dishwashing machine: a machine for washing dishes


dishwasher detergent: a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers


dishwashing detergent: a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers


dishwashing liquid: a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers


disinfectant: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease


germicide: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease


antimicrobic: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease


antimicrobial: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease


disk: a flat circular plate


disc: a flat circular plate


disk access: memory access to the computer disk on which information is stored


disk brake: hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to both sides of a spinning disk by the brake pads


disc brake: hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to both sides of a spinning disk by the brake pads


disk cache: a cache that stores copies of frequently used disk sectors in random access memory (RAM) so they can be read without accessing the slower disk


disk clutch: a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are disks


disk controller: (computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive


disk drive: computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it


disc drive: computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it


hard drive: computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it


Winchester drive: computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it


diskette: a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer


floppy: a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer


floppy disk: a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer


disk harrow: a harrow with a series of disks set on edge at an angle


disc harrow: a harrow with a series of disks set on edge at an angle


dispatch case: case consisting of an oblong container (usually having a lock) for carrying dispatches or other valuables


dispatch box: case consisting of an oblong container (usually having a lock) for carrying dispatches or other valuables


dispensary: clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed


dispenser: a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts


display: a visual representation of something


presentation: a visual representation of something


display: an electronic device that represents information in visual form


video display: an electronic device that represents information in visual form


display adapter: (computer science) an electronic device that converts information in memory to video output to a display


display adaptor: (computer science) an electronic device that converts information in memory to video output to a display


display panel: a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view


display board: a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view


board: a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view


display window: a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store


shop window: a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store


shopwindow: a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store


show window: a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store


disposable: an item that can be disposed of after it has been used


disposal: a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage


electric pig: a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage


garbage disposal: a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage


disrupting explosive: a high explosive that is used to damage the target that is under attack


bursting explosive: a high explosive that is used to damage the target that is under attack


distaff: the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning


distemper: a painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder


distemper: paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder


distillery: a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation


still: a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation


distributor: electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence


distributer: electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence


electrical distributor: electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence


distributor cam: the cam inside the distributor that rotates to contact spark plug terminals in the correct order


distributor cap: the cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs


distributor housing: the housing that supports the distributor cam


distributor point: a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs


breaker point: a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs


point: a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs


disulfiram: a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested


Antabuse: a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested


ditch: a long narrow excavation in the earth


ditch spade: a spade with a long handle for digging narrow ditches


long-handled spade: a spade with a long handle for digging narrow ditches


ditty bag: kit used by sailors and soldiers


diuretic drug: any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water


diuretic: any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water


water pill: any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water


divan: a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)


divan: a Muslim council chamber or law court


diwan: a Muslim council chamber or law court


dive bomber: a bomber that releases its bombs during a steep dive toward the target


diverging lens: a lens such that a parallel beam of light passing through it is caused to diverge or spread out


concave lens: a lens such that a parallel beam of light passing through it is caused to diverge or spread out


divided highway: a highway divided down the middle by a barrier that separates traffic going in different directions


dual carriageway: a highway divided down the middle by a barrier that separates traffic going in different directions


divider: a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements


diving bell: diving apparatus for underwater work; has an open bottom and is supplied with compressed air


diving board: a springboard from which swimmers can dive


divining rod: forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil


dowser: forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil


dowsing rod: forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil


waterfinder: forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil


water finder: forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil


diving suit: a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers


diving dress: a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers


dixie: a large metal pot (12 gallon camp kettle) for cooking; used in military camps


Dixie cup: a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks


paper cup: a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks


dock: landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out


dockage: landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out


docking facility: landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out


dock: an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial


dock: a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded


loading dock: a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded


document: anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks


doeskin: a fine smooth soft woolen fabric


dogcart: a cart drawn by a dog


dog collar: a collar for a dog


doggie bag: a bag for food that a customer did not eat at a restaurant; the transparent pretense is that the food is taken home to feed the customer's dog


doggy bag: a bag for food that a customer did not eat at a restaurant; the transparent pretense is that the food is taken home to feed the customer's dog


dogleg: a golf hole with a sharp angle in the fairway


dogsled: a sled pulled by dogs


dog sled: a sled pulled by dogs


dog sleigh: a sled pulled by dogs


dogtooth: a carved pyramidal ornament; used in 13th century England


dog wrench: a wrench with a handle shaped like a crank


doodad: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


doohickey: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


doojigger: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


gimmick: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


gizmo: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


gismo: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


gubbins: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


thingamabob: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


thingumabob: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


thingmabob: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


thingamajig: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


thingumajig: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


thingmajig: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


thingummy: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


whatchamacallit: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


whatchamacallum: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


whatsis: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


widget: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known


doily: a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl


doyley: a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl


doyly: a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl


doll: a small replica of a person; used as a toy


dolly: a small replica of a person; used as a toy


dollhouse: a small model of a house used as a toy by children


doll's house: a small model of a house used as a toy by children


dollhouse: a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything


doll's house: a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything


dolly: conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects


dolly: conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted


dolman: a woman's cloak with dolman sleeves


dolman: a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders


dolman jacket: a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders


dolman sleeve: a sleeve with a large armhole and tight cuff


dolmen: a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone


cromlech: a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone


portal tomb: a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone


dolphin striker: spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat


martingale: spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat


dome: a hemispherical roof


dome: a stadium that has a roof


domed stadium: a stadium that has a roof


covered stadium: a stadium that has a roof


domino: a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots


domino: a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes


half mask: a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes


eye mask: a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes


domino: a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume


dongle: (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software


donkey jacket: a short thick jacket; often worn by workmen


doodlebug: a small motor vehicle


door: a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle


door: a room that is entered via a door


door: a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road)


doorbell: a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed


bell: a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed


buzzer: a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed


doorframe: the frame that supports a door


doorcase: the frame that supports a door


doorjamb: a jamb for a door


doorpost: a jamb for a door


doorknob: a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)


doorhandle: a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)


doorlock: a lock on an exterior door


doormat: a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering


welcome mat: a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering


doornail: a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors


doorplate: a nameplate fastened to a door; indicates the person who works or lives there


doorsill: the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway


doorstep: the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway


threshold: the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway


doorstop: a stop that keeps open doors from moving


doorstopper: a stop that keeps open doors from moving


doorway: the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close


door: the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close


room access: the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close


threshold: the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close


dooryard: a yard outside the front or rear door of a house


Doppler radar: radar that uses the Doppler shift to measure velocity


dormer: a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window


dormer window: a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window


dormer window: the window in a gabled extension built to accommodate a window


dormitory: a college or university building containing living quarters for students


dorm: a college or university building containing living quarters for students


residence hall: a college or university building containing living quarters for students


hall: a college or university building containing living quarters for students


student residence: a college or university building containing living quarters for students


dormitory: a large sleeping room containing several beds


dormitory room: a large sleeping room containing several beds


dorm room: a large sleeping room containing several beds


dose: a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time


dosage: a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time


dosemeter: a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)


dosimeter: a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)


dossal: an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel


dossel: an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel


dot matrix printer: a printer that represents each character as a pattern of dots from a dot matrix


matrix printer: a printer that represents each character as a pattern of dots from a dot matrix


dot printer: a printer that represents each character as a pattern of dots from a dot matrix


double bed: a bed wide enough to accommodate two sleepers


double-bitted ax: an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head


double-bitted axe: an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head


Western ax: an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head


Western axe: an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head


double boiler: two saucepans, one fitting inside the other


double saucepan: two saucepans, one fitting inside the other


double-breasted jacket: a jacket having fronts that overlap enough for two separate rows of buttons


double-breasted suit: a suit with a double-breasted jacket


double clinch: a clinch with two loops


double crochet: a kind of crochet stitch


double stitch: a kind of crochet stitch


double door: two vertical doors that meet in the middle of the door frame when closed


double glazing: a window with two panes of glass and a space between them; reduces heat and noise transmission through the window


double-hung window: a window having two sashes that slide up and down


double knit: a knit fabric similar to jersey that is made with two sets of needles producing a double thickness joined by interlocking stitches


double-prop: a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability)


double-propeller plane: a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability)


twin-prop: a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability)


twin-propeller-plane: a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability)


doubler: an electronic device that doubles the voltage or the frequency of an input signal


double reed: a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together to produce the sound in some woodwinds


double-reed instrument: a woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together


double reed: a woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together


doublet: a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance


doubletree: a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast


douche: a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas


douche bag: a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas


dovecote: a birdhouse for pigeons


columbarium: a birdhouse for pigeons


columbary: a birdhouse for pigeons


Dover's powder: a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration


dovetail: a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises


dovetail joint: a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises


dovetail plane: a woodworking plane designed to make the grooves for dovetail joints


dowel: a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together


dowel pin: a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together


joggle: a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together


downcast: a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine


downstage: the front half of the stage (as seen from the audience)


doxazosin: an antihypertensive drug (trade name Cardura) that works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily; it is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia


Cardura: an antihypertensive drug (trade name Cardura) that works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily; it is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia


doxepin: a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)


doxepin hydrochloride: a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)


Adapin: a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)


Sinequan: a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)


doxorubicin: an antibiotic used as an anticancer drug


doxycycline: an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections


Vibramycin: an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections


DPT vaccine: abbreviation for combination vaccine against diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus toxoids; usually given in a series of injections in early childhood


draft: a dose of liquid medicine


draught: a dose of liquid medicine


draft: a preliminary sketch of a design or picture


rough drawing: a preliminary sketch of a design or picture


draft: a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace


drafting board: a smooth board on which paper is placed for making drawings


drawing board: a smooth board on which paper is placed for making drawings


drafting instrument: an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings


drafting table: a worktable with adjustable top


drawing table: a worktable with adjustable top


drag: clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man)


dragee: pill that is a sugar-coated medicated candy


Dragunov: a sniper rifle with a telescopic sight


drain: a pipe through which liquid is carried away


drainpipe: a pipe through which liquid is carried away


waste pipe: a pipe through which liquid is carried away


drain: tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material


drainage ditch: a ditch for carrying off excess water or sewage


drainage system: a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water


drain basket: a filter in a sink drain; traps debris but passes water


drainboard: a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink


draining board: a board beside a kitchen sink and inclined to drain into the sink


drainplug: a removable plug for holding water in a tub or basin


drape: a sterile covering arranged over a patient's body during a medical examination or during surgery in order to reduce the possibility of contamination


drapery: cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds


draw: a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack


draw: anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random


lot: anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random


drawbar: a strong metal bar bearing a hook to attach something to be pulled


drawbridge: a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it


lift bridge: a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it


drawer: a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out


drawers: underpants worn by men


underdrawers: underpants worn by men


shorts: underpants worn by men


boxers: underpants worn by men


boxershorts: underpants worn by men


drawing: a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines


drawing card: a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers


loss leader: a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers


leader: a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers


drawing chalk: colored chalks used by artists


drawing room: a formal room where visitors can be received and entertained


withdrawing room: a formal room where visitors can be received and entertained


drawing room: a private compartment on a sleeping car with three bunks and a toilet


drawknife: a woodworker's knife to shave surfaces


drawshave: a woodworker's knife to shave surfaces


drawnwork: ornamental needlework done by drawing threads to form lacelike patterns


drawstring: a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening


drawing string: a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening


string: a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening


drawstring bag: a bag that is closed at the top with a drawstring


dray: a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage


camion: a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage


dreadnought: battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber


dreadnaught: battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber


dredge: a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed


dredger: a barge (or a vessel resembling a barge) that is used for dredging


dredging bucket: a bucket for lifting material from a channel or riverbed


dress: a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice


frock: a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice


dress blues: a dress uniform for formal occasions


dress whites: a dress uniform for formal occasions


dresser: a cabinet with shelves


dress hat: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur


high hat: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur


opera hat: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur


silk hat: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur


stovepipe: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur


top hat: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur


topper: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur


beaver: a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur


dressing: a cloth covering for a wound or sore


medical dressing: a cloth covering for a wound or sore


dressing case: a small piece of luggage for carrying brushes and bottles and toilet articles while traveling


dressing gown: a robe worn before dressing or while lounging


robe-de-chambre: a robe worn before dressing or while lounging


lounging robe: a robe worn before dressing or while lounging


dressing room: a room in which you can change clothes


dressing sack: a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing


dressing sacque: a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing


dressing station: (military) a station located near a combat area for giving first aid to the wounded


aid station: (military) a station located near a combat area for giving first aid to the wounded


dressing table: low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup


dresser: low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup


vanity: low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup


toilet table: low table with mirror or mirrors where one sits while dressing or applying makeup


dress rack: a rack used primarily to display dresses for sale in a store


dress shirt: a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo)


evening shirt: a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo)


dress suit: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men


full dress: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men


tailcoat: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men


tail coat: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men


tails: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men


white tie: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men


white tie and tails: formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men


dress uniform: a military uniform worn on formal occasions


drift: a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine


heading: a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine


gallery: a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine


drift net: a large fishnet supported by floats; it drifts with the current


drill: a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)


electric drill: a rotating power drill powered by an electric motor


drilling bit: a bit used in drilling for oil


drill bit: a bit used in drilling for oil


drilling pipe: a series of tubes (joined by screwed collars) that connect a drilling platform to the drilling bit; rotates the bit and supplies drilling mud


drilling platform: drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially


offshore rig: drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially


drill press: a machine tool with a separate, upright stand; an electric drill is pressed into the work automatically or with a hand lever


drill rig: rig used in drilling for oil or gas


drilling rig: rig used in drilling for oil or gas


oilrig: rig used in drilling for oil or gas


oil rig: rig used in drilling for oil or gas


drill site: workplace that is the site of a drill hole


drinking fountain: a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water


water fountain: a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water


bubbler: a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water


drinking vessel: a vessel intended for drinking


drip: (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)


drip mold: (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)


drip mould: (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)


drip loop: a downward hanging loop in a line that runs to a building


drip mat: a small mat placed under a glass to protect a surface from condensation


drip pan: pan under a refrigerator for collecting liquid waste


dripping pan: pan for catching drippings under roasting meat


drip pan: pan for catching drippings under roasting meat


drip pot: a coffeepot for making drip coffee


dripstone: a protective drip that is made of stone


hoodmold: a protective drip that is made of stone


hoodmould: a protective drip that is made of stone


drive: a wide scenic road planted with trees


parkway: a wide scenic road planted with trees


drive: a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine


drive: (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium


drive-in: any installation designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles


drive line: mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle


drive line system: mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle


driven well: a well made by driving a tube into the earth to a stratum that bears water


tube well: a well made by driving a tube into the earth to a stratum that bears water


driver: a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee


number one wood: a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee


driveshaft: a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application


driveway: a road leading up to a private house


drive: a road leading up to a private house


private road: a road leading up to a private house


driving belt: a belt that carries motion from a motor to the machinery


driving iron: (golf) the long iron with the most nearly vertical face


one iron: (golf) the long iron with the most nearly vertical face


driving wheel: a wheel that drives a motor vehicle (transforms torque into a tractive force)


Drixoral: the trade name for a drug used to treat upper respiratory congestion; it contains an antihistamine and a bronchodilator and a vasoconstrictor


drogue: a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly


drogue chute: a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly


drogue parachute: a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly


drogue parachute: a small parachute that pulls the main parachute from its storage pack


dronabinol: psychoactive substance present in marijuana; used therapeutically to control nausea associated with cancer therapy


drone: a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone


drone pipe: a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone


bourdon: a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone


drone: an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control


pilotless aircraft: an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control


radio-controlled aircraft: an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control


drop: a central depository where things can be left or picked up


drop arch: a blunt pointed arch drawn from two centers within the span


drop cloth: a large piece of cloth laid over the floor or furniture while a room is being painted


drop curtain: a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery


drop cloth: a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery


drop: a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery


drop forge: device for making large forgings


drop hammer: device for making large forgings


drop press: device for making large forgings


drop-leaf: a hinged leaf on a table that can be raised and supported by a bracket


drop-leaf table: a table that has a drop-leaf to enlarge its surface


dropper: pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time


eye dropper: pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time


droshky: an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used in Poland and Russia


drosky: an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used in Poland and Russia


drove: a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone


drove chisel: a stonemason's chisel with a broad edge for dressing stone


drug: a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic


drug cocktail: a combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV


highly active antiretroviral therapy: a combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV


HAART: a combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV


drugget: a rug made of a coarse fabric having a cotton warp and a wool filling


drug of abuse: a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction


street drug: a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction


drugstore: a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold


apothecary's shop: a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold


chemist's: a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold


chemist's shop: a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold


pharmacy: a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold


drum: a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end


membranophone: a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end


tympan: a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end


drum: a cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids


metal drum: a cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids


drum brake: hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to the inside of a spinning drum by the brake shoe


drumhead: a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum


head: a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum


drum printer: a line printer in which the type is mounted on a rotating drum that contains a full character set for each printing position


drum sander: a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor


electric sander: a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor


sander: a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor


smoother: a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor


drumstick: a stick used for playing a drum


dry battery: a voltaic battery consisting of two or more dry cells


dry-bulb thermometer: an ordinary thermometer with a dry bulb; used to measure the air temperature


dry cell: a small Leclanche cell containing no free liquid; the electrolyte is a paste and the negative zinc pole forms the container of the cell; used in flashlights, portable radios, etc.


dry dock: a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline


drydock: a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline


graving dock: a large dock from which water can be pumped out; used for building ships or for repairing a ship below its waterline


dryer: an appliance that removes moisture


drier: an appliance that removes moisture


dry fly: a fly (fisherman's lure) that skims the surface of the water


drygoods: textiles or clothing and related merchandise


soft goods: textiles or clothing and related merchandise


dry kiln: a kiln for drying and seasoning lumber


dry masonry: masonry without mortar


dry point: a steel needle for engraving without acid on a bare copper plate


dry point: a print produced by dry point engraving


dry wall: a stone wall made with stones fitted together without mortar


dry-stone wall: a stone wall made with stones fitted together without mortar


dual scan display: a type of passive matrix display in which the top and bottom half of the screen are refreshed simultaneously


dubbing: a new soundtrack that is added to a film


duck: a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents


duckboard: a boardwalk laid across muddy ground


duckpin: a bowling pin that is short and squat by comparison with a tenpin


duct: an enclosed conduit for a fluid


duct tape: a wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses


dudeen: a clay pipe with a short stem


duffel: a coarse heavy woolen fabric


duffle: a coarse heavy woolen fabric


duffel bag: a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings


duffle bag: a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings


duffel: a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings


duffle: a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings


duffel coat: a warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles


duffle coat: a warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles


dugout: either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game


dugout canoe: a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log


dugout: a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log


pirogue: a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log


Duke University: a university in Durham, North Carolina


dulciana: the organ stop having a tone of soft sweet string quality


dulcimer: a trapezoidal zither whose metal strings are struck with light hammers


dulcimer: a stringed instrument used in American folk music; an elliptical body and a fretted fingerboard and three strings


dumbbell: an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle


dumb bomb: a bomb that falls because of gravity and is not guided to a target


gravity bomb: a bomb that falls because of gravity and is not guided to a target


dumbwaiter: a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another


food elevator: a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another


dumdum: a soft-nosed small-arms bullet that expands when it hits a target and causes a gaping wound


dumdum bullet: a soft-nosed small-arms bullet that expands when it hits a target and causes a gaping wound


dummy: a figure representing the human form


dump: a place where supplies can be stored


dumpcart: a cart that can be tilted to empty contents without handling


Dumpster: a container designed to receive and transport and dump waste


dump truck: truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity


dumper: truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity


tipper truck: truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity


tipper lorry: truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity


tip truck: truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity


tipper: truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity


Dumpy level: a surveyor's level having a short telescope fixed to a horizontally rotating table and a spirit level


dunce cap: a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils


dunce's cap: a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils


fool's cap: a cone-shaped paper hat formerly placed on the head of slow or lazy pupils


dune buggy: a recreational vehicle with large tires used on beaches or sand dunes


beach buggy: a recreational vehicle with large tires used on beaches or sand dunes


dungeon: a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined


duplex apartment: an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase


duplex: an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase


duplex house: a house with two units sharing a common wall


duplex: a house with two units sharing a common wall


semidetached house: a house with two units sharing a common wall


duplicate: a copy that corresponds to an original exactly


duplication: a copy that corresponds to an original exactly


duplicator: apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material


copier: apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material


durables: consumer goods that are not destroyed by use


durable goods: consumer goods that are not destroyed by use


consumer durables: consumer goods that are not destroyed by use


durbar: the room in the palace of a native prince of India in which audiences and receptions occur


dust bag: a bag into which dirt is sucked by a vacuum cleaner


vacuum bag: a bag into which dirt is sucked by a vacuum cleaner


dustcloth: a piece of cloth used for dusting


dustrag: a piece of cloth used for dusting


duster: a piece of cloth used for dusting


dust cover: a removable plastic protective covering for a piece of equipment


dust cover: a large piece of cloth used to cover furniture that is not in use for a long period


dust sheet: a large piece of cloth used to cover furniture that is not in use for a long period


duster: a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles


gaberdine: a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles


gabardine: a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles


smock: a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles


dust coat: a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles


dustmop: a dry swab for dusting floors


dust mop: a dry swab for dusting floors


dry mop: a dry swab for dusting floors


dustpan: a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept


Dutch door: an exterior door divided in two horizontally; either half can be closed or open independently


half door: an exterior door divided in two horizontally; either half can be closed or open independently


Dutch oven: an oven consisting of a metal box for cooking in front of a fire


Dutch oven: iron or earthenware cooking pot; used for stews


dwelling: housing that someone is living in


home: housing that someone is living in


domicile: housing that someone is living in


abode: housing that someone is living in


habitation: housing that someone is living in


dwelling house: housing that someone is living in


dye-works: a workshop where dyeing is done


dynamite: an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp


dynamo: generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature


dynamometer: measuring instrument designed to measure power


ergometer: measuring instrument designed to measure power


Eames chair: a chair designed by Charles Eames; originally made of molded plywood; seat and back shaped to fit the human body


earflap: one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm


earlap: one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm


ear hole: a hole (as in a helmet) for sound to reach the ears


early warning radar: a radar that is part of an early warning system


early warning system: a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them


earmuff: either of a pair of ear coverings (usually connected by a headband) that are worn to keep the ears warm in cold weather


earphone: electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear


earpiece: electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear


headphone: electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear


phone: electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear


earplug: a plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise


earplug: an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal


earring: jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe


earthenware: ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat


earthwork: an earthen rampart


easel: an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)


easy chair: a comfortable upholstered armchair


lounge chair: a comfortable upholstered armchair


overstuffed chair: a comfortable upholstered armchair


eaves: the overhang at the lower edge of a roof


ecce homo: a representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns


ecclesiastical attire: attire that is appropriate to wear in a church


ecclesiastical robe: attire that is appropriate to wear in a church


echelon: a diffraction grating consisting of a pile of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset


echinus: ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column


echocardiograph: a sonograph that creates an image of the heart and its abnormalities


echoencephalograph: a sonograph that creates an image of the brain and its abnormalities


echo chamber: an enclosed space for producing reverberation of a sound


edge: a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object


edge: the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something


edger: garden tool for cutting grass around the edges of a yard


edge tool: any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)


edging: border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)


efficiency apartment: a furnished apartment with a kitchenette and bathroom


effigy: a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)


image: a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)


simulacrum: a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)


egg-and-dart: a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape


egg-and-anchor: a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape


egg-and-tongue: a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape


eggbeater: a mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream


eggwhisk: a mixer for beating eggs or whipping cream


eggcup: dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg


egg cup: dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg


egg timer: a sandglass that runs for three minutes; used to time the boiling of eggs


eiderdown: a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider


duvet: a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider


continental quilt: a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider


Eiffel Tower: a wrought iron tower 300 meters high that was constructed in Paris in 1889; for many years it was the tallest man-made structure


eight ball: a black pool ball bearing the number 8; should be the last to go in certain pool games


eightpenny nail: a nail 2.5 inches long


eight-spot: one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face


eight: one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face


ejection seat: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute


ejector seat: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute


capsule: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute


elastic: a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material


elastic bandage: a bandage containing stretchable material that can apply local pressure


elastic device: any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched


Elastoplast: an elastic adhesive bandage for covering cuts or wounds


elbow: the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint


elbow: a sharp bend in a road or river


elbow: a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it


elbow pad: protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players


electric: a car that is powered by electricity


electric automobile: a car that is powered by electricity


electric car: a car that is powered by electricity


electrical cable: a cable that provides an electrical connection for telephone or television or power stations


electrical contact: contact that allows current to pass from one conductor to another


electrical converter: converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa


electrical device: a device that produces or is powered by electricity


electrical system: equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio


electrical system: utility that provides electricity


electrical plant: utility that provides electricity


electric bell: a bell activated by the magnetic effect of an electric current


electric blanket: a blanket containing and electric heating element that can be controlled to the desired temperature by a rheostat


electric chair: an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person


chair: an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person


death chair: an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person


hot seat: an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person


electric clock: a clock using a small electric motor


electric-discharge lamp: an electric lamp in which the light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes in a glass tube


gas-discharge lamp: an electric lamp in which the light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes in a glass tube


electric fan: a fan run by an electric motor


blower: a fan run by an electric motor


electric frying pan: a frying pan heated by electricity


electric furnace: any furnace in which the heat is provided by an electric current


electric guitar: a guitar whose sound is amplified by electrical means


electric hammer: a hammer driven by electric motor


electric heater: a small electric space heater


electric fire: a small electric space heater


electric lamp: a lamp powered by electricity


electric locomotive: a locomotive that is powered by an electric motor


electric main: a main that distributes electricity


electric meter: a meter for measuring the amount of electric power used


power meter: a meter for measuring the amount of electric power used


electric mixer: a food mixer powered by an electric motor


electric motor: a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work


electric organ: (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ


electronic organ: (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ


Hammond organ: (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ


organ: (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ


electric range: a kitchen range in which the heat for cooking is provided by electric power


electric refrigerator: a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor


fridge: a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor


electric socket: a socket into which a lightbulb can be inserted


electric toothbrush: a toothbrush with an electric motor in the handle that vibrates the head of the brush


electric typewriter: a typewriter powered by an electric motor


electro-acoustic transducer: a transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa


electrode: a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit


electrodynamometer: measuring instrument that uses the interaction of the magnetic fields of two coils to measure current or voltage or power


electroencephalograph: medical instrument that records electric currents generated by the brain


electrograph: electrical device used for etching by electrolytic means


electrograph: an apparatus for the electrical transmission of pictures


electrolytic: a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte


electrolytic capacitor: a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte


electrolytic condenser: a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte


electrolytic cell: a cell containing an electrolyte in which an applied voltage causes a reaction to occur that would not occur otherwise (such as the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen)


electromagnet: a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet


electromagnetic delay line: a delay line based on the time of propagation of electromagnetic waves


electromechanical device: a mechanical device that is operated by electricity


electrometer: meter to measure electrostatic voltage differences; draws no current from the source


electromyograph: a medical instrument that records the electrical waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles


electron accelerator: collider that consists of an accelerator that collides electrons and positrons


electron gun: the electrode that is the source of electrons in a cathode-ray tube or electron microscope; consists of a cathode that emits a stream of electrons and the electrostatic or electromagnetic apparatus that focuses it


electronic balance: a balance that generates a current proportional to the displacement of the pan


electronic converter: (telecommunication) converter for converting a signal from one frequency to another


electronic device: a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically


electronic equipment: equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)


electronic fetal monitor: an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth


electronic foetal monitor: an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth


fetal monitor: an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth


foetal monitor: an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth


electronic instrument: a musical instrument that generates sounds electronically


electronic musical instrument: a musical instrument that generates sounds electronically


electronic voltmeter: a voltmeter whose sensitivity is increased by amplification


electron microscope: a microscope that is similar in purpose to a light microscope but achieves much greater resolving power by using a parallel beam of electrons to illuminate the object instead of a beam of light


electron multiplier: a vacuum tube that amplifies a flow of electrons


electrophorus: a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity


electroplate: any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis


electroscope: measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign


electrostatic generator: electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity


electrostatic machine: electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity


Wimshurst machine: electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity


Van de Graaff generator: electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity


electrostatic printer: a printer that uses an electric charge to deposit toner on paper


elevated railway: a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level


elevated railroad: a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level


elevated: a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level


el: a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level


overhead railway: a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level


elevation: drawing of an exterior of a structure


elevator: lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building


lift: lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building


elevator: the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend


elevator shaft: a vertical shaft in a building to permit the passage of an elevator from floor to floor


ell: an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building


elongation: an addition to the length of something


extension: an addition to the length of something


embankment: a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection


embassy: a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work


embellishment: a superfluous ornament


emblem: special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.


embroidery: decorative needlework


fancywork: decorative needlework


emergency room: a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment


ER: a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment


emesis basin: a basin used by bedridden patients for vomiting


emetic: a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting


vomit: a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting


vomitive: a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting


nauseant: a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting


Emetrol: trade name for an antiemetic drug that has a mint flavor


emitter: the electrode in a transistor where electrons originate


Empire State Building: a skyscraper built in New York City in 1931; 1250 feet tall


emplacement: military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon


empty: a container that has been emptied


emulsion: a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin


photographic emulsion: a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin


enamel: any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze


enamel: a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish


enamelware: cooking utensil of enameled iron


enalapril: an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks


Vasotec: an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks


encainide: antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients


Enkaid: antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients


encaustic: a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application


encephalogram: an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast


pneumoencephalogram: an X ray of the brain made by replacing spinal fluid with a gas (usually oxygen) to improve contrast


enclosure: a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose


end: a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold


remainder: a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold


remnant: a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold


oddment: a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold


endoscope: a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery


endotracheal tube: a catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents


end product: final product; the things produced


output: final product; the things produced


energizer: a device that supplies electrical energy


energiser: a device that supplies electrical energy


enflurane: a nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic


Ethrane: a nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic


engagement ring: a ring given and worn as a sign of betrothal


engine: motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work


engine: an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.


engine block: a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine


cylinder block: a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine


block: a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine


engineering: a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located


engine room: a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located


enginery: machinery consisting of engines collectively


English horn: a double-reed woodwind instrument similar to an oboe but lower in pitch


cor anglais: a double-reed woodwind instrument similar to an oboe but lower in pitch


English saddle: a saddle having a steel cantle and pommel and no horn


English cavalry saddle: a saddle having a steel cantle and pommel and no horn


engraving: a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved


engraving: a print made from an engraving


enlargement: a photographic print that has been enlarged


blowup: a photographic print that has been enlarged


magnification: a photographic print that has been enlarged


enlarger: photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph


Enovid: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and norethynodrel


ensemble: a coordinated outfit (set of clothing)


ensign: colors flown by a ship to show its nationality


entablature: (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof


enteric-coated aspirin: aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines


entertainment center: a wall unit containing sound and television systems


entrance: something that provides access (to get in or get out)


entranceway: something that provides access (to get in or get out)


entryway: something that provides access (to get in or get out)


entry: something that provides access (to get in or get out)


entree: something that provides access (to get in or get out)


entrant: a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise


entrenching tool: a hand shovel carried by infantrymen for digging trenches


trenching spade: a hand shovel carried by infantrymen for digging trenches


entrenchment: an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches


intrenchment: an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches


envelope: any wrapper or covering


envelope: a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.


envelope: the bag containing the gas in a balloon


gasbag: the bag containing the gas in a balloon


eolith: a crude stone artifact (as a chipped flint); possibly the earliest tools


epaulet: adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder


epaulette: adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder


epauliere: armor plate that protects the shoulder


epee: a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade


epergne: a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers


epicyclic train: a system of epicyclic gears in which at least one wheel axis itself revolves about another fixed axis


epicyclic gear train: a system of epicyclic gears in which at least one wheel axis itself revolves about another fixed axis


epidiascope: an optical projector that gives images of both transparent and opaque objects


epilating wax: a mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair; mixture is applied hot to the surface and after cooling is pulled away taking the hairs with it


Epsom salts: (used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative


equal-area projection: a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe


equal-area map projection: a map projection in which quadrilaterals formed by meridians and parallels have an area on the map proportional to their area on the globe


equalizer: electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion


equaliser: electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion


equatorial: a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it


equipment: an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service


erasable programmable read-only memory: (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data


EPROM: (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data


eraser: an implement used to erase something


erecting prism: a right-angled optical prism used to turn an inverted image upright


erection: a structure that has been erected


Erlenmeyer flask: a conical flask with a wide base and narrow neck


erythromycin: an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative


Erythrocin: an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative


E-Mycin: an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative


Ethril: an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative


Ilosone: an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative


Pediamycin: an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative


escalator: a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt


moving staircase: a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt


moving stairway: a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt


escape hatch: hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency


escapement: mechanical device that regulates movement


escape wheel: gear that engages a rocking lever


escarpment: a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification


escarp: a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification


scarp: a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification


protective embankment: a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification


escutcheon: a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms


scutcheon: a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms


escutcheon: (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed


esmolol: intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias


Brevibloc: intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias


esophagoscope: an optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus


oesophagoscope: an optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus


espadrille: a sandal with a sole made of rope or rubber and a cloth upper part


espalier: a trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat


esplanade: a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore


espresso maker: a coffee maker that forces live steam under pressure through dark roasted coffee grounds


espresso shop: a cafe where espresso is served


establishment: a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence


estaminet: a small (and usually shabby) cafe selling wine and beer and coffee


estazolam: a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom)


ProSom: a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom)


estradiol patch: a transdermal patch that allows estradiol to be absorbed into the blood stream; used in treating estrogen deficiency and in hormone replacement therapy


estrogen antagonist: an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer


tamoxifen: an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer


etagere: a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments


etamine: a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.


etamin: a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh; used for curtains or clothing etc.


etanercept: a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis


Enbrel: a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis


etcetera: additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same


etching: an etched plate made with the use of acid


etching: an impression made from an etched plate


ethacrynic acid: diuretic (trade name Edecrin) used to treat edema


Edecrin: diuretic (trade name Edecrin) used to treat edema


ethchlorvynol: a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)


Placidyl: a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)


ether: a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic


ethoxyethane: a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic


divinyl ether: a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic


vinyl ether: a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic


diethyl ether: a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic


ethyl ether: a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic


ethernet: a type of network technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second


ethernet cable: any of several types of coaxial cable used in ethernets


ethosuximide: an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy


Emeside: an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy


Zarontin: an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy


ethyl chloride: a colorless flammable gas used as a local surface anesthetic


etodolac: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine)


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


Eton collar: broad white collar worn over the lapels of a jacket


Eton jacket: a jacket hanging to the waist and cut square at the bottom


etui: small ornamental ladies' bag for small articles


eudiometer: measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases


euphonium: a bass horn (brass wind instrument) that is the tenor of the tuba family


euphoriant: a psychoactive drug that tends to produce elation and euphoria


evaporative cooler: a cooling system that cools by evaporation


evening bag: a handbag used with evening wear


Excalibur: the legendary sword of King Arthur


excavation: a hole in the ground made by excavating


exchange: a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members


exercise bike: an exercise device resembling a stationary bike


exercycle: an exercise device resembling a stationary bike


exercise device: a device designed to provide exercise for the user


exhaust: system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged


exhaust system: system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged


exhaust fan: a fan that moves air out of an enclosure


exhaust manifold: a manifold that receives exhaust gases from the cylinders and conducts them to the exhaust pipe


exhaust pipe: a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler


exhaust valve: a valve through which burned gases from a cylinder escape into the exhaust manifold


exhibition hall: a large hall for holding exhibitions


exhibition area: a large hall for holding exhibitions


exit: an opening that permits escape or release


issue: an opening that permits escape or release


outlet: an opening that permits escape or release


way out: an opening that permits escape or release


Exocet: a guided missile developed by the French government for use against ships


expansion bit: a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes


expansive bit: a bit with a cutting blade that can be adjusted to different sizes


expansion bolt: a bolt that has an attachment that expands as the bolt is driven into a surface


expectorant: a medicine promoting expectoration


expectorator: a medicine promoting expectoration


explosive: a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck


explosive compound: a compound that is explosive


explosive detection system: a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports


EDS: a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports


explosive device: device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy


explosive mixture: a mixture that is explosive


explosive trace detection: a system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives


ETD: a system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives


export: commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country


exportation: commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country


express: public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops


limited: public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops


expressway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic


freeway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic


motorway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic


pike: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic


state highway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic


superhighway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic


throughway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic


thruway: a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic


extension: an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line


telephone extension: an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line


extension phone: an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line


extension cord: an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord


extension ladder: a ladder whose length can be extended


exterior door: a doorway that allows entrance to or exit from a building


outside door: a doorway that allows entrance to or exit from a building


external-combustion engine: a heat engine in which ignition occurs outside the chamber (cylinder or turbine) in which heat is converted to mechanical energy


external drive: a drive with its own power supply and fan mounted outside the computer system enclosure and connected to the computer by a cable


extra: something additional of the same kind


duplicate: something additional of the same kind


extractor: an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components


eye: a small hole or loop (as in a needle)


eyebrow pencil: makeup provided by a cosmetic pencil that is used to darken the eyebrows


eyecup: a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball


eyebath: a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball


eye cup: a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball


eyelet: a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar


eyehole: a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar


eyeliner: makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes


eye-lotion: lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes


eyewash: lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes


collyrium: lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes


eyepatch: a protective cloth covering for an injured eye


patch: a protective cloth covering for an injured eye


eyepiece: combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments


ocular: combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments


eyeshadow: makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes


fabric: artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers


cloth: artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers


material: artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers


textile: artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers


facade: the face or front of a building


frontage: the face or front of a building


frontal: the face or front of a building


face: a vertical surface of a building or cliff


face: the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)


face: the striking or working surface of an implement


face card: one of the twelve cards in a deck bearing a picture of a face


picture card: one of the twelve cards in a deck bearing a picture of a face


court card: one of the twelve cards in a deck bearing a picture of a face


face guard: face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmets


face mask: mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey


faceplate: a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component)


face powder: cosmetic powder for the face


face veil: a piece of more-or-less transparent material that covers the face


facility: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry


installation: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry


facing: a protective covering that protects the outside of a building


cladding: a protective covering that protects the outside of a building


facing: a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening


facing: an ornamental coating to a building


veneer: an ornamental coating to a building


facsimile: duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio


facsimile machine: duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio


fax: duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio


facsimile: an exact copy or reproduction


autotype: an exact copy or reproduction


factory: a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing


mill: a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing


manufacturing plant: a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing


manufactory: a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing


factory ship: a whaling ship equipped to process whale products at sea


factory whistle: a whistle at a factory that is sounded to announce times for starting or stopping work


fag end: the frayed end of a length of cloth or rope


fagot: a bundle of sticks and branches bound together


faggot: a bundle of sticks and branches bound together


fagoting: embroidery in which groups of parallel threads are tied together with fagot stitches


faggoting: embroidery in which groups of parallel threads are tied together with fagot stitches


fagot stitch: the stitch that ties a group of parallel threads together in fagoting


faggot stitch: the stitch that ties a group of parallel threads together in fagoting


Fahrenheit thermometer: a thermometer calibrated in degrees Fahrenheit


faience: glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors


faille: a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton


fail-safe: a mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction


fairlead: a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing


fairy light: a small colored light used for decoration (especially at Christmas)


fake: something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be


sham: something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be


postiche: something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be


fake book: a fake in the form of an imitation book; used to fill bookcases of people who wish to appear scholarly


falchion: a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point


fallboard: the hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played


fall-board: the hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played


fallout shelter: a shelter to protect occupants from the fallout from an atomic bomb


false bottom: a horizontal structure that partitions a ship or box (especially one built close to the actual bottom)


false face: a mask worn as part of a masquerade costume


false teeth: a removable denture


falsie: padding that is worn inside a brassiere


family room: a recreation room in a private house


famotidine: a histamine blocker (trade name Pepcid) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux


Pepcid: a histamine blocker (trade name Pepcid) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux


fan: a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces


fan belt: a belt driven by the crankshaft that drives a fan that pulls air through the radiator


fan blade: blade of a rotating fan


fancy dress: a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party


masquerade: a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party


masquerade costume: a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party


fancy goods: goods that are chiefly ornamental


fanion: a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position


fanlight: a semicircular window over a door or window; usually has sash bars like the ribs of a fan


fanjet: a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


fan-jet: a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


fanjet engine: a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


turbojet: a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


turbojet engine: a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


turbofan: a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


turbofan engine: a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


fanjet: an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine


fan-jet: an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine


turbofan: an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine


turbojet: an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine


fanny pack: a waist pack worn with the pouch in back


butt pack: a waist pack worn with the pouch in back


fantail: an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship


fan tracery: the carved tracery on fan vaulting


fan vaulting: an elaborate system of vaulting in which the ribs diverge like fans


farm: workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit


farm building: a building on a farm


farmer's market: an open-air marketplace for farm products


green market: an open-air marketplace for farm products


greenmarket: an open-air marketplace for farm products


farmhouse: house for a farmer and family


farm machine: a machine used in farming


farmplace: a farm together with its buildings


farm-place: a farm together with its buildings


farmstead: a farm together with its buildings


farmyard: an area adjacent to farm buildings


farthingale: a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally; worn by European women in the 16th and 17th centuries


fashion plate: a plate illustrating the latest fashion in dress


fashion: consumer goods (especially clothing) in the current mode


fastener: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place


fastening: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place


holdfast: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place


fixing: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place


fast lane: the traffic lane for vehicles that are moving rapidly


fast reactor: nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by fast neutrons because little or no moderator is used


fat farm: a health spa that specializes in helping people lose weight


fatigues: military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor


faucet: a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir


spigot: a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir


fauld: a piece of armor plate below the breastplate


fauteuil: an upholstered armchair


feather bed: a mattress stuffed with feathers


featherbed: a mattress stuffed with feathers


feather boa: a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur


boa: a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur


featheredge: a thin tapering edge


feature: an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles


fedora: a hat made of felt with a creased crown


felt hat: a hat made of felt with a creased crown


homburg: a hat made of felt with a creased crown


Stetson: a hat made of felt with a creased crown


trilby: a hat made of felt with a creased crown


feedback circuit: a circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system