| after a fashion |
in a limited or unsatisfactory manner. |
| Basic English |
a copyrighted, simplified version of the English language, limited to 850 necessary words and a few grammatical rules, and used esp. as an international communication aid. |
| bonobo |
any of a species of highly intelligent African ape related to but smaller than the chimpanzee and exhibiting various human-like behaviors. The bonobo's habitat in the wild is limited to an area within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| cable television |
a form of television in which the sound and picture signals from distant stations are received by a master antenna and then delivered by electrical cable. Cable television typically provides clear reception, access to a large number of channels, and a relatively wide range of programming, whereas conventional television is limited to the reception of signals from local stations. |
| catapult |
a device for launching aircraft where runway space is severely limited, as on an aircraft carrier deck. [1/5 definitions] |
| checks and balances |
a governmental mechanism of self-regulation provided for in the U.S. and other constitutions, by which the powers of each branch of government are limited by powers vested in another branch of government. |
| closed circuit |
a transmission circuit for television with a limited number of reception stations connected to it by cable. [1/2 definitions] |
| convenience store |
a store, often near a busy road or highway, that is open long hours and that sells a limited selection of grocery items, especially snacks and beverages, as well as certain pharmaceutical and automotive items. |
| demand-pull |
of or denoting a type of increase in prices that is caused by increased demand for a limited supply of goods or services. (Cf. cost-push.) |
| dimly |
to a limited degree of brightness or clarity. |
| domestic relations court |
in some U.S. states, a court with jurisdiction limited to matters involving a family or household, esp. disputes involving the custody, support, and welfare of children; family court. |
| earthbound |
limited or confined to earth or earthly matters. [2/3 definitions] |
| elapse |
to slip by or come to an end, as a period of time or something limited to a period of time. [1/2 definitions] |
| expressway |
a divided highway that has limited access and is designed to enable traffic to move rapidly. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) [1/3 definitions] |
| focalize |
in medicine, to limit or be limited to a specific area, as an infection; localize. |
| fountain |
a counter in a store or restaurant at which one can purchase sodas and other ice cream dishes, and often a limited selection of other light food and drink, for consumption on the premises; soda fountain. [1/5 definitions] |
| franchise |
a right granted by a commercial enterprise to sell a product or service in a limited territory. [1/5 definitions] |
| freeway |
a highway with limited access and no tolls; expressway. |
| frwy. |
abbreviation of "freeway," a highway with limited access and no tolls; expressway. |
| general |
relating to or characteristic of all or most of some thing or group; not referring to, connected with, or limited to any one particular thing. [1/5 definitions] |