| above |
that which is above. [1/9 definitions] |
| adrenal gland |
either of two small glands of different shapes, located above the kidneys, that secrete adrenaline and various steroid hormones. |
| air |
all that is above the ground; sky. [1/8 definitions] |
| airspace |
the space extending above a particular land area, esp. that of a political entity. [1/2 definitions] |
| alkaline |
of soil, having a pH above seven. [1/2 definitions] |
| Alpine |
(l.c.) of, like, living in, or characteristic of high mountains or mountain regions above the timberline. [1/4 definitions] |
| alt.2 |
abbreviation of "altitude," the height of a given object or location above a specified base, such as sea level or earth, esp. the angular distance of a celestial body, measured from the horizon. |
| altarpiece |
a work of art that decorates the area above and behind an altar. |
| altitude |
the height of a given object or location above a specified base, such as sea level or earth. [1/4 definitions] |
| ankle |
the joint between the leg and the foot; part of the leg just above the foot. |
| anklet |
a sock that reaches slightly above the ankle. [1/2 definitions] |
| antitrades |
westerly winds moving above and opposite to the trade winds in the tropics. |
| associate professor |
a college or university professor ranking above an assistant professor and below a full professor. |
| balance beam |
a long wooden horizontal beam raised about four feet above the floor, on which women gymnasts perform various balancing routines. [1/2 definitions] |
| balcony |
a platform projecting from the inner wall of a building and elevated above the main floor, as in a theater; gallery. [1/2 definitions] |
| baronet |
a member of the hereditary nobility ranking below a baron and above a knight. |
| Bermuda shorts |
shorts ending just above the knee, worn by both sexes and often with knee-length socks; bermudas. |
| bezel |
in jewelry, the part to which gems are attached, or any facet of the cut gem above this part. [1/2 definitions] |
| biplane |
an early type of airplane with two sets of wings mounted one above the other. |
| bird's-eye |
as seen from high above; covering a wide span but not detailed or thorough. [1/4 definitions] |
| bobby socks |
(informal) socks that reach just above the ankle; anklets. |