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adjective a word that describes a noun. Some common adjectives are "good," "hungry," "tired," and "big."
backlog a big log placed at the rear of a fireplace. [1/3 definitions]
bandleader the conductor of a band, esp. a big band or swing band.
big band the style of music played by a big band, such as swing and jazz dance music. [1/2 definitions]
BMOC abbreviation of "big man on campus" (used to characterize a popular or admired male student, or sometimes one who aggressively promotes his own advancement).
cab1 the enclosed part of a truck or big machine where the driver or operator sits. [1/3 definitions]
Canis Major a constellation in the northern sky that contains Sirius, the brightest of all stars. Canis Major means "Big Dog" in Latin.
cave a large, natural hole in rock or under the earth. A cave is big enough for a person or animal to enter.
clean up (informal) to earn a big profit or take in a lot of money at one time. [1/4 definitions]
cut a wide swath to attract considerable attention; make a big impression.
darning needle a large needle with a big eye, used in darning. [1/2 definitions]
diesel engine a type of engine that burns fuel oil. Diesel engines are different from most car engines, which use an electric spark to ignite the fuel. In a diesel engine, the fuel is sprayed into a chamber and set on fire by the heat of air that has been put under high pressure. Big trucks have diesel engines.
dipper see "Big Dipper," "Little Dipper." [1/2 definitions]
dump to drop in one big load. [1/3 definitions]
gigantic exceptionally big; huge, as a giant.
go for all the marbles (slang) to risk a great deal hoping for a big gain.
Hercules (l.c.) any very big and strong man. [1/3 definitions]
honcho (slang) a leader; boss; big shot.
howler (informal) a big mistake or blunder. [1/3 definitions]
husky1 big and strong. [1/2 definitions]
jaguar a large mammal with short yellow fur and black rings. Jaguars are carnivores that hunt or fish for food. They live in the southern United States and Central and South America. Jaguars are closely related to lions, tigers, and other big cats. They are sometimes called panthers.