armature |
a coil-wrapped iron core that rotates in a magnetic field to induce electrical current in a generator, or that produces motion in an electrical motor when current is passed through it. [2/4 definitions] |
boil down to |
of a thing, to have (something) as its central cause, fundamental essence, or core significance. [1/3 definitions] |
bone marrow |
the the soft fatty tissue at the core of most bones, where many types of blood cells form and mature before entering the blood stream. |
Broadway |
a major north-south New York City street, part of which is the core of the theater district in midtown. [1/2 definitions] |
cadre |
in the military, a core group of experienced personnel who can set up and train a new unit. [1/2 definitions] |
come down to |
of a thing, to have (something) as its central cause, fundamental essence, or core significance. [1/2 definitions] |
control rod |
a rod or bar in a nuclear reactor that contains a neutron-absorbing material, and that is lowered into or raised from the core to control the fission chain reaction. |
core |
the center part of any round, solid object. The center of the earth is called its core. [2/4 definitions] |
corncob |
the woody core that bears the kernels in an ear of corn. [1/2 definitions] |
electromagnet |
an iron or steel core with wire wound around it. It becomes magnetic when an electric current is passed through the wire. |
essential |
of or pertaining to the essence or core; not reducible. [1/4 definitions] |
essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
heart |
the core. [1/8 definitions] |
kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. [1/3 definitions] |
mantle |
the layer of the earth that lies between the crust and the core. The crust is the top layer of the earth--the layer we live on. The core is the center of our earth. The mantle is very thick and makes up most of the entire planet. [1/2 definitions] |
medulla |
bone marrow, or a similar substance forming the inner core of other anatomical organs such as the adrenal glands or the kidneys. [1/3 definitions] |
meltdown |
an accident in a nuclear reactor in which the radioactive core melts because of insufficient cooling, leading to the escape of radiation. |
one's bread and butter |
the core thing that provides a person or group their basic means of support. |
pencil |
an implement for writing, drawing, or marking that consists of a slender core of graphite, carbon, crayon, or the like, usu. enclosed in or held by a cylinder of wood, plastic, or metal. [1/4 definitions] |
root1 |
the basis; core; origin. [1/11 definitions] |
stele |
the central core of vascular tissue in plant stems and roots. [1/3 definitions] |