| action verb |
a verb that shows its subject performing some action. "Run," "eat," "fly," and "sing" are examples of action verbs. |
| backbone |
the series of bones that run along the center of the back; spinal column; vertebrae. [1/3 definitions] |
| bank2 |
to run a bank; act as a banker. [1/6 definitions] |
| baseball |
a game played by two teams of nine people each. You get points when you hit the ball with a bat and then run around four bases. [1/2 definitions] |
| basilisk |
any of various tropical American lizards characterized by an erectile crest on the head and the ability to run at high speeds. [1/2 definitions] |
| beading |
lacelike looped edging, or openwork lace trimming through which a ribbon can be run, as on a garment or cloth furnishings. [1/4 definitions] |
| belay |
in mountain climbing, a secure projection such as a rock, tree, or the like, around which a rope may be run or fastened. [1/6 definitions] |
| bellboy |
a man or boy employed by a hotel to carry luggage, food, or drink to the guest rooms, run errands, and page guests. |
| bleed |
to run together; diffuse. [1/7 definitions] |
| blur |
to cause to run together or become confused. [1/5 definitions] |
| boustrophedon |
an ancient method of writing in which the words run in opposite directions on alternate lines. |
| breakdown |
a failure to work or run correctly. [1/2 definitions] |
| career |
to run or move swiftly or wildly; rush. [1/5 definitions] |
| chase1 |
to follow with the purpose of catching; run after. |
| coach dog |
a Dalmatian, once trained to run behind coaches. |
| come out in the wash |
to be revealed in the long run. [1/2 definitions] |
| cooperative |
a project that is owned and run by several people. [1/3 definitions] |
| coping |
the top layer of a masonry wall, often having a sloping surface so that water will run off. |
| council |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city. |
| course |
to move or run swiftly; race. [1/7 definitions] |
| cringle |
a small ring or loop of metal or rope attached to the edge of a sail, through which to run a line. |