Christmas |
the portion of the year associated with this day, often December 24 to January 6. [1/3 definitions] |
Christmastide |
the portion of the year associated with Christmas, often December 24 to January 6. |
chunk |
a large amount or portion of something. [1/2 definitions] |
collar |
the portion of a garment that goes around the neck and is sometimes folded over. [1/7 definitions] |
communion |
(cap.) the Christian sacrament in which the Eucharist is received, or the bread and wine of the Eucharist, or the portion of the religious service or liturgy in which this sacrament is received. [1/3 definitions] |
cornea |
the portion of the eyeball's outer coating that is transparent and covers the iris and pupil. |
corona |
an upper or crownlike portion of an anatomical feature, such as the top of the head or parts of certain flowers. [1/5 definitions] |
countersink |
to enlarge the top portion of (a hole) so that the inserted head of a bolt, screw, or the like does not protrude above the surface. [1/4 definitions] |
crust |
a portion of bread that is mostly crust or that is hard and dry. [2/7 definitions] |
curbing |
a curb or a portion of a curb. [1/2 definitions] |
demographic |
a portion of a human population with a shared characteristic or characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, or income. [1/3 definitions] |
diencephalon |
the rearmost portion of the forebrain. |
downstage |
at or toward the front portion of a stage. [3 definitions] |
downstream |
of or relating to the portion of a stream lying in the direction of the current's flow, from any given point. [1/3 definitions] |
duodenum |
the short, rather straight portion of the small intestine nearest to the stomach. |
Ethiopian |
of or belonging to Africa below or near the equator and the southern portion of the Arabian peninsula, as certain plant or animal species. [1/3 definitions] |
excavate |
to make a hole or cavity in by digging or scooping out the interior portion. [1/5 definitions] |
exosphere |
the outermost, least dense portion of the atmosphere. |
feed |
the portion or amount of such food. [1/13 definitions] |
fingerboard |
the portion of a violin, guitar, or other stringed instrument against which the player presses the strings. |
firebox |
the portion of a stove or furnace in which the fuel is burned. [1/2 definitions] |