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| home run |
in baseball, a hit that allows the batter enough time to touch all four bases in succession and score a run. |
| impalpable |
not subject to perception by touch; intangible. [1/2 definitions] |
| intangible |
incapable of being sensed by touch; not tangible. [1/3 definitions] |
| interactive whiteboard |
a large electronic display surface that is positioned on a wall or stand and connected with a computer and projector, allowing for the projection of a computer's screen onto the display. As the display is sensitive to touch, a user can direct the computer and control what is seen on the board by touching the surface with a stylus, finger, or the like. |
| joint |
in geology, a crack or fracture along which two large masses of rock touch. [1/13 definitions] |
| kiss |
to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love, affection, passion, or respect. [5/8 definitions] |
| knee |
to hit, push, or touch with the knee. [1/4 definitions] |
| land |
to cause to touch down upon a surface. [2/12 definitions] |
| light-fingered |
having nimble fingers or a light touch. [1/2 definitions] |
| light-handed |
having a light and delicate touch. [1/2 definitions] |
| mimosa |
any of a number of usu. tropical trees, shrubs, or herbs that bear clusters of small flowers arranged in spherical heads, and have leaves that are sensitive to light or touch. |
| miss1 |
to fail to hit, catch, reach, cross, or in any way touch or contact (a particular object). [2/10 definitions] |
| nose |
to touch, rub, or examine with the nose. [1/9 definitions] |
| nudge |
to push gently or touch, esp. with the elbow and esp. so as to attract attention. [1/4 definitions] |
| nuzzle |
to touch, push, or rub the nose or snout against. [1/4 definitions] |
| osculate |
to be tangent; touch. [1/2 definitions] |
| out to lunch |
(slang) out of touch with reality. |
| oven cloth |
(chiefly British) a piece of heat-resistant material used to handle cooking utensils and dishes when they are too hot to touch with bare hands; potholder. |
| oven glove |
(chiefly British) a padded glove or mitten used to handle cooking utensils and dishes when they are too hot to touch with bare hands; oven mitt. |
| oven mitt |
a padded glove or mitten used to handle cooking utensils and dishes when they are too hot to touch with bare hands. |
| pet1 |
to pat, stroke, or caress; touch or treat as a pet. [1/7 definitions] |
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