masseuse |
a woman who provides massages professionally. |
massif |
a large mountain mass, often broken up into separate peaks and usu. forming an independent section of a mountain range. [2 definitions] |
massive |
consisting of a very large amount or quantity of matter; big and heavy; solid. [3 definitions] |
massless |
of certain subatomic particles, having no mass, as a photon or gluon. |
mass media |
those means or instruments of communication that reach large numbers of people, such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. |
mass meeting |
a large public meeting, called to discuss some matter of common concern or interest. |
mass noun |
a noun that denotes an abstract, uncountable entity and is not preceded by "a" or "an," such as "integrity," "filth," or "information". |
mass number |
the total number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom. |
mass-produce |
to manufacture or produce in quantity, esp. in a factory by assembly line methods. |
mass production |
the production, and often packaging, of goods in large quantities by means of machines, standardized design and parts, and, often, assembly lines. |
mass spectrograph |
an early type of mass spectrometer that records photographically rather than electronically. |
mass spectrometer |
an instrument used to determine the mass and abundance of charged particles in a prepared beam, by passing it through an electromagnetic field and electronically recording the distribution of particles, often for the purpose of chemical analysis. |
mass transit |
a system of public transportation that carries people from place to place within a city by bus and train. |
mast1 |
a long, vertical pole that rises from the bottom of a sailing vessel to support the sails and rigging; spar. [2 definitions] |
mast2 |
the fruit of forest trees such as oaks and chestnuts, used to feed animals, esp. pigs. |
mastaba |
an ancient Egyptian tomb, built over a mummy chamber or burial pit, which has a rectangular base, inwardly sloping sides, and a flat roof. |
mastectomy |
the removal of a woman's breast by surgery. |
master |
a person with power or authority; one who rules or controls. [13 definitions] |
master-at-arms |
in the U.S. Navy, a petty officer whose duty is to keep order and maintain discipline on board a ship or at a shore station. |
master bedroom |
in a home with multiple bedrooms, the largest bedroom or one with a special feature such as a fireplace or attached bathroom, usually used by the head or heads of the household. |
master builder |
a skilled building contractor or architect, often the supervisor of construction operations and crew. |