rand1 |
in shoemaking, a piece of leather attached to the back of the sole before the heel is put on. |
rand2 |
the chief monetary unit of South Africa, equaling one hundred cents. |
R and B |
abbreviation of "rhythm and blues." |
R and D |
abbreviation of "research and development." |
random |
characterized by lack of pattern or predictability, or carried out or occurring in a way that cannot be predicted and without being based on any reason or purpose. [4 definitions] |
random-access |
of a computer memory, allowing the retrieval of data directly, without regard to the sequence in which the data was input. |
randomize |
to arrange or choose in random order, esp. for scientific purposes. |
R and R |
abbreviation of "rest and recuperation." [2 definitions] |
randy |
sexually aroused or lustful. |
ranee |
variant of rani. |
rang |
past tense of ring2. |
range |
the extent or limits of possible variation. [20 definitions] |
range finder |
any of various instruments used to determine the distance from the observer to a particular object or mark, as to sight a gun or focus a camera. |
ranger |
a member of a security force employed to patrol a particular area, esp. a parkland or forest. [3 definitions] |
Rangoon |
seaport city which was formerly the capital of Myanmar; Yangon. |
rangy |
having long, slender limbs; tall and thin. [2 definitions] |
rani |
a reigning Hindu princess or queen. [2 definitions] |
rank1 |
the relative position of one person or group of persons to another in a hierarchy or society. [10 definitions] |
rank2 |
having an extremely offensive odor or taste. [4 definitions] |
rank and file |
all the ordinary members of a group, not the leaders. |
Rankine-cycle engine |
a type of steam engine in which the water that is evaporated into steam is condensed and recycled, developed experimentally as a pollution-reducing alternative to the internal combustion engine. |