ranching |
the occupation of raising cattle, sheep, horses or other similar livestock on the open range or on a farm with an extensive area of land. |
rancho |
a ranch. |
rancid |
having an unpleasant odor or taste because of the spoilage of fats or oils; stale. [2 definitions] |
rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
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] |