low beam |
the dimmer setting for the headlights on a vehicle, providing short-range illumination. |
low blow |
in boxing, a blow below the belt. [2 definitions] |
Low Church |
of or pertaining to a liberal party within the Anglican Church emphasizing evangelicalism over tradition and ritual. (Cf. High Church, Broad Church.) |
low comedy |
comedy that is based on bawdy jokes, humorous situations, or physical action such as horseplay and slapstick; burlesque; farce. |
Low Countries |
the lowland region in northern Europe comprising the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. |
low frequency |
any radio frequency between thirty and three hundred kilohertz per second. |
Low German |
a subbranch of Germanic, other than High German, that includes English, Dutch, Flemish, and Frisian. (Cf. High German.) [2 definitions] |
Low Latin |
any form of nonclassical Latin, such as medieval Latin or Vulgar Latin. |
Low Mass |
a mass that is recited, rather than sung, by one priest assisted by one acolyte. |
low profile |
a manner or form designed not to attract attention; deliberately inconspicuous presence or activity. |
low relief |
sculptural relief that projects slightly from the background; bas-relief. |
Low Sunday |
the first Sunday after Easter. |
low tide |
the tide at its lowest water level, or the time when this happens. |
low water |
the lowest level reached by a body of water, such as a lake or river in the dry season. [2 definitions] |
low-cal |
containing few calories, or fewer calories than normal. |
low-cost |
not expensive; available at a low price or cost. |
low-cut |
of a dress, blouse, or similar garment, cut so that the neck-line is low and some portion of the chest area of the wearer is not covered. |
low-down |
(informal) nasty; mean; contemptible. |
low-fat |
containing relatively less fat than comparable foods, diets, or cooking styles. |
low-grade |
of inferior value or quality. [2 definitions] |