| athlete's foot |
a common contagious skin infection characterized by itching and scaling, and caused by fungi that thrive in warm moist places, such as between the toes. |
| athletic |
of or pertaining to sports and other physical activities. [3 definitions] |
| athleticism |
an athletic quality or capacity, as involved in or required by a particular sport, feat, or the like, or as possessed by a person or animal. |
| athletics |
(usu. used with a sing. verb) the study and practice of athletic development. [2 definitions] |
| at-home |
a usu. informal reception of visitors and guests at one's home. |
| athwart |
crossing at a slant; crosswise. [4 definitions] |
| -atic |
of, or of the nature of; characterized by. |
| atilt |
at a slant; tilted. |
| atingle |
feeling a prickling or tingling sensation, often from excitement. |
| -ation |
act; action; process. [2 definitions] |
| at issue |
in dispute; being discussed. |
| -ative |
causing or tending to cause. |
| Atlanta |
the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia. |
| Atlantic |
of or pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean. [2 definitions] |
| Atlantic Ocean |
an ocean bordered by Europe and Africa on the east and the Americas on the west; Atlantic. |
| Atlantic Standard Time |
the standard time used in the western Atlantic and the easternmost parts of Canada, four hours behind Greenwich time. |
| Atlantis |
a mythical Atlantic island and ancient civilization west of Gibraltar that supposedly sank into the sea. |
| at-large election |
an election in which every voter can vote for candidates to fill any and all vacant positions in a representative body. Unlike a single-member election, in which people can vote only for candidates who represent their particular legislative district, at-large elections allow every person to vote on each vacant position within a governing body. |
| atlas |
(cap.) in Greek mythology, a Titan condemned to support the heavens on his shoulders. [5 definitions] |
| Atlas Mountains |
a range of mountains in northwest Africa stretching across the southwestern part of Morocco and northern parts of Algeria and Tunisia. |
| at last |
after a long time or wait; finally. |