| Da Nang |
a port city in central Vietnam on the China Sea, site of an important U.S. military base during the Vietnam War. |
| dance |
to move the body in a rhythmic sequence, usu. in a prescribed fashion and usu. to music. [9 definitions] |
| danceable |
combined form of dance. |
| dance hall |
a usu. public establishment that charges an admission price and provides space, music, and sometimes partners for dancing. |
| dancer |
one who dances or whose profession is dancing. |
| dancing |
the activity of moving the body to music for enjoyment. |
| D and C |
abbreviation of "dilatation and curettage," a surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the uterine lining is scraped with a curette. |
| dandelion |
a low-growing weedy plant with notched leaves and yellow flowers. [2 definitions] |
| dander |
flaky scales of skin, feathers, or fur that may cause allergic reactions. [2 definitions] |
| dandify |
to make (oneself or another person) look like or become a dandy or fop. |
| dandle |
to dance (a child) up and down on one's knees or in one's arms. [2 definitions] |
| dandruff |
a thin crust that forms on the scalp and is shed in flaky particles. |
| dandy |
a man who is greatly concerned about the smartness of his clothing and appearance. [4 definitions] |
| Dane |
a native or citizen of Denmark, or a descendant thereof. |
| Danelaw |
the series of laws created by Danish invaders and settlers in northeastern England during the ninth and tenth centuries. [2 definitions] |
| danger |
exposure to harm or peril. [2 definitions] |
| dangerous |
likely to cause or permit harm; full of risks; unsafe. |
| dangle |
to hang loosely, esp. with a swinging motion. [3 definitions] |
| Daniel |
according to the Old Testament, a Hebrew prophet employed at the Babylonian court who was cast into a lions' den as a punishment for disobedience, but emerged unharmed. [2 definitions] |
| Danish |
of or pertaining to Denmark or its people, culture, language, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| Danish pastry |
a light, flaky pastry that is made of raised dough, filled with cheese, fruit, or the like, and usu. drizzled with icing. |