avoirdupois |
see "avoirdupois weight." [2 definitions] |
avoirdupois weight |
a system of weight based on a pound equal to sixteen ounces or to 453.59 grams. |
avouch |
to affirm or state strongly; acknowledge. [3 definitions] |
avow |
to assert or affirm. [2 definitions] |
avowal |
an open declaration, acknowledgment, or admission. |
avowed |
openly stated or freely declared or acknowledged. |
avulsion |
the act of pulling or tearing away due to force. |
avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
aw |
(informal) used to express protest, displeasure, disbelief, sympathy, or the like. |
AWACS |
an aircraft fitted with a radome and carrying sophisticated radar and computer equipment, used for reconnaissance and for directing ground forces, or a warning system employing such aircraft (acronym for "Airborne Warning and Control System"). |
await |
to wait for; look forward to. [3 definitions] |
awake |
to wake (someone or something) from sleep; awaken. [6 definitions] |
awaken |
to wake from sleep. [2 definitions] |
awakening |
emerging. [3 definitions] |
award |
to present in recognition of superior qualities or performance; give as a prize. [4 definitions] |
awardable |
combined form of award. |
aware |
knowing or mindful; conscious (usu. fol. by "of"). |
awareness |
the state or condition of being aware. |
awash |
swept or covered by waves or water; flooded. [4 definitions] |
away |
in or to another direction. [7 definitions] |
awe |
a very strong feeling of wonder, reverence, or fear, caused by something grand or powerful. [2 definitions] |