| eland |
either of two large African antelopes with long horns that are twisted in a spiral. |
| élan vital |
in the philosophy of Henri Bergson, the vital force within living things that causes growth, the development of form, and evolution. |
| elapse |
to slip by or come to an end, as a period of time or something limited to a period of time. [2 definitions] |
| elasmobranch |
any of various fishes with a cartilaginous skeleton, such as a shark or ray. |
| elastic |
capable of returning to its initial form after being stretched or deformed. [5 definitions] |
| elasticity |
the condition or quality of being elastic, as in texture. [3 definitions] |
| elasticize |
to make (fabric or the like) elastic by stitching in an elastic band, or by interweaving with strands of rubber. |
| elastin |
an elastic protein in connective tissue that helps the body to maintain shape. |
| elastomer |
any of various synthetic substances having the elastic qualities of rubber. |
| elate |
to make extremely happy or proud; cause to be in elevated spirits. |
| elated |
extremely happy or proud; in elevated spirits. |
| elation |
a feeling or condition of happiness, pride, or elevated spirits. |
| E layer |
a thick layer of ions located at a height of about sixty to ninety miles in the E region of the earth's outer atmosphere and having the ability to deflect radio waves. |
| elbow |
the bend or joint between the human upper arm and forearm, or the bony projection at this bend. [6 definitions] |
| elbow grease |
(informal) vigorous physical exertion, as in doing work. |
| elbowroom |
enough space or scope to move around in freely. |
| elder1 |
a comparative of "old." [7 definitions] |
| elder2 |
any of various shrubs or small trees that bear clusters of small white flowers and red or blackish berrylike fruits. |
| elderberry |
the red or blackish fruit of the elder, often used for wine or jam. [2 definitions] |
| elderly |
aging or rather old. |
| elder statesman |
a retired, usu. elderly statesman whose advice is sought by government leaders. [2 definitions] |