cable television |
a form of television in which the sound and picture signals from distant stations are received by a master antenna and then delivered by electrical cable. Cable television typically provides clear reception, access to a large number of channels, and a relatively wide range of programming, whereas conventional television is limited to the reception of signals from local stations. |
conquer |
to master or overcome by moral or mental strength. [1/4 definitions] |
devil |
(often cap.) in Christian theology, the chief spirit of evil, master of Hell, and enemy of God; Satan (prec. by "the"). [1/8 definitions] |
emcee |
a master of ceremonies. [3 definitions] |
grapple |
to struggle to master a difficult object, problem, or opponent (often fol. by "with"). [1/6 definitions] |
gunnery sergeant |
in the U.S. Marine Corps, a noncommissioned officer ranking below a master or first sergeant and above a staff sergeant. |
host1 |
a person who presides over a large gathering and often performs the function of introducing people to an audience; master of ceremonies. [1/5 definitions] |
lord |
one who is considered a leading master of his particular skill or profession. [1/6 definitions] |
M.A. |
abbreviation of "Master of Arts," a graduate degree, below that of doctor, that is given by a college or university to a person who has completed a prescribed course of graduate study in the humanities or social sciences; master's degree. |
maestro |
someone who is a brilliant or highly respected practitioner of any art; master. [1/2 definitions] |
magisterial |
of the nature of an intellectual master or authority such as a professor or scholar. [1/2 definitions] |
master class |
a small class for very advanced students, esp. a class in musical performance taught by a master musician. |
masterly |
befitting or worthy of a master. |
mastership |
the state of being a master; authority; control. [3 definitions] |
mate1 |
an officer on a merchant ship who ranks directly below the master; first mate. [1/9 definitions] |
M.B.A. |
abbreviation of "Master of Business Administration." |
MC |
abbreviation of "master of ceremonies," one who hosts a formal event or entertainment, usu. making speeches or announcing guests; emcee. |
meditate |
to engage in a disciplined act of self-forgetful concentration, often under the guidance of a religious teaching or master. [1/3 definitions] |
M.S. |
abbreviation of "Master of Science," a master's degree awarded usu. in science, technology, or mathematics. |
overmaster |
to overcome or subdue; become master over. |
padrone |
a master; boss. [1/2 definitions] |