| mill1 |
an establishment or process that takes a routine, mechanical approach to matters that should be treated more significantly. [1/9 definitions] |
| nudge |
to approach or near. [1/4 definitions] |
| oncoming |
the approach or onset of something. [1/2 definitions] |
| pass |
to approach someone or something, then move beyond. [1/33 definitions] |
| pedant |
one who insists on an overly formal or detailed approach to scholarship. [1/2 definitions] |
| pitch1 |
a particular wording or approach, designed to be attention-grabbing and persuasive, used in the promotion of a product for sale. [1/23 definitions] |
| posture |
a general attitude or approach. [1/6 definitions] |
| pragmatism |
a practical approach to problems and issues. [1/2 definitions] |
| pragmatist |
one who takes a practical approach to problems and issues. [1/3 definitions] |
| preface |
a first or introductory approach or attempt. [1/5 definitions] |
| pylon |
a tall, massive structure that serves to delineate an approach, as to a bridge or, esp., to an ancient Egyptian temple. [1/3 definitions] |
| sap2 |
to approach (an enemy fortification) by means of a sap or a system of saps. [1/4 definitions] |
| science-based |
pertaining to a process or approach that is developed using the scientific method. |
| sneak up on |
to approach (someone) quietly and without letting that person become aware of one's presence, typically in order to surprise or attack. |
| solicit |
to approach or entice someone to use a prostitute's services. [1/6 definitions] |
| sound barrier |
a hypothetical barrier to aircraft as they approach the speed of sound, suggested by the abrupt increase in aerodynamic drag near that velocity; sonic barrier. |
| tack |
an approach, as to a problem, esp. if different from previous approaches. [2/12 definitions] |
| thorny |
difficult or painful to approach, deal with, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| verge |
to approach or be on the limit or border of (often fol. by "on"). [1/6 definitions] |
| wrinkle2 |
(informal) an approach, method, development, device, or the like (usu. prec. by "new"). |