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| pretzel |
a larger, softer, heavier version of this biscuit. [1/2 definitions] |
| Psalter |
(sometimes l.c.) a book containing the Old Testament Psalms, or a version of or selection from the Psalms, for use in religious worship. |
| revive |
to present a modern version of (a theatrical work). [1/9 definitions] |
| rough draft |
a rough or preliminary sketch of a piece of writing, or a version still subject to revision. |
| serum albumin |
the commercial version of this protein, derived from ox blood and used in the treatment of shock, in fabric printing, and in foods. [1/2 definitions] |
| small-scale |
constructed with fewer details as a smaller version of an original or of a proposed model. [1/2 definitions] |
| textual criticism |
the scholarly study of a written text, as to determine authorship or the original or most authoritative version. |
| transcribe |
to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like). [1/4 definitions] |
| trial balloon |
any tentative action, statement, policy, or program that is released to test public opinion before a final version is put into effect. [1/2 definitions] |
| variation |
a slightly different form or version of something, such as an artistic work. [1/3 definitions] |
| versification |
a version in verse of a work originally created in prose. [1/4 definitions] |
| Vulgate |
(l.c.) any commonly accepted or widely used text or version of a work. [1/3 definitions] |
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