low-spirited |
in low spirits; depressed; dejected; sad. |
Low Sunday |
the first Sunday after Easter. |
low-tech |
not involving or using complex or specialized technology. [2 definitions] |
low-tension |
of, carrying, or operating under relatively low voltage. |
low-test |
of low-octane gasoline, having low volatility and a high boiling point. |
low tide |
the tide at its lowest ebb, or the time at which this occurs. [2 definitions] |
low water |
the lowest level reached by a body of water, such as a lake or river in the dry season. [2 definitions] |
low-water mark |
the lowest point reached by a low tide, or the lowest level of a body of water. [2 definitions] |
lox1 |
a variety of smoked salmon. |
lox2 |
liquid oxygen, used esp. to oxidize rocket fuel. |
loyal |
showing steady adherence, service, or faithfulness, as to a government, group, person, ideal, or the like (often fol. by "to"). |
loyalist |
someone who is loyal to a government, organization, or leader, esp. in a time of crisis. [2 definitions] |
loyalty |
the condition of being faithful or loyal. [2 definitions] |
lozenge |
a small piece of medicated hard candy, sucked to ease a sore throat or cough. |
LP |
abbreviation of "long-playing (record album)," a phonograph record meant to be played at thirty-three and one third revolutions per minute, or the music or other recorded material contained on it. |
LPG |
abbreviation of "liquefied petroleum gas." |
Lr |
symbol of the chemical element lawrencium. |
LSD |
a powerful hallucinogenic drug, sometimes used in medical studies, as of schizophrenia; lysergic acid dimethylamide; LSD-25. |
LSM |
abbreviation of "landing ship medium." |
LST |
abbreviation of "landing ship, tank," a seagoing military vessel designed during World War II to support amphibious operations, and used primarily to land troops, supplies, vehicles, and heavy equipment onto beaches. |
Lt. |
abbreviation of "Lieutenant." |