- Hide translation
parterre
parterre /pɑːrˈtɛr/
noun
-
[ N. American]
Seating at the rear of the main floor (beneath the balconies)
(
parquet circle
, parterre
[ N. American] )
seating at the rear of the main floor (beneath the balconies)
-
An ornamental flower garden; beds and paths are arranged to form a pattern
(
parterre
)
an ornamental flower garden; beds and paths are arranged to form a pattern
The palace's parterre was a marvel of landscaping, with flowers and hedges forming intricate patterns.
The palace's parterre was a marvel of landscaping, with flowers and hedges forming intricate patterns.
affray
affray /əˈfreɪ/
noun
-
A noisy fight
(
affray
, fray
, ruffle
, disturbance
)
a noisy fight
The disturbance in the bar quickly caught the attention of the local police.
The disturbance in the bar quickly caught the attention of the local police.
-
Noisy quarrel
(
affray
, fracas
, altercation
)
noisy quarrel
The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
Stenotomus aculeatus
Stenotomus aculeatus /stɛˈnoʊtəməs æˌkjuliˈeɪtəs/
noun
-
Porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America
(
scup
, southern porgy
, southern scup
, Stenotomus aculeatus
)
porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America
craton
craton /ˈkrætən/
noun
-
The part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian
(
craton
)
the part of a continent that is stable and forms the central mass of the continent; typically Precambrian
The craton forms the ancient, stable part of the continental crust.
The craton forms the ancient, stable part of the continental crust.
