arctic
arctic /ˈɑːrtɪk/
adjective
-
Extremely cold
(
arctic
, gelid
, glacial
, frigid
, icy
, polar
)
extremely cold
An arctic climate
an arctic climate
A frigid day
a frigid day
Gelid waters of the North Atlantic
gelid waters of the North Atlantic
Glacial winds
glacial winds
Icy hands
icy hands
Polar weather
polar weather
noun
-
[ N. American]
A waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
(
arctic
[ N. American] , galosh
, golosh
, gumshoe
[ N. American] , rubber
[ N. American] )
a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
adjective
-
()
Of or relating to the Arctic
(
north-polar
, Arctic
)
of or relating to the Arctic
The Arctic summer
the Arctic summer
noun
-
()
The regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
(
Arctic Zone
, North Frigid Zone
, Arctic
)
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
Scientists are concerned about the melting ice caps in the Arctic.
Scientists are concerned about the melting ice caps in the Arctic.
grub
grub /ˈgrʌb/
noun
-
()
A soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects
(
grub
)
a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects
The bird eagerly pecked at the soil, pulling out a juicy grub.
The bird eagerly pecked at the soil, pulling out a juicy grub.
-
()
Informal terms for a meal
(
chow
, eats
, chuck
, grub
)
informal terms for a meal
The butcher sold a large piece of chuck to the customer for making a delicious pot roast.
The butcher sold a large piece of chuck to the customer for making a delicious pot roast.
verb
-
Search about busily
(
grub
)
search about busily
-
[Informal]
Ask for and get free; be a parasite
(
cadge
[Informal] , grub
[Informal] , mooch
[Informal, N. American] , bum
[Informal] , sponge
[Informal] )
ask for and get free; be a parasite