Beelingo.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 safety match safety match /ˈseɪfti mætʃ/

noun

  1. A paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface  ( book matches , safety match )
    a paper match that strikes only on a specially prepared surface


 hackney hackney /ˈhækni/

noun

  1. A compact breed of harness horse  ( hackney )
    a compact breed of harness horse
     The hackney breed is known for its endurance in harness racing.
    The hackney breed is known for its endurance in harness racing.
  2. A carriage for hire  ( hackney , hackney carriage , hackney coach )
    a carriage for hire


 arthritic arthritic /ɑːrˈθrɪtɪk/

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to arthritis  ( arthritic , creaky , rheumatic , rheumatoid , rheumy )
    of or pertaining to arthritis
     My creaky old joints
    my creaky old joints
     Rheumy with age and grief
    rheumy with age and grief

noun

  1. A person afflicted with arthritis  ( arthritic )
    a person afflicted with arthritis
     The hands of an elderly arthritic
    the hands of an elderly arthritic


 culvert culvert /ˈkʌlvɝt/

noun

  1. A transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway  ( culvert )
    a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
     The city built a new culvert to divert the rainwater underneath the main road.
    The city built a new culvert to divert the rainwater underneath the main road.