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 lymph lymph /ˈlɪmf/

noun

  1. A thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels  ( lymph )
    a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels
     The doctor took a sample of lymph to check for any infections.
    The doctor took a sample of lymph to check for any infections.


 colonnade colonnade /ˌkɑːləˈneɪd/

noun

  1. A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns  ( arcade , colonnade )
    a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
  2. Structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns  ( colonnade )
    structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
     The ancient building was surrounded by a magnificent colonnade.
    The ancient building was surrounded by a magnificent colonnade.


 snag snag /ˈsnæg/

noun

  1. An unforeseen obstacle  ( hang-up , hitch , rub , snag )
    an unforeseen obstacle
  2. An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart  ( rip , snag , split , rent , tear )
    an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
     There was a rip in his pants
    there was a rip in his pants
     She had snags in her stockings
    she had snags in her stockings
  3. [ N. American] A dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest  ( snag [ N. American] )
    a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest
     A snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds
    a snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds
  4. A sharp protuberance  ( snag )
    a sharp protuberance

verb

  1. () Catch on a snag  ( snag )
    catch on a snag
     I snagged my stocking
    I snagged my stocking
  2. Hew jaggedly  ( snag )
    hew jaggedly
  3. Get by acting quickly and smartly  ( snag )
    get by acting quickly and smartly
     Snag a bargain
    snag a bargain


 wordbook wordbook /ˈwɝːdbʊk/

noun

  1. A reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)  ( wordbook )
    a reference book containing words (usually with their meanings)
     As a writer, she always had a wordbook close at hand to enrich her vocabulary.
    As a writer, she always had a wordbook close at hand to enrich her vocabulary.