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lymph
lymph
/ˈlɪmf/
noun
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
A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
(
arcade
,
colonnade
)
a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
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
An unforeseen obstacle
(
hang-up
,
hitch
,
rub
,
snag
)
an unforeseen obstacle
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
[ 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
A sharp protuberance
(
snag
)
a sharp protuberance
verb
(
)
Catch on a snag
(
snag
)
catch on a snag
I snagged my stocking
I snagged my stocking
Hew jaggedly
(
snag
)
hew jaggedly
Get by acting quickly and smartly
(
snag
)
get by acting quickly and smartly
Snag a bargain
snag a bargain
wordbook
wordbook
/ˈwɝːdbʊk/
noun
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.
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