Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold

n. the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

fist, clenched fist

n. a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

shake, handshake, handshaking, hand-shaking procedure

n. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

embankment

n. a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

camber, bank, cant

n. a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force

bar, barroom, bar-room, saloon, ginmill, taproom, café

n. a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; "he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar"

hostel, hostelry, inn, lodge

n. a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

tavern

n. a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

court, courtroom

n. a room in which a lawcourt sits; "television cameras were admitted in the courtroom"

court

n. the sovereign and his advisers who are the governing power of a state

audience

n. a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance; "the audience applauded"; "someone in the audience began to cough"

bar, legal profession, legal community

n. the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction; "he was admitted to the bar in New Jersey"

board

n. a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members"

sitting, session, seance

n. a meeting of spiritualists; "the seance was held in the medium's parlor"

judicature, court, tribunal

n. an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

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