n. the blood group whose red cells carry the A antigen

n. a new branch

n. acting in conformity; "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line"

n. something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line"

n. a commercial organization serving as a common carrier

n. a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"

n. text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen; "the letter consisted of three short lines"; "there are six lines in every stanza"

n. a formation of people or things one behind another; "the line stretched clear around the corner"; "you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter"

n. a formation of people or things one beside another; "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call"

n. a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent

n. a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum

n. a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point

n. the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; "a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps"

n. a metric unit of length equal to one ten billionth of a meter (or 0.0001 micron); used to specify wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation

n. any of several fat-soluble vitamins essential for normal vision; prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes

n. a pipe used to transport liquids or gases; "a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport"

n. a connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available"

n. the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power

n. a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

n. a conceptual separation or distinction; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"

n. a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"

n. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other

n. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven"

n. a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"

n. the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"

v. throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective; "shoot craps"; "shoot a golf ball"

v. send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly; "shoot a glance"

v. cause a sharp and sudden pain in; "The pain shot up her leg"

v. emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully; "The dragon shot fumes and flames out of its mouth"

v. reinforce with fabric; "lined books are more enduring"

v. mark with lines; "sorrow had lined his face"

v. to hit a line drive

v. give an injection to; "We injected the glucose into the patient's vein"

v. fire a shot

v. force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing; "inject hydrogen into the balloon"

v. fill plentifully; "line one's pockets"

v. cover the interior of; "line the gloves"; "line a chimney"

v. mark with lines; "sorrow had lined his face"

v. be in line with; form a line along; "trees line the riverbank"

v. make a film or photograph of something; "take a scene"; "shoot a movie"

v. hit with a missile from a weapon

v. kill by firing a missile

v. move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office"

v. produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"

v. record on photographic film; "I photographed the scene of the accident"; "She snapped a picture of the President"

v. spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance"

v. run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"

v. make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"

n. a natural consequence of development

n. a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant

n. a strong line

n. a lightweight cord

n. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving

n. a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed

n. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; "what level is the office on?"

n. a marking of a different color or texture from the background

n. a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"

n. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city); "in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground'"

n. a linear array of numbers one above another

n. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other

n. a formation of people or things one beside another; "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call"

n. a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum

n. the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation; "processions were forbidden"

n. a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

n. letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

n. a signature that validates something; "the cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement"

n. a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious"

n. a line of (usually military) units following one after another

n. a linear array of numbers one above another

n. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other

n. a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"

n. a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum

n. the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation; "processions were forbidden"

n. a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

n. a track or mark left by something that has passed; "there as a trail of blood"; "a tear left its trail on her cheek"

n. position or manner in which something is situated

n. an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

n. a linear array of numbers one above another

n. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other

n. a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"

n. a formation of people or things one beside another; "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call"

n. the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation; "processions were forbidden"

n. a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

n. conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

n. a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars); "the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection"

n. a developmental process; "the flowering of antebellum culture"

n. an unbroken series of events; "had a streak of bad luck"; "Nicklaus had a run of birdies"

n. a restraint put around something to hold it together

n. anything that acts as a restraint

n. a very slender natural or synthetic fiber

n. an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

n. a written message addressed to a person or organization; "mailed an indignant letter to the editor"

n. a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"

n. a comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope"

n. a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another; "the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen"

n. an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; "a row of chairs"

n. a linear array of numbers one above another

n. a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"

n. a formation of people or things one beside another; "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call"

n. a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum

n. the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation; "processions were forbidden"

n. a short section of a musical composition

n. a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music

n. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

n. a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

n. a short musical composition with words; "a successful musical must have at least three good songs"

n. the act of singing; "with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates"

n. an artifact that is heavy

n. a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

n. any load that is difficult to carry

n. an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow"

n. an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth)

n. a ridge on a corrugated surface

n. any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape

n. any long raised strip

n. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

n. a marking of a different color or texture from the background

n. something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line"

n. a folded part (as in skin or muscle)

n. inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

n. group of people related by blood or marriage

n. a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

n. aristocratic family line; "the House of York"

n. a social unit living together; "he moved his family to Virginia"; "It was a good Christian household"; "I waited until the whole house was asleep"; "the teacher asked how many people made up his home"

n. people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock; "some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings"

n. a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

n. any of the early biblical characters regarded as fathers of the human race

v. cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"

v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

v. cause someone or something to move by driving; "She drove me to school every day"; "We drove the car to the garage"

v. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"

v. put out or expel from a place; "The child was expelled from the classroom"

v. press or force; "Stuff money into an envelope"; "She thrust the letter into his hand"

v. make a thrusting forward movement

v. propel with force; "launch the space shuttle"; "Launch a ship"

v. throw, send, or cast forward; "project a missile"

v. set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

v. bring order to or into; "Order these files"

v. put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text"

v. fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum"

v. enter drop by drop; "instill medication into my eye"

v. set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

v. bring order to or into; "Order these files"

v. put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order"

v. place in proper rank; "marshal the troops"

v. run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"

v. travel through the air; be airborne; "Man cannot fly"

v. be dispersed or disseminated; "Rumors and accusations are flying"

v. run away quickly; "He threw down his gun and fled"

v. move with or as if with a rushing sound; "The cars hurtled by"

v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart; "The hummingbird flitted among the branches"

v. make a thrusting forward movement

v. break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over; "Smash a plate"

v. swim under water; "the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells"

v. cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution; "After the second episode, she had to be committed"; "he was committed to prison"

v. move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"

v. move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy

v. move or jump suddenly; "She bolted from her seat"

v. take root and begin to grow; "this plant roots quickly"

v. cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development; "The perfect climate here develops the grain"; "He developed a new kind of apple"

v. grow stronger; "The economy was booming"

v. grow and flourish; "The burgeoning administration"; "The burgeoning population"

v. produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed"

v. develop buds; "The hibiscus is budding!"

v. deplete of resources; "The exercise class drains me of energy"

v. pay out; "spend money"

v. pay out

v. use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions"

v. spend extravagantly; "waste not, want not"

v. spend thoughtlessly; throw away; "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"; "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree"

v. change the inherent purpose or function of something; "Don't abuse the system"; "The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers"

v. expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns; "He was showered with praise"

v. move or cause to move energetically or busily; "The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance"

v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

v. move quickly or suddenly; "He flew about the place"

v. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

v. to move hurriedly; "The friend scrambled after them"

v. to move about or proceed hurriedly; "so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground"

v. run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"

v. travel through the air; be airborne; "Man cannot fly"

v. be dispersed or disseminated; "Rumors and accusations are flying"

v. run away quickly; "He threw down his gun and fled"

v. move with or as if with a rushing sound; "The cars hurtled by"

v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart; "The hummingbird flitted among the branches"

v. leave suddenly and as if in a hurry; "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"; "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"

v. run very fast, usually for a short distance

v. move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy

v. move with a low humming noise

v. run naked in a public place

v. move very fast; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"

v. move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time; "Don't run--you'll be out of breath"; "The children ran to the store"

v. flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"

v. fall or come down violently; "The branch crashed down on my car"; "The plane crashed in the sea"

v. bend or lay so that one part covers the other; "fold up the newspaper"; "turn up your collar"

v. move with, or as if with, a crashing noise; "The car crashed through the glass door"

v. dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward; "bump and grind"

v. move violently as through a barrier; "The terrorists crashed the gate"

v. move in an abrupt or headlong manner; "He flung himself onto the sofa"

v. make a thrusting forward movement

v. move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"

v. go at galloping speed; "The horse was galloping along"

v. move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"

v. issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth; "Water jetted forth"; "flames were jetting out of the building"

v. make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"

v. represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface; "She drew an elephant"; "Draw me a horse"

v. copy down as is; "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over"

v. trace the shape of

v. make a sketch of; "sketch the building"

v. plot upon a graph

v. represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface; "She drew an elephant"; "Draw me a horse"

v. mark or draw with a ruler; "rule the margins"

v. determine the essential quality of

v. make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating; "clarify the butter"; "clarify beer"

v. provide details for

v. specify individually; "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug"

v. set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

v. bring order to or into; "Order these files"

v. cause to become; "The shot rendered her immobile"

v. stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point; "Service runs all the way to Cranbury"; "His knowledge doesn't go very far"; "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"; "The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets"

v. rise dramatically; "Prices shot up overnight"

v. return in time; "the film cut back to an earlier event in the story"

n. artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material

n. the immediate descendants of a person; "she was the mother of many offspring"; "he died without issue"

v. take liquid out of a container or well; "She drew water from the barrel"