ration
verb, noun
How to pronounce ration?
The word ration sounds like ra-tion
/'ræʃən/
What is the definition of ration?
verbdistribute in rations, as in the army
Examples
- Cigarettes are rationed
nouna fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
verbrestrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
Examples
- Bread was rationed during the siege of the city
nounthe food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
Examples
- the rations should be nutritionally balanced
How to say ration and what does ration mean?
flinders
noun
How to pronounce flinders?
The word flinders sounds like flin-ders
/'flɪndərz/
What is the definition of flinders?
nounBritish explorer who mapped the Australian coast (1774-1814)
nounbits and splinters and fragments
Examples
- it would have shattered in flinders long before it did that damage
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hatchway
noun
How to pronounce hatchway?
The word hatchway sounds like hatch-way
/'hæʧ,weɪ/
What is the definition of hatchway?
nounan entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship
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booted
adjective
How to pronounce booted?
The word booted sounds like boot-ed
/'butɪd/
What is the definition of booted?
adjectivewearing boots
How to say booted and what does booted mean?
defuse
verb
How to pronounce defuse?
The word defuse sounds like de-fuse
/di'fjuz/
What is the definition of defuse?
verbremove the triggering device from
How to say defuse and what does defuse mean?
mousse
verb, noun
How to pronounce mousse?
The word mousse sounds like mousse
/mus/
What is the definition of mousse?
nountoiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
verbapply a styling gel to
Examples
- she mousses her hair
nouna light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin
nouna rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
How to say mousse and what does mousse mean?
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