Definition Dictionary

An opening that lets something through, often light.

Belonging to an earlier age or largely out of present use.

Weight carried to give a vessel stability or control its balance.

To leave someone puzzled or unsure what to do or think.

The rhythmic pattern made by sounds, speech, or movement.

A device that records images by admitting light to a sensor or film.

Speaking or expressing something openly and honestly.

A wait or interruption that makes something happen later than expected.

Separated from something to which it was joined.

To turn something from its usual course toward a different destination.

To fit together closely or work well in combination.

To secure someone's help or participation.

Giving off light while absorbing energy such as ultraviolet radiation.

The support about which a lever turns.

The study of shapes and their spatial relationships, or the arrangement of shapes in a particular object or scene.

Covered with a thin layer of gold or a gold-colored coating.

To collect information bit by bit from what is available.

The initiative and practical courage to act on an idea.

A circle of light or a bright ring around something.

To venture an idea or guess despite uncertainty.

A break in a sequence or a pause in an activity.

To insert sheets or layers between others, often in alternation.

To push or bump against someone, especially in a crowd.

Cheerful and inclined to show good humor in company.