pan coupé

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To cut off the edge or corner of something.

Definition: To cut a groove in something.

Phonetic: "/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

Example: The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.

Definition: An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.

Example: Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.  I took a trip out to his corner of town.

Definition: A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.

Example: On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book.

Definition: An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.

Definition: A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.

Example: In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful.

Definition: (heading) Relating to the playing field.

Definition: A place where people meet for a particular purpose.

Example: Welcome to our English corner.

Definition: A point scored in a rubber at whist.

Phonetic: "/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.

Example: The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand.

Definition: To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

Example: The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court.

Definition: To put (someone) in an awkward situation.

Definition: To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.

Example: It's extremely hard to corner the petroleum market because there are so many players.

Definition: To turn a corner or drive around a curve.

Example: As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out.

Definition: To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.

Example: That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff.

Definition: To supply with corners.

Phonetic: "/bɪˈtwiːn/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

Phonetic: "/bɪˈtwiːn/"

Part Of Speech: preposition

Definition: In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)

Example: I want to buy one that costs somewhere between forty and fifty dollars.

Definition: Done together or reciprocally.

Example: conversation between friends

Definition: Shared in confidence.

Example: Between you and me, I think the boss is crazy.  Let's keep this between ourselves.

Definition: In transit from (one to the other, or connecting places).

Example: He's between jobs right now.  The shuttle runs between the town and the airport.

Definition: Combined (by effort or ownership).

Example: Between the leaky taps and the peeling wallpaper, there isn't much about this house to appeal to a buyer.

Definition: One of (representing a choice).

Example: Some colour-blind people can't distinguish between red and green.

Phonetic: "/tuː/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The digit/figure 2.

Example: The number 2202 contains three twos.

Definition: A two-dollar bill.

Definition: A child aged two.

Example: This toy is suitable for the twos and threes.

Definition: A playing card featuring two pips.

Phonetic: "/tuː/"

Part Of Speech: numeral

Definition: A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).

Definition: Describing a set or group with two elements.

Phonetic: "/wɔːlz/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.

Definition: A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.

Example: The town wall was surrounded by a moat.

Definition: Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.

Example: We're adding another wall in this room during the remodeling.  The wind blew against the walls of the tent.

Definition: A point of desperation.

Definition: A point of defeat or extinction.

Definition: An impediment to free movement.

Example: A wall of police officers met the protesters before they reached the capitol steps.

Definition: A type of butterfly (Lasiommata megera).

Definition: (often in combination) A barrier.

Example: a seawall;  a firewall

Definition: A barrier to vision.

Definition: Something with the apparent solidity and dimensions of a building wall.

Example: a wall of sound;  a wall of water

Definition: A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.

Definition: (auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.

Definition: A doctor who tries to admit as few patients as possible.

Definition: A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.

Definition: A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user.

Phonetic: "/wɔːlz/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To enclose with, or as if with, a wall or walls.

Example: He walled the study with books.

Phonetic: "/wɔːlz/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To boil.

Definition: To well, as water; spring.

Phonetic: "/wɔːlz/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A spring of water.

Phonetic: "/wɔːlz/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A kind of knot often used at the end of a rope; a wall knot or wale.

Phonetic: "/wɔːlz/"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To make a wall knot on the end of (a rope).