New words list March 2020

New words: entirely new headword entries appearing in OED for the first time
New sub-entries: compounds or phrases integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries
New senses: new senses integrated in to the body of newly or recently updated entries
Additions to unrevised entries: new senses, compounds, or phrases appended to the end of existing OED entries which have not yet been updated for the Third Edition

New word entries

• ambient lighting, n.: “The light present in an environment, emanating from natural or artificial sources. Also: artificial lighting designed to provide general…”
• ambiently, adv.: “In an ambient manner (in various senses of the adjective); so as to surround or envelop; through the use of ambient lighting, advertising, etc.”
• ambigue, n.: “An ambiguous statement or expression.”
• ambira, n.: “A kind of deep-toned xylophone, originating in Africa and most commonly consisting of wooden keys on a frame with a tuned resonator beneath each key…”
• ambisyllabic, adj.: “Of a sound: acting simultaneously as the coda of one syllable and the onset of a consecutive syllable; (also) of or relating to such a sound.”
• ambitus, n.: “The action of seeking to obtain an office or position through underhand means; esp. the use of bribery to gain electoral support. Cf. ambition n. 6…”
• ambix, n.: “A ceramic or metal container used for simple distillation, in the top of which heated vapour is condensed for collection; (also) the receiver of an…”
• ambrotypic, adj.: “Of or relating to ambrotypes (ambrotype n.); engaged or skilled in taking ambrotypes; (also) suggestive of an ambrotype.”
• ambulance car, n.: “A covered cart or wagon used for transporting wounded soldiers. Obsolete.”
• ambuscading, n.: “The action of ambuscade v. (in various senses); ambushing.”
• ambuscado, v.: “transitive. To hide or conceal (a person or group, esp. soldiers) in order to make a surprise attack. Frequently reflexive: to conceal (oneself) for…”
• ambushing, n.: “The action of ambush v. (in various senses); an instance of this, an ambush.”
• ambushing, adj.: “That lies in ambush; given to or characterized by ambushing.”
• ambystomid, adj. and n.: “Of or relating to the amphibian family Ambystomatidae (formerly Ambystomidae) and genus Ambystoma, which comprises the mole salamanders of North…”
• amchur, n.: “Dried unripe mango, typically in powdered form, commonly used in Indian cookery to add a tangy, sour taste to dishes.”
• ameiosis, n.: “In meiosis: the production of diploid, rather than haploid, gametes.”
• ameiotic, adj.: “Designating asexual reproduction, spec. parthenogenesis, from diploid gametes produced by ameiosis. Cf. apomictic adj.”
• amelanosis, n.: “Absence of the dark pigment melanin (in a melanoma or in tissues of the body where it is normally present); lack of pigmentation resulting from this.”
• amelanotic, adj.: “That does not contain or produce the dark pigment melanin; lacking pigmentation by melanin.”
• ameliorant, n.: “A substance or thing that improves or alleviates something; spec. a substance added to soil to improve its texture, drainage, or fertility (cf…”
• ameliorism, n.: “The doctrine or belief that the world, or society, may be improved and suffering alleviated through rightly directed human effort; = meliorism n.”
• ameliorist, n. and adj.: “An adherent or advocate of the doctrine that the world, or society, may be improved and suffering alleviated through rightly directed human effort; =…”
• ameloblastoma, n.: “A tumour composed of ameloblasts, occurring in a jaw bone (esp. the mandible).”
• amelodic, adj.: “Not containing, composed of, or characterized by melody; not melodic. Cf. unmelodic adj.”
• amelogenesis, n.: “The formation of tooth enamel by ameloblasts.”
• amin, n.: “In India: any of various officials appointed to settle disputes, carry out judicial investigations, etc.”
• anecdata, n.: “Information or evidence based on reports of individual cases rather than systematic research or analysis; anecdotal evidence.”
• anecdotally, adv.: “By means of, or with regard to, anecdotes; in an anecdotal style.”
• anecdoting, n.: “The action or activity of telling anecdotes.”
• anecdoting, adj.: “That records or recounts anecdotes; given to telling anecdotes.”
• anejo, adj. and n.: “Of rum or tequila: that has been aged in the barrel for at least a year.”
• anelastic, adj.: “Economics. In the terminology of Italian economist Umberto Ricci: designating a demand curve (or the arc of such a curve) for which the corresponding…”
• anemochore, n.: “A plant whose seeds or other propagules are dispersed by wind. Also more generally: any organism whose propagules or offspring are dispersed by wind.”
• anemochorous, adj.: “Of a plant or other organism: having seeds, other propagules, or offspring that are dispersed by wind. Also: designating this mode of dispersal.”
• anemotactic, adj.: “Of, relating to, or of the nature of anemotaxis; exhibiting or characterized by movement determined by the direction of the wind.”
• anemotaxis, n.: “Movement of an organism in a direction determined by that of the wind.”
• anemotropic, adj.: “Of, relating to, or of the nature of anemotropism; exhibiting or characterized by orientation determined by the direction of the wind.”
• anepigraphic, adj.: “Of a coin or other artefact: without an inscription or legend.”
• anergic, adj.: “Chiefly Psychiatry. Lacking mental or physical energy; characterized by lack of mental or physical energy. Cf. anergia n. anergy n. 1.”
• anergy, n.: “Chiefly Psychiatry. Loss or lack of mental or physical energy, esp. as manifested in inactivity or disinclination to act; = anergia n.”
• aneucapnic lamp, n.: “A type of smokeless oil lamp having two metallic globes over the wick that serve to conduct air to the flame, avoiding the need for a chimney.”
• aneutronic, adj.: “Designating a type of fusion reaction in which nearly all of the energy that is released is carried by charged particles, rather than neutrons.”
• antpitta, n.: “Any of various subtropical and tropical passerine birds of the New World family Grallariidae, which are insectivorous (often ant-eating) forest…”
• April Fool’s, n. and int.: “April Fool’s Day (1 April), a day on which tricks or hoaxes are traditionally perpetrated.”
• b-day, n.: “The anniversary of the day on which a person was born; = birthday n. 1a(a).”
• beanhond, v.: “transitive. With that-clause as object. To assert; to claim.”
• bear dancing, n.: “A form of entertainment in which a bear is trained and forced to dance, usually while tethered by a ring through the nose.”
• beardo, n.: “(A nickname for) a person who has a beard. Also: a person of a type regarded as characteristically having a beard; esp. an intellectual, a hippie, a…”
• Beardsleyan, adj.: “Of, relating to, or reminiscent of Aubrey Beardsley or his art nouveau decorative illustrations; = Beardsleyesque adj.”
• Beardsleyesque, adj.: “Designating Aubrey Beardsley’s black and white line drawings, esp. his illustrations, in the style of art nouveau, produced during the 1890s. Hence…”
• beard-stroking, n.: “The action of stroking one’s beard, esp. while deliberating or reflecting on a question. Hence: over-intellectualism, pretentiousness. Cf…”
• beard-stroking, adj.: “Given to or characterized by the stroking of one’s beard, esp. while deliberating or reflecting on a question. Hence: over-intellectual, pretentious…”
• bear-fighting, n.: “Rough, rowdy, or boisterous behaviour. Now rare.”
• bear flag, n.: “U.S. Frequently with capital initials. The flag of California, which depicts a bear.”
• bear hunter, n.: “A person who hunts bears.”
• bear hunting, n.: “The activity, sport, or practice of hunting bears; a bear hunt. Also: to go (a) bear-hunting.”
• Béarnais, n. and adj.: “A native or inhabitant of Béarn in south-western France.”
• beewort, n.: “Originally: any of several plants attractive to bees, spec. balm, Melissa officinalis (now historical). In later use: the plant sweet flag, Acorus…”
• birthing room, n.: “A room in a hospital or other medical facility which is equipped for labour and childbirth and is designed to provide a more relaxed, non-clinical…”
• birth stain, n.: “The state of sin into which, according to traditional Jewish and Christian theology, mankind lapsed because of Adam’s transgression; = original sin…”
• birth story, n.: “The story of a person’s birth or of a mother’s experience of childbirth.”
• bliss point, n.: “Chiefly Economics. Originally: that combination of private and public goods which results in an optimal level of social well-being. Later, more…”
• blue-light, v.: “intransitive. Of an emergency vehicle, or its driver or occupants: to go somewhere with blue lights flashing to indicate an emergency, typically in…”
• bobeche, n.: “A disc (usually cupped and made of glass or metal) around the socket of a candlestick, designed to catch dripping wax. Also: such a disc having an…”
• Born, n.: “Used as a modifier, designating any of various physical concepts or laws, chiefly in quantum mechanics, discovered by or associated with Max Born or…”
• bornane, n.: “A crystalline bicyclic hydrocarbon whose molecule provides the basis of those of borneol and related compounds. Also: any substituted derivative of…”
• Born–Haber, n.: “As a modifier. Designating a cycle of reactions which describe the formation of an ionic compound from its elements by means of a series of steps…”
• bornyl, n.: “As a modifier or a formative element in chemical names: a bicyclic hydrocarbon group or radical, —C10H17, derived from borneol by loss of a hydroxyl…”
• brinicle, n.: “A long, tapering tube of ice formed around a plume of very cold, hypersaline seawater, typically descending from a developing ice sheet towards the…”
• Calvin cycle, n.: “A cycle of metabolic reactions which occur as a part of photosynthesis in plants and certain bacteria, by means of which carbon dioxide is converted…”
• cartoonish, adj.: “Characteristic of or resembling a cartoon, esp. in being unrealistically simplified or involving humorous exaggeration.”
• childbearer, n.: “A woman who gives birth, a mother. Also: (esp. in later use) a woman viewed (only or primarily) as someone who bears children.”
• chin-stroking, n.: “The action of stroking one’s chin, esp. while deliberating or reflecting on a question. Hence: excessive deliberation or pondering. Cf…”
• chin-stroking, adj.: “Given to or characterized by the stroking of one’s chin, esp. while deliberating or reflecting on a question. Hence: over-intellectual, pretentious…”
• Chrissie, n.: “Christmas. Frequently (and in earliest use) as a modifier. Cf. Crimbo n. Crimble n.”
• Christ almighty, n., int., adv., adj.: “(The title of) Jesus of Nazareth; = Christ n. 3a.”
• christenly, adj.: “Adhering to Christianity; characterized by or consistent with the moral values of Christianity.”
• christianing, n.: “The action or practice of christening a person; a ceremony in which this takes place; christening, baptism.”
• Christianocategorian, n.: “An accuser of Christians.”
• Christianophobia, n.: “Intense dislike or fear of Christianity; hostility or prejudice towards Christians. Cf. Christophobia n.”
• Christian Scientism, n.: “The beliefs and practices of the Church of Christ, Scientist; = Christian Science n.”
• Christ Jesus, n. and int.: “(A title of or name for) Jesus (Jesus n. 1).”
• Christly, adv.: “colloquial. As an intensifier. To a great or excessive degree; absolutely, extremely; dreadfully.”
• christophene, n.: “The chayote, Sechium edule; the edible, squash-like fruit of this plant.”
• Christophobia, n.: “Intense dislike or fear of Christianity; hostility or prejudice towards Christians. Cf. Christianophobia n.”
• Christotokos, n.: “As a title of the Virgin Mary: Mother of Christ.”
• Christwards, n. and adv.: “to Christwards: in the direction of Christ; to or towards Christ. Obsolete. rare.”
• Christy, n.2: “As a modifier. Designating a hat made by the Christy company, esp. a bowler hat with a rounded crown and narrow brim. Also applied more generally to…”
• coulrophobia, n.: “Extreme or irrational fear of clowns.”
• delayer, v.: “intransitive. To remove a layer of clothing.”
• deletable, adj.: “That may be omitted; that it is possible to remove or eradicate; deserving of deletion.”
• delete, n.: “On the keyboard of a computer, smartphone, etc.: a key used to delete the character next to the cursor, a selected piece of text or string of…”
• delete button, n.: “On the keyboard of a keypunch (keypunch n. 2): a key used to delete a character or piece of data recorded on a punched card; cf. delete key n. 1…”
• delete key, n.: “Telegraphy. On a keypad: a key used to delete a piece of data from a storage relay. rare.”
• deleter, n.: “A person who or thing which deletes something.”
• deleverage, v.: “transitive. To take measures to clear (a company, industry, sector, balance sheet, etc.) of debt held as a proportion of equity, in order to limit…”
• deleveraging, n.: “The practice or process of reducing the level of debt held as a proportion of equity in order to limit financial risk.”
• delexical, adj.: “Of a verb: having little or no meaning in itself; deriving meaning from a noun.”
• Delft blue, adj. and n.: “Designating a type of tin-glazed earthenware decorated with blue designs on a white background, originally and primarily produced in Delft, Holland…”
• Delhiite, n.: “A native or inhabitant of the city or territory of Delhi.”
• deli, n.1: “A member of a former light cavalry unit within the Turkish infantry that served as the vizier’s personal retinue and acted as a shock troop.”
• delicense, v.: “transitive. To deprive (a person, business, vehicle, etc.) of a license providing official permission to operate; spec. to deprive (a public house…”
• destigmatizing, n.: “The action or process of removing the negative connotation or social stigma associated with something; the process of making a person or thing…”
• destigmatizing, adj.: “That removes negative associations from something formerly regarded as shameful or disgraceful; that removes or reduces social stigma.”
• dinucleotide, n.: “A molecule consisting of two mononucleotides (see mononucleotide n.).”
• Emirati, n. and adj.: “A native or inhabitant of the United Arab Emirates.”
• finna, v.: “‘Fixing to’ (see fix v. 16a); intending or preparing to; about to.”
• gee-whizzery, n.: “Surprise, enthusiasm, or excitement (often with the implication of being excessive or naive), now esp. as a response to technological or scientific…”
• heterophilic, adj.2 and n.: “Chiefly Sociology. Of or relating to the tendency of people to seek out or be drawn to those they perceive to be different to themselves. Cf…”
• Jeez Louise, int.: “Expressing any of a number of feelings or emotions, esp. surprise, dismay, or exasperation.”
• jeezly, adj. and adv.: “As an intensifier: damned, darned.”
• Jeezum, int.: “Expressing surprise, disbelief, dismay, etc. Frequently (and in earliest use) as the first element in interjectional phrases, esp. in Jeezum crow…”
• Jesus God, int.: “Expressing surprise, dismay, disbelief, exasperation, etc. Cf. Jesus int. Jesus Christ int.”
• Jesusy, adj.: “Of, relating to, or resembling Jesus; having the qualities or characteristics associated with Jesus, esp. compassion, love of others, selflessness…”
• megalodon, n.: “Usually in form Megalodon. An extinct marine bivalve mollusc of the genus Megalodon, whose fossilized shells are found in rocks of the Devonian…”
• morache, n.: “A percussion instrument of the Ute people (Ute n.1), consisting of a notched wooden stick against which a shorter rod made of wood, bone, or metal is…”
• newst, adv.: “With reference to manner, character, or degree: nearly, almost, approximately.”
• nomen sacrum, n.: “Any of various words of particular religious significance given a standard contracted form by early Christian scribes; the contracted form itself…”
• non-Trinitarian, n. and adj.: “A Christian who does not believe in the doctrine of the Trinity (see trinity n. 2a). Cf. Unitarian n. 1a.”
• novichok, n.: “Any of a group of highly toxic organophosphate nerve agents developed in the former Soviet Union.”
• nutritionism, n.: “An approach to nutrition that stresses the importance of specific nutrients and compounds in foods, rather than the composition of the foods as a…”
• olinguito, n.: “A nocturnal arboreal mammal, Bassaricyon neblina (family Procyonidae), which is the smallest of the olingos, native to the cloud forests of Colombia…”
• PEP, n.2: “Post-exposure prophylaxis. Cf. PrEP n.4”
• pronoid, n.: “A person who is convinced of the goodwill of others towards himself or herself, or of the pervasiveness of serendipity, esp. to an extent viewed as…”
• pronoid, adj.: “Characterized by the belief (esp. when viewed as irrational) in the goodwill of others or the pervasiveness of serendipity. Opposed to paranoid adj…”
• puggle, n.2: “A young or baby echidna or platypus.”
• pussivant, v.: “transitive. To push or pull (a person) unceremoniously; to hustle. Obsolete. rare.”
• sandboxing, n.: “The restriction of a piece of software or code to a specific environment in a computer system in which it can be run securely, being able only to…”
• side-load, v.: “transitive. To load (something) into the side of a vessel, vehicle, etc., rather than the front or back. Also: to load (a vessel, vehicle, etc.) from…”
• spaff, v.: “intransitive. Of a man: to ejaculate. Also transitive in phrases such as to spaff one’s load: to ejaculate semen (cf. load n. additions ).”
• squeeze chute, n.: “Originally: a narrow passageway through which cattle or other animals may be driven in single file, esp. in order to be branded or marked. Now…”
• St Christopher, n.: “A religious object or artefact, typically a medallion, bearing the image of St. Christopher carrying the child Jesus, and worn or displayed by…”
• steek, n.3: “Esp. in Fair Isle knitting: a section of extra stitches worked at a point which will ultimately be cut open, enabling the knitter to work in the…”
• steek, v.4: “transitive. To knit (an item, or part of an item) with a steek (steek n.3) in order to enable it to be worked in the round, rather than back and…”
• steeked, adj.3: “Of a knitted item: worked with a steek (steek n.3). Of an opening: that has been steeked (steek v.4 2).”
• steeking, n.4: “The action, process, or technique of working a section of extra stitches in a knitted item at a point which will ultimately be cut open; the creation…”
• theonomous, adj.: “Ruled, governed by, or subject to the authority of God. Cf. theonomy n.”
• tinkerman, n.1: “A fisherman who uses a trink-net, esp. to catch undersized fish illegally; = trinkerman n., tinklerman n.”
• tinker man, n.2: “A male tinker (tinker n.1 1a 1b).”
• tinkerman, n.3: “A manager or coach of a sports club, esp. a football club, who habitually modifies or meddles with the line-up of the team.”
• tinker woman, n.: “A female tinker. Cf. tinker n.1 1a 1b.”
• tin-kettler, n.: “A member of a boisterous group that serenades a newly-wed couple with a cacophonous noise made by beating kettles, pans, and similar objects.”
• Tivertine, n.: “A white or light-coloured concretionary limestone used in building, formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from springs, or from ground or…”
• travel centre, n.: “A town, area, etc., to which or from which many people travel; a place which attracts or serves as a convenient base for travellers or tourists.”
• travel guide, n.: “A book, website, etc., that provides travellers or tourists with information about places of interest, accommodation, restaurants, etc. Cf…”
• travelling stockman, n.: “A stockman who drives cattle, sheep, etc., over long distances; a drover. Cf. travelling stock n., travelling adj. 4.”
• traversière, n.: “Also (and earliest) more fully flute traversière. A transverse flute, as distinguished from a recorder. Later: spec. a baroque flute as distinguished…”

New sub-entries

Ambrosian chant in Ambrosian, n. and adj.2: “A type of liturgical plainchant, distinct from Gregorian (Gregorian adj. 1), traditionally associated with St Ambrose; (also) a hymn or chant of this…”

to go home in an ambulance in ambulance, n.: “colloquial. to go home in an ambulance (and variants): to get a severe beating; esp. in you’re going home in an ambulance, used to threaten violence…”

ambulance airplane in ambulance, n.: “an airplane used to transport sick or injured people; cf. ambulance aeroplane n. ambulance plane n.”

ambulance chase in ambulance, n.: “intransitive (of a lawyer) to seek or try to obtain clients who have suffered injury, loss, etc., in order to profit from compensation claims; (also…”

ambulance chasing in ambulance, n.: “(a) n. the practice, by a lawyer, of actively seeking clients who have suffered injury, loss, etc., in order to profit from compensation claims; (b)…”

ambulance crew in ambulance, n.: “a team of trained ambulance staff who give emergency medical care to sick or injured people and transport them to hospital.”

ambulance driver in ambulance, n.: “a person who drives an ambulance; (in later use) spec. one trained to provide emergency medical care to people who are seriously ill or injured, with…”

ambulanceman in ambulance, n.: “(originally) an attendant or assistant attached to a field hospital; (in later use) a person (esp. a man) who drives an ambulance or who is a member…”

ambulance officer in ambulance, n.: “(a) an army officer attached to a field hospital (now historical); (b) (chiefly Australian and New Zealand) a member of an ambulance crew; a…”

ambulance train in ambulance, n.: “a train of ambulance wagons; (also) a railway train equipped for transporting wounded soldiers.”

ambulance wagon in ambulance, n.: “a covered wagon used to transport sick or injured people (esp. soldiers) to hospital.”

ambulancewoman in ambulance, n.: “a woman involved in the transportation of sick or injured people (originally soldiers) to hospital; a female ambulance driver or member of an…”

amelic in amelia, n.: “(a) n. an individual affected with amelia; (b) adj. affected with amelia; of, relating to, or of the nature of amelia.”

ameloblastic in ameloblast, n.: “of or relating to ameloblasts.”

anemophobia in anemo-, comb. form: “fear of wind.”

anemovane in anemo-, comb. form: “a combined anemometer and wind vane, used to measure the speed of the wind and indicate its direction.”

to poke the bear in bear, n.1: “to poke the bear and variants: to deliberately provoke or antagonize a person or group, esp. one that is dangerous or powerful.”

the average bear in bear, n.1: “colloquial (originally U.S.). the average bear: the average person; chiefly used in comparative phrases, preceded by than.”

bear bell in bear, n.1: “(chiefly in plural) a bell attached to a rucksack, walking stick, etc., to signal the presence of a person walking in an area frequented by bears.”

bear bile in bear, n.1: “bile obtained from a bear, used in traditional Chinese and Asian medicine as a treatment for liver disease and various other conditions.”

bear crawl in bear, n.1: “a physical exercise in which a person moves forward on the hands and feet, with knees raised off the ground and hips in the air.”

bear-proof in bear, n.1: “secure against bears; esp. (of a rubbish bin, food container, etc.) effective in preventing bears from gaining access to food or food waste.”

bear-proof in bear, n.1: “transitive to make (a rubbish bin, structure, etc.) bear-proof.”

bear spray in bear, n.1: “a liquid made from capsaicin and related compounds used in the form of an aerosol spray to deter charging bears; (also) a spray can containing this…”

bear root in bear, n.1: “(the root of) any of various herbaceous plants typically used medicinally, originally including hellebore or false hellebore; (in later use) esp…”

bear’s breeches in bear, n.1: “any plant of the genus Acanthus (family Acanthaceae), esp. A. mollis and A. spinosus, widely cultivated as garden plants for their foliage and spikes…”

bear spread in bear, n.1: “a strategy in which a trader, expecting a downturn in the market, sells one option and purchases another in such a way as to profit from the downturn…”

bearwale in bear, n.2: “a gunwale.”

to bear the crown in bear, v.1: “To reign as monarch; to rule.”

to bear the crown in bear, v.1: “To take first place in a (real or notional) contest; to be the winner; to be the best.”

to bear a resemblance to in bear, v.1: “to bear a resemblance (also similarity, likeness,etc.) to (formerly also †of) (and variants): to be like, to resemble.”

not to bear thinking about in bear, v.1: “not to bear thinking about (also on, of, upon): to be too terrible to contemplate.”

to bear fruit in bear, v.1: “to bear fruit: to yield positive results. Cf. sense 23a.”

beard burn in beard, n.: “an abrasion on a person’s skin (esp. the face) caused by friction from another person’s beard or stubble, esp. one caused by kissing.”

beardtongue in beard, n.: “any of various flowering plants of the genus Penstemon (family Plantaginaceae), cultivated for their tubular two-lipped flowers which have a…”

beard worm in beard, n.: “any of the long, slender marine tube worms constituting the polychaete family Siboglinidae, having a beard-like plume of vascular tentacles; a…”

bearded clam in bearded, adj.: “the female external genitals; the vulva, the vagina.”

bearded lady in bearded, adj.: “a woman who has a noticeable growth of hair on the chin, esp. one who is exhibited as part of a freak show (now chiefly historical).”

bearded dragon in bearded, adj.: “any of the Australian agamid lizards comprising the genus Pogona, which are popular as pets and have a spiny pouch under the throat which darkens and…”

bearded iris in bearded, adj.: “any of numerous wild or cultivated irises having tufts of hairs on the falls (fall n.2 31).”

bearded pig in bearded, adj.: “either of two species of pigs native to southeast Asia, Sus barbatus and S. ahoenobarbus, which have small rounded ears, an elongated snout, and…”

bearded seal in bearded, adj.: “a large Arctic seal, Erignathus barbatus, which has greyish-brown fur, square fore-flippers, and thick tufts of long white whiskers.”

bearded tit in bearded, adj.: “the bearded reedling (reedling n. 2b), the male of which has a black patch on either side of the throat.”

bearded wheat in bearded, adj.: “any of several varieties of awned wheat; esp. rivet, Triticum turgidum turgidum.”

beardleted in beardlet, n.: “having a small awn.”

bearer share in bearer, n.

bearer cheque in bearer, n.: “a cheque made payable to the bearer, rather than to a named recipient; cf. sense 5.”

bearing down in bearing, n.1: “the action of to bear down at bear v.1 phrasal verbs 1 (in various senses); an act or instance of this.”

bearing out in bearing, n.1: “a part which protrudes or extends beyond the adjacent surface; a projection; (also) the action or fact of projecting or protruding.”

bearing up in bearing, n.1: “the action of to bear up at bear v.1 phrasal verbs 1 (in various senses); esp. the supporting or upholding of a person or thing; the action or fact…”

bearing arrow in bearing, n.1: “(perhaps) a long arrow, as shot from a longbow.”

bearing sheet in bearing, n.1: “a piece of cloth, typically of high quality, used to wrap a baby in at baptism; (also more generally) a piece of cloth used to wrap a young or…”

bearing sword in bearing, n.1: “a large, two-handed ceremonial sword, typically carried (point upright) in procession.”

bearing tree in bearing, n.1: “a tree that has been marked and recorded by a surveyor as a reference point for locating a corner.”

bearing plate in bearing, adj.1: “a plate, typically made of metal, which transfers and redistributes the weight of a component or structural element.”

bearing wall in bearing, adj.1: “a wall which supports the weight of the structure above it; a load-bearing wall.”

to give (a person or thing) birth in birth, n.1: “Of God, a god, or other creative force: to endow (a person, humankind, etc.) with life; to bring into existence.”

to give (a person or thing) birth in birth, n.1: “To bear (offspring).”

to give (a person or thing) birth in birth, n.1: “Of a country, city, etc.: to be the birthplace of (a person).”

to give (a person or thing) birth in birth, n.1: “To produce, give rise to (something); to be the source or origin of.”

to give birth to in birth, n.1: “Of a town, city, country, etc.: to be the birthplace of (a person).”

to give birth to in birth, n.1: “Of God, a god, or other creative force: to endow (a person, humankind, etc.) with life; to bring into existence.”

to give birth in birth, n.1: “To produce or create life; to be the source of existence. rare.”

to give birth in birth, n.1: “To bear offspring; to have a baby or babies.”

birth announcement in birth, n.1: “a written announcement of the birth of a child; (originally) one published in a newspaper in a section devoted to announcements of births, deaths…”

birth-assigned in birth, n.1: “(of sex or gender) that is assigned to a person at birth; designating the gender assigned at birth.”

birth attendant in birth, n.1: “a person, esp. a midwife, who assists women in childbirth and provides antenatal and postnatal care.”

birth canal in birth, n.1: “the passage through the cervix and vagina to the vulva, which is traversed by the fetus during birth.”

birth centre in birth, n.1: “a medical facility specializing in childbirth, esp. one that offers a homelike environment and minimal medical or technological intervention during…”

birth chair in birth, n.1: “any of various types of chair (typically having a u-shaped seat) designed to be used during childbirth to allow the mother to give birth while…”

birth cohort in birth, n.1: “(in demographic and epidemiological studies) a subset of a population selected by birth during a particular time period; also as a modifier, esp. in…”

birth injury in birth, n.1: “injury incurred by a fetus during the process of birth; an instance of this.”

birth order in birth, n.1: “the order in which siblings are born into a family; (hence, more usually) a person’s position in the order in which they and their siblings were born.”

birth palsy in birth, n.1: “weakness, paralysis, or incoordination of muscles resulting from injury to the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves during the process of birth…”

birth paper in birth, n.1: “†(a) (Indian English) a horoscope prepared by an astrologer upon the birth of a child, forecasting the child’s future (Obsolete); (b) an official…”

birthroot in birth, n.1: “†(a) a birthwort (probably Aristolochia rotunda) (obsolete); (b) U.S. any of several plants of the genus Trillium having roots used medicinally, esp…”

births column in birth, n.1: “a column in a newspaper announcing the births of children.”

birth spacing in birth, n.1: “the interval of time between the births of children in a family; (also) the action or practice of planning such intervals; = child spacing n. at…”

birthday honours list in birthday, n.: “a list of awards and titles conferred on the official birthday of the British sovereign in a particular year, published as a supplement to the London…”

birthing ball in birthing, n.: “a large inflatable ball used by a woman during labour, allowing her more comfort whilst in a sitting position; also used as part of an antenatal or…”

birthing chair in birthing, n.: “any of various types of chair (typically having a u-shaped seat) designed to be used during childbirth to allow the mother to give birth while…”

birthing stool in birthing, n.: “any of various types of stool (typically having a u-shaped seat) designed to be used during childbirth to allow the mother to give birth while…”

birthright citizenship in birthright, n.: “a legal right to citizenship for all children born in a country’s territory, regardless of parentage.”

to wish one had never been born in born, adj.: “to wish one had never been born and variants: to experience such profound suffering or distress that one would prefer not to exist (chiefly in…”

one born to be hanged will never be drowned in born, adj.: “Proverb. one born to be hanged will never be drowned and variants: used to justify indifference to danger, or explain a lucky escape, on the grounds…”

his father was born before him in born, adj.: “his father was born before him and variants: used to indicate that a man has inherited his wealth or privileged position, rather than earned it…”

there’s one born every minute in born, adj.: “(there’s) one (also a sucker) born every minute and variants: there are many naive or gullible people who are easy to cheat or deceive.”

born tired in born, adj.: “born tired and variants: used as an ironically implausible excuse for a person’s chronic laziness or apathy.”

were you born in a barn? in born, adj.: “were you born in a barn?: (a) used as an expression of mild remonstrance towards a person who has left a door open, exposing others to a draft; also…”

from me born in born, adj.: “Jamaican. from me (also him, her,etc.) born: from when I (or he, she, etc.) was born; in all my (or his, her, etc.) life.”

to be born ready in born, adj.: “to be born ready: to have a natural ability or eagerness to do whatever is required, meet a challenge, etc. Frequently as an affirmative response in…”

not to know one is born in born, adj.: “British colloquial not to know one is born: to fail to recognize or appreciate one’s good fortune, or how easy one’s life is.”

to be born on third in born, adj.: “North American to be born on third (base): to be born with an advantage over other people; esp. to have inherited one’s wealth or privileged…”

to be born behind a cow in born, adj.: “Jamaican. to be born behind (also back) (a) cow and variants: to be naive, stupid, or unsophisticated.”

born alive in born, adj.: “designating a child who has a heartbeat or shows other signs of life upon delivery but dies or nearly dies shortly after.”

born brother in born, adj.: “a man or boy sharing at least one birth parent with another person; a brother by birth.”

born-free in born, adj.: “(in Africa) a member of a generation born in a country after its transition to democracy, esp. in post-apartheid South Africa or post-independence…”

born idiot in born, adj.: “a person born with a mental disability (now offensive); (in later use also) a person who acts with extreme stupidity or foolishness.”

bull trap in bull, n.1: “a situation in which a declining stock, commodity, market, etc., misleadingly appears to have recovered, which encourages investors into buying it…”

for Christ’s sake in Christ, n. and int.: “for Christ’s sake (or sakes); in (also a, o’, on) Christ’s name and variants: expressing entreaty, remonstration, or frustration.”

if Christ will in Christ, n. and int.: “if Christ will, Christ willing, etc.: expressing dependence on Christ’s support or intervention. Later in weakened use: all being well; if things go…”

Christ be thanked in Christ, n. and int.: “Christ be thanked, Christ be praised, I thank Christ, etc.: expressing grateful recognition of Christ’s support or intervention (now somewhat…”

Christ on a bike in Christ, n. and int.: “Christ on a bike (also cracker, crutch, raft,etc.) and variants: used (esp. humorously) to express amazement, alarm, anger, annoyance, etc.”

by Christ in Christ, n. and int.: “by Christ: used as an oath expressing assertion; also as an exclamation expressing surprise, disbelief, etc.”

to Christ in Christ, n. and int.: “to Christ: used as an intensifier to emphasize the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement. Frequently in to hope (also wish, etc.) to Christ.”

Christ candle in Christ, n. and int.: “(originally) a candle lit and placed in a window at Christmas, in the belief that it will guide the Christ child (Christ child n. (b)); (in later…”

Christ-centred in Christ, n. and int.: “(of a religion, belief, etc.) having Christ at the centre; based on or adhering to the teachings of Christ; = Christocentric adj.”

Christ event in Christ, n. and int.: “(usually with the) the life and death of Christ, esp. regarded as a historical event rather than a religious or theological issue.”

Christ-killer in Christ, n. and int.: “†(a) a person who has (or is considered to have) acted or spoken against Christ’s teachings (obsolete); (b) (in later use) slang (derogatory and…”

Christ’s church in Christ, n. and int.: “the Christian Church, or a particular denomination of it; = Church of Christ n.”

Christ’s curse in Christ, n. and int.: “(a) a curse by Christ; (b) a curse in the name of Christ.”

christen court in christen, adj. and n.: “an ecclesiastical or religious court; a court having jurisdiction over matters of canon law and ecclesiastical affairs; cf. Court Christian n.”

in Christendom in Christendom, n.: “in Christendom: in the (Christian) world; anywhere. As an intensifier following a superlative or an inclusive or exclusive expression, as in the best…”

like a whore at a christening in christening, n.: “like a whore at a christening and variants: used to indicate that a person is out of place in a particular situation, at an event, etc., esp. in…”

Christian-name in Christian, adj. and n.: “(a) transitive to give a Christian name to (a person); frequently in passive; (b) transitive to address (a person) by his or her Christian name (also…”

Christian rock in Christian, adj. and n.: “a type of rock music characterized by lyrics with a strong Christian message, particularly associated with Protestant evangelism and performed by…”

Christian-wise in Christian, adj. and n.: “(a) in a Christian manner; (b) as regards Christians, in respect of Christians.”

Christmas in July in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “Christmas in July (also June): a festive celebration resembling Christmas which is held in July (or June).”

Christmas comes early in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “Christmas comes early (and variants): used to indicate that something extremely enjoyable or fortunate is happening or has happened, esp. earlier…”

all one’s Christmases come at once in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “all one’s Christmases come at once: one is experiencing remarkably good fortune; one has everything one could have wished or hoped for.”

Christmas beetle in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “(a) South African regional any of various cicadas, the males of which make a shrill buzzing sound during the summer (i.e. Christmas time in the…”

Christmas club in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “any of various short-term savings schemes in which participants deposit a regular sum of money through the year in order to receive goods or a…”

Christmas cracker in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “†(a) a gun barrel filled with water and wadding and then placed (as a game or joke) on a fire, producing a cracking sound similar to a firework when…”

Christmas decoration in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “any of various items used to decorate a home or other place at Christmas, such as tinsel, lights, paper chains, wreaths, etc.; usually in plural.”

Christmas gift in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “(a) n. a gift given at Christmas; also figurative; = Christmas present n.; (b) int. (U.S. regional (chiefly southern and Midland)) used playfully on…”

Christmas lights in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “candles, lamps, or other lights used for decoration during the Christmas period; also occasionally in singular; (in later use) spec. (a) a series of…”

Christmas log in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “(a) a large log traditionally burnt on the hearth on Christmas Eve; = yule-log n. at yule n. compounds 2; (b) a log-shaped cake (often a Swiss roll…”

Christmas number one in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “the top-selling position in a music chart, book list, etc., during the period leading up to (a particular) Christmas; the record, CD, book, etc…”

Christmas stocking in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “a long sock or similar item hung up, esp. by children, on Christmas Eve to be filled with presents; also figurative; cf. stocking n.2 2b.”

Christmas bush in Christmas, n.1 and int.: “(a) a rapidly growing tropical American shrub, Chromolaena odorata (family Asteraceae), having aromatic foliage and panicles of white tubular flowers…”

Christmas card list in Christmas card, n. and adj.: “a list of people to whom one sends Christmas cards each year.”

Christmas-cardy in Christmas card, n. and adj.: “characteristic or reminiscent of a stereotypical Christmas card (often with connotations of triteness or sentimentality); = sense B.”

Christomania in Christo-, comb. form: “ardent or excessive enthusiasm for Christ.”

Christocentricism in Christocentric, adj.

Christologically in Christological, adj.

contrast agent in contrast, n.: “a substance introduced into a part of the body to enhance the quality of a radiographic image by increasing the contrast of internal structures with…”

criss-cross applesauce in criss-cross, adv. and adj.: “U.S. criss-cross applesauce: in a cross-legged position; sitting cross-legged.”

to take deliberation in deliberation, n.1: “to take (also have) deliberation and variants: to deliberate; to consider something carefully; to confer, take counsel. Obsolete.”

deliberative democracy in deliberative, adj. and n.: “a form of democracy in which authentic debate, usually aiming to reach a consensus, is used in decision-making; (sometimes) spec. a form of democracy…”

delicatively in delicative, adj. and n.

disulphide bond in disulphide, n.: “a covalent linkage between two sulphur atoms, —S—S—, which cross-links polypeptide chains in the three-dimensional structures of some proteins; also…”

disulphide bridge in disulphide, n.: “= disulphide bond n. at additions .”

to dree death in dree, v.: “to dree death: to die. Obsolete (archaic and literary in later use).”

herd immunity in herd, n.1: “resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population (in earliest use, a herd of cattle) that results if a sufficiently high…”

horse hockey in horse, n.: “the sport of polo.”

Irish Traveller in Irish, adj., adv., and n.: “a member of Ireland’s traditionally itinerant Traveller community (see traveller n. 2b(a)).”

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in Jesus, n., int., and adj.: “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph and variants: expressing any of a number of feelings or emotions, esp. surprise or frustration.”

to Jesus in Jesus, n., int., and adj.: “to Jesus: used as an intensifier to emphasize the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement. Frequently in to hope (also swear,etc.) to Jesus.”

to —— the Jesus out of (a person or thing) in Jesus, n., int., and adj.: “colloquial. to —— the Jesus out of (a person or thing) and variants: to —— (a person or thing) to an excessive or violent degree.”

Jesus altar in Jesus, n., int., and adj.: “an altar in a church or chapel dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus (see the Holy Name at holy adj. 3b).”

Jesus creeper in Jesus, n., int., and adj.: “an open-toed (leather) sandal of a simple or functional style, resembling that (supposedly) worn by Jesus.”

Jesus fish in Jesus, n., int., and adj.: “a stylized image of a fish as a representation of Jesus, especially one worn or displayed as evidence of a person’s commitment to the Christian faith…”

Jesus nut in Jesus, n., int., and adj.: “(an informal name for) the retaining nut that, in some helicopters, secures the main rotor blade to the mast, and therefore to the body of the…”

Jesus Prayer in Jesus, n., int., and adj.: “(in the Eastern Orthodox Church) the prayer ‘Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner’ (and variants), the continual repetition of…”

by Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ, n. and int.: “by Jesus Christ: used as an oath expressing assertion. Now somewhat rare.”

KPI in K, n.: “= key performance indicator n. at key n.1 adj.compounds 3.”

key performance indicator in key, n.1 and adj.: “a quantifiable measure used to evaluate the success of an organization, employee, etc., in meeting objectives for performance; abbreviated KPI.”

line break in line, n.2: “a point at which text is split into two lines; the end of a line.”

man hug in man, n.1 and int.: “a friendly embrace between two men, often accompanied by a handshake, a clap on the back, etc.”

to have its moment in moment, n.: “to have its moment: (of a thing) to be popular or fashionable for a (usually short) period of time. In later use also to have a moment in the same…”

Mother of the House in mother, n.1 and int.: “the longest serving female member of a legislative assembly; cf. Father of the House n. at father n. phrases 6.”

oak of Cappadocia in oak, n.: “(a) any of several ragweeds (genus Ambrosia); esp. A. maritima, an aromatic ragweed native to the Mediterranean region having leaves thought to…”

relay neuron in relay, n.1: “a neuron that is located between two other neurons in a given neural pathway and transmits impulses between them; an interneuron.”

in the round in round, n.1: “Of knitting, crochet, etc.: worked in rounds, rather than back and forth; having the end of each row joined to the beginning of the next so as to…”

secret history in secret, adj. and n.: “a work consisting of secret, private, or previously unpublished episodes of history or biography.”

shit ton in shit, n. and adj.: “(usually with of) a large amount or number of something; = shitload n.”

surveyor’s wheel in surveyor, n.: “a device for measuring distances, consisting of a wheel of known circumference which is attached to a handle and rolled along the ground by a person…”

timber circle in timber, n.1: “(the remains of) a prehistoric monument consisting of a circular or elliptical timber structure (usually interpreted as a circle of large…”

travel broadens the mind in travel, n.: “Proverb. travel broadens (also enlarges) the mind: travel enables a person to learn new things or to see different points of view.”

travel expenses in travel, n.: “travel costs incurred in the course of performing one’s job or undertaking a particular task (esp. for another person); an amount of money paid by…”

travel industry in travel, n.: “the branch of commercial activity concerned with providing services and facilities for travellers and tourists.”

travel insurance in travel, n.: “insurance covering unforeseen financial losses relating to a person’s travels, due to lost luggage, emergency medical care while abroad, etc.”

travel-size in travel, n.: “of a size suitable for travel, now esp. small, compact, or able to be easily carried while travelling; = travel-sized adj.”

travel-sized in travel, n.: “= travel-size adj.”

travel system in travel, n.: “a baby transport system consisting of an infant carry cot, a pushchair seat, and a baby car seat, which may all be used interchangeably in the same…”

travel-to-work area in travel, n.: “an area whose residents generally commute to a larger town or city for work.”

travelway in travel, n.: “the part of a roadway upon which vehicles travel; a section of this.”

travel writing in travel, n.: “a genre of writing in which authors describe places they have visited and their experiences while travelling; cf. travel writer n.”

he travels the fastest who travels alone in travel, v.: “he travels (the) fastest who travels alone: it is easier to achieve success when one is free of relationships and associations with others.”

it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive in travel, v.: “it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive and variants: used to express the view that the process of doing something is more important than the…”

traveller’s diarrhoea in traveller, n.: “diarrhoea occurring or acquired while a person is travelling; esp. diarrhoea of sudden onset, often with vomiting and fever, occurring during the…”

travelling bed in travelling, n.: “a portable or folding bed used when travelling.”

travelling statement in travelling, n.: “an official document stating the details of travelling stock (travelling stock n.).”

travelling agent in travelling, adj.: “a travelling salesperson; a representative who travels on behalf of a company.”

travelling lad in travelling, adj.: “a member of staff in a racing stable who is responsible for the care of horses when travelling.”

travelling man in travelling, adj.: “(originally) an itinerant vendor, a pedlar; (later) a travelling salesman.”

travelling matte in travelling, adj.: “a series of mattes (matte n.3) used to combine a moving image with a background image, each identical in shape, size, and position to the moving…”

travelling people in travelling, adj.: “a nomadic people, tribe, or ethnic group.”

to work a traverse in traverse, n.: “To calculate the approximate position of a vessel by means of dead reckoning based on a record of the courses steered and distances travelled. Now…”

to work a traverse in traverse, n.: “Of a vessel: to take an irregular or zigzag course. Also in extended use: (of a person or group) to take an irregular, circuitous, or indirect route…”

to work a traverse in traverse, n.: “figurative. slang. to execute a plan, scheme, or trick, esp. in order to fool or get the better of someone. Cf. to work Tom Cox’s traverse at Tom…”

traverse jury in traverse, n.: “a jury operating in a court of second instance or appeal; spec. †(a) a jury responsible for adjudicating on a traverse made against a finding…”

traverse point in traverse, n.: “†(a) (in navigation) a point on a chart specifying the position of a ship, formed by the intersection of two lines or two circles drawn with…”

traverse way in traverse, n.: “a roadway, railway, or other transportation route designed to allow movement through or across an area or location; a route or path, passing right…”

travertine marble in travertine, n.: “travertine, esp. when used as an ornamental building material (see main sense).”

travesty of justice in travesty, adj. and n.: “a perceived injustice, or a miscarriage of justice, esp. one deemed to result from a debased or corrupt judicial process.”

woolly pully in woolly, adj. and n.: “a woollen pullover sweater, esp. of a style worn by military personnel and reinforced with patches at the shoulders and elbows; cf. pully n.”

New senses

ambidextral, adj., sense 1: “Characterized by double-dealing, or a wish to please two opposing parties; deceitful; hypocritical; = ambidextrous adj. 2. Obsolete.”

ambidextral, adj., sense 3: “Able to use the right and left hands equally well; characterized by this ability; ambidextrous.”

ambidextrous, adj., sense 1b(a): “Of a glove: designed to be worn on either the right or left hand.”

ambidextrous, adj., sense 1b(b): “Of a tool, implement, etc.: designed to be used with either the right or left hand, or by right-handed or left-handed people, with equal ease.”

ambidextry, n., sense 2: “The ability to use the right and left hands equally well; ambidextrousness.”

ambient, adj. and n., sense A.1d: “Designating a quality, mood, etc., of the surrounding environment that creates a subtle or unobtrusive atmosphere; encompassing; pervasive.”

ambient, adj. and n., sense A.1e: “Designating a state, quality, etc., gradually and often unconsciously assimilated from one’s physical, social, or cultural environment.”

ambient, adj. and n., sense A.7: “Designating a device or system that provides all-round or background light, heat, or sound to a room, space, etc., esp. in a subtle, indirect, or…”

ambient, adj. and n., sense B.3a: “The air, esp. when regarded as the medium in which a particular process or phenomenon takes place, or as a part of a particular process or…”

ambient, adj. and n., sense B.4b: “The area surrounding or under the influence of a person or thing; (in later use) environment, surroundings.”

ambigenous, adj., sense 2: “Geometry. Designating a curve resembling one branch of a hyperbola, one half crossing the asymptote before converging to it. Chiefly in ambigenous…”

ambiguity, n., sense 3: “The fact or quality of being difficult to categorize or identify, esp. due to changeable or contradictory qualities or characteristics. Also…”

ambition, n., sense I.4: “With preceding word: desire to succeed or achieve a goal within a specified field or context. Chiefly in plural and with modifier.”

ambitious, adj. and n., sense A.3b: “Of a person, esp. an artist: attempting or aspiring to complete, create, or perform particularly complex, difficult, or impressive work.”

ambitious, adj. and n., sense A.5: “U.S. regional (chiefly southern and Midland). Chiefly of animals: spirited, lively; unruly, bad-tempered, vicious. Now rare.”

ambivalent, adj., sense 2a: “In general contexts. Of a person: that has contradictory or mixed feelings or attitudes about someone or something. Also: not convinced by the merit…”

ambivert, n. and adj., sense B: “Exhibiting or characterized by a balance of extrovert and introvert tendencies or traits.”

amble, n., sense 3: “In earliest use: †a ride on a horse undertaken at a smooth or easy gait (obsolete). Hence: a leisurely or undemanding walk; a stroll. Also in…”

Ambonese, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A native or inhabitant of the island or city of Ambon; a person of Ambonese descent.”

Ambonese, n. and adj., sense B: “Of or relating to the island of Ambon, its language, or its people.”

amboyna, n., sense 1: “As a modifier (with capital initial): designating the torture and execution of English and other traders on the Dutch colony of Amboyna (now Ambon…”

ambrosia, n., sense I.2d: “In extended use. North American. A fruit salad typically containing oranges and shredded coconut, now often mixed with cream and marshmallows. Also…”

ambrosial, adj., sense 1a: “Of food: delicious; exquisite; reminiscent of ambrosia (ambrosia n. 1a). Also of a taste: exceptionally sweet or delightful.”

ambrosial, adj., sense 1c: “In extended or weakened use: extremely beautiful or pleasing; extraordinarily great; excellent, wonderful.”

Ambrosian, n. and adj.2, sense A.1: “A hymn composed by or in the style of St Ambrose; an Ambrosian chant (see Ambrosian chant n. at compounds ). Now rare.”

Ambrosian, n. and adj.2, sense A.2: “A follower of St Ambrose; a member of a religious order or group associated with St Ambrose. Now chiefly historical.”

ambulance, v., sense 1: “transitive. To transport (a sick or injured person) by ambulance. Frequently in passive, and with adverbial complement.”

ambulatory, adj., sense 3b: “Able to walk; using walking as a means of locomotion. Cf. gradient adj. 1a.”

ambuscade, v., sense 4: “transitive (frequently in passive). To carry out a surprise attack on (a person or group); to ambush. Cf. ambuscado v. 3.”

ambushed, adj., sense 3: “Attacked or taken by surprise in an ambush. Also (and in earliest use) figurative.”

amelia, n.: “Congenital absence of one or more limbs.”

ameliorate, v., sense 3: “intransitive. Linguistics. Of a word, expression, etc.: to develop a more favourable meaning or more positive connotations. Cf. amelioration n. 3.”

ameliorative, adj. and n., sense B: “A thing which ameliorates something; a thing which serves to improve, alleviate, or mitigate something.”

aneath, prep. and adv., sense B: “At a lower level or position; below; underneath; = beneath adv.”

anecdotal, adj., sense 3: “Of evidence (usually medical or scientific): consisting of, or based on, reports of individual cases rather than systematic research or analysis…”

anechoic, adj., sense 2: “Radiology. Of a substance or anatomical structure or area: that reflects few (if any) ultrasound waves, thus producing a dark region in an ultrasound…”

anemology, n., sense 2: “The pattern of winds characteristic to an area.”

anemophile, n., sense 2: “A plant that produces pollen which is dispersed by wind. Cf. anemophilous adj.”

anencephalic, adj. and n., sense B: “An anencephalic fetus or infant.”

anencephaloid, adj., sense 1: “Perhaps: brainless, stupid. Obsolete. rare.”

anent, prep. and adv., sense B.2: “Together, in company. Obsolete.”

anent, prep. and adv., sense B.3: “Approximately, about. Obsolete.”

aneroid, adj. and n., sense A.1b: “Designating the flexible capsule or chamber employed in an instrument of this kind.”

aneurysm, n., sense 1b: “A ruptured aneurysm, esp. as a cause of death or disability; the rupture of an aneurysm, or condition of having a ruptured aneurysm.”

aneurysm, n., sense 1c: “Medicine. Originally: †a dilated state of the heart or a chamber of the heart (obsolete). In later use (frequently with distinguishing word): a…”

anewst, adv. and prep., sense A.2: “Quickly; immediately. Obsolete.”

anewst, adv. and prep., sense B: “Close to (a place, etc.). Obsolete.”

April fool, n. and int., sense B: “Used to announce that the speaker has played an April Fool’s Day trick. Cf. April Fool’s int.”

assigned, adj., Additions: “Designating a person’s sex or gender as officially recorded at birth. Cf. birth n.1 compounds 3.”

bear, n.1, sense I.1c: “The flesh of a bear used as food.”

bear, n.1, sense I.3c: “colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). A person who is difficult or unpleasant to deal with, spec. a grouchy, bad-tempered person.”

bear, n.1, sense I.3d(a): “A person, esp. a man, who resembles a bear in appearance, esp. in being physically imposing or lumbering.”

bear, v.1, sense I.1b: “transitive. Of a woman or other female mammal: to carry (offspring) (in the womb); to be pregnant with. Also intransitive. Cf. sense 24a.”

bear, v.1, sense I.2a: “transitive. To bring, deliver (a gift, a letter, a message, etc.), esp. on behalf of another. Also: to bring or pass on (news, intelligence, a…”

bear, v.1, sense I.2c: “transitive. To carry or transport (a disease or pathogen). Cf. borne adj.1 1b.”

bear, v.1, sense I.6b: “transitive. To feel and show (respect, reverence, loyalty, etc.) to, towards, or unto a person or thing. Also with double object, e.g. quot. 1799…”

bear, v.1, Phrasal verbs 1: “intransitive. Of the sun, rain, etc.: to come down strongly; to beat down (on or upon a person or thing).”

bear, v.1, Phrasal verbs 1: “intransitive. U.S. Baseball. To play with the utmost effort. Now also more generally: to work or try as hard as possible; to give one’s all.”

bear, v.1, Phrasal verbs 1: “intransitive. Nautical. To sail towards; to approach. Also with with, †for, etc., a specified place. Now rare.”

bear, v.1, Phrasal verbs 1: “intransitive. Esp. of a part of the body: to project beyond the adjacent parts; to stick out, protrude.”

bear, v.1, Phrasal verbs 1: “transitive. To lift or raise (the head, feathers, etc.). Obsolete.”

bearability, n., sense 1a: “Ability to endure or tolerate something.”

bearable, adj., sense 1: “Of an emotion: capable of being felt or held on to. Obsolete.”

bearable, adj., sense 2: “Able to be (easily) carried or transported. Now rare.”

bear bait, n., sense 2: “Bait used by a hunter to lure or trap a bear.”

bear-baiting, n., sense 2: “The action or practice of using bait to lure or trap a bear.”

bearberry, n., sense 2: “The American cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon; the fruit of this plant. Obsolete.”

bearcat, n., sense 3b: “colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). A formidable, powerful, or impressive thing; a remarkable or excellent example of its kind. Frequently with…”

bear claw, n., sense 2: “U.S. A pastry shaped to resemble a bear’s paw, typically filled with almond paste and glazed with melted sugar.”

beard, n., sense I.1d: “Originally U.S. A person having a beard. Also: a person of a type regarded as characteristically having a beard; esp. (originally U.S.) a hippie or…”

beard, n., sense I.2c: “A marking of contrasting colour on the throat or near the beak of certain birds. Cf. sense 7b.”

beard, n., sense I.3: “slang. The pubic hair of a woman; frequently in extended metaphors alluding to facial features. Now U.S.”

beard, n., sense I.4b: “With distinguishing word or words. Any of various plants or fungi which are thought to resemble a beard.”

beard, n., sense I.8: “With distinguishing word. Any of several animals thought to resemble a beard or having growths or appendages thought to resemble a beard.”

bear dance, n., sense 1: “A dance performed by a bear as a form of entertainment. Cf. bear dancing n.”

beardlet, n., sense 3: “A small awn. Obsolete. rare.”

bear dog, n., sense 1: “A dog of a large breed resembling a bear. Obsolete.”

bear dog, n., sense 3: “Palaeontology. Any of various extinct mammals combining attributes of dogs and bears; esp. a carnivore of the family Amphicyonidae, widespread during…”

beardy, adj. and n., sense A.1: “Resembling (that of) the tail of a comet. Cf. beard n. 12. Obsolete. rare.”

bearer, n., sense I.3b: “A person who carries a weapon upon his or her person, esp. visibly. Also: a person whose job or ceremonial role is to carry a symbol of authority…”

bearish, adj., sense 2: “Of a voice or sound: deep and rumbling; gruff.”

bearishness, n., sense 2: “Stock Market. The quality or condition of being bearish (bearish adj. 3); a tendency in the price of stock to fall, or an influence causing such a…”

Béarnaise, adj. and n., sense A.2: “As a postmodifier, designating a dish made with Béarnaise sauce.”

Béarnaise, adj. and n., sense B: “Short for Béarnaise sauce at sense A. 1.”

bear paw, n.: “An oval or circular snowshoe constructed from a wooden frame and animal-hide webbing, used on snowy, mountainous terrain.”

bear pit, n., sense 2: “figurative. A place or scene characterized by conflict, aggression, or fierce competition. Cf. bear garden n. 2.”

bear play, n., sense 1: “The action of bears in playing or fighting; a fight involving bears, arranged as a form of entertainment. Cf. bear-baiting n. 1a. Obsolete.”

bear report, n., sense 1: “Stock Market. A report relating to a fall, or a predicted fall, in stock prices.”

bejesus, int. and n., sense B.2: “With the, as an intensifier in interrogative phrases, as in how the bejesus, what the bejesus, etc., typically expressing impatience, irritation, or…”

beyond, adv., prep., and n., Additions: “Used before an adjective to indicate a quality surpassing that expressed by the adjective, as in beyond beautiful, beyond strange, etc.: more than…”

birth, n.1, sense 9: “Scottish. That which grows from the soil; produce, crops. Obsolete.”

birth child, n., sense 2: “The biological (biological adj. 3) child of a particular parent, as contrasted with a stepchild or adopted child.”

birthday, n., sense 1b: “The anniversary of the day on which a woman gave birth; see birth n.1 4a. Obsolete. rare.”

birthhood, n., sense 2: “The fact of being born; the state or condition of a person at birth.”

birthless, adj., sense 2a: “Of an emotion, experience, etc.: without (apparent) origin or beginning; that has always existed. Cf. deathless adj. 1.”

birthless, adj., sense 2b: “Of God, the self, etc.: existing without having been born. Cf. deathless adj. 2.”

birthnight, n., sense 1b: “The night on which something began or came into existence, or on which an event occurred.”

birthright, n., sense 2: “A right, privilege, or possession considered as belonging to people of a particular nation, community, etc., or as inherent in a particular activity…”

birth state, n., sense 2: “The state or region in which a person was born.”

birthstone, n., sense 1: “A precious stone with the mystical property of engendering life. Obsolete. rare.”

blue light, n., sense 3: “A blue flashing light used on a police car, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle, typically when responding urgently to an incident.”

born, adj., sense I.1a(d): “Of a person or animal. With under. Having one’s birth at a time associated with a specified sign of the zodiac, its ruling planet, or a particular…”

born, adj., sense I.1c: “Of a physical or material thing: brought forth; brought into existence, created.”

born, adj., sense I.3a(b): “With noun or adjective complement. With noun or adjective complement indicating a person’s sex at birth.”

born, adj., sense I.3b: “With noun or adjective complement. With adjective complement. Demonstrating a specified behaviour effortlessly or thoroughly; that is innately…”

born, adj., sense I.3c: “With noun or adjective complement. With proper noun complement, indicating the name given at birth to a person who later took another name.”

born, adj., sense I.4b: “With to. Familiar with or accustomed to from birth. Cf. to the manner born at manner n. 3b.”

born, adj., sense II.6a(d): “Preceded by adverb, adjective, or noun, forming compounds with senses relating to time. Combining with nouns to form adjectives denoting the time of…”

born, adj., sense II.6c(b): “Preceded by adjective, noun, or adverb, forming compounds with senses relating to origin or manner of… Chiefly poetic and literary. Combining with…”

born, adj., sense II.6c(c): “Preceded by adjective, noun, or adverb, forming compounds with senses relating to origin or manner of… figurative. Preceded by adjective or noun…”

born, adj., sense II.6c(d): “Preceded by adjective, noun, or adverb, forming compounds with senses relating to origin or manner of… Preceded by adjective, adverb, or noun…”

born, v., sense 2b: “transitive. U.S. regional. figurative. Of an agent (such as God, nature, etc.): to produce or create (a person), esp. of a particular character.”

born-again, adj. and n., sense B: “A born-again Christian.”

cannibalism, n., sense 3: “The adoption or appropriation of something for use in another of a similar kind. Also: the breaking up of something to provide parts for something…”

chapeau, n., Additions: “Used to express admiration, approval, or respect; ‘I take my hat off’; ‘well done’. Also with to. Cf. hats off at hat n. phrases 3c.”

Christ, v., sense 1: “transitive. To christen or baptize (a person); to admit (a person) into the Christian Church. Also: to anoint (a person). Chiefly in passive.”

christen, adj. and n., sense A.1b: “Scottish. most christen: (as a title or form of address) designating a monarch of a Christian nation, esp. the monarch of France. Cf. most Christian…”

christen, adj. and n., sense A.3: “Scottish (Shetland). In forms kirsten, kirsen, etc. Of a suitable quality or standard; decent, proper, respectable; fit to eat. Now rare.”

christen, v., sense 7: “transitive. To use (something) for the first time.”

christened, adj. and n., sense B.1: “A person being prepared for baptism; a catechumen. Also: a person who has undergone the ante-baptismal rite but is not yet baptized (cf. christen v…”

christened, adj. and n., sense B.2: “With the and plural agreement. People who have been christened or baptized, considered collectively; Christians.”

christening, n., sense 2b: “The action of baptizing or initiating a person into the Christian church by spiritual agency, martyrdom, etc.; an instance of this. Also figurative…”

Christian, adj. and n., sense B.3: “A white person, esp. a colonist or settler, as distinguished from a non-white, native, or indigenous person. Obsolete.”

Christian, adj. and n., sense B.5b: “As a denominational name. A member of any Christian denomination other than Roman Catholicism. Usually contrasted with Catholic. Chiefly in Asian…”

Christianism, n., sense 3: “Chiefly U.S. (usually depreciative). A movement which advocates greater influence of conservative Christian beliefs in politics and society…”

Christless, adj., sense 2: “colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). Dreadful, awful, terrible. Frequently as an intensifier, expressing anger, annoyance, dislike, etc. Cf…”

Christ-like, adv. and adj., sense A: “In a manner resembling Christ.”

Christly, adj., sense 3: “colloquial. Dreadful, awful, terrible. Frequently as an intensifier, expressing anger, frustration, dislike, etc. Cf. Christless adj. 2.”

Christmas, n.1 and int., sense A.2b: “As a mass noun. colloquial. Something which is suggestive or evocative of Christmas, such as festive treats, good cheer, etc.”

Christmas, n.2, sense 2: “clotting factor IX, which is deficient or defective in Christmas disease.”

Christmas box, n., sense 3b: “A gift given at Christmas; a Christmas present. Also figurative.”

Christmas card, n. and adj., sense A.1: “A card circulated at Christmas in order to raise money by subscription for charitable purposes. Obsolete.”

Christmasly, adv., sense 2: “In a manner typical of, or appropriate to, Christmas; as regards Christmas.”

Christmas tree, n., sense 1b: “In similative use, as the type of something brightly illuminated or decorated, as in lit up like a Christmas tree.”

Christmas tree, n., sense 3a: “An object, ornament, pattern, design, etc., resembling a Christmas tree (sense 1a) in shape or appearance; a representation of a Christmas tree.”

Christmas tree, n., sense 4: “Frequently with capital initials. A communal Christmas party; esp. one for (underprivileged) children, organized by a school, charitable…”

Christward, n., adv., and adj., sense A: “The direction of Christ. Only in prepositional phrases, esp. in to (also unto) Christward: in the direction of Christ; to or towards Christ. Obsolete.”

crush, n., Additions: “A narrow stall, pen, or (now usually) steel cage-like structure used to confine and restrain a cow, horse, or other animal during veterinary…”

delay, n., sense 4b: “An audio effect achieved by playing a recording or sample of an audio signal together with the signal but after a (typically short) period of time…”

delay, v.1, sense 1d: “intransitive. With in and gerund or verbal noun: to defer or postpone doing something.”

delayed, adj.2, sense 2: “Immunology. Designating processes or reactions that involve cell-mediated immunity, and occur more slowly than those involving the action of…”

del credere, adv., n., and adj., sense B: “A guarantee, given by a selling agent or broker on behalf of a buyer, to pay the seller if the buyer fails to do so. Also: the commission charged for…”

delectable, adj. and n., sense B.1a: “In plural. Delightful things; extremely appealing, pleasurable, or gratifying things; sources of sensual or intellectual delight; luxuries.”

delectable, adj. and n., sense B.1b: “A very appetizing food, drink, or dish; a delicacy. Chiefly in plural.”

delectable, adj. and n., sense B.2: “An affected person (esp. a man) who lives a life of leisure and is excessively concerned with clothing and appearance; a fop, a dandy. Obsolete.”

delectus, n., sense 1a: “Roman History. With the and plural agreement. Enlisted soldiers; conscripts. Obsolete. rare.”

delectus, n., sense 1b: “Roman History. Enlistment or conscription of soldiers; an instance of this, a military draft.”

delegate, n., sense 4b: “U.S. A person chosen to represent a particular colony, state, territory, etc., in a congress… A voting participant at a party’s national convention…”

delete, v., sense 2d: “transitive. Linguistics. To omit (one or more elements) from a word, sentence, etc.; spec. (in transformational grammar) to omit (an underlying…”

delete, v., sense 2e: “transitive. To remove (a character, a selection of text or string of characters, or piece of other data) from an electronic document or a program’s…”

delete, v., sense 2f: “transitive. To remove (a file) from the memory of a computer or (in later use) electronic device, computer network, etc. Also: to uninstall (a…”

deletion, n., sense 2b: “Linguistics. The omission of one or more elements from a word, sentence, etc.; ellipsis, elision; spec. (in transformational grammar) the omission of…”

deletion, n., sense 4a: “The removal of a character, a selected piece of text or string of characters, or other data from an electronic document or a program’s interface.”

deletion, n., sense 4b: “The removal of a file from the memory of a computer, smartphone, etc. Also: the uninstallation of an app or program.”

Delhi, n., sense 1: “the nodular, ulcerated sore that is the characteristic lesion of the protozoal disease cutaneous leishmaniasis, and which heals with scarring; the…”

Delhi, n., sense 2: “= Delhi sore n.”

Delian, n.1 and adj.1, sense A: “Ancient History. A native or inhabitant of the island of Delos in the Cyclades archipelago; spec. a member of an ancient Ionian people who occupied…”

deliberate, v., sense 1a: “Esp. of a council, committee, etc. transitive. To consider and discuss (a particular proposal, course of action, etc.).”

deliberative, adj. and n., sense A.3a: “Of a person. That thinks carefully about something; thoughtful; reflective.”

deliberative, adj. and n., sense B.2: “Grammar. A form or construction used to express deliberation or doubt.”

delicate, adj. and n., sense A.II.6c: “Easily upset or offended; mentally, morally, or emotionally fragile; precious; (overly) sensitive. Often depreciative.”

delicate, adj. and n., sense A.II.8a: “Of an action, movement, etc.: carried out with or characterized by great gentleness, skill, or care.”

delicate, adj. and n., sense B.3a: “attributive (in singular). Designating a cleaning process or washing machine function designed for delicate fabrics or garments, as delicate cycle…”

delicate, adj. and n., sense B.3b: “In plural. Delicate fabrics or garments, esp. items of underwear or lingerie.”

delice, n., sense 3c: “Any of various rich desserts typically featuring a thick layer of mousse or light, creamy filling. Frequently with modifying word indicating the…”

dree, v., sense 7: “transitive. To fear, worry about, or anticipate (something painful, unpleasant, or difficult); to dread. Now rare.”

dree, adv., sense 4: “Scottish and English regional (Lancashire). In a slow, monotonous, or tedious way; slowly; tediously.”

dreich, n., sense 4: “Scottish. Dullness, bleakness, gloom; spec. wet, cold, or overcast weather.”

dreich, n., sense 5: “English regional (northern and north midlands). A difficult or tedious task; the hardest or most tedious part of a task.”

dreichly, adv., sense 1: “With (appropriate) solemnity or seriousness. Obsolete.”

dreichly, adv., sense 3b: “Slowly; tediously. Now rare.”

dreichly, adv., sense 3c: “Sadly; gloomily, in a dreary or depressing way; bleakly. Now often with reference to wet, cold, or overcast weather (cf. sense 3a).”

dreichly, adv., sense 3d: “English regional (Lancashire). With fixed attention; intently; closely. Obsolete.”

emirate, n., sense 2: “The territory or lands of an emir. In plural in the Emirates: the United Arab Emirates, a country on the Persian Gulf, comprising a federation of…”

flauto piccolo, n.: “A small, high-pitched flute; spec. (a) a small end-blown flute or recorder; (b) a small transverse flute; a piccolo. Cf. flauto n. 1 flute n.1 1a.”

flauto traverso, n., sense 2: “An organ stop having a tone resembling that of this instrument. Cf. flauto n. 2.”

gee whiz, int. and adj., sense B.1: “Exhibiting or characterized by surprise, enthusiasm, or excitement.”

gee whiz, int. and adj., sense B.2: “That inspires (or is intended to inspire) surprise, enthusiasm, excitement, or interest; astonishing; fascinating; impressive.”

gee willikers, int. and adj., sense B: “Expressing or characterized by surprise, enthusiasm, or excitement.”

hungry, adj., Additions: “In similes expressing a comparison with an animal or (less commonly) a person regarded as having a very large or keen appetite, as as hungry as a…”

Jesus, n., int., and adj., sense C: “Used as an intensifier, typically expressing annoyance or frustration: damned, wretched, bloody.”

Jesus Day, n., sense 2: “U.S. A festival of marching and prayer held by some evangelical Christian communities on the Saturday before Pentecost. Also more generally…”

maximus, n., sense 2: “British. As a postmodifier. In certain British boys’ public schools: designating the oldest of several pupils with the same surname (or occasionally…”

otter, n.1, sense 6: “slang. Among gay men: a man of slender or average build who has a hairy body. Cf. bear n.1 3d(b).”

red line, n., sense 1a: “A line marked in red on a map, representing a geopolitical boundary. Hence: a boundary of this kind.”

red line, n., sense 1b: “A notional dividing line between two or more things, events, concepts, etc. Now rare except as passing into sense 1c.”

red line, n., sense 1c: “A notional boundary that should not or will not be crossed; a limit or point beyond which specified actions will not be tolerated, or concessions…”

Romaika, adj. and n., sense B.2: “The vernacular language of post-classical Greece; = Romaic n. Now chiefly historical.”

sand-box, n., Additions: “Computing. An environment (environment n. 5) in a computer system in which an item of software or code can be run securely, without being able to…”

tinker, n.2, sense 2: “any of the North American plants of the genus Triosteum (family Caprifoliaceae), spec. fever-root, T. perfoliatum; = tinker’s-weed n. at sense 1.”

tin kettle, n., sense 1b: “A metal kettle, pan, etc., that is beaten to make a cacophonous noise, either in celebration or to show opprobrium, esp. on the part of a large group…”

tin kettle, n., sense 2a: “Extended and allusive uses. Something that continues to punish, persecute, or annoy a person relentlessly. Obsolete.”

tin kettle, n., sense 2b: “Extended and allusive uses. A piano of poor quality. Now rare.”

tin kettle, n., sense 2c: “Extended and allusive uses. Anything that is old, shoddy, or of poor quality. Obsolete.”

travel, v., sense I.6: “intransitive. Of goods: to be transported from one place to another.”

travel, v., sense I.7b: “colloquial. intransitive. figurative. To be received or understood well, badly, etc., in other countries, cultures, etc.”

travel, v., sense I.8a: “intransitive. In hypothetical or science fiction contexts: to be transported into the past or future; to engage in time travel. Cf. time-travel v.”

travel, v., sense I.8b: “intransitive. figurative. To imagine the past or future as if travelling through time; to experience or envisage a re-creation of another time.”

travel document, n., sense 1: “A diary or other written account describing a person’s travels.”

traveller, n., sense 4b(a): “Nautical. A ring that can be moved along a rope, rod, or spar, esp.: †(a) a ring running along a topsail backstay and attached to a double block…”

traveller, n., sense 4b(b): “Nautical. A device used to make fine adjustments to the mainsail and to fix the position of the boom, consisting of a fitting attached to the…”

travelling circus, n., sense 2c: “Military slang. Usually with the and capital initials. A name for: the 93rd Bombardment Group of the U.S. Air Force. Also in Ted’s Travelling Circus…”

traversa, n., sense 1: “In sword-fighting: a sideways step or movement. Cf. traverse n. 14a. Obsolete. rare.”

traversable, adj., sense 1: “Of a person’s mind: confused. Obsolete.”

traversal, n., sense 1: “Chiefly Law and in legal contexts. The action or fact of obstructing, challenging, or disputing something (cf. traverse v. I.); an instance of this…”

traversary, adj., sense 1: “That traverses along a particular path or course.”

traverse, n., sense I.2b: “Law and in legal contexts. Chiefly British. The action or an act of postponing consideration of a case until a later date, when the defendant has…”

traverse, n., sense III.14b: “In sword-fighting and fencing. The action or an act of pressing the blade of one’s sword against that of an opponent and maintaining pressure so that…”

traverse, n., sense III.19a: “The action or fact of moving, esp. in a particular direction or course; movement; passage.”

traverse, n., sense III.19c: “Movement of a device or part of a mechanism over the course in which its motion is fixed during operation, such as in a circuit or to and fro…”

traverse, adj., sense 3: “Of a curtain: that opens and closes by sliding along a rod, pole, or track. Also: (of a rod, track, cord, etc.) that facilitates this.”

traverse, v., sense I.1c: “Law and in legal contexts. transitive. Originally: to cause (a case) to be referred for consideration at a later date, the defendant having submitted…”

traverse, v., sense II.11b: “transitive. In graph theory and computing. Of a search algorithm: to run through every vertex of (a graph).”

traverse, v., sense III.12: “transitive. To approach or attack (a person, force, etc.) from the side. Obsolete.”

traverse, v., sense III.21: “transitive. To move (something) past or across another thing, esp. from side to side, or back and forth; to move or pass (one thing) gradually over…”

traversed, adj., sense 4: “Law and in legal contexts. That has been challenged, opposed, denied, or postponed. Cf. traverse v. 1. Now rare.”

traverse line, n., sense 2a: “Chiefly Rock Climbing, Caving, etc. A rope fixed horizontally to enable a person to cross from one side of a physical feature to another; spec. one…”

traverse line, n., sense 2b: “Chiefly Rock Climbing, Caving, etc. A natural feature (such as a rock shelf, fissure, etc.) which enables a climber to cross a rock face in a…”

traversing, adj., sense 1: “That digresses or diverges from a topic or argument; tangential. Obsolete. rare.”

travestiment, n., sense 1: “A parody or caricature of something. Cf. travesty n. 1. Obsolete.”

travesty, v., sense 2b: “transitive. To turn (something) into a distorted, absurd, or inferior version of what it should be; to debase; to misrepresent; to make a travesty…”

travois, n., sense 1b: “In extended use: any similar device used to move a load by dragging; esp. a stretcher or litter for transporting the sick or wounded, typically…”

Additions to unrevised entries

assigned, adj., Additions: “Designating a person’s sex or gender as officially recorded at birth. Cf. birth n.1 compounds 3.”

beyond, adv., prep., and n., Additions: “Used before an adjective to indicate a quality surpassing that expressed by the adjective, as in beyond beautiful, beyond strange, etc.: more than…”

bull trap in bull, n.1: “a situation in which a declining stock, commodity, market, etc., misleadingly appears to have recovered, which encourages investors into buying it…”

chapeau, n., Additions: “Used to express admiration, approval, or respect; ‘I take my hat off’; ‘well done’. Also with to. Cf. hats off at hat n. phrases 3c.”

contrast agent in contrast, n.: “a substance introduced into a part of the body to enhance the quality of a radiographic image by increasing the contrast of internal structures with…”

crush, n., Additions: “A narrow stall, pen, or (now usually) steel cage-like structure used to confine and restrain a cow, horse, or other animal during veterinary…”

disulphide bond in disulphide, n.: “a covalent linkage between two sulphur atoms, —S—S—, which cross-links polypeptide chains in the three-dimensional structures of some proteins; also…”

disulphide bridge in disulphide, n.: “= disulphide bond n. at additions .”

herd immunity in herd, n.1: “resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population (in earliest use, a herd of cattle) that results if a sufficiently high…”

horse hockey in horse, n.: “the sport of polo.”

hungry, adj., Additions: “In similes expressing a comparison with an animal or (less commonly) a person regarded as having a very large or keen appetite, as as hungry as a…”

KPI in K, n.: “= key performance indicator n. at key n.1 adj.compounds 3.”

line break in line, n.2: “a point at which text is split into two lines; the end of a line.”

sand-box, n., Additions: “Computing. An environment (environment n. 5) in a computer system in which an item of software or code can be run securely, without being able to…”

secret history in secret, adj. and n.: “a work consisting of secret, private, or previously unpublished episodes of history or biography.”

surveyor’s wheel in surveyor, n.: “a device for measuring distances, consisting of a wheel of known circumference which is attached to a handle and rolled along the ground by a person…”

timber circle in timber, n.1: “(the remains of) a prehistoric monument consisting of a circular or elliptical timber structure (usually interpreted as a circle of large…”

woolly pully in woolly, adj. and n.: “a woollen pullover sweater, esp. of a style worn by military personnel and reinforced with patches at the shoulders and elbows; cf. pully n.”