FRAGRANCE
A pleasant or distinctive scent perceived through the sense of smell.
Other meanings and uses
- A substance formulated to give a product or person a particular scent.
- The general quality or character of something's smell.
Definitions of the day · 2026-08-07
Connections #1153 Word Definitions for August 7, 2026
A board-order glossary of ordinary meanings and established alternate uses for every word in Connections #1153.
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All 16 words, explained without the answers.
Use these entries to clarify an unfamiliar word without seeing categories or answer relationships. The words remain in their original board order, and each entry stands alone.
JAR
A rigid, wide-mouthed container commonly made from glass, ceramic or plastic.
Other meanings and uses
- To shake or strike someone with a sudden, unpleasant impact.
- To clash unpleasantly with expectations, surroundings or the senses.
- A Java archive file used to package classes and related resources.
WAX
A moldable, water-resistant substance that softens or melts when heated.
Other meanings and uses
- To apply wax as a protective, polishing or shaping coating.
- To grow larger, stronger or brighter, especially during a lunar phase.
- An informal term for a phonograph record.
WICK
An absorbent cord that draws liquid fuel toward a flame by capillary action.
Other meanings and uses
- Material designed to draw moisture away from a surface.
- To draw liquid away through absorbent or capillary action.
LIQUID NITROGEN
Nitrogen cooled below its boiling point so that it exists in liquid form.
Other meanings and uses
- A cryogenic coolant used in scientific, medical and industrial work.
- A rapid-freezing medium sometimes used in carefully controlled food preparation.
REFRIGERATOR
An insulated appliance that keeps food and other contents at a cool temperature.
Other meanings and uses
- A refrigerated compartment or room used for cool storage.
- Historically, an ice-cooled cabinet used to preserve perishable food.
SNOW
Frozen precipitation consisting of ice crystals that fall from clouds.
Other meanings and uses
- A layer or accumulation of frozen precipitation on the ground.
- To fall or cover a place in the form of snow.
- Visual noise resembling flakes on an analog television display.
SUNDAE
A dessert made from ice cream with syrup, sauce or other toppings.
Other meanings and uses
- A product or brand name that uses the dessert word as its proper name.
BUTTONS
Small fasteners that pass through loops or holes to close clothing or fabric.
Other meanings and uses
- Controls pressed or clicked to activate mechanical or electronic functions.
- Small selectable elements in a software interface.
- Compact badges worn to display a design, slogan or affiliation.
CABLES
Thick ropes or bundles of wire used to support, pull or connect things.
Other meanings and uses
- Insulated conductors used to carry electrical power or electronic signals.
- Telecommunications links that transmit television, internet or telephone service.
- Strong wire ropes used for structural support or mechanical lifting.
MOTOR
A machine that converts energy into mechanical motion or driving force.
Other meanings and uses
- An engine, especially one that powers a road vehicle.
- Relating to movement or the nerves and muscles that control movement.
- To travel in a vehicle, especially at a steady pace.
SHAFT
A long, narrow rod or structural member that can transmit force or rotation.
Other meanings and uses
- A long handle forming part of a tool, weapon or sporting implement.
- A deep vertical or sloping passage in a mine or building.
- A narrow beam or column of light.
- To treat someone unfairly or deprive them of what is due.
BUCKYBALL
A roughly spherical fullerene molecule made from carbon atoms in a closed cage.
Other meanings and uses
- An informal name especially associated with buckminsterfullerene, the C60 molecule.
- A similarly patterned magnetic construction toy made from small metal spheres.
JACKPOT
The largest prize or accumulated prize fund in a game, lottery or contest.
Other meanings and uses
- An unexpectedly large success, reward or valuable discovery.
- A poker pot that grows under specified conditions before it can be won.
- Used in an exclamation announcing a highly favorable result.
RAMBO
The surname of John Rambo, the fictional soldier introduced in First Blood.
Other meanings and uses
- The action-film and media franchise centered on the character John Rambo.
- Informally, an aggressively forceful or heavily armed person likened to the character.
TOMATILLO
A small round fruit enclosed in a papery husk, often green when harvested.
Other meanings and uses
- The nightshade-family plant that produces the husked fruit.
- An ingredient commonly cooked or blended into green sauces and salsas.