BREEZE
A light or gentle wind, especially one that feels mild or refreshing.
Other meanings and uses
- An informal term for a task that is easy to complete.
- To move or proceed casually, quickly or with apparent ease.
Definitions of the day · 2026-08-19
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CINCH
A strap tightened around a horse to hold a saddle securely in place.
Other meanings and uses
- An informal term for something very easy or virtually certain.
- To tighten or secure something firmly with a strap or belt.
- To make an outcome or achievement certain.
PICNIC
A meal eaten outdoors, often during a recreational trip or gathering.
Other meanings and uses
- An outing or social occasion centered on an outdoor meal.
- An informally easy or pleasant experience, often mentioned in a negative phrase.
SNAP
To break or cause something to break suddenly with a sharp sound.
Other meanings and uses
- A short, sharp cracking sound.
- A small fastener whose matching parts press together.
- An informal photograph taken quickly.
- A sudden or impatient spoken response.
- An informal term for something easy to do.
BLANKET
A large piece of warm fabric used as a covering, especially on a bed.
Other meanings and uses
- To cover an area or object broadly and extensively.
- Applying widely or without distinctions, as in a general policy.
- A continuous layer that spreads over or covers something.
HIDE
To put or keep someone or something where it cannot be seen or found.
Other meanings and uses
- To keep information, feelings or intentions from being known.
- An animal's skin, especially when prepared for practical use.
- A concealed shelter used for observing wildlife.
MASK
A covering worn over part or all of the face for protection or disguise.
Other meanings and uses
- To conceal or disguise the true character of something.
- To block the perception of a sound, smell, taste or sensation.
- A patterned selection used to include, exclude or protect certain areas.
OBSCURE
Not clearly expressed, understood, perceived or known by many people.
Other meanings and uses
- To block something from view or make it difficult to see.
- To make a meaning, fact or distinction less clear.
- Remote from major activity or public attention.
BASE
The lowest supporting part or foundation on which something rests.
Other meanings and uses
- A main place from which an organization or operation works.
- A substance that reacts with an acid and can neutralize it.
- A starting or reference quantity used in calculation.
- Morally low or lacking honorable qualities.
- One of the marked positions used by runners in certain games.
BASKET
A container traditionally made from interwoven strips and used to carry items.
Other meanings and uses
- A netted scoring target mounted above the floor.
- A successful score made through such a target.
- The removable filtering container in some kitchen or household devices.
FOOT
The lowest part of a person's leg, used for standing, balance and walking.
Other meanings and uses
- A unit of length equal to twelve inches.
- The lowest or ending part of an object, slope, page or bed.
- To pay or accept responsibility for a bill.
- A repeated rhythmic unit in a line of verse.
PICKLE
A cucumber or other food preserved in brine, vinegar or a similar liquid.
Other meanings and uses
- To preserve food by immersing it in an acidic or salty solution.
- An informal term for a difficult or troublesome situation.
- A chemical solution used for cleaning or treating metal surfaces.
ANTS
The plural of ant, a small social insect that commonly lives in organized colonies.
Other meanings and uses
- Used in informal phrases for a feeling of restlessness or an inability to remain still.
COCOA
A powder made from roasted cacao beans and used in chocolate products.
Other meanings and uses
- A hot or cold drink prepared with cocoa powder.
- A medium to dark brown color resembling cocoa powder.
- The cacao plant or its processed seeds in some usage.
RHEO
A combining form used in technical vocabulary to indicate flow or current.
Other meanings and uses
- Technical shorthand associated with rheology, the study of how materials flow and deform.
SEOUL
The capital and largest city of South Korea, situated along the Han River.
Other meanings and uses
- A metonymic reference to South Korea's national government or central authorities.