MOBILE
Able to move freely or to be moved easily from one place to another.
Other meanings and uses
- A portable telephone, especially in British usage.
- Able or willing to move between places or social levels.
Definitions of the day · 2026-10-22
Connections #1229 Spoiler-Safe Word Definitions
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COMFORT
A state of physical ease or freedom from pain, worry or distress.
Other meanings and uses
- To soothe or reassure someone who is upset.
- Help or encouragement that makes hardship easier to bear.
BLANK
Empty, unmarked or lacking the expected writing, image or information.
Other meanings and uses
- An empty space intended to be filled in.
- Showing no expression, recognition or understanding.
SAFETY
The condition of being protected from danger, injury, damage or loss.
Other meanings and uses
- A precaution intended to reduce risk or prevent harm.
- A secure place offering protection from a threat.
RELIEF
Reassurance or ease felt when pain, worry or difficulty lessens or ends.
Other meanings and uses
- Practical help given to people experiencing hardship.
- A person who temporarily replaces another worker.
GRIP
A firm hold made with the hand or another means of grasping.
Other meanings and uses
- Control, influence or a powerful hold over someone.
- The ability of something to maintain contact without slipping.
END
The final part, point or limit of a period, object, event or activity.
Other meanings and uses
- A purpose or result toward which effort is directed.
- To finish something or bring it to a conclusion.
BUST
A complete failure, especially one involving a plan, venture or expectation.
Other meanings and uses
- A police action in which people are arrested.
- A measurement around a person's chest.
HANDLE
A part attached to an object so it can be held, moved, opened or controlled.
Other meanings and uses
- To deal with, manage or take responsibility for something.
- A name used to identify someone, especially informally or online.
TACKLE
To make a determined effort to deal with a problem, task or difficulty.
Other meanings and uses
- To confront or challenge someone directly.
- To seize and stop an opponent during play in some sports.
PILL
A small solid dose of medicine intended to be swallowed.
Other meanings and uses
- Something unpleasant or difficult to accept.
- An informal term for an oral contraceptive.
KNOB
A rounded projecting part used to open, turn or control something.
Other meanings and uses
- A small rounded hill or raised piece of land.
- A rounded lump or swelling on a surface.
SHE
A pronoun used for a female person or animal previously identified or understood.
Other meanings and uses
- The third-person singular feminine subject form in English.
- Used before some animal names to indicate a female.
GUARD
To watch over someone or something in order to protect it from harm.
Other meanings and uses
- A person assigned to protect, watch or supervise.
- A barrier or covering designed to prevent injury or access.
HILT
The handle of a sword, dagger or similar bladed weapon.
Other meanings and uses
- Used in the phrase “to the hilt,” meaning completely or fully.
STATUE
A three-dimensional representation of a person, animal or other figure.
Other meanings and uses
- Used figuratively for someone standing completely still.