| confine |
to keep within limits; restrict. [1/3 definitions] |
| conserve |
to keep safe from loss, waste, or destruction. [1/2 definitions] |
| consider |
to keep in mind; take into account. [1/3 definitions] |
| continue |
to keep happening or being; to last for a long time. [1/4 definitions] |
| corral |
an area with a fence around it. Corrals are used to keep horses and cattle from wandering away. [2 definitions] |
| counter1 |
an object used for counting in a game. Counters are usually a small piece of wood or metal and are used to help keep score. [1/2 definitions] |
| dam1 |
a wall built across a river or stream to keep the water from flowing and to raise the water level behind it. [1/2 definitions] |
| defeat |
to cause to fail; keep from success. [1/4 definitions] |
| detain |
to keep from going on; stop or delay. [2 definitions] |
| drawbridge |
a bridge built so that it can be raised to allow tall ships to pass beneath or to keep people from crossing over and gaining access, especially to a building such as fortress or castle. |
| entertain |
to amuse; keep interested. [1/3 definitions] |
| exclude |
to leave out; keep out. |
| exercise |
activity done to keep the body or mind strong or to make them stronger. [1/6 definitions] |
| fall behind |
to not keep up with; lag behind. |
| fence |
a structure used to mark off an area or to keep animals or people in or out. [1/3 definitions] |
| fingerprint |
a mark made by the tip of a finger on an object that it has touched. Police and hospital records keep fingerprints made by a finger dipped in ink. These are used for identification, because no two people have the same fingerprint. [1/2 definitions] |
| fluoridate |
to add a fluoride to, in order to keep teeth healthy. |
| follow up |
to act further to keep something from being forgotten. |
| ground1 |
to keep from flying. [1/9 definitions] |
| gyroscope |
an instrument with a turning wheel, mounted on an axis that can turn in any direction. When the axis turns, the wheel stays level. Gyroscopes are used to help keep ships and airplanes on course. |
| hairpin |
a metal pin in the shape of a U, used to keep hair in place or to attach something to the hair. [1/2 definitions] |