railway |
a railroad. [2 definitions] |
rain |
drops of water that form in the clouds and fall from the sky to the earth. [5 definitions] |
rainbow |
a curved arc of light of many colors across the sky. Rainbows are caused by the sun's shining through drops of water during or after a rain. |
rain cats and dogs |
to rain very hard. |
raincoat |
a coat that repels water to keep a person dry when it is raining. |
raindrop |
a drop of rain. |
rainfall |
a falling of rain. [2 definitions] |
rainforest |
a dense evergreen forest, mostly found in tropical areas, that receives a large amount of rain all year long. |
rainwater |
water that has come from falling rain. |
rainy |
having much rain. |
raise |
to move to a higher position; lift. [8 definitions] |
raisin |
a sweet grape that has been dried for eating. |
rake1 |
a tool that has a long handle and a row of teeth or prongs at one end. It is used to gather hay or fallen leaves or to smooth down soil. [4 definitions] |
rally1 |
to unite again or raise the spirits of after a disappointment or failure. [5 definitions] |
RAM |
the information a computer stores for a short time and can recall quickly. "RAM" stands for "random access memory." |
ram |
an adult male sheep. [5 definitions] |
Ramadan |
the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. [2 definitions] |
ramble |
to wander or stroll without any particular goal; roam. [3 definitions] |
ramp |
a sloping platform or other surface connecting two different levels. |
ramrod |
a rod that fits inside the barrel of a gun. A ramrod is used for pushing gunpowder into the barrel or for cleaning the barrel of the gun. |
ran |
past tense of "run." |