| dialing code |
(chiefly British) the digits at the beginning of a telephone number that signify one of a country's telephone districts; area code. |
| dialog box |
a window generated by a computer program that appears on the screen to ask for information from the person using the computer. |
| dialogue |
talk between two or more people or between characters in a play, film, novel, or the like. [5 definitions] |
| dial tone |
the steady hum or buzzing sound in a telephone receiver indicating that the line is open and a number may be dialed. |
| diameter |
in geometry, a straight line passing through the center of a circle or sphere and having its ends on the circumference or surface. [3 definitions] |
| diamond |
a clear, very hard crystalline form of carbon, used in jewelry and in abrasives and cutting tools. [7 definitions] |
| diaper |
a baby's undergarment of absorbent cloth or paper folded between the legs and fastened at the waist. [2 definitions] |
| diaphragm |
in anatomy, a wall of muscle or membranous material separating two spaces, esp. the muscle wall separating the thorax and abdomen in mammals. [5 definitions] |
| diarrhea |
an intestinal condition characterized by frequent and watery bowel movements. |
| diary |
a daily record, esp. of a person's experiences, reflections, and private thoughts. [3 definitions] |
| dice |
small cubes with dots on each side numbering one to six, often used in pairs for board games and games of chance. [4 definitions] |
| dictate |
to state or order with authoritative force; prescribe definitely. [6 definitions] |
| dictator |
a ruler who has supreme and total authority, esp. one who has seized power or who uses it harshly or selfishly. [3 definitions] |
| dictionary |
a reference work that contains a list of words of a particular language, usu. in alphabetical order and supplemented with information about the spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of each word. [3 definitions] |
| did |
past tense of do1. |
| didn't |
contracted form of "did not." |
| die1 |
to stop living; become dead. [4 definitions] |
| die2 |
an instrument used for forming, cutting, or stamping material such as metal or plastic. [3 definitions] |
| diesel engine |
a type of internal-combustion engine that burns fuel oil which is ignited by being sprayed into a chamber in which highly compressed air, rather than an electric spark, provides the heat. |
| diet1 |
the food and drink ordinarily consumed by a person, animal, or group of such. [6 definitions] |
| dietitian |
a person who specializes in diet as it relates to nutrition and health. |