magnetic pole |
either of the two points of a magnet where the lines of magnetic force meet and are strongest. [2 definitions] |
magnetic tape |
a thin plastic ribbon with a magnetic coating, used to record sound and images. Magnetic tape is found in audio cassettes and videocassettes. |
magnetism |
the power of a magnet to attract. [2 definitions] |
magnetize |
to cause to become a magnet. |
magnificence |
the quality of being grand or splendid. |
magnificent |
very grand in size or splendid in beauty. |
magnify |
to cause to appear larger. [2 definitions] |
magnifying glass |
a lens that makes objects seen through it appear larger. |
magnitude |
size or extent. [4 definitions] |
magnolia |
a tree or shrub with large pink, white, or purple flowers. In many species blooms appear before the leaves. [2 definitions] |
magpie |
a large black and white bird with a long tail and a noisy, chattering call. |
mahogany |
an evergreen tree that grows in tropical North and South America. It has hard, reddish brown wood. [3 definitions] |
maid |
a girl or woman who is paid to do housework. [2 definitions] |
maiden |
a young woman or girl who is not married. [2 definitions] |
maiden name |
the last name of a woman before she marries and takes her husband's last name. |
maid of honor |
an unmarried woman who is the most important attendant of a bride at her wedding. |
mail1 |
the system set up to send and deliver letters, packages and other items; postal system. [4 definitions] |
mail2 |
flexible armor made of connected metal rings. |
mailbox |
a public box in which people place letters to be sent by mail. [2 definitions] |
mail carrier |
a person whose job is to deliver mail. |
mailman |
a man whose job is to deliver mail; postman. |