| vassal |
in the Middle Ages, one who was granted the use of land in return for allegiance and service to a feudal lord. [2 definitions] |
| vast |
immense in size or area. [3 definitions] |
| vat |
a very large container, such as a barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding or storing liquids, esp. at stages in a manufacturing process. [2 definitions] |
| Vatican City |
an independent state within Rome, Italy, that is ruled by the pope. |
| vault1 |
an arched construction of stone, concrete, brick, or the like that forms a roof or ceiling, as in some churches. [7 definitions] |
| vault2 |
to jump, leap, or spring, esp. with the use of the hands or a pole as a support. [4 definitions] |
| VCR |
abbreviation of "videocassette recorder," a device for recording on and replaying videocassettes, also known as a video recorder. |
| veal |
the flesh of a calf, used as meat. [2 definitions] |
| veer |
to turn aside or away from a particular course; change direction; swerve. [3 definitions] |
| vegetable |
a plant or part of a plant, such as spinach, carrots, or beans, that is used for food. [5 definitions] |
| vegetarian |
one who eats no meat or fish but only vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, and the like. [3 definitions] |
| vegetation |
plants or plant life generally, as in a particular area. [2 definitions] |
| vehicle |
a device used to transport people or things. [2 definitions] |
| veil |
a thin piece of fabric or netting, usu. worn over the head, shoulders, and face. [3 definitions] |
| vein |
one of the many small vessels that transport blood toward the heart. [6 definitions] |
| Velcro |
trademark for a fastening device consisting of a strip of nylon tape with tiny hooklike loops that attach to a strip with a matted surface, used esp. on clothing and cloth furnishings. |
| velocity |
speed. [2 definitions] |
| velvet |
a fine fabric made from silk, rayon, or the like, with a soft, fuzzy pile on one side. [5 definitions] |
| vend |
to sell or offer for sale, either in person or through vending machines. [3 definitions] |
| vending machine |
a coin-operated machine that dispenses various small articles such as candy bars, cigarettes, or soft drinks. |
| vendor |
one who sells or vends, esp. a peddler. [2 definitions] |