| vassal |
a person in the Middle Ages who was given the use of land in return for loyalty and service to a lord. |
| vast |
very large in size or area. [2 definitions] |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |
| Vatican City |
a small, independent state within the city of Rome, Italy. Vatican City is ruled by the pope of the Catholic Church. |
| vault1 |
an arch made of stone, brick, or concrete that forms a roof or ceiling. [3 definitions] |
| vault2 |
to jump, leap, or spring over, using the hands or a pole as a support. [2 definitions] |
| VCR |
abbreviation of "videocassette recorder." |
| veal |
the flesh of a calf, used as meat. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
| vegetable |
a plant or part of a plant, such as carrots, beans, or lettuce, that is used for food. [4 definitions] |
| vegetarian |
a person who eats no meat or fish but only vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains. [3 definitions] |
| vegetation |
plants or plant life in a particular place. |
| vehicle |
something used to carry and move people or things. [2 definitions] |
| veil |
a thin piece of fabric or net worn over the face, head, or shoulders, or over some combination of these. A veil is used as a decoration or to hide a person's face. [3 definitions] |
| vein |
a small vessel that carries blood toward the heart. [3 definitions] |
| Velcro |
a trademark for a device that fastens using strips of nylon tape. One strip is covered with tiny hooks that attach to another strip with tiny loops. Velcro is used on clothing and many other items. |
| velocity |
speed. [2 definitions] |
| velvet |
a fine cloth made from silk, rayon, or cotton. Velvet has a soft, fuzzy feel on one side. [3 definitions] |
| vend |
to sell or offer for sale in person or through a machine. |
| vending machine |
a machine that sells small things such as candy bars or soft drinks. It is operated by putting money into a slot and pressing a button. |
| vendor |
someone who sells. |