| mantle |
the layer of the earth that lies between the crust and the core. The crust is the top layer of the earth--the layer we live on. The core is the center of our earth. The mantle is very thick and makes up most of the entire planet. [2 definitions] |
| manual |
having to do with use of the hands. [3 definitions] |
| manufacture |
to make by machine in a large quantity. [3 definitions] |
| manufacturer |
a company that makes things in large quantities, usually in a factory and using machines. |
| manufacturing |
the process or business of producing a large quantity of products, often from raw materials, using machines and human labor. |
| manure |
the waste matter of animals, such as cows and horses, used to fertilize the soil and help plants grow. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| many |
a large number of. [3 definitions] |
| map |
a picture of a particular area of the earth or sky drawn or printed to scale on a flat surface. [3 definitions] |
| maple |
a tree with notched leaves and hard wood, grown for its beauty, wood, or sweet sap. [2 definitions] |
| maple syrup |
a thick, sweet liquid made by boiling the sap of maple trees. |
| Mar. |
abbreviation of "March." |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. [2 definitions] |
| marble |
a kind of stone that can be cut and polished to a hard, shiny surface. There are many kinds and colors of marble. [2 definitions] |
| March |
the third month of the year. March has thirty-one days. Spring begins in March for people who live north of the equator. |
| march |
to walk with steady, regular steps together with others. [4 definitions] |
| mare1 |
an adult female horse, donkey, zebra, or related animal. |
| margarine |
a food used in place of butter. Margarine is made of vegetable oil, milk, coloring, and other ingredients. |
| margin |
an edge or the area near it; border. [3 definitions] |
| marigold |
a garden plant that bears yellow, orange, or red and yellow blossoms. |
| marina |
a harbor that has docks, services, and supplies for pleasure boats. |