| blend |
to mix enough so that there no longer seem to be separate parts or ingredients. [1/4 definitions] |
| boomerang |
a curved wooden stick that can be thrown so that it will return to the thrower. Boomerangs are used as hunting weapons by Australian aborigines. |
| bunt1 |
to tap with a baseball or softball bat so that the ball lands close by. [1/2 definitions] |
| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. [1/2 definitions] |
| cartridge |
a special container made to hold film so that it is easy to load into a camera. [1/3 definitions] |
| coordinate |
to arrange or select things so that they work well together. [1/3 definitions] |
| database |
a large collection of information in a computer. In a database, information is arranged so that it can be quickly changed or searched through. |
| digest |
a collection of stories, news articles, or other written works. The items in a digest are often shortened so that more of them can fit in one book or magazine. [1/3 definitions] |
| digestive system |
the parts of the body that work together to break down food so that it can be used by the body as energy. The human digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. |
| disposal |
a device for grinding garbage so that it goes down the drain. [1/3 definitions] |
| domesticate |
to bring (animals) under the control of humans so that they can live near humans and be pets or working animals. |
| drama |
a story written so that it can be acted out for an audience; play. [1/4 definitions] |
| drawbridge |
a bridge built so that it can be raised to allow tall ships to pass beneath or to keep people from crossing over and gaining access, especially to a building such as fortress or castle. |
| face |
to turn or be placed so that the front is to a particular direction (usually followed by "on" or "toward"). [1/8 definitions] |
| fold1 |
to bend over upon itself so that one section lies on or against another section. [1/8 definitions] |
| graft1 |
a part of a plant that is taken off and placed into a slit on another plant so that the two parts will grow together and become one plant. [1/3 definitions] |
| grin |
to smile broadly, so that the teeth are showing. [1/2 definitions] |
| hanger |
a frame with a hook at the top, made of wire, wood, or plastic, and shaped so that one may hang clothes over it. [1/2 definitions] |
| hinge |
a device on a door, window, or lid made of two pieces connected so that one piece can open, close, or swing upon the other. [1/3 definitions] |
| holiday |
a day on which most people do not work so that they may honor and celebrate some person or event. [1/2 definitions] |
| importer |
a person or business that brings items in from another country so that they may be sold as merchandise. |