| aardvark |
a large mammal with a long snout, long ears, a long tail, and with long fur mostly around its legs. Aardvarks are active at night, when they use their powerful claws to dig open ant or termite nests. They catch their food with their long, sticky tongue. Aardvarks live in southern and central Africa. Although they are sometimes called anteaters, aardvarks are not closely related to any other kind of mammal. |
| air |
to open to the air or put outdoors. [1/6 definitions] |
| airtight |
having no weak points that could be open to attack. [1/2 definitions] |
| airy |
open to the flow of air. [1/2 definitions] |
| aisle |
an open space for passing between rows or sections of seats or shelves. |
| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| arch1 |
a curved structure made out of stone or brick and used to span an open space such as a door. [1/4 definitions] |
| atrium |
a courtyard inside a building, either open to the sky or with a glass ceiling. [1/2 definitions] |
| backyard |
an open area behind a house that is part of the homeowner's property. |
| barbecue |
an outdoor party at which meat and vegetables are cooked over an open fire. [2/4 definitions] |
| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. [1/2 definitions] |
| basket |
the open metal hoop and net through which the ball is shot to score points in basketball, or such an act of scoring. [1/3 definitions] |
| beaker |
an open glass container with a flat bottom and a pouring spout. Beakers are used by chemists and other scientists. |
| blast |
to open up with an explosion. [1/6 definitions] |
| blink |
to close and open the eyes very quickly. [1/2 definitions] |
| boat |
a small, open vehicle for traveling on water. [1/3 definitions] |
| breadbox |
a kitchen container used for storing bread. It is usually made of metal and has a lid that can move to open or close the box. |
| broad |
clear, full, or open. [1/3 definitions] |
| bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle attached to the top; pail. |
| bud1 |
a flower that is just beginning to open or will open soon. [1/4 definitions] |
| burst |
to break, open up, or explode suddenly. [3/7 definitions] |