| antenna |
one of a pair of long, thin body parts on the head of insects, crabs, and other animals. Antennae are used to feel and smell. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrow |
a thin pointed rod that is shot from a bow. [1/2 definitions] |
| balloon |
a large bag made of thin material designed to inflate and be lifted off the ground when filled with hot air or a gas that is lighter than air. [1/3 definitions] |
| band2 |
a thin strip of material that holds several objects together. [2/4 definitions] |
| baton |
a thin rod or stick used by a conductor in leading an orchestra. [1/3 definitions] |
| beetle1 |
an insect with a pair of hard front wings that covers a pair of thin wings. There are many different kinds of beetles. Japanese beetles, ladybugs, and fireflies are beetles. |
| biscuit |
the British word for a small, thin, sweet cake baked from stiff dough. "Biscuit" often has the same meaning as "cookie." [2/3 definitions] |
| blade |
a thin, flat part, as of an oar or an electric fan. [1/4 definitions] |
| bony |
having bones that can be seen; thin. [1/3 definitions] |
| bow2 |
a long, thin, straight piece of wood with hairs from horses stretched between the ends. It is used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments. [1/4 definitions] |
| brad |
a thin nail with a small head. |
| bubble |
a small round body of gas surrounded by a thin liquid film. [1/4 definitions] |
| bug |
an insect with front wings that are thick at the base and thin at the tip. There are many kinds of bugs. All have mouths made for sucking, and most feed on plants. [1/6 definitions] |
| cell |
a tiny unit of plant or animal life, having a nucleus and surrounded by a very thin membrane. [1/4 definitions] |
| cellophane |
a thin, clear material made from cellulose. Cellophane is used to wrap food and other things. |
| chip1 |
a very thin slice of food that has been baked or fried until crisp. Chips are often eaten as a snack. [2/6 definitions] |
| chopstick |
one of a pair of thin sticks used for eating, especially in East Asian countries. |
| cicada |
a large insect with a stout body and two pairs of thin, clear wings. The male cicada makes a loud, shrill noise. |
| cigar |
a thin, tight roll of tobacco leaves prepared for smoking. |
| cigarette |
a short, narrow tube of thin paper that contains cut tobacco for smoking. |
| claw |
a thin, sharp, curved nail on the foot of an animal. [1/4 definitions] |