| dredge1 |
a piece of equipment used to clear solid matter from the bottom of a body of water. [1/2 definitions] |
| dregs |
solid matter that sinks to the bottom of drinks such as wine or coffee. [1/2 definitions] |
| drop |
the distance from the top to the bottom of something. [1/9 definitions] |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. [1/2 definitions] |
| footnote |
a note at the bottom of a page or the end of a chapter that explains a part of the main text. |
| gondola |
a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom and high curved ends, propelled by a person standing at the stern using a long pole. Gondolas are used for carrying passengers on the canals of Venice, Italy. [1/2 definitions] |
| ground1 |
(always plural: grounds) tiny bits that settle at the bottom of a liquid. [1/9 definitions] |
| hangnail |
a small, loose piece of skin at the side or bottom of the fingernail. |
| height |
the distance from the bottom to the top. [1/5 definitions] |
| hopper |
a bin or container that can be opened from the bottom and that is shaped like a funnel. A hopper is used to store grain, coal, or other loose materials. [1/2 definitions] |
| ice skate |
a short boot with a sharp blade attached to the bottom, used for skating on ice. |
| jack-o'-lantern |
a pumpkin that is hollowed out and has a face carved into it and a candle in the bottom. Jack-o'-lanterns are used at Halloween as lamps or decorations. |
| junk2 |
a boat found in China with a high stern and flat bottom, driven by square sails. |
| keel |
a long piece of wood or metal that runs down the length of the bottom of a boat or ship. The keel makes a boat or ship stable in the water. |
| landing |
the floor at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs. [1/3 definitions] |
| layer |
a section of something that alternates with a different material from top to bottom. [1/3 definitions] |
| low1 |
close to the ground or bottom; not high. [1/11 definitions] |
| mast1 |
a long upright pole that rises from the bottom of a sailboat or ship to support the sails and lines. [1/2 definitions] |
| north |
(often capital) the northern part of a country or area, or the northern part of the world. On a map, a northern area is nearer to the top of that area than to the bottom. [1/6 definitions] |
| pad1 |
the small cushion of flesh on the bottom of the toes or feet of some animals. [1/7 definitions] |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |