| guide |
to influence or control. [1/5 definitions] |
| gymnastics |
(used with a plural verb) physical exercises used to develop and show strength, control, and agility. Gymnastics are often done with the aid of special equipment, such as bars and ropes. [1/2 definitions] |
| handful |
(informal) a person or thing that is difficult to deal with or control [1/3 definitions] |
| hand over |
to give up control of; surrender. |
| harness |
a set of straps by which a work animal is attached to a cart, carriage, or plow. The harness is used to control and guide the animal. [2/4 definitions] |
| helpless |
without power or control. [1/2 definitions] |
| high seas |
the area of a sea or ocean outside the control of any country. |
| hijack |
to take control of an airplane or other vehicle by force. People who hijack airplanes often demand things in return for returning the vehicle and letting the people on it go free. |
| hobble |
to control by tying a rope or strap around two legs of. [1/5 definitions] |
| hold1 |
to exercise control over. [2/13 definitions] |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| imperial1 |
having to do with one country's control over other countries. [1/2 definitions] |
| incubator |
a warm container that protects and helps babies that are sick or born too early. An incubator allows doctors to control the temperature, amount of oxygen, and other conditions that affect a baby's health. [1/2 definitions] |
| independence |
freedom from outside control. [1/2 definitions] |
| in one's pocket |
under one's control. |
| in stitches |
(informal) laughing out of control. |
| involuntary |
not on purpose; without conscious control; automatic. [1/2 definitions] |
| jetty1 |
a group of rocks or wooden beams built out into a body of water. Jetties are used to control the flow of water and protect the shore from strong waves. [1/2 definitions] |
| joystick |
(informal) the control stick for an airplane, computer, or game. |
| jump |
a sudden move or jerk of the body that is not in one's control; a start. [1/11 definitions] |
| leash |
a length of leather, chain, or rope attached to the collar of an animal to keep it under control. [2 definitions] |