| live2 |
carrying electric current. [1/4 definitions] |
| marquee |
a canopy or a covering like a roof over the entrance to a building. The marquee over a theater shows the title of the current play or film and sometimes the names of the actors. |
| modern |
having to do with the present or current times. [1/2 definitions] |
| neon |
a gas that is one of the chemical elements. Neon is used in making electric signs, because it glows orange when an electric current passes through it. (symbol: Ne) [1/2 definitions] |
| outlet |
the point in an electrical system where the cord is plugged into the current. [1/4 definitions] |
| power point |
the British word for the point in an electrical system where the cord is plugged into the current. "Power point" has the same meaning as "outlet." |
| present1 |
existing at this time; current. [1/4 definitions] |
| shock1 |
the feeling caused by an electrical current passing through the body. [1/6 definitions] |
| stream |
to flow, as in a current or stream. [1/7 definitions] |
| tide |
something like this in its rising and falling current, or drift. [1/3 definitions] |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| transistor |
a small device used to control the flow of electric current. Transistors use very little energy. They are found in televisions, computers, and other kinds of electronic equipment. |
| undertow |
a strong current of ocean water moving in the opposite direction from the waves moving toward shore. |
| update |
to provide (someone) with new or current information; bring up to date. [1/3 definitions] |
| up-to-date |
having the most recent information; current. [2 definitions] |
| volt1 |
a unit of force for measuring electric current. (abbreviated: V) |
| voltage |
the force of an electric current as measured in volts. |
| West Germany |
a country in central Europe until 1990. West Germany was once known as the Federal Republic of Germany by itself, but is now united with East Germany to form one country, the current Federal Republic of Germany. |