In order to couple the pulling power of two or more animals to a single load, this device was developed, which automatically equalizes the load and compensates for the different gate of each animal
Tingo – Continuously borrowing items from a neighbor’s house and not returning them, thereby gradually stealing everything from them one-by-one until there is nothing left.
Yaourt – The need to sing along to a song even though you don’t know the lyrics. Instead, you use nonsensical noises that vaguely resemble the lyrics of a song.
a special form of herbarium that consists of a collection of authenticated wood specimens. It is also known as a xylarium (from the Greek xylon for "wood" and Latin arium meaning "separate place")
a wind blowing steadily towards the equator from the northeast in the northern hemisphere or the southeast in the southern hemisphere, especially at sea. Two belts of trade winds encircle the earth, blowing from the tropical high-pressure belts to the low-pressure zone at the equator.
Comments by dogdoc
dogdoc commented on the word preux
chivalrous or gallant
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word precibal
According to Merriam-Webster Medical, "precibal" is an adjective that means occurring before meals
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word Philomel
a literary noun that means "nightingale"
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word paristhmion
anything belonging to the neck or throat
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word panachage
variegation
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word padishah
a title of nobility roughly meaning 'emperor' in Persian languages, primarily used for the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word Ostmen
used by the English in Ireland between the 12th and 14th centuries to refer to Norse–Gaelic people living there
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word nockerl
an Austrian word that can refer to both gnocchi and a sweet dessert
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word obedientary
someone who holds a monastic office under a superior
August 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word whiffletree
In order to couple the pulling power of two or more animals to a single load, this device was developed, which automatically equalizes the load and compensates for the different gate of each animal
July 25, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word jamfle
to shuffle in walking, as if in consequence of wearing too wide shoes
June 25, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word gnathonize
to act the sycophant
May 25, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word feuilletonist
a writer of regularly appearing critical or familiar essays or of a column
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word oblomovian
characterized by sloth or lassitude
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word kerygmatic
belonging to or of the nature of preaching
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word trismegistic
mysterious, occult; metaphysical
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word dictionatical
authorized or approved by the dictionary
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word frampold
sour-tempered, cross, disagreeable, peevish
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word paneulogism
universal or indiscriminate praise
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word lockrum
a pack of gibberish; nonsense
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word gregger
a rattle noisemaker
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word gregicide
involving the slaughter of the common people
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word castrophenic
relates to the belief that one's thoughts are being stolen
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word smirr
fine rain; drizzle
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word frobnicate
to manipulate or adjust; to tweak the controls
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word anozinize
to interdict or obstruct
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word kidon
an assassin
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word strack
straight and by the book
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word fnord
1) a word held to be invisible to the conscious mind, but
subliminally causing a sense of angst when encountered
2) a word defined as having no definition
3) anything jarringly out of context (intentional or not)
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word huckled
arrested; manhandled; broadly: handled
May 22, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word iktsuarpok
repeatedly going outside to see if someone is coming
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word trepverter
Trepverter – Literally, ‘staircase words’, trepverter is a witty comeback you think of only after it’s too late.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word karelu
Karelu – The mark left on the skin from wearing something tight, such as jeans, socks, or a bra.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word tingo
Tingo – Continuously borrowing items from a neighbor’s house and not returning them, thereby gradually stealing everything from them one-by-one until there is nothing left.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word buttonholer
buttonholer - a person who holds someone in a long conversation against their will
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word attaccabottoni
Attaccabottoni – a chatty person who corners you to tell you long, meaningless stories, in endless detail about their life.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word elmosolyodni
Elmosolyodni – A kind of smile that forms when something isn’t especially funny, but you can’t help but smile anyway.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word schlimmbesserung
Schlimmbesserung – Something that was meant to be an improvement, but actually makes things worse.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word yaourt
Yaourt – The need to sing along to a song even though you don’t know the lyrics. Instead, you use nonsensical noises that vaguely resemble the lyrics of a song.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word bérézina
A sense of panic associated with a huge defeat.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word jaskaa
Jaksaa – A severe absence of enthusiasm to do something. When you just don’t have enough strength, will power to do something or can’t be bothered.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word besa
pledge of honor that means to keep a promise by honoring your word
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word resfeber
the mixture of anxiety and anticipation before a trip or journey begins
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word dormiveglia
the space that stretches between sleeping and waking
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word draíocht
magic, enchantment, that which is unseen
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word egregore
the collective group mind or group thoughtform
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word gezellig
Having company with a pleasant, friendly ambiance. A place with a warm, friendly, cozy vibe; and upbeat feeling about the surroundings.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word gumusservi
moonlight shining on water
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word lagom
not too little, not too much, just right
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word occhiolism
the awareness of the smallness of your perspective
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word alpas
to become free or break loose
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word aoibhneas
bliss, delight, to fill the sense with pure wonder and joy
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word cordolium
heartfelt grief, sorrow of the heart, or heartache
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word myötähäpeä
secondhand or vicarious embarrassment
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word mysa
to be engaged in an activity that is comfortable or pleasurable
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word arrant
downright; thorough; unmitigated; notorious
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word tzimmes
fuss, uproar, hullabaloo
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word gegg
an archaic Scottish term that means "trick" or "hoax"
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word noodgy
nagging, pestering,complaining
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word zemblanity
the inevitable discovery of what we would rather not know; the opposite of serendipity
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word brivet
to wander an area aimlessly or to satisfy idle curiosity
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word oubaitori
the idea that people bloom in their own time and in their own ways, just like flowers
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word bel-esprit
a person of great wit or intellect
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word sturmfrei
The freedom of being alone, the ability to do what you want. The literal translation of this German word is "storm free."
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word monophile
one who loves to be secluded
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word tyyneys
inner peace; composure, absence of fear
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word bibliosmia
the aroma of old or good books
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word nostomania
an irresistible urge to return home
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word annasach
strange, rare, unusual
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word coddiwomple
to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word faodail
a lucky find
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word nemophilous
loving the forest
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word apanthropinization
to remove yourself from human concerns and shun all company
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word seatherny
the serenity one feels when listening to the chirping of birds
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word tartle
to hesitate while introducing someone because you have forgotten their name
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word eumoirous
happiness due to being honest and wholesome
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word bibliognost
a well-read individual; person with a wide knowledge of books
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word isolophilia
strong affection for solitude, being alone
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word frobly-mobly
neither well nor unwell (18th century)
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word lanspresado
the one who always shows up with no money
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word philogrobilized
having a hangover, but without admitting to actually drinking
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word zwodder
to be in a drowsy, fuzzy state
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word grufeling
to lie wrapped up, and in a comfortable manner
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word uhtceare
lying awake and worrying about the day ahead
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word zemblanity
the inevitable discovery of what we would rather not know; the opposite of serendipity.
May 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word stan
An obsessive or excessive devotee of a certain celebrity
May 19, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word xylothek
a special form of herbarium that consists of a collection of authenticated wood specimens. It is also known as a xylarium (from the Greek xylon for "wood" and Latin arium meaning "separate place")
May 19, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word écrivain
a person who writes, especially for a living
May 19, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word epicedion
noun - A funeral ode; a lament over a dead person
May 14, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word stasibasiphobia
The fear of standing and walking.
May 14, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word quasselstrippe
chatterbox
May 14, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word phobologophobia
An aversion towards words about apprehensions, hatreds, horrors, etc.
May 14, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word berbalang
mythical creatures in Filipino culture, described as ghouls who eat human flesh.
May 14, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word boonoonoonoos
Jamaican for "special person"
May 14, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word bronchoclysis
bronchial catheterization
May 14, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word blennorhagic
blennoRRhagic:
generating or producing mucus
May 14, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word nigroglobulate
to blackball
May 13, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word matima
a godmother
May 13, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word eugeria
A good quality of life as one grows into old age.
May 13, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word iatromisia
An intense dislike of doctors or the medical profession.
May 13, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word teteology
drawing facial expressions (Combining the elements of oculama, oralology and protusilation)
May 13, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word digitrons
the lines that show which way a comic strip character is pointing are called digitrons.
May 13, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word ouistiti
ouistiti, variant of wistiti, n.
A South American monkey of the family Hapalidæ; a marmoset, esp. the Common Marmoset, Hapale jacchus.
May 8, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word malachigan
The freshwater drum, Aplodinotus grunniens (family Sciaenidae), a large silvery fish with an arched back, found in lakes and rivers...
May 8, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word bibliographe
bibliographer
April 21, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word goatmilker
1611–1911
goat-milker, n.
The nightjar, Caprimulgus europaeus; (a.k.a. goatsucker, n.)
April 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word fol's yellow
Fool's Gold paint color
April 20, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word dwarmy
faint, languid
April 19, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word pollarding
To cut back the upper trunk and branches of (a tree); to make a pollard of. Also figurative.
April 17, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word yardarms
Either of the two ends of a yard; esp. that part of either end which is outside the sheave-hole. Often used for the yard as a whole.
April 17, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word tuna tower
A tuna tower is a part of a boat. On modern sportfishing vessels, it acts similarly to a crow's nest on old sailing ships.
April 17, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word trade winds
a wind blowing steadily towards the equator from the northeast in the northern hemisphere or the southeast in the southern hemisphere, especially at sea. Two belts of trade winds encircle the earth, blowing from the tropical high-pressure belts to the low-pressure zone at the equator.
April 17, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word storm sails
a sail used in stormy weather, of smaller size and stronger material than the corresponding one used in ordinary weather.
April 17, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word scuppers
Nautical. Chiefly plural. An opening in a ship's side on a level with the deck to allow water to run away.
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April 17, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word head seas
A sea in which forward progress is hindered by waves or currents coming from directly in front.
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April 17, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word finger pier
finger pier, n.
(a) A short, narrow pier projecting into the sea and used as a docking place for vessels; (b) a long, covered walkway projecting from an airport…
April 17, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word phalacrocoracine
cormorants
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word orygine
Resembling an antelope of the genus Oryx
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word noctilionine
related to bats
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word myrmecine
Of or belonging to the subfamily Myrmicinae of stinging ants. Also more generally: of or relating to ants; = formic, adj.
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word laridine
laridine, adj.
Having the characters of the gull family.
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word lampyridine
1895–
lampyrid, n.
An insect belonging to the Lampyridæ, a family of Coleoptera which includes the glow-worms and fire-flies.
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word hippocampine
seahorses
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word gruine
cranes
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word dacelonine
Kingfishers
April 16, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word atmatertera
a Latin term used in civil law to refer to a great-great-great-grandmother's sister.
April 5, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word contrectative
pertaining to handling or personally dealing with a thing
March 27, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word coangustation
making one thing straight (or narrow) with another
March 27, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word cauntercotte
a kind of ecclesiastical vestment (OED)
March 27, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word caterbrawl
a kind of dance; a particular kind of "brawl" (OED)
March 27, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word catharm
a purging or purgation (OED)
March 27, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word caury-maury
a kind of coarse, rough fabric (OED)
March 27, 2024
dogdoc commented on the word bybbey
...a kind of herb (found in an old dictionary of English plant names)
March 27, 2024