The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.
bedsore
[ˈbed-ˌsȯr]
(usually in plural) A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.
gangrene
[ˈgaŋ-ˌgrēn]
The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
course
[ˈkȯrs]
A sequence of events.
plunder
[ˈplən-dər]
An instance of plundering.
channeler
[ˈcha-nə-lər]
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shaman
[ˈshä-mən]
A traditional (prescientific) faith healer.
burial
[ˈber-ē-əl]
The act of burying; interment
antler
[ˈant-lər]
A branching and bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk, normally in pairs. They are grown and shed each year. (Compare with horn, which is generally not shed.)
upriver
[ˈəp-ˈri-vər]
Towards the source of a river.
pictograph
[ˈpik-tə-ˌgraf]
A picture that represents a word or an idea.
meteorite
[ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt]
A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.
pollen
[ˈpä-lən]
A fine granular substance produced in flowers. Technically a collective term for pollen grains (microspores) produced in the anthers of flowering plants. (This specific usage dating from mid 18th century.)
amphibian
[am-ˈfi-bē-ən]
An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
frostbite
[ˈfrȯs(t)-ˌbīt]
An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.
detour
[ˈdē-ˌtu̇r]
A diversion or deviation from one's original route.
bog
[ˈbäg]
An area of decayed vegetation (particularly sphagnum moss) which forms a wet spongy ground too soft for walking; a marsh or swamp.
piglet
[ˈpi-glət]
A young pig
dinette
[dī-ˈnet]
A small space within a dwelling, usually alongside a kitchen, used for informal dining; a dining alcove or nook.
diskette
[ˌdi-ˈsket]
A small, flexible, magnetic disk for storage and retrieval of data.
roll
[ˈrōl]
The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
physique
[fə-ˈzēk]
The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.
rim
[ˈrim]
An edge around something, especially when circular.
go-between
[ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn]
An intermediary or middleman.
secede
[si-ˈsēd]
To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.
chink
[ˈchiŋk]
A narrow opening such as a fissure or crack.
crevice
[ˈkre-vəs]
A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall.
cement
[si-ˈment]
A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete.
hamper
[ˈham-pər]
A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals
tamper
[ˈtam-pər]
A person or thing that tamps.
embargo
[im-ˈbär-(ˌ)gō]
An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
strew
[ˈstrü]
(archaic except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.
potluck
[ˈpät-ˈlək]
A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available.
cruise
[ˈkrüz]
A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
anorexia
[ˌa-nə-ˈrek-sē-ə]
Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.
acoustic
[ə-ˈkü-stik]
A medicine or other agent to assist hearing.
gait
[ˈgāt]
Manner of walking or stepping; bearing or carriage while moving.
swagger
[ˈswa-gər]
Confidence, pride.
corridor
[ˈkȯr-ə-dər]
A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.
boar
[ˈbȯr]
A wild boar (Sus scrofa), the wild ancestor of the domesticated pig.
ripple
[ˈri-pəl]
A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.
sash
[ˈsash]
A piece of cloth designed to be worn around the waist.
wicker
[ˈwi-kər]
A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture
altar
[ˈȯl-tər]
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
centerpiece
[ˈsen-tər-ˌpēs]
An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.