English words containing gangue:

verb

Totally bewilder or perplex.

Usage examples:

An unexplained occurrence that baffled everyone

noun

A device used to restrain the flow of a fluid, gas, etc. or to prevent the spreading of sound or light in a particular direction.

Usage examples:

You can cut out glare from a strip light by concealing it behind a baffle

verb

To cause someone to be unable to understand or explain something

Usage examples:

Even his friends were baffled by his behavior., a baffling mystery

noun

The insertion of a formative element into the body of a word.

Usage examples:

Active and passive voices of kawi verbs are formally distinguished by affixation or infixation

verb

Use ironically.

Usage examples:

This novel follows and yet ironizes many of the conventions of the picaresque narrative

noun

A reader, especially someone who reads lessons in a church service.

Usage examples:

If the lector reads the responsorial psalm and gospel acclamation, prepare those in a similar manner.

noun

A large earthworm used as fishing bait.

Usage examples:

This is fine for larger baits, but for lobworms at range and small pieces of bread, a tub of floati…