All English words - page 4079

Meanings of Vandyke:

noun

A broad lace or linen collar with an edge deeply cut into large points (in imitation of a style frequently depicted in portraits by sir anthony van dyck), fashionable in the 18th century.

adjective

Denoting a style of garment or decorative design associated with the portraits of van dyck.

Usage examples:

A vandyke handkerchief

Meanings of Vane:

noun

A broad blade attached to a rotating axis or wheel which pushes or is pushed by wind or water and forms part of a machine or device such as a windmill, propeller, or turbine.

Usage examples:

Advanced technology means the giant vanes of the turbines swivel to search for wind but cut out in …

Meanings of Vanes:

noun

A broad blade attached to a rotating axis or wheel which pushes or is pushed by wind or water and forms part of a machine or device such as a windmill, propeller, or turbine.

Usage examples:

Advanced technology means the giant vanes of the turbines swivel to search for wind but cut out in …

Meanings of Vangs:

noun

Each of two guy ropes running from the end of a gaff to the deck.

Usage examples:

Especially in heavy winds, ease the vang an inch or two for the reach.

Meanings of Vanguard:

noun

A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.

Usage examples:

The experimental spirit of the modernist vanguard

Meanings of Vanguards:

noun

A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.

Usage examples:

The experimental spirit of the modernist vanguard

Meanings of Vanilla:

noun

A substance obtained from vanilla pods or produced artificially and used to flavour foods or to impart a fragrant scent to cosmetic preparations.

Usage examples:

Vanilla ice cream

adjective

Having no special or extra features; ordinary or standard.

Usage examples:

Choosing plain vanilla technology wherever you can will save you money

Meanings of Vanillas:

noun

A substance obtained from vanilla pods or produced artificially and used to flavour foods or to impart a fragrant scent to cosmetic preparations.

Usage examples:

Vanilla ice cream

Meanings of Vanillin:

noun

A fragrant compound which is the essential constituent of vanilla.

Usage examples:

Medieval linens show the presence of vanillin in chemical tests, but the linen in the dead sea scro…

Meanings of Vanish:

verb

Disappear suddenly and completely.

Usage examples:

Moira vanished without trace

Meanings of Vanished:

verb

Disappear suddenly and completely.

Usage examples:

Moira vanished without trace

adjective

Not now present or existing

Usage examples:

The temple ruins are a distant reminder of a vanished empire.

Meanings of Vanishes:

verb

Disappear suddenly and completely.

Usage examples:

Moira vanished without trace

Meanings of Vanishingly:

adverb

In such a manner or to such a degree as almost to become invisible, non-existent, or negligible.

Usage examples:

An event of vanishingly small probability

Meanings of Vanity:

noun

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.

Usage examples:

It flattered his vanity to think i was in love with him

Meanings of Vanload:

noun

An amount of people or things that can be carried in one van.

Usage examples:

A vanload of football fans on a day trip

Meanings of Vanquish:

verb

Defeat thoroughly.

Usage examples:

He successfully vanquished his rival

Meanings of Vanquished:

verb

Defeat thoroughly.

Usage examples:

He successfully vanquished his rival

Meanings of Vanquishes:

verb

Defeat thoroughly.

Usage examples:

He successfully vanquished his rival

Meanings of Vanquishment:

noun

The thorough defeat of a person or thing.

Usage examples:

The vanquishment of their enemies

Meanings of Vans:

noun

A medium-sized motor vehicle, typically without side windows in the rear part, for transporting goods.

Usage examples:

Delivery vans can't pull in and are holding up the traffic behind them

Meanings of Vantage:

noun

A place or position affording a good view of something.

Usage examples:

From my vantage point i could see into the front garden

Meanings of Vantage point:

noun

A place that provides a good view

Usage examples:

From our vantage point atop the mountain, we could see the whole city below., i asked him how, from…

Meanings of Vantages:

noun

A place or position affording a good view of something.

Usage examples:

From my vantage point i could see into the front garden

Meanings of Vapored:

verb

Talk in a vacuous, boasting, or pompous way.

Usage examples:

He was vapouring on about the days of his youth

noun

A substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid.

Usage examples:

Dense clouds of smoke and toxic vapour

Meanings of Vaporer:

noun

A day-flying tussock moth, the female of which is wingless and lays eggs on the cocoon from which she emerged.

Usage examples:

A few types of insects live on red maples, including weevils, buff-tip moths, and vapourer moths.