English to English Dictionary

Zimmer frame

A lightweight metal portable frame with four legs, used by elderly or disabled people to provide support while walking.

Zion

A hill in Jerusalem, which is a symbol of the Jewish homeland.

Zip-tie

A type of fastener, typically made of nylon, featuring a flexible tape section with teeth that engage with a pawl in the head to form a ratcheting mechanism.

Zloty

The basic monetary unit of Poland, subdivided into 100 groszy.

Zodiac

A belt of the heavens within about 8° on either side of the ecliptic, including the paths of the sun, moon, and planets.

Zodiac sign

Any of the twelve astrological signs of the zodiac that are believed to influence a person's character and destiny based on their date of birth.

Zombie

A corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in voodoo.

Zone Phonetic

A specific area or region characterized by particular features or qualities.

Zone-out

To lose concentration, become unresponsive to one's surroundings, or daydream for a short period.

Zonfotic

A term used to describe a state or condition of being immersed in a virtual or digital environment.

Zoologist

A scientist who specializes in the study of animals, their behavior, physiology, classification, and distribution.

Zoom-Out

To decrease the magnification of an image or view, making the subject appear smaller and revealing more of the surrounding area.