English to English Dictionary

Yakuza

A member of a notorious transnational organized crime syndicate originating in Japan.

Yalta

A historic resort city in Crimea, located on the Black Sea coast.

Yarding

The operation of gathering and hauling logs from the stump to a central landing or loading area, typically using a cable system in forestry.

Yardstick

A standard used for comparison or to judge the quality, value, or success of something.

Ybergriefent

A profound understanding or grasp of complex concepts, often used in philosophical or literary contexts.

Yberwachter-Fracht

A type of cargo that is overseen or monitored during transport.

Yearling

An animal, especially a domestic mammal such as a horse, sheep, or calf, that is between one and two years old.

Yearn

To have a strong intense longing or yearning for something, typically something that is lost or hard to attain.

Yearned-for

Sought after or desired for a long time with deep longing or affection.

Yeast extract

A food paste made from yeast extract, typically rich in B vitamins and used as a savory spread or umami-rich flavoring agent in cooking.

Yecáo

Wild grass or weeds growing uncultivated in fields, along roadsides, or in wilderness areas.

Yellow journalism

Journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration rather than well-researched facts.