English to English Dictionary

joust

A medieval combat between two knights on horseback charging against each other with lances.

junction

A point where two or more things are joined, especially a road or railway.

keynote

A keynote address or speech, especially one that sets out the underlying theme of a conference.

kinswoman

A female blood relative or female relation.

knee-high

Reach or extending to the height of the knees.

labyrinthine

Like a labyrinth; irregular and winding; complicated, tortuous.

laconic

Using very few words; brief and to the point.

layover

A period of waiting between two parts of a journey, especially a flight.

leasehold

The holding of property by lease; a property held under a lease.

leathercraft

The activity or skill of making decorative or functional objects out of leather.

lesson plan

A teacher's detailed guide for facilitating a single lesson, outlining what students will learn and how the material will be taught.

ligature

A thread or cord used for tying a blood vessel or tube to prevent bleeding.