| APTAMER | • aptamer n. (Biochemistry, genetics) Any subsequence of nucleic acid or protein, selected from a large random sequence-pool… • APTAMER n. any of various created RNA-based molecules with therapeutic properties. |
| MANTRAP | • mantrap n. A mechanical device for catching trespassers. • mantrap n. A small space with two sets of interlocking doors, such that the first set of doors must close before… • mantrap n. (Slang) A woman who is dangerously seductive to men. |
| PALMATE | • palmate adj. (Chiefly botany) Having three or more lobes or veins arising from a common point. • palmate adj. (Botany) (leaves) Having more than three leaflets arising from a common point, often in the form of a fan. • palmate adj. (Rare) Having webbed appendage; palmated. |
| PATAMAR | • patamar n. (Nautical) A sailing vessel resembling a grab, formerly used in the coasting trade of Bombay and Ceylon. • patamar n. (India, historical) A courier or messenger travelling on foot. • PATAMAR n. (Portuguese) a vessel resembling a grab, used in the coasting trade of Bombay and Ceylon, also PATTAMAR. |
| PEATMAN | • peatman n. A man whose occupation is digging peat. • PEATMAN n. a peat seller. |
| RAMPANT | • rampant adj. (Originally) Rearing on both hind legs with the forelegs extended. • rampant adj. (Heraldry) Rearing up, especially on its hind leg(s), with a foreleg raised and in profile. • rampant adj. (Architecture) Tilted, said of an arch with one side higher than the other, or a vault whose two abutments… |
| RAMPART | • rampart n. A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge… • rampart n. A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark. • rampart n. That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection. |
| TAMPALA | • tampala n. (India) The plant Amaranthus tricolor when used as a vegetable. • TAMPALA n. an annual herb. |
| TAMPANS | • tampans n. Plural of tampan. • TAMPAN n. (Setswana) a venomous South African tick. |
| TAPSMAN | • tapsman n. (Historical, Scotland) A head servant who is in charge of other servants. • tapsman n. (Historical, Scotland) The chief of a company of drovers. • TAPSMAN n. a chief servant. |
| TIMPANA | • timpana n. Plural of timpanum. • TIMPANA n. a traditional Maltese baked pasta and pastry dish. |
| TYMPANA | • tympana n. Plural of tympanum. • tympana n. Plural of tympanon. • TYMPANUM n. (Latin) the cavity of the middle ear, also TIMPANUM. |