| AFTERSHOCK | • aftershock n. An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock"). • aftershock n. (Figuratively) By extension, any result or consequence following a major event. • aftershock n. Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event. |
| ARTICHOKES | • artichokes n. Plural of artichoke. • ARTICHOKE n. a thistle-like perennial plant with large fleshy scaly head and bracts and edible receptacle. |
| BACKSTROKE | • backstroke n. A backhanded stroke or blow. • backstroke n. (Swimming) A stroke swum lying on one’s back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel… • backstroke n. (Bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke). |
| COCKATRICE | • cockatrice n. (Mythology) A legendary creature about the size and shape of a dragon or wyvern, but in appearance resembling… • cockatrice n. (Obsolete) Mistress, harlot. • cockatrice n. (Fantasy, folklore) A snake or serpent that appears to be hatched of a rooster, or cock’s, egg. |
| COCKTEASER | • cockteaser n. (Vulgar, slang) A habitual cocktease; someone who is flirtatious and frequently sexually arouses men… • cock-teaser n. Alternative form of cockteaser. • cock␣teaser n. Alternative form of cockteaser. |
| COPYTAKERS | • copytakers n. Plural of copytaker. • COPYTAKER n. a person employed to type reports as journalists dictate them over the telephone. |
| DOCKMASTER | • dockmaster n. Someone in charge of a dock, or of docking. • DOCKMASTER n. one in charge of a dock. |
| EUKARYOTIC | • eukaryotic adj. (Biology) Having complex cells in which the genetic material is organized into membrane-bound nuclei. • eukaryotic adj. (Biology) Of or pertaining to a eukaryote. • eukaryotic n. Such a cell or organism. |
| GOATSUCKER | • goatsucker n. Any bird in the nightjar family Caprimulgidae. • GOATSUCKER n. the nightjar, a bird similar to the swift, falsely thought to suck goats' udders for milk. |
| KLEPTOCRAT | • kleptocrat n. A ruling figure in a kleptocracy. |
| OUTBACKERS | • outbackers n. Plural of outbacker. • OUTBACKER n. one who lives in the outback. |
| RETROPACKS | • retropacks n. Plural of retropack. • RETROPACK n. a system of auxiliary rockets on a spacecraft. |
| ROCKSTEADY | • rocksteady n. (Music) A genre of Jamaican music somewhat slower than ska. • rock-steady adj. Absolutely or completely steady. • rock-steady adj. Consistent and dependable in one’s behaviour or performance. |
| ROCKWATERS | • rockwaters n. Plural of rockwater. • rock␣waters n. Plural of rock water. • ROCKWATER n. water issuing from a rock. |
| SHORTCAKES | • shortcakes n. Plural of shortcake. • SHORTCAKE n. a brittle crumbling biscuit of flour, butter and sugar, also SHORTBREAD. |
| TUCKAMORES | • tuckamores n. Plural of tuckamore. • TUCKAMORE n. (Canadian) a stunted tree or bush, especially a spruce or juniper, with creeping roots and interlacing branches. |