| BREECHLOADER | • breechloader n. A variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the breech (the end opposite that which discharges… • breech-loader n. Alternative spelling of breechloader. • BREECHLOADER n. a firearm that loads at the breech. |
| CHECKERBOARD | • checkerboard n. A pattern of squares of alternating colours. • checkerboard n. A board, usually square, covered with such a pattern; especially such a board with 8×8 squares, used… • checkerboard n. (Film) A style of negative cutting that avoids visible splice marks. |
| CHEQUERBOARD | • chequerboard n. Alternative spelling of checkerboard. • chequerboard v. Alternative spelling of checkerboard. • CHEQUERBOARD n. a board for playing chequers. |
| HABERDASHERS | • haberdashers n. Plural of haberdasher. • HABERDASHER n. a dealer in men's clothing; a dealer in small sewing articles. |
| HABERDASHERY | • haberdashery n. Ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher’s shop. • haberdashery n. A shop selling such goods. • haberdashery n. A shop selling clothing and accessories for men, including hats. |
| HERRINGBONED | • herringboned adj. Having a herringbone (zigzag) pattern. • herringboned v. Simple past tense and past participle of herringbone. • HERRINGBONE v. to make or mark with a herringbone pattern. |
| MOUTHBREEDER | • mouthbreeder n. (Zoology) Synonym of mouthbrooder. • MOUTHBREEDER n. a fish that carries eggs and young in its mouth, also MOUTHBROODER. |
| OVERBREATHED | • overbreathed adj. Breathed too much, or by too many people. |
| REHYDRATABLE | • rehydratable adj. Capable of being rehydrated. • REHYDRATABLE adj. capable of being rehydrated. |
| RHABDOSPHERE | • rhabdosphere n. A minute sphere composed of rhabdoliths. • RHABDOSPHERE n. an aggregation of rhabdoliths in oceanic ooze. |
| SHARPBENDERS | • SHARPBENDER n. an organization that has been underperforming its competitors but suddenly becomes more successful. |
| SUBCHARTERED | • SUBCHARTER v. to rent a chartered vehicle. |
| THREADBAREST | • threadbarest adj. Superlative form of threadbare: most threadbare. • THREADBARE adj. having the nap worn off so that the thread shows. |
| UNDERBREATHS | • underbreaths n. Plural of underbreath. • UNDERBREATH n. subdued voice; rumour. |
| UNDERBRUSHED | • underbrushed v. Simple past tense and past participle of underbrush. • UNDERBRUSH v. to clear of underbrush. |
| UNDERBRUSHES | • underbrushes n. Plural of underbrush. • UNDERBRUSH n. shrubs, small trees, and the like, in a wood or forest, growing beneath large trees. |
| WEATHERBOARD | • weatherboard n. (Nautical) The windward side of a vessel. • weatherboard n. (Nautical) A plank placed over an opening to keep out driven water. • weatherboard n. Any of a series of horizontal boards used to cover the exterior of a timber-framed building; clapboard. |