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 list list /ˈlɪst/

noun

  1. () A database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)  ( listing , list )
    a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
      She made a list of groceries to buy at the supermarket.
    She made a list of groceries to buy at the supermarket.
  2. () The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical  ( inclination , lean , leaning , list , tilt )
    the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
     The tower had a pronounced tilt
    the tower had a pronounced tilt
     The ship developed a list to starboard
    the ship developed a list to starboard
     He walked with a heavy inclination to the right
    he walked with a heavy inclination to the right

verb

  1. () Give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of  ( name , list )
    give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
     List the states west of the Mississippi
    List the states west of the Mississippi
  2. () Include in a list  ( list )
    include in a list
     Am I listed in your register?
    Am I listed in your register?
  3. Enumerate  ( list , number )
    enumerate
     We must number the names of the great mathematicians
    We must number the names of the great mathematicians
  4. Tilt to one side  ( heel , list )
    tilt to one side
     The balloon heeled over
    The balloon heeled over
     The wind made the vessel heel
    the wind made the vessel heel
     The ship listed to starboard
    The ship listed to starboard
  5. Cause to lean to the side  ( lean , list )
    cause to lean to the side
     Erosion listed the old tree
    Erosion listed the old tree