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terminus
terminus
/ˈtɝːmɪnəs/
noun
Station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
(
terminus
,
depot
,
terminal
)
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
I'm waiting for my flight at the terminal
I'm waiting for my flight at the terminal
Either end of a railroad or bus route
(
terminus
)
either end of a railroad or bus route
(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome
(
term
,
terminal figure
,
terminus
)
(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome
The ultimate goal for which something is done
(
terminus
,
destination
)
the ultimate goal for which something is done
A place where something ends or is complete
(
termination
,
terminus
,
endpoint
,
end point
)
a place where something ends or is complete
disappointment
disappointment
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
noun
(
)
A feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
(
letdown
,
disappointment
)
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
His hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment
(
)
An act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
(
dashing hopes
,
disappointment
)
an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.
His failure to show up was a great disappointment to her.
New Zealand white pine
New Zealand white pine
/njuː ziːlænd waɪt paɪn/
noun
New Zealand evergreen valued for its light easily worked wood
(
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides
,
kahikatea
,
New Zealand Dacryberry
,
New Zealand white pine
,
Podocarpus dacrydioides
)
New Zealand evergreen valued for its light easily worked wood
hug
hug
/ˈhʌg/
noun
A tight or amorous embrace
(
clinch
,
hug
,
squeeze
)
a tight or amorous embrace
Come here and give me a big hug
come here and give me a big hug
verb
(
)
Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
(
bosom
,
squeeze
,
embrace
,
hug
)
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Hug me, please
Hug me, please
They embraced
They embraced
He hugged her close to him
He hugged her close to him
(
)
Fit closely or tightly
(
hug
)
fit closely or tightly
The dress hugged her hips
The dress hugged her hips
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