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 terminus terminus /ˈtɝːmɪnəs/

noun

  1. 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
  2. Either end of a railroad or bus route  ( terminus )
    either end of a railroad or bus route
  3. (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
  4. The ultimate goal for which something is done  ( terminus , destination )
    the ultimate goal for which something is done
  5. 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

  1. () 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
  2. () 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. () 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
  2. () Fit closely or tightly  ( hug )
    fit closely or tightly
     The dress hugged her hips
    The dress hugged her hips