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 privy privy /ˈprɪvi/

adjective

  1. (followed by 'to') informed about something secret or not generally known  ( privy )
    (followed by 'to') informed about something secret or not generally known
     Privy to the details of the conspiracy
    privy to the details of the conspiracy
  2. Hidden from general view or use  ( privy , secret , secluded )
    hidden from general view or use
     A privy place to rest and think
    a privy place to rest and think
     A secluded romantic spot
    a secluded romantic spot
     A secret garden
    a secret garden

noun

  1. () A small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate  ( earth-closet , jakes , outhouse , privy )
    a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
  2. () A room or building equipped with one or more toilets  ( bathroom , can [Informal, N. American] , lav [Informal] , john [Informal] , lavatory , privy , toilet )
    a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
     I needed to use the toilet, so I asked the shopping centre staff for directions.
    I needed to use the toilet, so I asked the shopping centre staff for directions.


 award award /əˈwɔrd/

noun

  1. () (law) a grant made by a law court  ( awarding , award )
    (law) a grant made by a law court
     He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
    he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
  2. () A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction  ( accolade , honour [Canadian, British] , laurels , award , honor [American] )
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
     An award for bravery
    an award for bravery
  3. () Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery  ( award , prize )
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
     The prize was a free trip to Europe
    the prize was a free trip to Europe

verb

  1. () Give, especially as an honor or reward  ( present , award )
    give, especially as an honor or reward
     Bestow honors and prizes at graduation
    bestow honors and prizes at graduation
  2. () Give as judged due or on the basis of merit  ( award , grant )
    give as judged due or on the basis of merit
     The referee awarded a free kick to the team
    the referee awarded a free kick to the team
     The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
    the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
     Funds are granted to qualified researchers
    Funds are granted to qualified researchers


 hem hem /ˈhɛm/

interjection

  1. () A soft vocalization to subtly grab someone's attention or indicate one's presence.  ( ahem , hem , h'm , hmm )
    A soft vocalization to subtly grab someone's attention or indicate one's presence.

noun

  1. () The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down  ( hem )
    the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
     The hem of her dress was stained
    the hem of her dress was stained
     Let down the hem
    let down the hem
     He stitched weights into the curtain's hem
    he stitched weights into the curtain's hem
     It seeped along the hem of his jacket
    it seeped along the hem of his jacket
  2. The utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.  ( ahem , hem )
    the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

verb

  1. Utter 'hem' or 'ahem'  ( hem )
    utter 'hem' or 'ahem'
  2. Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem  ( hem )
    fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
     Hem my skirt
    hem my skirt


 drawbar drawbar /ˈdrɔːˌbɑr/

noun

  1. A strong metal bar bearing a hook to attach something to be pulled  ( drawbar )
    a strong metal bar bearing a hook to attach something to be pulled
     The tractor had a drawbar at the back, ready to pull a loaded trailer.
    The tractor had a drawbar at the back, ready to pull a loaded trailer.