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 rowlock rowlock /ˈroʊlɒk/

noun

  1. [British] A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing  ( oarlock [ N. American] , peg , pin , rowlock [British] , thole , tholepin )
    a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing


 business organisation business organisation /ˈbɪznəs ˌɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

  1. [British] A commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it  ( business organisation [British] , business organization , concern , business , business concern )
    a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
     He bought his brother's business
    he bought his brother's business
     A small mom-and-pop business
    a small mom-and-pop business
     A racially integrated business concern
    a racially integrated business concern


 virginity virginity /vɝˈdʒɪnɪti/

noun

  1. () The condition or quality of being a virgin  ( virginity )
    the condition or quality of being a virgin
     Many cultures place a significant emphasis on the concept of virginity.
    Many cultures place a significant emphasis on the concept of virginity.


 feast feast /ˈfiːst/

noun

  1. () Something experienced with great delight  ( feast )
    something experienced with great delight
     A feast for the eyes
    a feast for the eyes
  2. () A ceremonial dinner party for many people  ( feast , banquet )
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
     The royal banquet was attended by dignitaries from various countries.
    The royal banquet was attended by dignitaries from various countries.
  3. An elaborate party (often outdoors)  ( feast , fete , fiesta , fête )
    an elaborate party (often outdoors)
  4. A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed  ( banquet , feast , spread )
    a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
     A banquet for the graduating seniors
    a banquet for the graduating seniors
     The Thanksgiving feast
    the Thanksgiving feast
     They put out quite a spread
    they put out quite a spread

verb

  1. () Partake in a feast or banquet  ( banquet , junket , feast )
    partake in a feast or banquet
  2. Gratify  ( feast , feed )
    gratify
     Feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view
    feed one's eyes on a gorgeous view
  3. Provide a feast or banquet for  ( banquet , feast , junket )
    provide a feast or banquet for