haze
haze /ˈheɪz/
noun
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()
Atmospheric moisture, dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
(
haze
)
atmospheric moisture, dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
The city skyline was veiled in a thick haze of pollution.
The city skyline was veiled in a thick haze of pollution.
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()
Confusion characterized by lack of clarity
(
daze
, haze
, fog
)
confusion characterized by lack of clarity
verb
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Harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
(
haze
)
harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
-
Become hazy, dull, or cloudy
(
haze
)
become hazy, dull, or cloudy
attic
attic /ˈætɪk/
noun
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()
Floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
(
garret
, loft
, attic
)
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
The attic was filled with old furniture and boxes of clothes
The attic was filled with old furniture and boxes of clothes
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(architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
(
attic
)
(architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
The Parthenon's entablature hides its attic, contributing to its classic appearance.
The Parthenon's entablature hides its attic, contributing to its classic appearance.
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Informal terms for a human head
(
attic
, bean
, bonce
, dome
, noggin
, noodle
)
informal terms for a human head
adjective
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()
Of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times
(
Attic
)
of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times
Attic Greek
Attic Greek
noun
-
The dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia
(
Attic
, Classical Greek
, Ionic
, Ionic dialect
)
the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia