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 duffel coat duffel coat /ˈdʌfəl koʊt/

noun

  1. A warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles  ( duffel coat , duffle coat )
    a warm coat made of duffel; usually has a hood and fastens with toggles
     My son's duffel coat keeps him warm during the cold winter months
    My son's duffel coat keeps him warm during the cold winter months


 hex hex /ˈhɛks/

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base  ( hex , hexadecimal )
    of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base

noun

  1. () An evil spell  ( jinx , whammy , mozz [Informal, Australian] , curse , hex )
    an evil spell
     A witch put a curse on his whole family
    a witch put a curse on his whole family
     He put the whammy on me
    he put the whammy on me

verb

  1. Cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something  ( bewitch , enchant , glamour , hex , jinx , witch )
    cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something


 bait bait /ˈbeɪt/

noun

  1. () Anything that serves as an enticement  ( come-on [Informal] , hook , lure , bait , sweetener )
    anything that serves as an enticement
  2. Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed  ( bait , decoy , lure )
    something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
     The fisherman put a worm on the hook as bait to catch the fish
    The fisherman put a worm on the hook as bait to catch the fish

verb

  1. () Harass with persistent criticism or carping  ( cod , rag , rally , bait , razz , ride , tantalise , tantalize , twit , taunt , tease )
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
     The children teased the new teacher
    The children teased the new teacher
     Don't ride me so hard over my failure
    Don't ride me so hard over my failure
     His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
    His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
  2. Attack with dogs or set dogs upon  ( bait )
    attack with dogs or set dogs upon
  3. Lure, entice, or entrap with bait  ( bait )
    lure, entice, or entrap with bait


 demitasse demitasse /ˈdɛmɪˌtæs/

noun

  1. Small coffee cup; for serving black coffee  ( demitasse )
    small coffee cup; for serving black coffee
     She sipped her espresso from a delicate demitasse.
    She sipped her espresso from a delicate demitasse.
  2. Small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream  ( cafe noir , demitasse , café noir )
    small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream