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 rhizome rhizome /ˈraɪˌzoʊm/

noun

  1. A horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure  ( rhizome , rootstalk , rootstock )
    a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure


 brass knucks brass knucks /bræs nʌks/

noun

  1. (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand  ( brass knuckles , brass knucks , knuckles , knuckle duster , knucks )
    (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
     The gang member was found in possession of a knuckle duster, leading to his arrest.
    The gang member was found in possession of a knuckle duster, leading to his arrest.


 v v /ˈviː/

abbreviation

  1. Very (v) - Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.  ( v )
    Very (v) - Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb.
  2. Verb (Grammar) (v) - A word that represents an action or state.  ( v )
    Verb (Grammar) (v) - A word that represents an action or state.
  3. Verse (v) - A group of lines in a song or poem.  ( v )
    Verse (v) - A group of lines in a song or poem.
  4. Versus (v, vs) - Against or in comparison to.  ( v , vs )
    versus (v, vs) - Against or in comparison to.

adjective

  1. Being one more than four  ( v , 5 , five )
    being one more than four
      They shared a pizza and each had five slices.
    They shared a pizza and each had five slices.

 V

    noun

    1. () A unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it  ( volt , V )
      a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
    2. The 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet  ( V )
      the 22nd letter of the Roman alphabet
    3. The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one  ( cinque , fin , fivesome , Little Phoebe , pentad , Phoebe , quint , quintet , quintuplet , 5 , five , V )
      the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
       I have five siblings
      I have five siblings
    4. A soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite  ( atomic number 23 , V , vanadium )
      a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite


     falls falls /ˈfɔlz/

    noun

    1. A steep descent of the water of a river  ( falls , waterfall )
      a steep descent of the water of a river
       We hiked to the top of the waterfall and enjoyed the stunning view from above
      We hiked to the top of the waterfall and enjoyed the stunning view from above
    2. The petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)  ( falls )
      the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)