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Today’s pangrams are COUNTDOWN and CUTDOWN.
COUNTDOWN is defined as counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle).
The word CUTDOWN has no known definition.
COCONUT is defined as tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics. It is also defined as large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk. It is also defined as the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries.
COCOON is defined as retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment. It is also defined as silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs. It is also defined as wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection.
CODON is defined as a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid.
CONCOCT is defined as devise or invent. It is also defined as prepare or cook by mixing ingredients. It is also defined as invent. It is also defined as make a concoction (of) by mixing.
CONDO is defined as one of the dwelling units in a condominium.
CONDUCT is defined as transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. It is also defined as take somebody somewhere. It is also defined as lead, as in the performance of a composition. It is also defined as manner of acting or controlling yourself. It is also defined as direct the course of; manage or control. It is also defined as behave in a certain manner. It is also defined as (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people. It is also defined as lead musicians in the performance of.
COOT is defined as slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.
COTTON is defined as erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers. It is also defined as soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state. It is also defined as fabric woven from cotton fibers. It is also defined as take a liking to. It is also defined as thread made of cotton fibers.
COTTONWOOD is defined as American basswood of the Allegheny region. It is also defined as any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed.
COUNT is defined as put into a group. It is also defined as show consideration for; take into account. It is also defined as determine the number or amount of. It is also defined as have faith or confidence in. It is also defined as take account of. It is also defined as the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order. It is also defined as have weight; have import, carry weight. It is also defined as a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl. It is also defined as have a certain value or carry a certain weight. It is also defined as include as if by counting. It is also defined as name or recite the numbers in ascending order. It is also defined as the total number counted.
CUTOUT is defined as a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out. It is also defined as a photograph from which the background has been cut away. It is also defined as a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload.
DODO is defined as someone whose style is out of fashion. It is also defined as extinct heavy flightless bird of Mauritius related to pigeons.
DONUT is defined as a small ring-shaped friedcake.
DOWN is defined as English physician who first described Down’s syndrome (1828-1896). It is also defined as understood perfectly. It is also defined as soft fine feathers. It is also defined as extending or moving from a higher to a lower place. It is also defined as fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs). It is also defined as spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position. It is also defined as lower than previously. It is also defined as filled with melancholy and despondency. It is also defined as eat up completely, as with great appetite. It is also defined as cause to come or go down. It is also defined as improve or perfect by pruning or polishing. It is also defined as drink down entirely. It is also defined as shoot at and force to come down. It is also defined as (American football) a complete play to advance the football. It is also defined as becoming progressively lower. It is also defined as being or moving lower in position or less in some value. It is also defined as being put out by a strikeout. It is also defined as bring down or defeat (an opponent). It is also defined as not functioning (temporarily or permanently). It is also defined as shut. It is also defined as (usually plural) a rolling treeless highland with little soil. It is also defined as away from a more central or a more northerly place. It is also defined as to a lower intensity.
DOWNTOWN is defined as the central area or commercial center of a town or city. It is also defined as of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center. It is also defined as toward or in the lower or central part of town.
The word DUNNO has no known definition.
NOON is defined as the middle of the day.
NOUN is defined as a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action. It is also defined as the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition.
ONTO is defined as On the top of; upon..
OUTDO is defined as be or do something to a greater degree. It is also defined as get the better of.
TOON is defined as a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence.
TOOT is defined as make a loud noise. It is also defined as revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party. It is also defined as a blast of a horn.
TOUT is defined as one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack). It is also defined as someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit. It is also defined as show off. It is also defined as someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way. It is also defined as advertize in strongly positive terms.
TOWN is defined as an administrative division of a county. It is also defined as United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844). It is also defined as the people living in a municipality smaller than a city. It is also defined as an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city.
The word UDON has no known definition.
UNDO is defined as deprive of certain characteristics. It is also defined as remove the outer cover or wrapping of. It is also defined as cause to become loose. It is also defined as cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect. It is also defined as cause the ruin or downfall of.
The word UNTO has no known definition.
The word UNWON has no known definition.
The word UNWOUND has no known definition.
WONT is defined as an established custom.
WONTON is defined as a soup with won ton dumplings. It is also defined as a Chinese dumpling filled with spiced minced pork; usually served in soup.
WOOD is defined as United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942). It is also defined as the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area. It is also defined as United States film actress (1938-1981). It is also defined as any wind instrument other than the brass instruments. It is also defined as English conductor (1869-1944). It is also defined as English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887). It is also defined as a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head. It is also defined as the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees.
WOODCUT is defined as engraving consisting of a block of wood with a design cut into it; used to make prints. It is also defined as a print made from a woodcut.
The word WOOT has no known definition.
WOUND is defined as a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat. It is also defined as an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin). It is also defined as hurt the feelings of. It is also defined as the act of inflicting a wound. It is also defined as cause injuries or bodily harm to. It is also defined as a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride). It is also defined as put in a coil.