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Today’s pangrams are MACHINE and MECHANIC.
MACHINE is defined as a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine. It is also defined as a group that controls the activities of a political party. It is also defined as a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point. It is also defined as an efficient person. It is also defined as an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently. It is also defined as any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks. It is also defined as make by machinery. It is also defined as turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery.
MECHANIC is defined as a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools. It is also defined as someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles. It is also defined as resembling the action of a machine.
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
ACHE is defined as feel physical pain. It is also defined as have a desire for something or someone who is not present. It is also defined as be the source of pain. It is also defined as a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain.
ACME is defined as the highest point (of something). It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.
ACNE is defined as an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones.
AHEM is defined as the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc..
AMEN is defined as a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes.
ANEMIA is defined as a deficiency of red blood cells. It is also defined as genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America. It is also defined as a lack of vitality.
ANEMIC is defined as relating to anemia or suffering from anemia. It is also defined as lacking vigor or energy.
ANIMA is defined as (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious.
ANIME is defined as any of various resins or oleoresins. It is also defined as a hard copal derived from an African tree. It is also defined as a style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art and often adult themes.
CACHE is defined as (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics. It is also defined as save up as for future use. It is also defined as a secret store of valuables or money. It is also defined as a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons).
CAIMAN is defined as a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly.
The word CAME has no known definition.
The word CAMI has no known definition.
CANCAN is defined as a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line.
CANE is defined as beat with a cane. It is also defined as a stick that people can lean on to help them walk. It is also defined as a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment. It is also defined as a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane.
CANINE is defined as any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles. It is also defined as one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars. It is also defined as of or relating to a pointed conical tooth. It is also defined as of or relating to or characteristic of members of the family Canidae.
CANNA is defined as any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers.
The word CHAI has no known definition.
CHAIN is defined as British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979). It is also defined as a necklace made by stringing objects together. It is also defined as (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule). It is also defined as a series of hills or mountains. It is also defined as a series of things depending on each other as if linked together. It is also defined as a linked or connected series of objects. It is also defined as anything that acts as a restraint. It is also defined as a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament. It is also defined as a unit of length. It is also defined as (business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership. It is also defined as connect or arrange into a chain by linking. It is also defined as fasten or secure with chains.
CHANCE is defined as a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances. It is also defined as come upon, as if by accident; meet with. It is also defined as occurring or appearing or singled out by chance. It is also defined as the possibility of future success. It is also defined as take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome. It is also defined as a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible. It is also defined as an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another. It is also defined as a risk involving danger. It is also defined as be the case by chance.
The word CHIA has no known definition.
The word CHICA has no known definition.
CHINA is defined as a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong. It is also defined as a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world. It is also defined as dishware made of high quality porcelain. It is also defined as high quality porcelain originally made only in China.
CINEMA is defined as a theater where films are shown. It is also defined as a medium that disseminates moving pictures.
EACH is defined as to or from every one of two or more (considered individually). It is also defined as (used of count nouns) every one considered individually.
ECHINACEA is defined as small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs.
ENCHAIN is defined as restrain or bind with chains.
ENEMA is defined as an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.
ENHANCE is defined as increase. It is also defined as make better or more attractive.
HENCHMAN is defined as someone who assists in a plot.
HENNA is defined as apply henna to one’s hair. It is also defined as a reddish brown dye used especially on hair.
ICEMAN is defined as a professional killer. It is also defined as someone who cuts and delivers ice.
IMAM is defined as (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
INANE is defined as extremely silly or stupid.
MACE is defined as an official who carries a mace of office. It is also defined as (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization. It is also defined as a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority. It is also defined as spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed.
MAHIMAHI is defined as large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii). It is also defined as the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii).
MAIM is defined as injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation.
MAIN is defined as (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence. It is also defined as any very large body of (salt) water. It is also defined as most important element. It is also defined as a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage. It is also defined as of force; of the greatest possible intensity.
MAMA is defined as informal terms for a mother. It is also defined as a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped.
MAMMA is defined as milk-secreting organ of female mammals. It is also defined as informal terms for a mother.
MANE is defined as growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being. It is also defined as long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal’s neck.
MANIA is defined as a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently. It is also defined as an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action.
MANIAC is defined as an insane person. It is also defined as wildly disordered. It is also defined as a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something.
MANIC is defined as affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason.
MANNA is defined as (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus. It is also defined as hardened sugary exudation of various trees.
MEAN is defined as (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt. It is also defined as intend to refer to. It is also defined as marked by poverty befitting a beggar. It is also defined as of no value or worth. It is also defined as denote or connote. It is also defined as have as a logical consequence. It is also defined as (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. It is also defined as an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n. It is also defined as approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value. It is also defined as have in mind as a purpose. It is also defined as having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality. It is also defined as mean or intend to express or convey. It is also defined as characterized by malice. It is also defined as destine or designate for a certain purpose. It is also defined as excellent.
MEANIE is defined as a person of mean disposition.
MECCA is defined as a place that attracts many visitors. It is also defined as joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam.
MENACE is defined as pose a threat to; present a danger to. It is also defined as something that is a source of danger. It is also defined as act in a threatening manner. It is also defined as a threat or the act of threatening. It is also defined as express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture.
MICA is defined as any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity.
The word MINICAM has no known definition.
The word MINIMA has no known definition.
NAAN is defined as leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop.
NAME is defined as assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. It is also defined as give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of. It is also defined as give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property. It is also defined as family based on male descent. It is also defined as determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis. It is also defined as charge with a function; charge to be. It is also defined as identify as in botany or biology, for example. It is also defined as a defamatory or abusive word or phrase. It is also defined as a well-known or notable person. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as create and charge with a task or function. It is also defined as a language unit by which a person or thing is known. It is also defined as a person’s reputation. It is also defined as by the sanction or authority of. It is also defined as mention and identify by name.
The word NANA has no known definition.
NIACIN is defined as a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.
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