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Today’s pangram is AVALANCHE.
AVALANCHE is defined as gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow. It is also defined as a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain. It is also defined as a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things.
ACNE is defined as an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones.
ANAL is defined as a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.. It is also defined as of or related to the anus.
The word ANNAL has no known definition.
ANNEAL is defined as bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling.
CANAL is defined as a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance. It is also defined as provide (a city) with a canal. It is also defined as (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion. It is also defined as long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation.
CANCAN is defined as a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line.
CANCEL is defined as declare null and void; make ineffective. It is also defined as make up for. It is also defined as a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat. It is also defined as remove or make invisible. It is also defined as make invalid for use. It is also defined as postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled.
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.
CANNA is defined as any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers.
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.
CHANCEL is defined as area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
CHANNEL is defined as transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. It is also defined as a television station and its programs. It is also defined as a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance. It is also defined as a path over which electrical signals can pass. It is also defined as (often plural) a means of communication or access. It is also defined as a way of selling a company’s product either directly or via distributors. It is also defined as a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record). It is also defined as send from one person or place to another. It is also defined as a deep and relatively narrow body of water (as in a river or a harbor or a strait linking two larger bodies) that allows the best passage for vessels. It is also defined as a passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through. It is also defined as direct the flow of.
CLAN is defined as group of people related by blood or marriage.
CLEAN is defined as make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from. It is also defined as free of restrictions or qualifications. It is also defined as free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed. It is also defined as (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections. It is also defined as clean one’s body or parts thereof, as by washing. It is also defined as not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination. It is also defined as completely; used as intensifiers. It is also defined as exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play. It is also defined as remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits. It is also defined as a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead. It is also defined as (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers. It is also defined as (of a surface) not written or printed on. It is also defined as morally pure. It is also defined as free from impurities. It is also defined as (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims. It is also defined as remove unwanted substances from. It is also defined as clean and tidy up the house. It is also defined as free from sepsis or infection. It is also defined as remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely. It is also defined as in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating. It is also defined as be cleanable. It is also defined as deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.. It is also defined as free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits. It is also defined as free of drugs. It is also defined as not carrying concealed weapons. It is also defined as (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense. It is also defined as remove shells or husks from. It is also defined as remove while making clean. It is also defined as ritually clean or pure. It is also defined as thorough and without qualification. It is also defined as without difficulties or problems.
CLENCH is defined as a small slip noose made with seizing. It is also defined as hold in a tight grasp. It is also defined as the act of grasping. It is also defined as squeeze together tightly.
ELAN is defined as distinctive and stylish elegance. It is also defined as a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause). It is also defined as enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness.
ELEVEN is defined as a team that plays football. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one. It is also defined as being one more than ten.
ENCLAVE is defined as an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it.
ENHANCE is defined as increase. It is also defined as make better or more attractive.
ENLACE is defined as spin, wind, or twist together.
EVEN is defined as to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons. It is also defined as of the score in a contest. It is also defined as occurring at fixed intervals. It is also defined as become even or more even. It is also defined as make even or more even. It is also defined as symmetrically arranged. It is also defined as make level or straight. It is also defined as the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall). It is also defined as equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced. It is also defined as being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with). It is also defined as divisible by two.
HAVEN is defined as a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo. It is also defined as a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary.
HEAVEN is defined as any place of complete bliss and delight and peace. It is also defined as the abode of God and the angels.
HENCE is defined as (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result. It is also defined as from this place.
HENNA is defined as apply henna to one’s hair. It is also defined as a reddish brown dye used especially on hair.
LANCE is defined as a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions. It is also defined as an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. It is also defined as a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon. It is also defined as move quickly, as if by cutting one’s way. It is also defined as open by piercing with a lancet. It is also defined as pierce with a lance, as in a knights’ fight.
LANE is defined as a narrow way or road. It is also defined as a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic.
LEAN is defined as lacking excess flesh. It is also defined as the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. It is also defined as containing little excess. It is also defined as have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. It is also defined as cause to lean to the side. It is also defined as to incline or bend from a vertical position. It is also defined as cause to lean or incline. It is also defined as not profitable or prosperous. It is also defined as rely on for support. It is also defined as lacking in mineral content or combustible material.
LEAVEN is defined as cause to puff up with a leaven. It is also defined as an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something. It is also defined as a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.
NAAN is defined as leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop.
The word NANA has no known definition.
NAVAL is defined as connected with or belonging to or used in a navy.
NAVE is defined as the central area of a church.
NAVEL is defined as a scar where the umbilical cord was attached. It is also defined as the center point or middle of something.
The word NENE has no known definition.
VALANCE is defined as a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing.
VALENCE is defined as (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate. It is also defined as (chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent).
VANE is defined as mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind. It is also defined as the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft. It is also defined as flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water. It is also defined as a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it.
VENAL is defined as capable of being corrupted.
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