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Today’s pangrams are HANDLING and HIGHLAND.
HANDLING is defined as the management of someone or something. It is also defined as the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means. It is also defined as manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something.
HIGHLAND is defined as used of high or hilly country. It is also defined as elevated (e.g., mountainous) land.
The word ADDLING has no known definition.
AILING is defined as somewhat ill or prone to illness.
ALGA is defined as primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
ALGAL is defined as of or relating to alga.
ALIGN is defined as place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight. It is also defined as align oneself with a group or a way of thinking. It is also defined as bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation. It is also defined as be or come into adjustment with.
ALIGNING is defined as causing to fall into line or into position.
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.
ANGLING is defined as fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole).
The word ANNAL has no known definition.
DAHLIA is defined as any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads; native to the mountains of Mexico and Central America and Colombia.
DANGLING is defined as the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely).
DIAL is defined as a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called. It is also defined as choose by means of a dial. It is also defined as operate a dial to select a telephone number. It is also defined as the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments. It is also defined as the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning. It is also defined as the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours.
The word DIALING has no known definition.
The word DIDDLING has no known definition.
DILL is defined as aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning. It is also defined as aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning.
GALA is defined as a gay festivity.
GALANGAL is defined as southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots. It is also defined as European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots.
GALL is defined as a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats. It is also defined as an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle. It is also defined as irritate or vex. It is also defined as become or make sore by or as if by rubbing. It is also defined as the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. It is also defined as a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will. It is also defined as abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury. It is also defined as a skin sore caused by chafing.
GALLING is defined as causing irritation or annoyance.
GANGLAND is defined as underworld organizations.
The word GANGLIA has no known definition.
GANGLING is defined as tall and thin and having long slender limbs. It is also defined as tall and thin.
The word GIGGLING has no known definition.
GILD is defined as decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold. It is also defined as a formal association of people with similar interests.
GILDING is defined as a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold.
GILL is defined as any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus. It is also defined as respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces.
The word GILLING has no known definition.
GLAD is defined as eagerly disposed to act or to be of service. It is also defined as cheerful and bright. It is also defined as any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated. It is also defined as feeling happy appreciation. It is also defined as showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy.
GLAND is defined as any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.
GLIA is defined as sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system.
GLIDING is defined as the activity of flying a glider.
HAGGLING is defined as an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining).
HAIL is defined as praise vociferously. It is also defined as be a native of. It is also defined as greet enthusiastically or joyfully. It is also defined as call for. It is also defined as enthusiastic greeting. It is also defined as many objects thrown forcefully through the air. It is also defined as precipitate as small ice particles. It is also defined as precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents.
The word HAILING has no known definition.
HALAL is defined as conforming to dietary laws. It is also defined as (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah. It is also defined as proper or legitimate.
HALL is defined as United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914). It is also defined as a large entrance or reception room or area. It is also defined as a college or university building containing living quarters for students. It is also defined as United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924). It is also defined as a large and imposing house. It is also defined as an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open. It is also defined as English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943). It is also defined as the large room of a manor or castle. It is also defined as United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the two satellites of Mars) (1829-1907). It is also defined as United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871). It is also defined as a large building for meetings or entertainment. It is also defined as a large building used by a college or university for teaching or research. It is also defined as a large room for gatherings or entertainment.
HANGNAIL is defined as a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected.
HILL is defined as United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916). It is also defined as (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands. It is also defined as risque English comedian (1925-1992). It is also defined as structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones. It is also defined as a local and well-defined elevation of the land. It is also defined as form into a hill.
The word HILLING has no known definition.
IDLING is defined as having no employment.
The word INHALING has no known definition.
INLAID is defined as adorned by inlays.
INLAND is defined as situated away from an area’s coast or border.
LADING is defined as goods carried by a large vehicle.
The word LADLING has no known definition.
LAGGING is defined as insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat.
LAID is defined as set down according to a plan.
The word LAIN has no known definition.
LANAI is defined as an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area. It is also defined as a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room.
LAND is defined as material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use). It is also defined as the territory occupied by a nation. It is also defined as a politically organized body of people under a single government. It is also defined as United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991). It is also defined as extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use. It is also defined as reach or come to rest. It is also defined as bring into a different state. It is also defined as the people who live in a nation or country. It is also defined as arrive on shore. It is also defined as cause to come to the ground. It is also defined as agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life. It is also defined as the solid part of the earth’s surface. It is also defined as shoot at and force to come down. It is also defined as territory over which rule or control is exercised. It is also defined as a domain in which something is dominant. It is also defined as bring ashore. It is also defined as deliver (a blow). It is also defined as the land on which real estate is located.
LANDING is defined as structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods. It is also defined as an intermediate platform in a staircase. It is also defined as the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface). It is also defined as the act of coming to land after a voyage.
LINING is defined as a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment. It is also defined as a protective covering that protects an inside surface. It is also defined as providing something with a surface of a different material. It is also defined as the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.).
NAIL is defined as hit hard. It is also defined as take into custody. It is also defined as complete a pass. It is also defined as locate exactly. It is also defined as succeed at easily. It is also defined as succeed in obtaining a position. It is also defined as a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard. It is also defined as a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener. It is also defined as attach something somewhere by means of nails. It is also defined as horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
The word NAILING has no known definition.
NIGGLING is defined as (informal) small and of little importance.
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