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Today’s pangrams are CHECKMATE and MATCHMAKE.
CHECKMATE is defined as a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent’s king. It is also defined as place an opponent’s king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game. It is also defined as complete victory.
The word MATCHMAKE has no known definition.
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.
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..
The word CAME has no known definition.
EMCEE is defined as a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers). It is also defined as act as a master of ceremonies.
HAMATE is defined as the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers.
HEME is defined as a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds.
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.
MACHETE is defined as a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation.
MAHATMA is defined as (Hinduism) term of respect for a brahmin sage.
MAKE is defined as put in order or neaten. It is also defined as eliminate urine. It is also defined as have a bowel movement. It is also defined as institute, enact, or establish. It is also defined as create by artistic means. It is also defined as make by combining materials and parts. It is also defined as give certain properties to something. It is also defined as create or design, often in a certain way. It is also defined as charge with a function; charge to be. It is also defined as induce to have sex. It is also defined as head into a specified direction. It is also defined as achieve a point or goal. It is also defined as earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages. It is also defined as represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like. It is also defined as proceed along a path. It is also defined as the act of mixing cards haphazardly. It is also defined as reach a goal. It is also defined as organize or be responsible for. It is also defined as give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally. It is also defined as make, formulate, or derive in the mind. It is also defined as reach a destination, either real or abstract. It is also defined as engage in. It is also defined as cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner. It is also defined as prepare for eating by applying heat. It is also defined as a recognizable kind. It is also defined as to compose or represent. It is also defined as make or cause to be or to become. It is also defined as create or manufacture a man-made product. It is also defined as act in a certain way so as to acquire. It is also defined as add up to. It is also defined as amount to. It is also defined as appear to begin an activity. It is also defined as assure the success of. It is also defined as behave in a certain way. It is also defined as be or be capable of being changed or made into. It is also defined as be suitable for. It is also defined as calculate as being. It is also defined as carry out or commit. It is also defined as cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable. It is also defined as change from one form into another. It is also defined as compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way. It is also defined as consider as being. It is also defined as constitute the essence of. It is also defined as develop into. It is also defined as favor the development of. It is also defined as form by assembling individuals or constituents. It is also defined as gather and light the materials for. It is also defined as make by shaping or bringing together constituents. It is also defined as perform or carry out. It is also defined as reach in time. It is also defined as undergo fabrication or creation.
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.
MATCH is defined as a person who is of equal standing with another in a group. It is also defined as set into opposition or rivalry. It is also defined as be equal to in quality or ability. It is also defined as lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction. It is also defined as make correspond or harmonize. It is also defined as a pair of people who live together. It is also defined as make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect. It is also defined as an exact duplicate. It is also defined as be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. It is also defined as a burning piece of wood or cardboard. It is also defined as a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete. It is also defined as be equal or harmonize. It is also defined as give or join in marriage. It is also defined as provide funds complementary to. It is also defined as something that resembles or harmonizes with. It is also defined as the score needed to win a match.
The word MATCHA has no known definition.
MATE is defined as the officer below the master on a commercial ship. It is also defined as a person’s partner in marriage. It is also defined as a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent’s king. It is also defined as one of a pair. It is also defined as South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea. It is also defined as place an opponent’s king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game. It is also defined as a fellow member of a team. It is also defined as engage in sexual intercourse. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as an exact duplicate. It is also defined as informal term for a friend of the same sex. It is also defined as South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate. It is also defined as the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner).
MATH is defined as a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement.
MATTE is defined as change texture so as to become matted and felt-like. It is also defined as not reflecting light; not glossy. It is also defined as the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss. It is also defined as a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted.
MEAT is defined as the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. It is also defined as the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone. It is also defined as the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food.
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.
MEEK is defined as evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant. It is also defined as very docile. It is also defined as humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness.
MEET is defined as contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle. It is also defined as experience as a reaction. It is also defined as collect in one place. It is also defined as a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held. It is also defined as be adjacent or come together. It is also defined as undergo or suffer. It is also defined as fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction. It is also defined as come together. It is also defined as be in direct physical contact with; make contact. It is also defined as being precisely fitting and right. It is also defined as get together socially or for a specific purpose. It is also defined as meet by design; be present at the arrival of.
MEME is defined as a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation).
The word META has no known definition.
METE is defined as a line that indicates a boundary.
METH is defined as an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant.
TAME is defined as correct by punishment or discipline. It is also defined as make less strong or intense; soften. It is also defined as overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable. It is also defined as brought from wildness into a domesticated state. It is also defined as very docile. It is also defined as make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans. It is also defined as adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment. It is also defined as flat and uninspiring. It is also defined as very restrained or quiet.
TEAM is defined as form a team. It is also defined as a cooperative unit (especially in sports). It is also defined as two or more draft animals that work together to pull something.
TEAMMATE is defined as a fellow member of a team.
TEEM is defined as be teeming, be abuzz. It is also defined as move in large numbers.
THEM is defined as The objective case of they..
THEME is defined as (music) melodic subject of a musical composition. It is also defined as an essay (especially one written as an assignment). It is also defined as (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed. It is also defined as the subject matter of a conversation or discussion. It is also defined as a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work. It is also defined as provide with a particular theme or motive.
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