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Today’s pangrams are LITTLENECK and TELEKINETIC.
LITTLENECK is defined as a young quahog. It is also defined as a quahog when young and small; usually eaten raw; an important food popular in New York.
The word TELEKINETIC has no known definition.
CELL is defined as a room where a prisoner is kept. It is also defined as small room in which a monk or nun lives. It is also defined as a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction. It is also defined as a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver. It is also defined as a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement. It is also defined as any small compartment. It is also defined as (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals.
The word CELLI has no known definition.
CENT is defined as a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit. It is also defined as a fractional monetary unit of several countries.
CITE is defined as refer to for illustration or proof. It is also defined as a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. It is also defined as advance evidence for. It is also defined as repeat a passage from. It is also defined as call in an official matter, such as to attend court. It is also defined as refer to. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as commend.
CLICK is defined as move or strike with a noise. It is also defined as a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu). It is also defined as depression of a button on a computer mouse. It is also defined as become clear or enter one’s consciousness or emotions. It is also defined as cause to make a snapping sound. It is also defined as make a clicking or ticking sound. It is also defined as a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward. It is also defined as click repeatedly or uncontrollably. It is also defined as a short light metallic sound. It is also defined as make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens. It is also defined as produce a click.
CLIENT is defined as someone who pays for goods or services. It is also defined as (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network. It is also defined as a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer.
CLIENTELE is defined as customers collectively.
CLINIC is defined as a healthcare facility for outpatient care. It is also defined as a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists. It is also defined as meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity.
CLINK is defined as a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence). It is also defined as a short light metallic sound. It is also defined as make or emit a high sound. It is also defined as make a high sound typical of glass.
ECLECTIC is defined as someone who selects according to the eclectic method. It is also defined as selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas.
ELECT is defined as an exclusive group of people. It is also defined as selected as the best. It is also defined as choose. It is also defined as elected but not yet installed in office. It is also defined as select by a vote for an office or membership.
The word ELECTEE has no known definition.
ELICIT is defined as call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). It is also defined as deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning). It is also defined as derive by reason.
ENTICE is defined as provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion.
ICICLE is defined as ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water.
ILLICIT is defined as contrary to or forbidden by law. It is also defined as contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.
INCITE is defined as give an incentive for action. It is also defined as provoke or stir up. It is also defined as urge on; cause to act.
INCLINE is defined as an elevated geological formation. It is also defined as be at an angle. It is also defined as have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. It is also defined as make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief. It is also defined as an inclined surface connecting two levels. It is also defined as bend or turn (one’s ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well. It is also defined as feel favorably disposed or willing. It is also defined as lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow.
INTELLECT is defined as knowledge and intellectual ability. It is also defined as a person who uses the mind creatively. It is also defined as the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination.
KICK is defined as the act of delivering a blow with the foot. It is also defined as express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness. It is also defined as stop consuming. It is also defined as informal terms for objecting. It is also defined as spring back, as from a forceful thrust. It is also defined as the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired. It is also defined as a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics. It is also defined as the swift release of a store of affective force. It is also defined as drive or propel with the foot. It is also defined as kick a leg up. It is also defined as make a goal. It is also defined as strike with the foot. It is also defined as the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs). It is also defined as thrash about or strike out with the feet.
KINETIC is defined as supplying motive force. It is also defined as characterized by motion. It is also defined as relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith.
LENIENCE is defined as lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers. It is also defined as mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant. It is also defined as a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone.
The word LICE has no known definition.
LICIT is defined as authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law. It is also defined as sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality.
LICK is defined as take up with the tongue. It is also defined as touching with the tongue. It is also defined as pass the tongue over. It is also defined as (boxing) a blow with the fist. It is also defined as find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of. It is also defined as a salt deposit that animals regularly lick. It is also defined as beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight.
NECK is defined as kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion. It is also defined as the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body. It is also defined as an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer’s neck. It is also defined as a cut of meat from the neck of an animal. It is also defined as a narrow elongated projecting strip of land. It is also defined as a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form.
NECKLINE is defined as the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck.
NECKTIE is defined as neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front.
NICE is defined as done with delicacy and skill. It is also defined as excessively fastidious and easily disgusted. It is also defined as socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous. It is also defined as exhibiting courtesy and politeness. It is also defined as a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera. It is also defined as pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance.
NICK is defined as a small cut. It is also defined as cut a nick into. It is also defined as cut slightly, with a razor. It is also defined as an impression in a surface (as made by a blow). It is also defined as (British slang) a prison. It is also defined as divide or reset the tail muscles of. It is also defined as mate successfully; of livestock.
NICKEL is defined as a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite. It is also defined as five dollars worth of a drug. It is also defined as a United States coin worth one twentieth of a dollar. It is also defined as plate with nickel.
NIECE is defined as a daughter of your brother or sister.
TICK is defined as a metallic tapping sound. It is also defined as make a sound like a clock or a timer. It is also defined as sew. It is also defined as make a clicking or ticking sound. It is also defined as a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.. It is also defined as put a check mark on or near or next to. It is also defined as a light mattress. It is also defined as any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals.
TICKET is defined as a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.. It is also defined as the appropriate or desirable thing. It is also defined as a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices. It is also defined as issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty. It is also defined as a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment). It is also defined as a summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation). It is also defined as provide with a ticket for passage or admission.
TICKLE is defined as feel sudden intense sensation or emotion. It is also defined as the act of tickling. It is also defined as touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements. It is also defined as a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking. It is also defined as touch or stroke lightly.
TINCT is defined as color lightly.
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