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Today’s pangram is BILLIONTH.
BILLIONTH is defined as one part in a billion equal parts. It is also defined as position 1,000,000,000 in a countable series of things. It is also defined as the ordinal number of one billion in counting order.
BILLION is defined as the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros. It is also defined as a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole). It is also defined as the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros; in the United Kingdom the usage followed in the United States is frequently seen. It is also defined as denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain. It is also defined as denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States.
BIOTIN is defined as a B vitamin that aids in body growth.
BLOB is defined as make a spot or mark onto. It is also defined as an indistinct shapeless form.
BLOT is defined as an act that brings discredit to the person who does it. It is also defined as a blemish made by dirt. It is also defined as make a spot or mark onto. It is also defined as dry (ink) with blotting paper.
BLOTTO is defined as very drunk.
BOBBIN is defined as a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound.
The word BOHO has no known definition.
BOIL is defined as a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus. It is also defined as the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level. It is also defined as be agitated. It is also defined as be in an agitated emotional state. It is also defined as bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point. It is also defined as come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor. It is also defined as immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes.
BOLL is defined as the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant.
BOLO is defined as long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin. It is also defined as a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie.
BOLT is defined as a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder. It is also defined as the act of moving with great haste. It is also defined as in a rigid manner. It is also defined as the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key. It is also defined as run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along. It is also defined as leave suddenly and as if in a hurry. It is also defined as directly. It is also defined as eat hastily without proper chewing. It is also defined as a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length. It is also defined as a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener. It is also defined as a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech. It is also defined as a sudden abandonment (as from a political party). It is also defined as make or roll into bolts. It is also defined as move or jump suddenly. It is also defined as secure or lock with a bolt. It is also defined as swallow hastily.
BONBON is defined as a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate.
BONITO is defined as fish whose flesh is dried and flaked for Japanese cookery; may be same species as skipjack tuna. It is also defined as any of various scombroid fishes intermediate in size and characteristics between mackerels and tunas. It is also defined as flesh of mostly Pacific food fishes of the genus Sarda of the family Scombridae; related to but smaller than tuna.
BONOBO is defined as small chimpanzee of swamp forests in Zaire; a threatened species.
BOOB is defined as commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake. It is also defined as either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman. It is also defined as an ignorant or foolish person.
The word BOOBOO has no known definition.
The word BOOHOO has no known definition.
BOON is defined as a desirable state. It is also defined as very close and convivial.
BOOT is defined as the act of delivering a blow with the foot. It is also defined as an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg. It is also defined as cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes. It is also defined as compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools. It is also defined as the swift release of a store of affective force. It is also defined as a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed. It is also defined as footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg. It is also defined as kick; give a boot to. It is also defined as protective casing for something that resembles a leg.
BOOTH is defined as United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865). It is also defined as small area set off by walls for special use. It is also defined as a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment. It is also defined as a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches.
BOTH is defined as (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two.
HOBBIT is defined as an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien.
HOBNOB is defined as rub elbows with.
HOBO is defined as a worker who moves around and works temporarily in different places. It is also defined as a vagrant.
The word HOLT has no known definition.
HOOT is defined as something of little value. It is also defined as a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. It is also defined as a loud raucous cry (as of an owl). It is also defined as to utter a loud clamorous shout. It is also defined as utter the characteristic sound of owls.
INHIBITION is defined as (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires. It is also defined as the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof). It is also defined as (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part. It is also defined as the quality of being inhibited.
INTO is defined as To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications..
LION is defined as large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male. It is also defined as (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo. It is also defined as the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22. It is also defined as a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after).
The word LITHO has no known definition.
The word LOBO has no known definition.
LOIN is defined as either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds. It is also defined as a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump.
LOLL is defined as hang loosely or laxly. It is also defined as be lazy or idle.
LOON is defined as a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought. It is also defined as large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes. It is also defined as a worthless lazy fellow.
LOOT is defined as goods or money obtained illegally. It is also defined as informal terms for money. It is also defined as take illegally; of intellectual property. It is also defined as steal goods; take as spoils.
LOTION is defined as liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin. It is also defined as any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin.
LOTTO is defined as a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.
The word NONILLION has no known definition.
The word NOOB has no known definition.
NOON is defined as the middle of the day.
NOTION is defined as a vague idea in which some confidence is placed. It is also defined as an odd or fanciful or capricious idea. It is also defined as a general inclusive concept. It is also defined as (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items.
OBIT is defined as a notice of someone’s death; usually includes a short biography.
The word OLIO has no known definition.
ONION is defined as bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb. It is also defined as an aromatic flavorful vegetable. It is also defined as the bulb of an onion plant.
ONTO is defined as On the top of; upon..
TOIL is defined as productive work (especially physical work done for wages). It is also defined as work hard.
TOLL is defined as value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something. It is also defined as the sound of a bell being struck. It is also defined as a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance). It is also defined as charge a fee for using. It is also defined as ring slowly.
TOLLBOOTH is defined as a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls.
TOOL is defined as ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it. It is also defined as the means whereby some act is accomplished. It is also defined as a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else. It is also defined as obscene terms for penis. It is also defined as an implement used in the practice of a vocation. It is also defined as drive. It is also defined as furnish with tools. It is also defined as work with a tool.
TOON is defined as a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence.
TOOT is defined as make a loud noise. It is also defined as revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party. It is also defined as a blast of a horn.
TOOTH is defined as a means of enforcement. It is also defined as hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense. It is also defined as one of a number of uniform projections on a gear. It is also defined as something resembling the tooth of an animal. It is also defined as toothlike structure in invertebrates found in the mouth or alimentary canal or on a shell.
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