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Today’s pangram is POTLATCH.
POTLATCH is defined as a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment).
The word ALCOPOP has no known definition.
ALPACA is defined as domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco. It is also defined as a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool. It is also defined as wool of the alpaca.
ALPHA is defined as early testing stage of a software or hardware product. It is also defined as first in order of importance. It is also defined as the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet. It is also defined as the beginning of a series or sequence.
APPALL is defined as strike with disgust or revulsion. It is also defined as fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised.
ATOP is defined as
CAPO is defined as the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate.
The word CAPTCHA has no known definition.
CATALPA is defined as tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods.
CHAP is defined as a long narrow depression in a surface. It is also defined as a boy or man. It is also defined as a crack in a lip caused usually by cold. It is also defined as crack due to dehydration. It is also defined as (usually in the plural) leather leggings without a seat; joined by a belt; often have flared outer flaps; worn over trousers by cowboys to protect their legs.
CHOP is defined as cut into pieces. It is also defined as a grounder that bounces high in the air. It is also defined as cut with a hacking tool. It is also defined as a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball. It is also defined as a jaw. It is also defined as a small cut of meat including part of a rib. It is also defined as form or shape by chopping. It is also defined as hit sharply. It is also defined as move suddenly. It is also defined as strike sharply, as in some sports. It is also defined as the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide).
CLAP is defined as a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra. It is also defined as clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. It is also defined as clap one’s hands together. It is also defined as a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated. It is also defined as a sudden very loud noise. It is also defined as cause to strike the air in flight. It is also defined as put quickly or forcibly. It is also defined as strike the air in flight. It is also defined as strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise. It is also defined as strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.
CLOP is defined as the sound of a horse’s hoofs hitting on a hard surface. It is also defined as make or move along with a sound as of a horse’s hooves striking the ground.
COOP is defined as an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept. It is also defined as a farm building for housing poultry.
The word COOPT has no known definition.
HOOP is defined as horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball. It is also defined as a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling. It is also defined as a small arch used as croquet equipment. It is also defined as a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt. It is also defined as bind or fasten with a hoop.
HOOPLA is defined as blatant or sensational promotion.
HOTPOT is defined as a stew of meat and potatoes cooked in a tightly covered pot.
LAPTOP is defined as a portable computer small enough to use in your lap.
LOLLOP is defined as walk clumsily and with a bounce.
LOOP is defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates. It is also defined as a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane. It is also defined as fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. It is also defined as (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated. It is also defined as make a loop in. It is also defined as the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component. It is also defined as a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied. It is also defined as an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan). It is also defined as an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. It is also defined as anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself). It is also defined as fasten or join with a loop. It is also defined as fly loops, perform a loop. It is also defined as move in loops. It is also defined as the basic pattern of the human fingerprint.
OPAL is defined as a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones.
PACT is defined as a written agreement between two states or sovereigns.
The word PALAPA has no known definition.
PALATAL is defined as relating to or lying near the palate. It is also defined as produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y’) or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch’ in `chin’ or `j’ in `gin’). It is also defined as a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast’).
PALL is defined as lose interest or become bored with something or somebody. It is also defined as become less interesting or attractive. It is also defined as cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing. It is also defined as a sudden numbing dread. It is also defined as lose sparkle or bouquet. It is also defined as cause to lose courage. It is also defined as hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window). It is also defined as burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped. It is also defined as cause to become flat. It is also defined as cover with a pall. It is also defined as lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to).
The word PALP has no known definition.
PAPA is defined as an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.
PAPAL is defined as proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles.
PATCH is defined as a small contrasting part of something. It is also defined as a connection intended to be used for a limited time. It is also defined as repair by adding pieces. It is also defined as a protective cloth covering for an injured eye. It is also defined as sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment). It is also defined as a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body. It is also defined as a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. It is also defined as a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. It is also defined as mend by putting a patch on. It is also defined as to join or unite the pieces of. It is also defined as a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole. It is also defined as a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program. It is also defined as provide with a patch; also used metaphorically.
PATH is defined as an established line of travel or access. It is also defined as a course of conduct. It is also defined as a line or route along which something travels or moves. It is also defined as a way especially designed for a particular use.
The word PHAT has no known definition.
PHOTO is defined as a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format.
PLAT is defined as make a plat of. It is also defined as a map showing planned or actual features of an area (streets and building lots etc.).
PLOP is defined as set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise. It is also defined as with a short hollow thud. It is also defined as drop something with a plopping sound. It is also defined as drop with the sound of something falling into water. It is also defined as the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash.
PLOT is defined as make a plat of. It is also defined as a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal). It is also defined as a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. It is also defined as make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed. It is also defined as a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object. It is also defined as devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet). It is also defined as plan secretly, usually something illegal. It is also defined as the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc..
POACH is defined as cook in a simmering liquid. It is also defined as hunt illegally.
POLL is defined as convert into a pollard. It is also defined as an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. It is also defined as the top of the head. It is also defined as a tame parrot. It is also defined as get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. It is also defined as get the votes of. It is also defined as the counting of votes (as in an election). It is also defined as the part of the head between the ears. It is also defined as vote in an election at a polling station.
POLO is defined as Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324). It is also defined as a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball.
POOCH is defined as round one’s lips as if intending to kiss. It is also defined as informal terms for dogs.
The word POOH has no known definition.
POOL is defined as something resembling a pool of liquid. It is also defined as an association of companies for some definite purpose. It is also defined as the combined stakes of the betters. It is also defined as a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid. It is also defined as a small lake. It is also defined as any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets. It is also defined as an excavation that is (usually) filled with water. It is also defined as an organization of people or resources that can be shared. It is also defined as any communal combination of funds. It is also defined as combine into a common fund. It is also defined as join or form a pool of people.
POOP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as slang terms for inside information. It is also defined as a stupid foolish person.
The word POPPA has no known definition.
POTATO is defined as annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous. It is also defined as an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland.
TAPA is defined as a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark. It is also defined as the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus.
TOPCOAT is defined as a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter.
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