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Today’s pangrams are CHECKING and CHICKENING.
The word CHECKING has no known definition.
The word CHICKENING has no known definition.
CHECK is defined as an appraisal of the state of affairs. It is also defined as be verified or confirmed; pass inspection. It is also defined as make cracks or chinks in. It is also defined as a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something. It is also defined as examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition. It is also defined as develop (a child’s or animal’s) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. It is also defined as become fractured; break or crack on the surface only. It is also defined as lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. It is also defined as the state of inactivity following an interruption. It is also defined as find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort. It is also defined as slow the growth or development of. It is also defined as a written order directing a bank to pay money. It is also defined as be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something. It is also defined as mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on. It is also defined as additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct. It is also defined as a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.. It is also defined as the act of inspecting or verifying. It is also defined as something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress. It is also defined as the bill in a restaurant. It is also defined as put a check mark on or near or next to. It is also defined as be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. It is also defined as hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of. It is also defined as the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess. It is also defined as abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey. It is also defined as arrest the motion (of something) abruptly. It is also defined as a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard). It is also defined as block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey. It is also defined as (chess) a direct attack on an opponent’s king. It is also defined as consign for shipment on a vehicle. It is also defined as decline to initiate betting. It is also defined as hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping. It is also defined as make an examination or investigation. It is also defined as obstructing an opponent in ice hockey. It is also defined as place into check. It is also defined as stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution. It is also defined as stop in a chase especially when scent is lost. It is also defined as verify by consulting a source or authority. It is also defined as write out a check on a bank account.
CHEEK is defined as either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump. It is also defined as an impudent statement. It is also defined as impudent aggressiveness. It is also defined as either side of the face below the eyes. It is also defined as speak impudently to.
CHICKEN is defined as a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl. It is also defined as easily frightened. It is also defined as a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy. It is also defined as the flesh of a chicken used for food. It is also defined as a foolhardy competition; a dangerous activity that is continued until one competitor becomes afraid and stops.
The word EGGING has no known definition.
The word EKING has no known definition.
ENGINE is defined as a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks. It is also defined as an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.. It is also defined as motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work. It is also defined as something used to achieve a purpose.
GEEK is defined as a person with an unusual or odd personality. It is also defined as a carnival performer who does disgusting acts.
The word GEEKING has no known definition.
GENE is defined as (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity.
GENIE is defined as (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals.
The word GENII has no known definition.
GHEE is defined as clarified butter used in Indian cookery.
The word HECK has no known definition.
The word HEINIE has no known definition.
HENCE is defined as (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result. It is also defined as from this place.
The word HENGE has no known definition.
HIKE is defined as an increase in cost. It is also defined as the amount a salary is increased. It is also defined as increase. It is also defined as a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure. It is also defined as walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise.
HINGE is defined as a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other. It is also defined as a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend. It is also defined as attach with a hinge.
The word INNIE has no known definition.
KEEN is defined as express grief verbally. It is also defined as intense or sharp. It is also defined as painful as if caused by a sharp instrument. It is also defined as having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. It is also defined as very good. It is also defined as a funeral lament sung with loud wailing. It is also defined as having a sharp cutting edge or point.
The word KEENING has no known definition.
KNEE is defined as joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee. It is also defined as hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella. It is also defined as the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee.
The word KNEEING has no known definition.
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.
NECKING is defined as the molding at the top of a column. It is also defined as affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs).
NEIGH is defined as make a characteristic sound, of a horse. It is also defined as the characteristic sounds made by a horse.
The word NEIGHING has no known definition.
The word NENE has no known definition.
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.
NICHE is defined as a small concavity. It is also defined as an enclosure that is set back or indented. It is also defined as (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species). It is also defined as a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it.
NIECE is defined as a daughter of your brother or sister.
NINE is defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one. It is also defined as one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face. It is also defined as denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten. It is also defined as a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together.
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