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Today’s pangrams are BACKBITE and TIEBACK.
BACKBITE is defined as say mean things.
TIEBACK is defined as a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back.
ABATE is defined as become less in amount or intensity. It is also defined as make less active or intense.
ABET is defined as assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing.
ACETATE is defined as a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate. It is also defined as a salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACETIC is defined as relating to or containing acetic acid.
ATTACK is defined as ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation. It is also defined as attack in speech or writing. It is also defined as (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons). It is also defined as take the initiative and go on the offensive. It is also defined as a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase. It is also defined as intense adverse criticism. It is also defined as launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with. It is also defined as attack someone physically or emotionally. It is also defined as the act of attacking. It is also defined as an offensive move in a sport or game. It is also defined as a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition. It is also defined as begin to injure. It is also defined as set to work upon; turn one’s energies vigorously to a task. It is also defined as strong criticism. It is also defined as the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent).
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
The word BACKBIT has no known definition.
BAIT is defined as anything that serves as an enticement. It is also defined as something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed. It is also defined as harass with persistent criticism or carping. It is also defined as attack with dogs or set dogs upon. It is also defined as lure, entice, or entrap with bait.
BATE is defined as flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons. It is also defined as moderate or restrain; lessen the force of. It is also defined as soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments.
BATIK is defined as a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted. It is also defined as dye with wax.
BEAT is defined as a regular route for a sentry or policeman. It is also defined as come out better in a competition, race, or conflict. It is also defined as make a rhythmic sound. It is also defined as avoid paying. It is also defined as move rhythmically. It is also defined as be a mystery or bewildering to. It is also defined as wear out completely. It is also defined as make a sound like a clock or a timer. It is also defined as the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart. It is also defined as move with a flapping motion. It is also defined as the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music. It is also defined as very tired. It is also defined as move with or as if with a regular alternating motion. It is also defined as a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior. It is also defined as (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse. It is also defined as give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression. It is also defined as move with a thrashing motion. It is also defined as beat through cleverness and wit. It is also defined as stir vigorously. It is also defined as a regular rate of repetition. It is also defined as a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations. It is also defined as a stroke or blow. It is also defined as be superior. It is also defined as glare or strike with great intensity. It is also defined as hit repeatedly. It is also defined as indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks. It is also defined as make by pounding or trampling. It is also defined as produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly. It is also defined as sail with much tacking or with difficulty. It is also defined as shape by beating. It is also defined as strike (a part of one’s own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music. It is also defined as strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting. It is also defined as the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing. It is also defined as the sound of stroke or blow.
BEET is defined as round red root vegetable. It is also defined as biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop.
BETA is defined as beets. It is also defined as preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product. It is also defined as second in order of importance. It is also defined as the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet.
The word BETAKE has no known definition.
BITE is defined as a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect’s stinger into skin. It is also defined as a small amount of solid food; a mouthful. It is also defined as wit having a sharp and caustic quality. It is also defined as a light informal meal. It is also defined as a strong odor or taste property. It is also defined as the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws. It is also defined as deliver a sting to. It is also defined as to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws. It is also defined as cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort. It is also defined as (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait. It is also defined as a portion removed from the whole. It is also defined as a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person. It is also defined as penetrate or cut, as with a knife.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
The word CIABATTA has no known definition.
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.
KITE is defined as a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float. It is also defined as a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value. It is also defined as any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals. It is also defined as fly a kite. It is also defined as get credit or money by using a bad check. It is also defined as increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently. It is also defined as plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string. It is also defined as soar or fly like a kite.
The word TACET has no known definition.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACK is defined as gear for a horse. It is also defined as reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action). It is also defined as turn into the wind. It is also defined as (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind. It is also defined as (nautical) the act of changing tack. It is also defined as create by putting components or members together. It is also defined as sew together loosely, with large stitches. It is also defined as fix to; attach. It is also defined as a short nail with a sharp point and a large head. It is also defined as fasten with tacks. It is also defined as sailing a zigzag course. It is also defined as the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
TAKE is defined as the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property. It is also defined as be capable of holding or containing. It is also defined as remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract. It is also defined as serve oneself to, or consume regularly. It is also defined as make a film or photograph of something. It is also defined as be designed to hold or take. It is also defined as require (time or space). It is also defined as take somebody somewhere. It is also defined as have sex with; archaic use. It is also defined as have with oneself; have on one’s person. It is also defined as receive or obtain regularly. It is also defined as admit into a group or community. It is also defined as head into a specified direction. It is also defined as pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives. It is also defined as take into consideration for exemplifying purposes. It is also defined as assume, as of positions or roles. It is also defined as interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression. It is also defined as lay claim to; as of an idea. It is also defined as accept or undergo, often unwillingly. It is also defined as make use of or accept for some purpose. It is also defined as take something or somebody with oneself somewhere. It is also defined as engage for service under a term of contract. It is also defined as be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness. It is also defined as take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect. It is also defined as take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. It is also defined as get into one’s hands, take physically. It is also defined as require as useful, just, or proper. It is also defined as occupy or take on. It is also defined as receive willingly something given or offered. It is also defined as be a student of a certain subject. It is also defined as proceed along in a vehicle. It is also defined as point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards. It is also defined as ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial. It is also defined as be seized or affected in a specified way. It is also defined as buy, select. It is also defined as carry out. It is also defined as experience or feel or submit to. It is also defined as obtain by winning. It is also defined as take by force. It is also defined as take into one’s possession. It is also defined as the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption. It is also defined as travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route.
The word TAKEBACK has no known definition.
TEACAKE is defined as flat semisweet cookie or biscuit usually served with tea. It is also defined as any of various small cakes or cookies often served with tea.
TEAK is defined as hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding. It is also defined as tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood.
TEAT is defined as the small projection of a mammary gland.
TIBIA is defined as the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle.
The word TIBIAE has no known definition.
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.
The word TIKI has no known definition.
The word TIKKA has no known definition.
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