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Today’s pangrams are BACKLOT and BOOTBLACK.
The word BACKLOT has no known definition.
BOOTBLACK is defined as a person who polishes shoes and boots.
ABBOT is defined as the superior of an abbey of monks.
ALLOT is defined as give out. It is also defined as allow to have. It is also defined as administer or bestow, as in small portions.
ALTO is defined as the highest adult male singing voice. It is also defined as of or being the lowest female voice. It is also defined as the lowest female singing voice. It is also defined as of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor. It is also defined as a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef. It is also defined as (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group. It is also defined as (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments. It is also defined as the pitch range of the lowest female voice.
ATOLL is defined as an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon.
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).
BACKTALK is defined as an impudent or insolent rejoinder.
BALLOT is defined as a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative. It is also defined as a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting. It is also defined as vote by ballot.
BLAT is defined as cry plaintively.
BLOAT is defined as become bloated or swollen or puff up. It is also defined as make bloated or swollen. It is also defined as swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas.
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.
BOAT is defined as a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce. It is also defined as a small vessel for travel on water. It is also defined as ride in a boat on water.
BOBCAT is defined as small lynx of North America.
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.
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.
CATCALL is defined as a cry expressing disapproval. It is also defined as utter catcalls at.
CLOT is defined as a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid. It is also defined as turn into curds. It is also defined as change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state. It is also defined as cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state. It is also defined as coalesce or unite in a mass.
COAT is defined as put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface. It is also defined as a thin layer covering something. It is also defined as form a coat over. It is also defined as growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal. It is also defined as an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors. It is also defined as cover or provide with a coat.
COBALT is defined as a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition.
COCKATOO is defined as white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds.
COLT is defined as a kind of revolver. It is also defined as a young male horse under the age of four.
COOT is defined as slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.
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.
LOTTO is defined as a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.
OCTAL is defined as of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base.
The word TABLA has no known definition.
TABOO is defined as a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature. It is also defined as an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion. It is also defined as excluded from use or mention. It is also defined as forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands. It is also defined as declare as sacred and forbidden.
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.
TACO is defined as (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent. It is also defined as a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TALC is defined as a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder. It is also defined as apply talcum powder to (one’s body).
TALK is defined as exchange thoughts; talk with. It is also defined as use language. It is also defined as an exchange of ideas via conversation. It is also defined as express in speech. It is also defined as deliver a lecture or talk. It is also defined as reveal information. It is also defined as a speech that is open to the public. It is also defined as idle gossip or rumor. It is also defined as divulge confidential information or secrets. It is also defined as discussion; (`talk about’ is a less formal alternative for `discussion of’). It is also defined as the act of giving a talk to an audience.
TALL is defined as too improbable to admit of belief. It is also defined as lofty in style. It is also defined as a garment size for a tall person. It is also defined as great in vertical dimension; high in stature. It is also defined as impressively difficult.
TATTOO is defined as a design on the skin made by tattooing. It is also defined as a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters. It is also defined as stain (skin) with indelible color. It is also defined as the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining.
TOBACCO is defined as aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs. It is also defined as leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion.
TOCCATA is defined as a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style.
The word TOCK has no known definition.
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.
The word TOOK has no known definition.
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.
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.
TOTAL is defined as determine the sum of. It is also defined as the whole amount. It is also defined as add up in number or quantity. It is also defined as constituting the full quantity or extent; complete. It is also defined as a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers. It is also defined as complete in extent or degree and in every particular. It is also defined as damage beyond the point of repair.
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