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Today’s pangrams are APRICOT, CAPACITOR, and PATRIOTIC.
APRICOT is defined as a shade of pink tinged with yellow. It is also defined as Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach. It is also defined as downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach.
CAPACITOR is defined as an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge.
PATRIOTIC is defined as inspired by love for your country.
AIRPORT is defined as an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo.
APART is defined as placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose. It is also defined as into parts or pieces. It is also defined as not taken into account or excluded from consideration. It is also defined as remote and separate physically or socially. It is also defined as having characteristics not shared by others.
The word APPARAT has no known definition.
ATOP is defined as
CAPO is defined as the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate.
CAPRI is defined as an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery.
CAPTOR is defined as a person who captures and holds people or animals.
CARP is defined as raise trivial objections. It is also defined as any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It is also defined as the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised.
The word CARPACCIO has no known definition.
The word CARPI has no known definition.
CARPORT is defined as garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles.
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.
The word CORPORA has no known definition.
CRAP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as have a bowel movement. It is also defined as obscene words for unacceptable behavior.
CROP is defined as cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. It is also defined as the yield from plants in a single growing season. It is also defined as let feed in a field or pasture or meadow. It is also defined as prepare for crops. It is also defined as feed as in a meadow or pasture. It is also defined as a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food. It is also defined as a collection of people or things appearing together. It is also defined as a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale. It is also defined as cut short. It is also defined as the output of something in a season. It is also defined as the stock or handle of a whip. It is also defined as yield crops.
The word OCTOPI has no known definition.
OPTIC is defined as relating to or using sight. It is also defined as the organ of sight. It is also defined as of or relating to or resembling the eye.
PACT is defined as a written agreement between two states or sovereigns.
PAIR is defined as a set of two similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as arrange in pairs. It is also defined as two items of the same kind. It is also defined as form a pair or pairs. It is also defined as engage in sexual intercourse. It is also defined as occur in pairs. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value. It is also defined as two people considered as a unit.
PAPA is defined as an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.
The word PARATROOP has no known definition.
PARROT is defined as a copycat who does not understand the words or acts being imitated. It is also defined as repeat mindlessly. It is also defined as usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds.
PART is defined as the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result. It is also defined as the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. It is also defined as to some extent; in some degree; not wholly. It is also defined as assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group. It is also defined as a portion of a natural object. It is also defined as something less than the whole of a human artifact. It is also defined as one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole. It is also defined as discontinue an association or relation; go different ways. It is also defined as the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music. It is also defined as force, take, or pull apart. It is also defined as an item that is an instance of some type. It is also defined as a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions. It is also defined as leave. It is also defined as the extended spatial location of something. It is also defined as go one’s own way; move apart. It is also defined as something determined in relation to something that includes it. It is also defined as an actor’s portrayal of someone in a play. It is also defined as come apart. It is also defined as that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation.
PARTITA is defined as (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century. It is also defined as one of the variations contained in a partita.
PATIO is defined as usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence.
PATRIOT is defined as one who loves and defends his or her country.
PICA is defined as a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing. It is also defined as magpies. It is also defined as an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently.
The word PICCATA has no known definition.
PICOT is defined as an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon.
PIPIT is defined as a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage.
The word PIRATIC has no known definition.
PITA is defined as usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling.
The word PITAPAT has no known definition.
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.
POOR is defined as of insufficient quantity to meet a need. It is also defined as people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group). It is also defined as deserving or inciting pity. It is also defined as characterized by or indicating poverty. It is also defined as having little money or few possessions. It is also defined as lacking in quality or substances.
The word POPPA has no known definition.
PORT is defined as (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals). It is also defined as sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal. It is also defined as the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose. It is also defined as located on the left side of a ship or aircraft. It is also defined as an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through. It is also defined as a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country. It is also defined as bring to port. It is also defined as carry, bear, convey, or bring. It is also defined as carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons. It is also defined as drink port. It is also defined as land at or reach a port. It is also defined as modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform. It is also defined as put or turn on the left side, of a ship. It is also defined as turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship.
PORTICO is defined as a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area.
PORTRAIT is defined as any likeness of a person, in any medium. It is also defined as a word picture of a person’s appearance and character.
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.
PRAT is defined as the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.
PRIAPIC is defined as resembling or being a phallus. It is also defined as overly concerned with masculinity and male sexuality.
PRIOR is defined as earlier in time. It is also defined as the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot.
PROCTOR is defined as watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating). It is also defined as someone who supervises (an examination).
PROP is defined as a propeller that rotates to push against air. It is also defined as any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie. It is also defined as support by placing against something solid or rigid. It is also defined as a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling.
PROTRACT is defined as lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer.
PROTRACTOR is defined as drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles.
RAPPORT is defined as a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.
RAPT is defined as feeling great rapture or delight.
RAPTOR is defined as any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals.
RATTRAP is defined as a difficult entangling situation. It is also defined as a trap for catching rats. It is also defined as filthy run-down dilapidated housing.
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.
TAPIOCA is defined as granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings.
TAPIR is defined as large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout.
TAPROOT is defined as (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem. It is also defined as something that provides an important central source for growth or development.
TARP is defined as waterproofed canvas.
TIPI is defined as a Native American tent; usually of conical shape.
TIPTOP is defined as of the highest quality. It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. It is also defined as the extreme top or summit.
TOPCOAT is defined as a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter.
TOPIC is defined as the subject matter of a conversation or discussion. It is also defined as some situation or event that is thought about.
TORPOR is defined as a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility. It is also defined as inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy.
TRAP is defined as to hold fast or prevent from moving. It is also defined as catch in or as if in a trap. It is also defined as something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares. It is also defined as a hazard on a golf course. It is also defined as informal terms for the mouth. It is also defined as place in a confining or embarrassing position. It is also defined as the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise. It is also defined as a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned. It is also defined as a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters. It is also defined as a light two-wheeled carriage. It is also defined as drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas. It is also defined as hold or catch as if in a trap.
TRIP is defined as get high, stoned, or drugged. It is also defined as put in motion or move to act. It is also defined as miss a step and fall or nearly fall. It is also defined as cause to stumble. It is also defined as a catch mechanism that acts as a switch. It is also defined as an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall. It is also defined as an exciting or stimulating experience. It is also defined as make a trip for pleasure. It is also defined as an unintentional but embarrassing blunder. It is also defined as a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs. It is also defined as a journey for some purpose (usually including the return). It is also defined as a light or nimble tread.
TROOP is defined as an orderly crowd. It is also defined as a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts. It is also defined as march in a procession. It is also defined as a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company. It is also defined as a group of soldiers. It is also defined as move or march as if in a crowd.
TROPIC is defined as relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator). It is also defined as of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics. It is also defined as either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics.
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