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Today’s pangram is EMBANKMENT.
EMBANKMENT is defined as a raised bank or wall constructed to prevent flooding or to contain water. It is also defined as an earth or stone structure built along a river or coast for protection or support.
ABATEMENT is defined as the action of reducing or lessening something, especially a nuisance or noise. It is also defined as a reduction in the amount owed or the intensity of something.
ABETMENT is defined as the act of encouraging, supporting, or assisting someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing.
AMEN is defined as an expression used at the end of prayers meaning ‘so be it’. It is also defined as a word of affirmation or agreement.
ANTE is defined as a stake put up by a player in poker or brag before cards are dealt. It is also defined as the initial cost or requirement needed to participate in something.
ANTENNA is defined as a rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio waves. It is also defined as one of a pair of long, thin sensory appendages on the head of insects and crustaceans.
ANTENNAE is defined as plural of antenna; multiple sensory appendages on arthropods or multiple radio transmission devices.
BANANA is defined as a long, curved tropical fruit with yellow or green skin and soft, pale flesh. It is also defined as the plant bearing this fruit, native to Southeast Asia.
BANE is defined as a source of harm, poison, or ruin. It is also defined as something that causes great distress or annoyance.
BANK is defined as a financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money. It is also defined as the sloping ground beside a river, stream, or canal. It is also defined as a raised mass or ridge, as of sand or snow.
BANTAM is defined as a small domestic chicken breed. It is also defined as a small or slight person or thing.
BATTEMENT is defined as a beating movement of the leg in ballet performed while the supporting leg is straight.
BATTEN is defined as a thin strip of wood used to fasten or reinforce. It is also defined as to fasten or secure with battens.
BEAN is defined as a leguminous plant seed used as food, such as a kidney bean or peanut. It is also defined as the pod of such a plant.
BEATEN is defined as struck repeatedly or violently. It is also defined as defeated or overcome in a contest. It is also defined as shaped by or showing signs of repeated hammering or wear.
BEEN is defined as past participle of ‘be,’ indicating a state of existence or condition that has occurred.
BENT is defined as curved or angled rather than straight. It is also defined as determined or resolved to do something. It is also defined as a distinct grass or grasslike plant.
BETAKEN is defined as past participle of ‘betake,’ meaning to have gone or proceeded to a place.
EATEN is defined as past participle of ‘eat,’ meaning consumed as food.
EMANATE is defined as to originate or come forth from a source. It is also defined as to emit or send out, as a smell or sound.
EMBANK is defined as to confine or protect with an embankment.
ENEMA is defined as a procedure in which liquid is injected into the colon to induce bowel evacuation. It is also defined as the liquid substance used in such a procedure.
ENTENTE is defined as an agreement or understanding between nations, especially an informal one.
KATANA is defined as a long, curved sword traditionally used by samurai in feudal Japan.
KEEN is defined as eager or enthusiastic, particularly about something. It is also defined as sharp or acute, as in a keen sense of smell. It is also defined as to cry out loudly in lamentation or grief.
KENTE is defined as a colorful woven cloth made by the Akan people of Ghana, traditionally handwoven with silk and cotton.
KNEE is defined as the joint in the middle of the human leg between the thigh and lower leg. It is also defined as a piece of wood or metal bent at an angle used in building or shipbuilding.
MANATEE is defined as a large, slow-moving marine mammal of warm waters with a rounded body and flipper-like limbs.
MANE is defined as the long hair on the neck and head of a horse, lion, or similar animal.
MANNA is defined as food that is miraculously supplied, as described in the Bible. It is also defined as any unexpected benefit or windfall.
MANTA is defined as a large tropical ray with wing-like fins and a whip-like tail, also called a manta ray.
MEAN is defined as average; calculated by adding values and dividing by the number of values. It is also defined as unkind, cruel, or spiteful. It is also defined as intend or purpose to convey or do something.
MEANT is defined as past tense of ‘mean,’ indicating intended purpose or signification.
MENTEE is defined as a person who is advised, trained, or guided by a mentor.
NAAN is defined as a soft, flatbread traditionally made in India, typically baked in a tandoor.
NAME is defined as a word or set of words by which a person, place, or thing is known or referred to. It is also defined as to give a name to someone or something. It is also defined as to mention or specify someone or something.
NANA is defined as informal word for grandmother. It is also defined as a tropical tree bearing fruit that is used in various foods.
NANKEEN is defined as a strong, durable cotton fabric originally made in Nanjing, China, typically yellowish or buff-colored.
NATANT is defined as swimming or capable of swimming.
NEAT is defined as tidy, orderly, or well-organized. It is also defined as not diluted; pure or unmixed, especially of alcoholic beverages. It is also defined as cattle collectively, particularly cows.
NEATEN is defined as to make neat or tidy.
NENE is defined as the Hawaiian goose, the state bird of Hawaii.
TAKEN is defined as past participle of ‘take,’ meaning seized, captured, or accepted. It is also defined as affected or smitten by something or someone.
TANK is defined as a large container for storing liquid or gas. It is also defined as an armored fighting vehicle with a rotating turret and gun. It is also defined as to fail or perform poorly.
TANKA is defined as a form of Japanese poetry consisting of five lines with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable pattern.
TEEN is defined as a person aged thirteen through nineteen. It is also defined as sorrow or suffering (archaic usage).
TENANT is defined as a person who rents or leases property from a landlord.
TENEMENT is defined as a run-down apartment building, especially in a poor urban area. It is also defined as a type of property held by a tenant.
TENET is defined as a principle or belief, especially one held as part of a larger system of beliefs.
TENT is defined as a portable shelter made of canvas or cloth supported by poles and ropes. It is also defined as to camp in or provide with a tent.
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