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Today’s pangram is BRICKBAT.
BRICKBAT is defined as a fragment of brick used as a weapon. It is also defined as blunt criticism.
ARCTIC is defined as a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow. It is also defined as extremely cold. It is also defined as the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole. It is also defined as of or relating to the Arctic.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
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).
ATTAR is defined as essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers.
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.
ATTRACT is defined as be attractive to. It is also defined as direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes. It is also defined as exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away.
BACCARAT is defined as a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cards that total closest to nine.
The word BACKBIT has no known definition.
BACKTRACK is defined as retrace one’s course.
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.
The word BARIATRIC has no known definition.
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.
BRAT is defined as a small pork sausage. It is also defined as a very troublesome child.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CARAT is defined as the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold. It is also defined as a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg.
CART is defined as draw slowly or heavily. It is also defined as wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels. It is also defined as a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal. It is also defined as transport something in a cart.
CATARACT is defined as a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice. It is also defined as an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye.
The word CIABATTA has no known definition.
CITRIC is defined as of or related to citric acid.
CRITIC is defined as anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something. It is also defined as a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art. It is also defined as someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments.
KARAT is defined as the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold.
The word KART has no known definition.
RABBIT is defined as the fur of a rabbit. It is also defined as any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food. It is also defined as flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food. It is also defined as hunt rabbits.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
The word RATATAT has no known definition.
The word RIBBIT 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.
TART is defined as a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money. It is also defined as harsh. It is also defined as tasting sour like a lemon. It is also defined as a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust. It is also defined as a small open pie with a fruit filling.
TARTAR is defined as a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman. It is also defined as a salt used especially in baking powder. It is also defined as a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century. It is also defined as an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TIBIA is defined as the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle.
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.
The word TIKI has no known definition.
The word TIKKA has no known definition.
TRACK is defined as any road or path affording passage especially a rough one. It is also defined as (computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data. It is also defined as travel across or pass over. It is also defined as go after with the intent to catch. It is also defined as the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track. It is also defined as an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground. It is also defined as a course over which races are run. It is also defined as evidence pointing to a possible solution. It is also defined as a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc. It is also defined as a line or route along which something travels or moves. It is also defined as a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll. It is also defined as a groove on a phonograph recording. It is also defined as a pair of parallel rails providing a runway for wheels. It is also defined as carry on the feet and deposit. It is also defined as make tracks upon. It is also defined as observe or plot the moving path of something.
TRACT is defined as a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain. It is also defined as a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet. It is also defined as an extended area of land. It is also defined as a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRICK is defined as an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers. It is also defined as a cunning or deceitful action or device. It is also defined as deceive somebody. It is also defined as a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement. It is also defined as a prostitute’s customer. It is also defined as an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent. It is also defined as a period of work or duty. It is also defined as (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner.
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