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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.
The word ABACI has no known definition.
ABACK is defined as
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.
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
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.
BABA is defined as a small cake leavened with yeast.
BABE is defined as a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk.
BABKA is defined as a coffee cake flavored with orange rind and raisins and almonds.
BACK is defined as a support that you can lean against while sitting. It is also defined as give support or one’s approval to. It is also defined as establish as valid or genuine. It is also defined as the side that goes last or is not normally seen. It is also defined as the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book. It is also defined as the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord. It is also defined as the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine. It is also defined as in or to or toward a past time. It is also defined as place a bet on. It is also defined as be behind; approve of. It is also defined as located at or near the back of an animal. It is also defined as the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer. It is also defined as at or to or toward the back or rear. It is also defined as (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage. It is also defined as be in back of. It is also defined as cause to travel backward. It is also defined as (football) a person who plays in the backfield. It is also defined as of an earlier date. It is also defined as related to or located at the back. It is also defined as shift to a counterclockwise direction. It is also defined as strengthen by providing with a back or backing. It is also defined as support financial backing for. It is also defined as the part of a garment that covers the back of your body. It is also defined as travel backward.
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.
BAKE is defined as be very hot, due to hot weather or exposure to the sun. It is also defined as heat by a natural force. It is also defined as cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven. It is also defined as prepare with dry heat in an oven.
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.
BEAK is defined as horny projecting mouth of a bird. It is also defined as informal terms for the nose. It is also defined as hit lightly with a picking motion. It is also defined as a beaklike, tapering tip on certain plant structures. It is also defined as beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles).
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.
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.
The word CABBIE has no known definition.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CAKE is defined as small flat mass of chopped food. It is also defined as form a coat over. It is also defined as a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax). It is also defined as baked goods made from or based on a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat.
The word CIABATTA has no known definition.
KEBAB is defined as cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables.
KICKBACK is defined as a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction.
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.
The word TIKKA has no known definition.
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