(figuratively) By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.
An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.
artichokes
artichokes
noun
plural of artichoke
breasthook
breasthook
noun
(nautical) A horizontal timber fitted in the bows of a ship to add strength and to connect the sides to the stem.
chalkstone
chalkstone
noun
(medicine) A chalk-like concretion, consisting mainly of urate of sodium, found in those affected with gout; a tophus.
(obsolete) A mass or piece of chalk.
chalkstony
chalkstony
adj
Having or resembling chalkstones.
chokestrap
chokestrap
noun
A strap leading from the bellyband to the lower part of the collar, to keep the collar in place.
earthshock
earthshock
Noun
An earthquake.
earthsmoke
earthworks
earthworks
noun
plural of earthwork
gottschalk
handstroke
handstroke
noun
(bellringing) The pull on the sally that swings the bell through a full circle
heatstroke
heatstroke
noun
Alternative spelling of heat stroke.
katholikos
katholikos
noun
Alternative form of catholicos
kharoshthi
mackintosh
mackintosh
noun
A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
By extension, any waterproof coat or raincoat.
Waterproof rubberized cloth.
massekhoth
matchbooks
matchbooks
noun
plural of matchbook
matchlocks
matchlocks
noun
plural of matchlock
patchworks
patchworks
noun
plural of patchwork
sabathikos
sackcloths
sackcloths
noun
plural of sackcloth
samothrake
shackatory
shackleton
shockstall
shortcakes
shortcakes
noun
plural of shortcake
shtokavski
smokeshaft
smoothback
snakemouth
snakemouth
noun
The orchid Pogonia ophioglossoides.
spatchcock
spatchcock
noun
A rushed effort.
Chicken meat when prepared by spatchcocking. (See below.)
verb
To cut (poultry) along the spine and spread the halves apart, for more even cooking when grilled.
To interpolate, insert or sandwich (in or into).
To prepare in haste.
steakhouse
steakhouse
noun
A restaurant that specializes in good cuts of meat, particularly steak.
tereshkova
theokrasia
throwbacks
throwbacks
noun
plural of throwback
toshakhana
toshakhana
noun
(India, historical) A repository of articles received as presents, or intended to be given as presents, attached to a government office or to a rich person's establishment.