(nautical) A sailing vessel similar to a barque, but fore-and-aft (schooner) rigged on the mainmast
bequeathals
bequeathals
noun
plural of bequeathal
bequeathing
bequeathing
verb
present participle of bequeath
bibliothque
biquadratic
biquadratic
adj
(mathematics) Of a polynomial expression, involving only the zeroth, second, and fourth powers of a variable, as x⁴ + 3x² + 2. Sometimes extended to any expression involving the biquadrate or fourth power (but no higher powers), as x⁴ − 4x³ + 3x² − x + 1.
noun
(mathematics) A biquadratic equation.
biquarterly
biquarterly
adj
Twice every quarter, i.e. eight times per year.
blanquettes
blanquettes
noun
plural of blanquette
bontequagga
bouquetiere
bouquiniste
briquetting
briquetting
verb
present participle of briquet
present participle of briquette
equilibrant
equilibrant
noun
A force equal to, but opposite of, the resultant sum of vector forces; that force which balances other forces, thus bringing an object to equilibrium.
equilibrate
equilibrate
verb
(intransitive) To balance, to be in a state of equilibrium.
(transitive) To balance, or bring into equilibrium.
equilibrist
equilibrist
noun
(archaic) A tightrope walker.
equilibrity
equilibrity
noun
The state of being balanced; equality of weight; equilibrium.
inequitable
inequitable
adj
unfair, unequal or unjust
inequitably
inequitably
adv
In an inequitable manner.
iniquitable
iniquitably
obliquation
obliquation
noun
Deviation from moral rectitude.
The act of becoming oblique; a turning to one side; obliquity.
obliquities
obliquities
noun
plural of obliquity
obliquitous
obliquitous
adj
Characterized by obliquity.
outquibbled
outquibbled
verb
simple past tense and past participle of outquibble
outquibling
quantizable
quantizable
adj
That can be quantized.
quarterback
quarterback
noun
(American football, Canadian football) An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
(American football, historical) An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
(rugby football, historical) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
verb
(American football) To play the position of quarterback.
(by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.
quebrachite
quincubital
quincubital
adj
(ornithology) Having a fifth cubital remex.
quitterbone
quodlibetal
quodlibetic
quodlibetic
adj
Of or relating to a quodlibet
quotability
quotability
noun
The degree to which a person, literature, or a speech is useful or relevant for being quoted.
racquetball
racquetball
noun
(countable) A ball used for this sport.
(uncountable) A certain sport, similar to squash, but played with a bigger ball.