A mole is a small spot, usually dark brown in color, on the skin. A mole is also an animal that eats insects and lives underground. Figuratively, a mole is a spy working within the organization he or she is spying on. In chemistry, a mole is the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams…
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In rugby and American football, a punt is a kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked before it touches the ground. To punt therefore means ‘to kick a ball before it touches the ground.’ In soccer, goalies also punt when they send the ball back into play. Informally, in US English, punt means ‘to delay or stall for time’ while thinking of an answer to a question or problem and, in UK English, ‘to sell or promote something in an insistent manner.’ Unrelatedly, a punt is a small boat propelled…
WordReference.com Online Language Dictionaries Word of the Day March 2, 2016 sort (noun, verb) LISTEN You can sort recyclables according to their material. As a noun, sort means 'kind' and refers to a particular group or type, and when talking about people, especially in British English, it means … Read more
Word of the Day December 18, 2015 Word of the Day Suspended for the Holidays As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to thank you for reading Word of the Day! We are excited about this new project and are very grateful for your support. We hope you will enjoy the holidays with … Read more