a hard permanent outgrowth, often curved and pointed, on the head of cattle, rhinoceroses, giraffes or other esp. hoofed mammals, found singly, in pairs or one in front of another; a horn.

in elephants, wild boars, walruses, etc., a very long, large, pointed tooth, usu. one of a pair, projecting outside the mouth and used for defence, digging up food, etc.; the tusk.

a sharp-pointed organ in certain animals (as crab), used to prick, wound or inject poison.

a limb extending from a tree or bough; a branch.

a projecting usu. pointed part, esp. the pointed top of a mountain or of the roof of a building.

(fig.) assumed prestige, merit, etc.

a blow; the impact of a blow; a stroke.

the act of taking goods by force (as by a rioter.

the act of capturing or the fact of being captured.

an animal that falls victim to another animal.

the act of biting, stinging.

a grasp, grip; a hold.

power to attract; charm or fascination; attraction.

the quality of restraining, limiting oneself (within certain norms, esp. social, ethical, moral, etc.).

to become cool or colder.

to shiver from cold.

a position or space beside one; a side.

the act or fact of the rein of a horse being pulled by the rider to control the animal.

to poke or jab with a stick, finger etc.

the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk; the neck.

to take; to receive in one's hand; to accept.

to take in to one's control or authority.

to get by paying or agreeing to pay money or some equivalent; to purchase; to buy.

to pour down (said of rain or anything like rain).

to strike quickly; to rap on.

to catch (as fire).

to seize, pierce or cut with the teeth; to prick or wound with a sting; to bite.

to become useful.

to consider; to taken into account.

to hold in esteem; to respect; to adore.

to earn; to get as a reward for one's labour or service.

to agree; to consent; to accept.

to cover from all or almost all sides; to capture; to attack.

(math.) to separate (a quantity) into equal parts; to divide.

to be avoided; to be fended off.

a long, pitiful cry of grief and pain; wail; lamentation.

the state of being distressed; pain, suffering, discomfort, etc.; distress; misery; agony.

a man who habitually steals or is guilty of theft; a thief.

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