english

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   Of or pertaining to England, or to its inhabitants, or to the present so-called Anglo-Saxon race.

2. 2adjective

   See 1st Bond, n., 8.

3. 3noun

   Collectively, the people of England; English people or persons.

4. 4noun

   The language of England or of the English nation, and of their descendants in America, India, and other countries.

5. 5noun

   A kind of printing type, in size between Pica and Great Primer. See Type.

6. 6noun

   A twist or spinning motion given to a ball in striking it that influences the direction it will take after touching a cushion or another ball.

7. 7transitive verb

   To translate into the English language; to Anglicize; hence, to interpret; to explain.

8. 8transitive verb

   To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion.

9. 9noun

   the discipline that studies the English language and literature

10. 10noun

    an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

11. 11noun

    (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist

    Synonyms

    side
12. 12noun

    the people of England

13. 13adjective

    of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people

    "English history"

    "the English landed aristocracy"

14. 14adjective

    of or relating to the English language