rounds 6 1 noun n adjective • having the shape or form of a circle
noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot
• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
• a regular route for a sentry or policeman
• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
• the usual activities in your day
• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
• the course along which communications spread
• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)
• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
• an outburst of applause
• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
• any circular or rotating mechanism
adverb • from beginning to end; throughout
adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich
• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
verb • wind around; move along a circular course
• make round
• pronounce with rounded lips
• attack in speech or writing
• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
• express as a round number
• become round, plump, or shapely
bounds 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
hounds 6 1 noun n noun • any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
• someone who is morally reprehensible
verb • pursue or chase relentlessly
mounds 6 1 noun n noun • (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
• a small natural hill
• a collection of objects laid on top of each other
• structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
• the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
verb • form into a rounded elevation
pounds 6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun • United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972)
• 16 ounces avoirdupois
• the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy
• the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters
• formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents
• a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec
• a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)
• a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs
• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
verb • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
• strike or drive against with a heavy impact
• move heavily or clumsily
• move rhythmically
• partition off into compartments
• shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits
• place or shut up in a pound
• break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle
sounds 6 1 verb, noun v, n adjective • financially secure and safe
• in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
noun • the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
• the subjective sensation of hearing something
• mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
• the sudden occurrence of an audible event
• the audible part of a transmitted signal
• (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
• a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
• a large ocean inlet or deep bay
adjective satellite • exercising or showing good judgment
• in excellent physical condition
• logically valid
• having legal efficacy or force
• vigorous or severe
• free from moral defect
• (of sleep) deep and complete
• complete; thorough
verb • appear in a certain way
• make a certain noise or sound
• give off a certain sound or sounds
• announce by means of a sound
• utter with vibrating vocal chords
• cause to sound
• measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
astounds 8 2 verb, adverb v, adv verb • affect with wonder
surrounds 9 2 verb v noun • the area in which something exists or lives
verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
• envelop completely
• surround so as to force to give up
• surround with a wall in order to fortify
compounds 9 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n adjective • composed of more than one part
noun • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
• (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
• an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
• a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
adjective satellite • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
• composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
verb • make more intense, stronger, or more marked
• put or add together
• calculate principal and interest
• create by mixing or combining
• combine so as to form a whole; mix
zounds 6 1 interjection • (minced oath) Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.
abounds 7 2 verb v verb • be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
• be in a state of movement or action
confounds 9 2 verb v verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
• mistake one thing for another
expounds 8 2 verb v verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
• state
impounds 8 2 verb v verb • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
• place or shut up in a pound
rebounds 8 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a movement back from an impact
• a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration
• the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
verb • spring back; spring away from an impact
• return to a former condition
greyhounds 10 2 noun n noun • a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
turnarounds 11 3 noun n noun • time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip
• a decision to reverse an earlier decision
• an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
• act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip
• turning in the opposite direction
backgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
• extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured
• relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation
• the state of the environment in which a situation exists
• (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
• scenery hung at back of stage
verb • understate the importance or quality of
battlegrounds 13 3 noun n noun • a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
campgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
fairgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
playgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes
• yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
hare and hounds 13 3 noun n noun • an outdoor game; one group of players (the hares) start off on a long run scattering bits of paper (the scent) and pursuers (the hounds) try to catch them before they reach a designated spot
downs 5 1 verb, noun v, n adjective • being or moving lower in position or less in some value
noun • soft fine feathers
• English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896)
• (American football) a complete play to advance the football
• (usually plural) a rolling treeless highland with little soil
• fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)
adverb • spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
• away from a more central or a more northerly place
• paid in cash at time of purchase
• from an earlier time
• to a lower intensity
• in an inactive or inoperative state
adjective satellite • extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
• becoming progressively lower
• being put out in a game of baseball
• understood perfectly
• lower than previously
• shut
• not functioning (temporarily or permanently)
• filled with melancholy and despondency
verb • drink down entirely
• eat up completely, as with great appetite
• bring down or defeat (an opponent)
• shoot at and force to come down
• cause to come or go down
• improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
browns 6 1 noun n noun • an orange of low brightness and saturation
• Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858)
• abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)
• a university in Rhode Island
adjective satellite • of a color similar to that of wood or earth
• (of skin) deeply suntanned
verb • fry in a pan until it changes color
• make brown in color
clowns 6 1 noun n noun • a rude or vulgar fool
• a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
verb • act as or like a clown
crowns 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
• the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
• a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
• an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
• the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
• an English coin worth 5 shillings
• the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
• the award given to the champion
• the top of the head
• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
• the center of a cambered road
verb • invest with regal power; enthrone
• be the culminating event
• form the topmost part of
• put an enamel cover on
drowns 6 1 verb v verb • cover completely or make imperceptible
• get rid of as if by submerging
• die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating
• kill by submerging in water
• be covered with or submerged in a liquid
• be in danger of dying from submersion in a liquid and asphyxiation
frowns 6 1 verb v noun • a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
verb • look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
gowns 5 1 noun n noun • a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
• the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
• lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
• protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
• outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
nouns 5 1 noun n noun • a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
• the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition
towns 5 1 noun n noun • an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
• United States architect who was noted for his design and construction of truss bridges (1784-1844)
• the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
• an administrative division of a county
downtowns 9 2 noun n noun • The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
breakdowns 10 2 noun n noun • the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
• a mental or physical breakdown
• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
• a cessation of normal operation
• an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
• (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
closedowns 10 3 noun n noun • termination of operations
countdowns 10 2 noun n noun • counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
crackdowns 10 2 noun n noun • severely repressive actions
drawdowns 9 2 noun n noun • The act of reduction or depletion.
• The result of reduction or depletion.
• A change in hydraulic head in a well or other body of water.
• A measure of the decline from a historical peak in some variable, typically the cumulative profit or total open equity of a financial trading strategy.
• The process of a bank releasing previously agreed loan amount to the borrower, hence making it available for them to use.
hometowns 9 3 noun n noun • the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence
markdowns 9 2 noun n noun • A reduction in price in order to stimulate sales.
putdowns 8 2 noun n noun • An insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.
shakedowns 10 3 verb, noun v, n adjective • intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system
noun • initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
• a very thorough search of a person or a place
• extortion of money (as by blackmail)
shantytowns 11 3 noun n noun • a city district inhabited by people living in huts and shanties
showdowns 9 2 noun n noun • a hostile disagreement face-to-face
shutdowns 9 2 noun n noun • termination of operations
slowdowns 9 2 noun n noun • the act of slowing down or falling behind
touchdowns 10 2 noun n noun • a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
• a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes
boarhounds 10 2 noun n noun • large hound used in hunting wild boars
buckhounds 10 2 noun n noun • A hound for hunting deer.
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