Your Daily Word Prompt – #Overhaul – #YDWordPrompt March 21, 2020

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Today’s Word: Overhaul

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OVERHAUL

verb (used with object)

to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition:My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic.
to investigate or examine thoroughly for repair or revision:Next year we’re going to overhaul the curriculum.
to gain upon, catch up with, or overtake, as in a race.
to haul or turn over for examination.
Nautical.
1. to slacken (a rope) by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which the rope was drawn taut.
2. to release the blocks of (a tackle).

noun

Also o·ver·haul·ing. a general examination and repair:The state roads were badly in need of a major overhaul.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Course – #YDWordPrompt March 20, 2020

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Today’s Word: Course

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COURSE

noun

a direction or route taken or to be taken.
the path, route, or channel along which anything moves:the course of a stream.

advance or progression in a particular direction; forward or onward movement.
the continuous passage or progress through time or a succession of stages:in the course of a year; in the course of the battle.
the track, ground, water, etc., on which a race is run, sailed, etc.:One runner fell halfway around the course.
a particular manner of proceeding:a course of action.
a customary manner of procedure; regular or natural order of events:as a matter of course; the course of a disease.
a mode of conduct; behavior.
a systematized or prescribed series:a course of lectures; a course of medical treatments.
a program of instruction, as in a college or university:a course in economics.
a prescribed number of instruction periods or classes in a particular field of study.
a part of a meal served at one time:The main course was roast chicken with mashed potatoes and peas.
Navigation.
1. the line along the earth’s surface upon or over which a vessel, an aircraft, etc., proceeds: described by its bearing with relation to true or magnetic north.
2. a point of the compass.
Nautical. the lowermost sail on a fully square-rigged mast: designated by a special name, as foresail or mainsail, or by the designation of the mast itself, as fore course or main course.
Building Trades. a continuous and usually horizontal range of bricks, shingles, etc., as in a wall or roof.
one of the pairs of strings on an instrument of the lute family, tuned in unison or in octaves to increase the volume.
the row of stitches going across from side to side in knitting and other needlework (opposed to wale).
Often courses. the menses.
a charge by knights in a tournament.
a pursuit of game with dogs by sight rather than by scent.
golf course.
a race.

verb (used with object), coursed, cours·ing.

to run through or over.
to chase; pursue.

to hunt (game) with dogs by sight rather than by scent.
to cause (dogs) to pursue game by sight rather than by scent.
Masonry. to lay (bricks, stones, etc.) in courses.

verb (used without object), coursed, cours·ing.

to follow a course; direct one’s course.
to run, race, or move swiftly:The blood of ancient emperors courses through his veins.

to take part in a hunt with hounds, a tilting match, etc.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Salvage – #YDWordPrompt March 19, 2020

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Today’s Word: Salvage

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SALVAGE

noun

the act of saving a ship or its cargo from perils of the seas.
the property so saved.
compensation given to those who voluntarily save a ship or its cargo.
the act of saving anything from fire, danger, etc.
the property saved from danger.

the value or proceeds upon sale of goods recovered from a fire.

verb (used with object), sal·vaged, sal·vag·ing.

to save from shipwreck, fire, etc.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Aloof – #YDWordPrompt March 18, 2020

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Today’s Word: Aloof

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ALOOF

adverb

at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart:They always stood aloof from their classmates.

adjective

reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested:Because of his shyness, he had the reputation of being aloof.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Ship – #YDWordPrompt March 17, 2020

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Today’s Word: Ship

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SHIP

noun

a vessel, especially a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines.
Nautical.
1. a sailing vessel square-rigged on all of three or more masts, having jibs, staysails, and a spanker on the aftermost mast.
2. Now Rare. a bark having more than three masts.Compare shipentine.

the crew and, sometimes, the passengers of a vessel:The captain gave the ship shore leave.
an airship, airplane, or spacecraft.

verb (used with object), shipped, ship·ping.

to put or take on board a ship or other means of transportation; to send or transport by ship, rail, truck, plane, etc.
Nautical. to take in (water) over the side, as a vessel does when waves break over it.

to bring (an object) into a ship or boat.
to engage (someone) for service on a ship.
to fix in a ship or boat in the proper place for use.
to place (an oar) in proper position for rowing.Compare boat(def 10).
to send away:They shipped the kids off to camp for the summer.

verb (used without object), shipped, ship·ping.

to go on board or travel by ship; embark.
to engage to serve on a ship.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Anchor – #YDWordPrompt March 16, 2020

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Today’s Word: Anchor

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ANCHOR

noun

any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
any similar device for holding fast or checking motion:an anchor of stones.

any device for securing a suspension or cantilever bridge at either end.
any of various devices, as a metal tie, for binding one part of a structure to another.
a person or thing that can be relied on for support, stability, or security; mainstay:Hope was his only anchor.
Radio and Television. a person who is the main broadcaster on a program of news, sports, etc., and who usually also serves as coordinator of all participating broadcasters during the program; anchorman or anchorwoman; anchorperson.
Television. a program that attracts many viewers who are likely to stay tuned to the network for the programs that follow.
a well-known store, especially a department store, that attracts customers to the shopping center in which it is located.Also called anchor store.
Slang. automotive brakes.
Military. a key position in defense lines.
Also anchorman. Sports.
1. the person on a team, especially a relay team, who competes last.
2. the person farthest to the rear on a tug-of-war team.

verb (used with object)

to hold fast by an anchor.
to fix or fasten; affix firmly:The button was anchored to the cloth with heavy thread.

to act or serve as an anchor for:He anchored the evening news.

verb (used without object)

to drop anchor; lie or ride at anchor:The ship anchored at dawn.
to keep hold or be firmly fixed:The insect anchored fast to its prey.

Sports, Radio and Television. to act or serve as an anchor.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Traverse – #YDWordPrompt March 15, 2020

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Today’s Word: Traverse

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TRAVERSE

verb (used with object), trav·ersed, trav·ers·ing.

to pass or move over, along, or through.
to go to and fro over or along.

to extend across or over:A bridge traverses the stream.
to go up, down, or across (a rope, mountain, hill, etc.) at an angle:The climbers traversed the east face of the mountain.
to ski across (a hill or slope).
to cause to move laterally.
to look over, examine, or consider carefully; review; survey.
to go counter to; obstruct; thwart.
to contradict or deny.
Law.
1. (in the law of pleading) to deny formally (an allegation of fact set forth in a previous pleading).
2. to join issue upon.
to turn and point (a gun) in any direction.

verb (used without object), trav·ersed, trav·ers·ing.

to pass along or go across something; cross:a point in the river where we could traverse.
to ski across a hill or slope on a diagonal.

to turn laterally, as a gun.
Fencing. to glide the blade toward the hilt of the contestant’s foil while applying pressure to the blade.

noun

the act of passing across, over, or through.
something that crosses, obstructs, or thwarts; obstacle.

a transversal or similar line.
a place where one may traverse or cross; crossing.
Architecture. a transverse gallery or loft of communication in a church or other large building.
a bar, strip, rod, or other structural part placed or extending across; crosspiece; crossbar.
a railing, lattice, or screen serving as a barrier.
Nautical.
1. the zigzag track of a vessel compelled by contrary winds or currents to sail on different courses.
2. each of the runs in a single direction made in such sailing.
Fortification.
1. a defensive barrier, parapet, or the like, placed transversely.
2. a defensive barrier thrown across the terreplein or the covered way of a fortification to protect it from enfilade fire.
Gunnery. the horizontal turning of a gun so as to make it point in any required direction.
Machinery.
1. the motion of a lathe tool or grinding wheel along a piece of work.
2. a part moving along a piece of work in this way, as the carriage of a lathe.
Surveying. a series of intersecting surveyed lines whose lengths and angles of intersection, measured at instrument stations, are recorded graphically on a map and in numerical form in data tables.Compare closed traverse.
Law. a formal denial of some matter of fact alleged by the other side.

adjective

lying, extending, or passing across; transverse.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Navigate – #YDWordPrompt March 14, 2020

March 14, 2020 / Sheryl / 5 Comments

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Today’s Word: Navigate

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NAVIGATE

verb (used with object), nav·i·gat·ed, nav·i·gat·ing.

to move on, over, or through (water, air, or land) in a ship or aircraft:to navigate a river.
to direct or manage (a ship, aircraft, or guided missile) on its course.
to ascertain or plot and control the course or position of (a ship, aircraft, etc.).
to pass over (the sea or other body of water), as a ship does.

to walk or find one’s way on, in, or across:It was difficult to navigate the stairs in the dark.
to move or progress through in a logical sequence:Headings and subheadings make it easier to navigate a long article.
Computers. to move from one part to another of (a website, document, etc.), especially by using the links:Their site is uncluttered and easy to navigate.

verb (used without object), nav·i·gat·ed, nav·i·gat·ing.

to direct or manage a ship, aircraft, or guided missile on its course.
to pass over the water, as a ship does.

to walk or find one’s way.
to travel by ship or boat; sail.
to move or progress through something in a logical sequence:We’re navigating through a maze of environmental legislation.
Computers. to move from one part to another of a website, document, etc.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Astray – #YDWordPrompt March 13, 2020

March 14, 2020March 14, 2020 / Sheryl / 3 Comments

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Today’s Word: Astray

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ASTRAY

adverb, adjective

out of the right way; off the correct or known road, path, or route:Despite specific instructions, they went astray and got lost.
away from that which is right; into error, confusion, or undesirable action or thought:They were led astray by their lust for money.

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Your Daily Word Prompt – #Cannon – #YDWordPrompt March 12, 2020

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Today’s Word: Cannon

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CANNON

noun, plural can·nons, (especially collectively) can·non.

a mounted gun for firing heavy projectiles; a gun, howitzer, or mortar.
British Machinery. quill(def 10).
Armor. a cylindrical or semicylindrical piece of plate armor for the upper arm or forearm; a vambrace or rerebrace.
Also called cannon bit, canon bit. a round bit for a horse.

the part of a bit that is in the horse’s mouth.
(on a bell) the metal loop by which a bell is hung.
Zoology.
1. cannon bone.
2. the part of the leg in which the cannon bone is situated.
British. a carom in billiards.
Underworld Slang. a pickpocket

verb (used without object)

to discharge cannon.
British. to make a carom in billiards.

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