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 tare tare /tɛər/

noun

  1. (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals  ( tare )
    (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
  2. The weight of a motor vehicle, railroad car, or aircraft without its fuel or cargo  ( tare )
    the weight of a motor vehicle, railroad car, or aircraft without its fuel or cargo
  3. Weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous  ( bearded darnel , cheat , darnel , Lolium temulentum , tare )
    weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous
  4. Any of several weedy vetches grown for forage  ( tare )
    any of several weedy vetches grown for forage
  5. An adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods  ( tare )
    an adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods


 light-headed light-headed /ˈlaɪtˈhɛdɪd/

adjective

  1. () Lacking seriousness; given to frivolity  ( airheaded , empty-headed , featherbrained , dizzy , giddy , light-headed , lightheaded , silly )
    lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
     A dizzy blonde
    a dizzy blonde
     Light-headed teenagers
    light-headed teenagers
     Silly giggles
    silly giggles
  2. () Weak and likely to lose consciousness  ( light , lightheaded , swooning , faint , light-headed )
    weak and likely to lose consciousness
     Suddenly felt faint from the pain
    suddenly felt faint from the pain
     Was sick and faint from hunger
    was sick and faint from hunger
     Felt light in the head
    felt light in the head
     A swooning fit
    a swooning fit
     Light-headed with wine
    light-headed with wine
     Light-headed from lack of sleep
    light-headed from lack of sleep


 Christmastide Christmastide /ˈkrɪsməstaɪd/

noun

  1. Period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6  ( Christmastide , Christmastime , Noel , Christmas , Yule , Yuletide )
    period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
     Christmas is my favourite holiday and I love spending time with my family
    Christmas is my favourite holiday and I love spending time with my family


 first cousin first cousin /fɜːrst ˈkʌzɪn/

noun

  1. The child of your aunt or uncle  ( cousin-german , first cousin , full cousin , cousin )
    the child of your aunt or uncle
     My cousin and I used to play together when we were kids
    My cousin and I used to play together when we were kids