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 loofa loofa /ˈluːfə/

noun

  1. The dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer  ( loofa , loofah , loufah sponge , luffa )
    the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer
     She used a loofah to exfoliate her skin while taking a shower
    She used a loofah to exfoliate her skin while taking a shower


 closer closer /ˈkloʊzɝ/

adverb

  1. () (comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance  ( nigher , nearer , closer )
    (comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance
     Come closer, my dear!
    come closer, my dear!
     They drew nearer
    they drew nearer
     Getting nearer to the true explanation
    getting nearer to the true explanation

noun

  1. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game  ( closer , finisher )
    (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
  2. A person who closes something  ( closer )
    a person who closes something
     Whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up
    whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up


 wild rice wild rice /waɪld raɪs/

noun

  1. Grains of aquatic grass of North America  ( Indian rice , wild rice )
    grains of aquatic grass of North America
  2. Perennial aquatic grass of North America bearing grain used for food  ( wild rice , Zizania aquatica )
    perennial aquatic grass of North America bearing grain used for food
     Wild rice is actually a type of grass and is native to North America
    Wild rice is actually a type of grass and is native to North America


 oath oath /ˈoʊθ/

noun

  1. () Profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger  ( curse word , cuss [Informal] , swearword , curse , expletive , oath , swearing , cussword [Informal, N. American] )
    profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
     Expletives were deleted
    expletives were deleted
  2. () A commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury  ( swearing , oath )
    a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
  3. A solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior  ( oath )
    a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
     They took an oath of allegiance
    they took an oath of allegiance