stone crab stone crab /stoʊn kræb/

noun

1. Large edible crab of the southern coast of the United States (particularly Florida)  ( Menippe mercenaria , stone crab )
   large edible crab of the southern coast of the United States (particularly Florida)
   
   
2. Pale flesh with delicate texture and flavor; found in Florida but now very rare  ( stone crab )
   pale flesh with delicate texture and flavor; found in Florida but now very rare
   

 air compressor air compressor /ɛr kəmˈprɛsər/

noun

1. A compressor that takes in air at atmospheric pressure and delivers it at a higher pressure  ( air compressor )
   a compressor that takes in air at atmospheric pressure and delivers it at a higher pressure
    The mechanic utilized the air compressor to inflate the car tires to the recommended pressure.
   The mechanic utilized the air compressor to inflate the car tires to the recommended pressure.
   
   

 Paul Paul /ˈpɔl/

noun

1. (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle  ( Apostle of the Gentiles , Apostle Paul , Paul , Paul the Apostle , Saint Paul , Saul , Saul of Tarsus , St. Paul )
   (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
    Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
   Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
   
   
2. United States feminist (1885-1977)  ( Alice Paul , Paul )
   United States feminist (1885-1977)
   
   

 smell smell /ˈsmɛl/

noun

1. () The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form  ( odour [Canadian, British] , olfactory perception , olfactory sensation , odor [American] , smell )
   the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
    She loved the smell of roses
   she loved the smell of roses
   
   
2. () Any property detected by the olfactory system  ( odour [Canadian, British] , olfactory property , aroma , odor [American] , scent , smell )
   any property detected by the olfactory system
     The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
   The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
   
   
3. () The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people  ( flavour [Canadian, British] , look , feel , feeling , flavor [American] , smell , spirit , tone )
   the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
    The feel of the city excited him
   the feel of the city excited him
    A clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
   a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
    It had the smell of treason
   it had the smell of treason
   
4. The act of perceiving the odor of something  ( smell , smelling )
   the act of perceiving the odor of something
   
5. The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents  ( olfaction , olfactory modality , sense of smell , smell )
   the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
   
   

verb

1. () Inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense  ( smell )
   inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
     As I entered the bakery, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
   As I entered the bakery, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
   
2. () Emit an odor  ( smell )
   emit an odor
    The soup smells good
   The soup smells good
   
3. () Smell bad  ( smell )
   smell bad
    He rarely washes, and he smells
   He rarely washes, and he smells
   
4. Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively  ( sense , smell , smell out )
   become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
    I sense his hostility
   I sense his hostility
    I smell trouble
   I smell trouble
    Smell out corruption
   smell out corruption
   
5. Have an element suggestive (of something)  ( smell , reek , smack )
   have an element suggestive (of something)
    His speeches smacked of racism
   his speeches smacked of racism
    This passage smells of plagiarism
   this passage smells of plagiarism