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 hipline hipline /ˈhaɪplaɪn/

noun

  1. () The line formed by measuring the hip at its greatest part  ( hipline )
    the line formed by measuring the hip at its greatest part
     Tailors often measure the hipline to ensure a perfect fit for trousers.
    Tailors often measure the hipline to ensure a perfect fit for trousers.
  2. The line formed by the lower edge of hip-length garment  ( hipline )
    the line formed by the lower edge of hip-length garment
     The hipline of her blouse was accentuated with a decorative belt.
    The hipline of her blouse was accentuated with a decorative belt.


 banquet banquet /ˈbæŋkwət/

noun

  1. () A ceremonial dinner party for many people  ( feast , banquet )
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
     The royal banquet was attended by dignitaries from various countries.
    The royal banquet was attended by dignitaries from various countries.
  2. A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed  ( banquet , feast , spread )
    a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
     A banquet for the graduating seniors
    a banquet for the graduating seniors
     The Thanksgiving feast
    the Thanksgiving feast
     They put out quite a spread
    they put out quite a spread

verb

  1. Partake in a feast or banquet  ( banquet , junket , feast )
    partake in a feast or banquet
  2. Provide a feast or banquet for  ( banquet , feast , junket )
    provide a feast or banquet for


 derelict derelict /ˈdɛrəˌlɪkt/

adjective

  1. In deplorable condition  ( bedraggled , derelict , ramshackle , broken-down , dilapidated , tatterdemalion , tumble-down , dero [Informal, Australian, New Zeland] , derro [Informal, Australian, New Zeland] )
    in deplorable condition
     A street of bedraggled tenements
    a street of bedraggled tenements
     A broken-down fence
    a broken-down fence
     A ramshackle old pier
    a ramshackle old pier
     A tumble-down shack
    a tumble-down shack
  2. Failing in what duty requires  ( delinquent , derelict , neglectful , remiss )
    failing in what duty requires
     Derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
    derelict (or delinquent) in his duty
     Neglectful of his duties
    neglectful of his duties
     Remiss of you not to pay your bills
    remiss of you not to pay your bills
  3. Forsaken by owner or inhabitants  ( derelict , deserted , abandoned )
    forsaken by owner or inhabitants
     Weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse
    weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse
  4. Worn and broken down by hard use  ( creaky , decrepit , derelict , flea-bitten , run-down , woebegone )
    worn and broken down by hard use
     A creaky shack
    a creaky shack
     A decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape
    a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape
     A flea-bitten sofa
    a flea-bitten sofa
     A run-down neighborhood
    a run-down neighborhood
     A woebegone old shack
    a woebegone old shack

noun

  1. A ship abandoned on the high seas  ( abandoned ship , derelict )
    a ship abandoned on the high seas
  2. A person without a home, job, or property  ( derelict )
    a person without a home, job, or property


 takeaway takeaway /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/

noun

  1. The act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)  ( takeaway )
    the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
  2. A concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures  ( takeaway )
    a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
  3. [British] Prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises  ( takeaway [British] , takeout [ N. American] , takeout food [ N. American] )
    prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
     In England they call takeout food takeaway'
    in England they call takeout food takeaway'