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 indenture indenture /ˌɪnˈdɛntʃɝ/

noun

  1. The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line  ( indent , indentation , indention , indenture )
    the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
  2. A contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term  ( indenture )
    a contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term
  3. Formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt  ( indenture )
    formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt
     The indenture outlined the terms of the bond between the company and the bondholders.
    The indenture outlined the terms of the bond between the company and the bondholders.
  4. A concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)  ( indenture , indentation )
    a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline)
      The typist pressed the keys on the keyboard, leaving an indentation on the paper.
    The typist pressed the keys on the keyboard, leaving an indentation on the paper.

verb

  1. Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant  ( indent , indenture )
    bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
     An indentured servant
    an indentured servant


 slouch hat slouch hat /ˈslaʊtʃ hæt/

noun

  1. A soft felt hat with a wide flexible brim  ( cavalier hat , slouch hat )
    a soft felt hat with a wide flexible brim


 coffee substitute coffee substitute /ˈkɔːfi sʌbstɪˌtut/

noun

  1. A drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it  ( coffee substitute )
    a drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it
     Since I can't have caffeine, I sometimes drink a coffee substitute made from chicory.
    Since I can't have caffeine, I sometimes drink a coffee substitute made from chicory.


 aglet aglet /ˈæɡlət/

noun

  1. Ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform  ( aglet , aiglet , aiguilette )
    ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
  2. Metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon  ( aglet , aiglet )
    metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon