discharge discharge /ˈdɪsˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

noun

1. () The sudden giving off of energy  ( discharge )
   the sudden giving off of energy
   
2. () The act of venting  ( venting , discharge )
   the act of venting
   
3. () Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field  ( electric arc , discharge , electric discharge , arc , spark )
   electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
     The lightning created a brilliant arc across the stormy sky.
   The lightning created a brilliant arc across the stormy sky.
   
   
4. () Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body  ( emission , expelling , discharge )
   any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
    The discharge of pus
   the discharge of pus
   
5. () A substance that is emitted or released  ( emission , discharge )
   a substance that is emitted or released
   
6. The act of discharging a gun  ( discharge , firing off , firing )
   the act of discharging a gun
     The employee faced termination due to repeated misconduct and poor performance.
   The employee faced termination due to repeated misconduct and poor performance.
   
7. A formal written statement of relinquishment  ( discharge , release , waiver )
   a formal written statement of relinquishment
   
8. The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)  ( discharge , dismissal , dismission , firing , liberation , sack , sacking , the axe [Informal] , the chop [Informal, British] , release )
   the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
   
9. The pouring forth of a fluid  ( discharge , outpouring , run )
   the pouring forth of a fluid
   

verb

1. () Pour forth or release  ( discharge )
   pour forth or release
    Discharge liquids
   discharge liquids
   
2. () Complete or carry out  ( dispatch , complete , discharge )
   complete or carry out
    Discharge one's duties
   discharge one's duties
   
3. () Eliminate (a substance)  ( exhaust , expel , discharge , eject , release )
   eliminate (a substance)
    Combustion products are exhausted in the engine
   combustion products are exhausted in the engine
    The plant releases a gas
   the plant releases a gas
   
4. () Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges  ( assoil [Archaic] , clear , exculpate , acquit , discharge , exonerate )
   pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
    The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
   The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
   
5. () Go off or discharge  ( discharge , go off , fire )
   go off or discharge
    The gun fired
   The gun fired
   
6. () Remove the charge from  ( discharge )
   remove the charge from
   
7. () Free from obligations or duties  ( discharge , free )
   free from obligations or duties
   
8. Become empty or void of its content  ( discharge , empty )
   become empty or void of its content
    The room emptied
   The room emptied
   
9. Release from military service  ( discharge , muster out )
   release from military service
   
10. Cause to go off  ( discharge , fire )
    cause to go off
     Fire a gun
    fire a gun
     Fire a bullet
    fire a bullet
    
11. Remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave  ( discharge , drop off , put down , drop , set down , unload )
    remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
     Unload the cargo
    unload the cargo
     Drop off the passengers at the hotel
    drop off the passengers at the hotel
    

 terry cloth terry cloth /ˈtɛri klɔːθ/

noun

1. [ N. American] A pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes  ( terry , terry cloth [ N. American] , terrycloth [ N. American] )
   a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes
   
   

 Artie Shaw Artie Shaw /ˈɑrti ʃɔː/

noun

1. United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)  ( Arthur Jacob Arshawsky , Artie Shaw , Shaw )
   United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
   
   

 pop tent pop tent /pɑp tɛnt/

noun

1. () A small tent that is easy to carry and quick to set up  ( pop tent )
   a small tent that is easy to carry and quick to set up
    For their hiking trip, they carried a pop tent that was both lightweight and easy to set up.
   For their hiking trip, they carried a pop tent that was both lightweight and easy to set up.