gas gas /ˈgæs/

noun

1. () The state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container  ( gaseous state , gas )
   the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
     The mechanic refueled the car with gas.
   The mechanic refueled the car with gas.
   
2. () A fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely  ( gas )
   a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
     Oxygen is a gas necessary for respiration.
   Oxygen is a gas necessary for respiration.
   
   
3. () [ N. American] A volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines  ( gasolene [ N. American] , petrol [British] , gasoline [ N. American] , gas [ N. American] )
   a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
    The price of petrol has increased by 10 cents per liter this week
   The price of petrol has increased by 10 cents per liter this week
   
   
4. () [ N. American] A pedal that controls the throttle valve  ( accelerator pedal , gas pedal [ N. American] , gun , accelerator , gas [ N. American] , throttle )
   a pedal that controls the throttle valve
    He stepped on the gas
   he stepped on the gas
   
   
5. () A state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal  ( flatulence , flatulency , gas )
   a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
   
   
6. A fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes  ( gas , natural gas )
   a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
   
   

verb

1. () Attack with gas; subject to gas fumes  ( gas )
   attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
    The despot gassed the rebellious tribes
   The despot gassed the rebellious tribes
   
2. Show off  ( blow , gas , gasconade , bluster , brag , shoot a line , swash , tout , vaunt , boast )
   show off
     He liked to boast about his achievements to his friends.
   He liked to boast about his achievements to his friends.
   

 Prunus cerasus caproniana Prunus cerasus caproniana /ˈpruːnəs kəˈræsəs kæproʊniˈɑːnə/

noun

1. Any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing pale red fruit with colorless juice  ( amarelle , Prunus cerasus caproniana )
   any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing pale red fruit with colorless juice
   
   

 manifold manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/

adjective

1. () Many and varied; having many features or forms  ( multiplex , manifold )
   many and varied; having many features or forms
    Manifold reasons
   manifold reasons
    Our manifold failings
   our manifold failings
    Manifold intelligence
   manifold intelligence
    The multiplex opportunities in high technology
   the multiplex opportunities in high technology
   

noun

1. () A pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes  ( manifold )
   a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
     The car's engine had a complex manifold system.
   The car's engine had a complex manifold system.
   
   
2. A set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions  ( manifold )
   a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions
   
3. A lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies  ( manifold , manifold paper )
   a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies
    An original and two manifolds
   an original and two manifolds
   

verb

1. Combine or increase by multiplication  ( manifold , multiply )
   combine or increase by multiplication
    He managed to multiply his profits
   He managed to multiply his profits
   
2. Make multiple copies of  ( manifold )
   make multiple copies of
    Multiply a letter
   multiply a letter
   

 Trachinotus carolinus Trachinotus carolinus /trækɪˈnoʊtəs kærəˈlaɪnəs/

noun

1. Found in coastal waters New England to Brazil except clear waters of West Indies  ( Florida pompano , Trachinotus carolinus )
   found in coastal waters New England to Brazil except clear waters of West Indies