sex
sex /ˈsɛks/
noun
-
()
Activities associated with sexual intercourse
(
sexual practice
, sex activity
, sexual activity
, sex
)
activities associated with sexual intercourse
They had sex in the back seat
they had sex in the back seat
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()
Either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
(
sex
)
either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided
The war between the sexes
the war between the sexes
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The properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
(
gender
, sex
, sexuality
)
the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
She didn't want to know the sex of the foetus
she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus
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All of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
(
sex
, sexual urge
)
all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
He wanted a better sex life
he wanted a better sex life
The film contained no sex or violence
the film contained no sex or violence
verb
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Tell the sex (of young chickens)
(
sex
)
tell the sex (of young chickens)
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Stimulate sexually
(
arouse
, excite
, sex
, turn on
, wind up
)
stimulate sexually
This movie usually arouses the male audience
This movie usually arouses the male audience