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 sub sub /ˈsʌb/

noun

  1. [Informal] A submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes  ( pigboat , sub [Informal] , U-boat , submarine )
    a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
     The USS Nautilus was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine
    The USS Nautilus was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine
  2. [Informal, N. American] A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States  ( bomber [Informal, American] , Cuban sandwich [ N. American] , grinder [Informal, American] , hero , hero sandwich [ N. American] , hoagie [ N. American] , hoagy [ N. American] , Italian sandwich [ N. American] , poor boy [ N. American] , sub [Informal, N. American] , submarine [ N. American] , submarine sandwich [ N. American] , torpedo [American] , wedge [Informal, American] , zep [ N. American] )
    a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

verb

  1. () [Informal] Be a substitute  ( fill in , stand in , sub [Informal] , substitute )
    be a substitute
     The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague
    The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague
     The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet
    The skim milk substitutes for cream--we are on a strict diet


 custom custom /ˈkʌstəm/

adjective

  1. Made according to the specifications of an individual  ( custom , custom-made )
    made according to the specifications of an individual

noun

  1. () Accepted or habitual practice  ( usance [Archaic] , usage , custom )
    accepted or habitual practice
      It was a cultural custom to exchange gifts during the festival.
    It was a cultural custom to exchange gifts during the festival.
  2. () A specific practice of long standing  ( custom , tradition )
    a specific practice of long standing
     It's a family tradition to gather and celebrate every Christmas.
    It's a family tradition to gather and celebrate every Christmas.
  3. Habitual patronage  ( custom )
    habitual patronage
     I have given this tailor my custom for many years
    I have given this tailor my custom for many years
  4. Money collected under a tariff  ( custom , customs , customs duty , impost )
    money collected under a tariff


 misogyny misogyny /ˈmɪzədʒɪni/

noun

  1. Hatred of women  ( misogynism , misogyny )
    hatred of women


 half-breed half-breed /ˈhæf briːd/

adjective

  1. (of animals) having only one purebred parent  ( half-blooded , half-bred , half-breed )
    (of animals) having only one purebred parent

noun

  1. () An offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)  ( half-breed )
    an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
      Sarah proudly embraced her mixed heritage as a half-breed.
    Sarah proudly embraced her mixed heritage as a half-breed.