ironServices.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 photography photography /fəˈtɑːgrəfi/

noun

  1. () The act of taking and printing photographs  ( picture taking , photography )
    the act of taking and printing photographs
     Photography is my passion and my profession
    Photography is my passion and my profession
  2. The occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies  ( photography )
    the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies
     Photography allows us to capture moments and memories for posterity.
    Photography allows us to capture moments and memories for posterity.
  3. The process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces  ( photography )
    the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces


 laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis /ˈleɪzər əˈsɪstɪd ɪn ˈsaɪtuː ˌkɛrətoʊmaɪˈluːsɪs/

noun

  1. A refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea  ( laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis , LASIK )
    a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea


 surface search radar surface search radar /ˈsɝːfɪs sɝːʧ ˈreɪdɑːr/

noun

  1. A naval radar to search for surface targets  ( surface search radar )
    a naval radar to search for surface targets
     The fleet used the surface search radar to detect any nearby threats.
    The fleet used the surface search radar to detect any nearby threats.


 prick prick /ˈprɪk/

noun

  1. () Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous  ( asshole , cocksucker , dickhead , mother fucker , motherfucker , prick , shit , SOB , whoreson , bastard , son of a bitch )
    insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
      The man was rumored to be the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman.
    The man was rumored to be the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman.
  2. The act of puncturing with a small point  ( prick , pricking )
    the act of puncturing with a small point
     He gave the balloon a small prick
    he gave the balloon a small prick
  3. Obscene terms for penis  ( cock , dick , pecker , prick , putz , shaft , tool )
    obscene terms for penis
  4. A depression scratched or carved into a surface  ( dent , incision , prick , scratch , slit )
    a depression scratched or carved into a surface

verb

  1. () Make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn  ( prickle , prick )
    make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
     The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
    The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample
  2. () Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick  ( goad , prick )
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  3. () Raise  ( cock up , prick , prick up )
    raise
     The dog pricked up his ears
    The dog pricked up his ears
  4. () Cause a stinging pain  ( sting , twinge , prick )
    cause a stinging pain
     The needle pricked his skin
    The needle pricked his skin
  5. Deliver a sting to  ( bite , prick , sting )
    deliver a sting to
     A bee stung my arm yesterday
    A bee stung my arm yesterday
  6. To cause a sharp emotional pain  ( prick )
    to cause a sharp emotional pain
     The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
    The thought of her unhappiness pricked his conscience
  7. Cause a prickling sensation  ( prick , prickle )
    cause a prickling sensation