noun - a pattern of broken or jagged checks, typically in black and white, resembling the shape of a dog's tooth

noun, American English - a style of popular music with a strong rhythm and simple melodies, made to appeal to a wide audience

noun - a gemstone from a group of silicate minerals, typically deep red, valued for its beauty and durability in jewellery

verb, American English - to make a length of rope or hair by twisting three or more pieces over and under one another

verb, technical - to close down a company or business and sell everything it owned, usually in order to pay its debts

verb - to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start giving it other food

noun - a person who examines books, movies, letters, etc., and removes or suppresses parts considered offensive, immoral, or politically unacceptable

noun - the length of time that a food product can be kept before it goes bad and cannot be consumed

verb - to make your hair neat with a comb, to remove tangles and knots from your hair using a comb

noun - the muscular tube at the back of the throat that serves as a passage for both air and food

noun - a type of claw that is used for grasping, manipulating, and sometimes crushing food, objects, or even for defense

noun - a piece of writing, singing, acting etc that copies an original piece in order to be amusing and funny

noun - going on long and adventurous journeys, typically on foot, often through remote or challenging terrain, for leisure or exploration