noun, formal - something extremely large, powerful, or overwhelming, especially an organization or machine
adjective - not evenly balanced; biased or distorted in a particular direction
adjective - not straight; twisted or turned to one side
verb - to cause something to be not straight; to distort or slant
verb - to cause data or results to be biased or distorted
adverb - immediately, with no hesitation, without stopping to think
adjective, informal - pleasantly mature or softened by age, typically referring to people who have become more relaxed and understanding over time
adjective - (of taste or flavour) pleasant and smooth
adjective - describing a remark, comment, or action that is made spontaneously, without preparation or forethought
adverb - said or done without preparation or planning, spontaneously
noun - a kind of defensive wall made by putting logs one next to the other
noun, technical - a heavy rotating wheel that stores energy and helps keep a machine running smoothly and steadily
verb - to cover food lightly with flour, sugar, or another dry ingredient
verb - to remove mud, sand, or debris from the bottom of a river, lake, or harbour; or to search for something by doing this