adjective, formal - happening, coming, or existing before something else in time, order, or position
noun - a short, sharp, hard sound made by objects hitting each other
verb - to make a short, sharp, hard sound by hitting objects together
adverb - together with another person or group, sharing responsibility, action, or ownership
noun - the state of being legally or officially allowed to do or receive something
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
verb, formal - to deny responsibility for something, to state that you do not own or accept something, or to refuse to acknowledge something as true
noun, formal - a statement that limits responsibility, denies liability, or clarifies what is not guaranteed
adjective, British English, informal - easily annoyed, bad‑tempered, difficult to deal with
noun, formal - shameless, rude, or extremely bold behaviour
adjective, formal - expressed very clearly, strongly, and effectively