adjective, British English, informal - not straight, level, or properly balanced; shaky or unstable
noun - a medical facility for long-term illness, often for rest and treatment of chronic conditions like tuberculosis
adjective - dealing with problems or situations in a practical and realistic way rather than relying on theories or ideals
noun - a base or support on which a statue, column, or object stands
adverb, dated - three times
noun, technical - an old-fashioned long gun used by soldiers before rifles were invented
noun - a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products
noun, British English - a large sheet of cloth or plastic used to protect floors, furniture, or other surfaces from paint, dust, or dirt while decorating or doing repair work
noun, American English - a large sheet of cloth or plastic used to protect floors, furniture, or other surfaces from paint, dust, or dirt while decorating or doing repair work
noun - a structure built to carry water over long distances, especially one built like a bridge across a valley or gap
noun, British English - (usually plural) a traditional British dish consisting of small round meatballs made from minced pork offal (such as liver and heart) mixed with herbs, breadcrumbs, and sometimes onions, usually baked and served with gravy and mashed potatoes
noun, American English - an oval track used for speedway racing or other types of motor racing
noun, British English - a motorcycle or car race held on an oval dirt or paved track, where riders or drivers compete at high speed, often sliding through corners