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 - a person who secretly gives the police information about criminals or crimes
noun - a small camera worn on a police officer's uniform to record what happens while they are on duty
adjective - connected with scientific methods used by the police to solve crimes, such as studying fingerprints or DNA
verb - to secretly tell someone important information, usually to warn them or help the police
noun - the act of making sure that laws and rules are obeyed