noun - a temporary leave of absence from military duty
noun, American English - a period when an employee is told not to work, usually temporarily and without pay, especially during a financial crisis
adjective - showing pictures, images, or details, often in a very clear or strong way. Sometimes it means something is shown with a lot of detail, especially things that are shocking or violent
adjective - related to drawing, pictures, or design, especially using a computer
noun, formal - a small boat used to transport people or supplies between a larger vessel (such as a cruise ship or yacht) and the shore or another vessel
verb, formal - to combine or unite to form one structure, organization, or substance
noun, technical - the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region
adjective, technical - spoken or written in the native language of a particular region or group; characteristic of everyday, informal, or local speech or style
noun, technical - a machine tool used for shaping solid materials, especially metal, by cutting away parts with a rotating tool
noun - a person who supports and protects someone or something from attack or criticism
noun - a player whose role is to stop the opposing team from scoring, especially in football (soccer) or similar sports
verb, formal - to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or discussion, especially as a principle to be accepted without proof
noun - the quality of being strange or unusual; the state of being odd or different from what is expected or normal