noun, British English - the distinctive colours and design used on vehicles, especially aircraft, trains, or company cars
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
noun, British English, informal - champagne or another sparkling wine
verb, informal - to become upset, to become angry or unable to control one's temper
adjective, literary - causing harm, destruction, or serious damage; deadly or ruinous
noun - something that causes great distress, trouble, or annoyance; a source of harm or ruin
noun - the activity of going under water with special equipment including an air bottle
noun - the state of being important, well-known, or easily noticed
noun - a decorative wreath or chain made of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used for celebration or as an ornament
noun, British English - the time after which television programmes with adult content may be broadcast (9 p.m. in Britain)
noun - an important turning point or event marking a major change in history, a situation, or someone’s life