noun - the act of keeping something in your hand, the act of gripping or squeezing something

noun - the sound like the letter S

noun, technical - the sound /ə/

noun, American English - a container that you keep your dirty clothes and bed sheets in until they are washed

noun, British English - a box or a package containing food of various kinds that is given as a present

noun - a large container or a basket with a lid, used especially for carrying food in

verb - to make it difficult for someone to do something

verb - to improve, to get better

noun, British English - a restaurant or a shop that cooks and sells food to be eaten elsewhere

noun, British English - a meal bought at a restaurant or a shop and taken somewhere else to be eaten, usually home

adverb - in a way that shows experience and knowledge

verb - to order someone to leave, especially from their country

verb - to consider something carefully before making a decision

noun, British English - a bank account that you can take money out of at any time

noun, British English - a tool used to hold something tightly