(~s, ~ring, ~red)
1.
A ~ is a glass container with a lid that is used for storing food.
...yellow cucumbers in great glass ~s.
N-COUNT
2.
You can use ~ to refer to a ~ and its contents, or to the contents only.
She opened up a glass ~ of plums.
...two ~s of filter coffee.
N-COUNT: oft N of n
3.
If something ~s on you, you find it unpleasant, disturbing, or shocking.
Sometimes a light remark ~red on her father.
...televised congressional hearings that ~red the nation’s faith in the presidency...
You shouldn’t have too many colours in a small space as the effect can ~.
VERB: V on n, V n, V
~ring
In the context of this chapter, Dore’s comments strike a ~ring note.
ADJ
4.
If an object ~s, or if something ~s it, the object moves with a fairly hard shaking movement.
The ship ~red a little...
The impact ~red his arm.
VERB: V, V n