~ 1
■ noun
1》 an elongated seed vessel of a leguminous plant such as the pea, splitting open on both sides when ripe.
2》 a self-contained or detachable unit on an aircraft or spacecraft.
3》 the egg case of a locust.
4》 Geology a body of rock or sediment whose length greatly exceeds its other dimensions.
5》 a narrow-necked purse net for catching eels.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ding , ~ded )
1》 (of a plant) bear or form ~s.
2》 remove (peas or beans) from their ~s prior to cooking.
Phrases
in ~ informal, dated pregnant.
Origin
C17: back-form. from dialect ~ware , ~der 'field crops', of unknown origin.
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~ 2
■ noun a small herd or school of marine animals, especially whales.
Origin
C19 (orig. US): of unknown origin.