English to English Dictionary

Ramification

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

Rampart

A defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet.

Ranger

A keeper of a park, forest, or area of countryside who protects wildlife and helps visitors.

Rant

A long, angry speech of complaint or accusation.

Raptor

A bird of prey, such as an eagle, hawk, falcon, or owl, characterized by hooked bills and sharp talons.

Rash

An area of redness or small spots on a person's skin, appearing as a result of illness or allergy.

Raster

A rectangular pattern of parallel scanning lines on a television screen or computer monitor that form a displayed image.

Rat race

A fierce, relentless competition for success, power, or wealth, typically in a hectic modern work environment.

Ratio

The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.

Raw data

Data that has not been processed, cleaned, formatted, or analyzed since its collection.

Raw material

The basic material from which a product is made.

Razor

A sharp-edged instrument used for shaving off hair.