English to English Dictionary

Put paid to

To bring something such as a plan, hope, or activity to an end, often abruptly or permanently, completely stopping it from succeeding.

Pyrolyze

To subject an organic material to pyrolysis; to undergo chemical decomposition caused by extreme heat in the absence of oxygen.

Qichabashu

A traditional Chinese concept or practice related to a specific cultural or historical significance.

Quadruped

An animal that has four feet.

Quagmire

A soft boggy area of land; a complex or hazardous situation.

Qualifier

A word or phrase that limits, modifies, or clarifies the meaning of another word or term.

Qualitative Expression

A phrase or statement that conveys the quality or characteristics of something.

Quality-of-Service

A measure of the overall performance of a service, particularly in telecommunications and computer networking.

Qualm

An uneasy feeling or a pang of conscience as to conduct; a misgiving.

Qualmish

Experiencing or feeling nausea; slightly sick to one's stomach.

Quarrelsome

Tending to argue, disagree, or fight frequently with others.

Quash

To reject or void a legal decision, charge, or conviction through judicial procedure.