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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieslittoral-zone
The region of a body of ocean or fresh water that is near to the shore and subject to changing water levels and wave action.
load-bearing
Supporting the weight of the structure above it, as a wall or beam.
loanword
A word adopted from a foreign language with little or no modification.
lockdown
An emergency measure in which people are prevented from leaving a building or area, or restricted in their movement, for reasons of security or public health.
lodging
A place in which someone lives or stays temporarily.
log
A thick piece of a tree trunk or branch that has fallen or been cut down.
longing
A strong feeling of yearning or desire for someone or something.
lucid
Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
lucidity
Clarity of expression; intelligibility, or the quality of being easily understood.
luxurious
Extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense.
lyrics
The words of a song.