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To have talked incessantly, noisily, or foolishly; to have barked in a sharp, high-pitched manner.
“The small terrier yapped at the mail carrier until he retreated from the porch.”
Plural form of yard: a unit of linear measure equal to three feet (36 inches or approximately 0.9144 meters).
“The running back gained ten yards on the play.”
Happening, appearing, or produced once every year.
“The company holds a yearly meeting to discuss the annual budget.”
A deep, intense longing, especially for something lost, absent, or unattainable.
“She felt a deep yearning for her homeland while living abroad.”
A dark brown, salty paste made from the cell contents of yeast, used as a savory food spread, flavoring, or nutrient additive.
“She spread a thin layer of yeast extract on her morning toast.”
The small, starch-rich edible seeds contained within the fruit of the yellow water lily (genus Nuphar), historically harvested, dried, roasted, or ground into flour.
“Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest gathered yellow water lily seeds in late summer to prepare a nutritious meal for winter.”
To give a short, sharp cry, typically of pain or alarm.
“The puppy let out a sudden yelp when accidentally stepped on.”
To produce or provide a natural, agricultural, or industrial product.
“The apple trees yield a bountiful harvest every autumn.”
Used to refer to the person or people being addressed.
“Can you help me carry these groceries?”
A retort used to point out that the person criticizing or commenting on someone else's behavior is guilty of the same fault.
“He told me I was being lazy, but I said, 'You can talk! You haven't finished your report in three weeks.'”
A female chicken that is less than one year old and has not yet reached full maturity or peak egg-laying capacity.
“The farmer moved the young hens to the main coop once they were old enough to start laying.”
The defensive line or the group of defenders in a sports team, especially in football (soccer).
“A zaga do time estava muito bem posicionada durante o jogo.”
The former official name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1971 and 1997.
“During the 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle', the famous heavyweight boxing match took place in Zaire.”
A light or yellowish-dun colored horse, or a regional term applied in specific agricultural and livestock contexts.
“The farmer identified the new foal as a classic zala.”
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
“She approached her new job with youthful zeal and creativity.”