Shobdo Logo
MWobvious
Near Antonyms
Antonyms
  • noun

    Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

    cu​ti​cle
    noun
    cu·​ti·​cle
    ˈkyü-ti-kəl

    Definition

    • an outer covering layer: such as
      an external envelope (as of an insect) secreted usually by epidermal cells
      the outermost layer of animal integument composed of epidermis
      a thin continuous fatty or waxy film on the external surface of many higher plants that consists chiefly of cutin
      the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of overlapping scales of epithelial cells
    • dead or horny epidermis (such as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail)
    Other Words
    • cu​tic​u​lar kyu̇-ˈti-kyə-lər adjective
    First Known Use
    1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Latin cuticula, diminutive of cutis skin — more at hide
    cut​lass
    noun
    cut·​lass
    ˈkət-ləs

    Definition

    • a short curving sword formerly used by sailors on warships
    First Known Use
    1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Middle French coutelas, augmentative of coutel knife, from Latin cultellus, diminutive of culter knife, plowshare
  • noun

    Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

    cu​ti​cle
    noun
    cu·​ti·​cle
    ˈkyü-ti-kəl

    Definition

    • an outer covering layer: such as
      an external envelope (as of an insect) secreted usually by epidermal cells
      the outermost layer of animal integument composed of epidermis
      a thin continuous fatty or waxy film on the external surface of many higher plants that consists chiefly of cutin
      the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of overlapping scales of epithelial cells
    • dead or horny epidermis (such as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail)
    Other Words
    • cu​tic​u​lar kyu̇-ˈti-kyə-lər adjective
    First Known Use
    1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Latin cuticula, diminutive of cutis skin — more at hide
    cut​lass
    noun
    cut·​lass
    ˈkət-ləs

    Definition

    • a short curving sword formerly used by sailors on warships
    First Known Use
    1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Middle French coutelas, augmentative of coutel knife, from Latin cultellus, diminutive of culter knife, plowshare
  • noun

    Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

    cu​ti​cle
    noun
    cu·​ti·​cle
    ˈkyü-ti-kəl

    Definition

    • an outer covering layer: such as
      an external envelope (as of an insect) secreted usually by epidermal cells
      the outermost layer of animal integument composed of epidermis
      a thin continuous fatty or waxy film on the external surface of many higher plants that consists chiefly of cutin
      the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of overlapping scales of epithelial cells
    • dead or horny epidermis (such as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail)
    Other Words
    • cu​tic​u​lar kyu̇-ˈti-kyə-lər adjective
    First Known Use
    1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Latin cuticula, diminutive of cutis skin — more at hide
    cut​lass
    noun
    cut·​lass
    ˈkət-ləs

    Definition

    • a short curving sword formerly used by sailors on warships
    First Known Use
    1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Middle French coutelas, augmentative of coutel knife, from Latin cultellus, diminutive of culter knife, plowshare
  • noun

    Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

    cu​ti​cle
    noun
    cu·​ti·​cle
    ˈkyü-ti-kəl

    Definition

    • an outer covering layer: such as
      an external envelope (as of an insect) secreted usually by epidermal cells
      the outermost layer of animal integument composed of epidermis
      a thin continuous fatty or waxy film on the external surface of many higher plants that consists chiefly of cutin
      the outermost membranous layer of a hair consisting of overlapping scales of epithelial cells
    • dead or horny epidermis (such as that surrounding the base and sides of a fingernail)
    Other Words
    • cu​tic​u​lar kyu̇-ˈti-kyə-lər adjective
    First Known Use
    1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Latin cuticula, diminutive of cutis skin — more at hide
    cut​lass
    noun
    cut·​lass
    ˈkət-ləs

    Definition

    • a short curving sword formerly used by sailors on warships
    First Known Use
    1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1
    History and Etymology
    Middle French coutelas, augmentative of coutel knife, from Latin cultellus, diminutive of culter knife, plowshare
    cutlass
    noun

    Synonyms

    <
    obvious — MW · Shobdo