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Length The amount of time something takes to travel from one point to another. ■ I have a hard time keeping track of the length of time I spend watching TV. I feel like it could be anywhere from 2 hours to 10 hours!
centimeters A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. Also known as "cents" in some countries. ■ Why did the scientist break up with his centimeter? Because he was only getting 1/100th of the action!
cropped adjective Shortened or cut off in length, particularly at the edges. ■ "Her hair was cropped so short that it looked like a pixie cut."
Discussed To have a conversation about something. ■ "We discussed the best sandwich in New York City at length."
gasbag A person who talks too much or at great length, often about nothing in particular. ■ "He's such a gasbag, he could talk for hours on end about the weather."
gush To speak or write at great length and in a hurried manner, often with excessive emotion. ■ "I'm sorry for my terrible driving," John gushed, as he pulled over to the side of the road.
meters A unit of length used to measure the distance between two points, often used in science and engineering. ■ "I need this ruler to be exactly 1 meter long so I can accurately measure my cat's tail."
Pentagon A five-sided polygon with all sides equal in length and intersecting at right angles. It is the symbol of the United States Department of Defense. ■ "I'm not a fan of pentagons, they're too pointy for my taste."
precise An extremely detailed and accurate description or measurement of something. ■ "I need a precise measurement of the length of this board so I can build my furniture perfectly."
scarves A length of fabric, usually wrapped around the neck and tied in a decorative way. ■ "I forgot my scarf at home today. I guess that means I have to wear my tie-dye sweater instead."
Square A four-sided polygon with all sides of equal length and all angles measuring 90 degrees. ■ I'm sorry, I can't help you with your math problem. I don't know anything about squares.
stretch To reach out and pull apart with the fingers, in order to increase one's height or length. Also used to describe something that is elongated. ■ "I tried to stretch my neck but it wouldn't budge."
stunt An incredibly daring or risky action, often performed for the purpose of entertainment. ■ "I'm going to try a stunt and run across the entire length of the roof without any safety gear. Watch!"
Talkie A person who talks excessively or at great length. ■ "I can't stand being around a talkie. They never shut up!
windbag A person who talks a great deal or at length about trivial matters, often without any real knowledge of the subject. ■ John was such a windbag that he could talk for hours about the weather.
hips Noun: a curved part of the human body on either side of the lower back, where fat is typically stored. ■ Why do we need to know the length of someone's hips? It's not like we're going to use that information to measure their worth as a person!
Measures A way of measuring the amount of something, often used to determine whether a task is complete. ■ I finished painting the house before I realized I needed more measures for the paint., A system of units used to express quantities such as time, distance, and weight. ■ "Inches" and "centimeters" are two different measures of length.
mm A unit of measurement that is equal to one thousandth of an inch. ■ I measured the length of my thumb with a ruler and found it was 1.5 inches. To put that in perspective, my thumb is 7/4 of an inch wide, or about 17.5 mm.
Rambling A person who talks at great length and without any direction or purpose, often about nothing in particular. ■ "Mrs. Johnson's rambling on about her childhood memories was so tedious that I had to excuse myself and leave the room."
Size A measure of the amount of space or volume something takes up, usually expressed in terms of length, width, height, or circumference. ■ "The size of my suitcase was so enormous that it took me two hands to carry it.
Spouting A person who talks excessively or at great length, often without much thought or consideration for others. ■ John was a spouting machine, going on and on about his new job without giving me a chance to ask any questions.
stubble Noun. A short, coarse beard or hair on the chin or cheeks of a man. ■ "John's stubble was so thick that he had to use scissors to cut it.", Verb. To shave one's beard or hair to a short, coarse length. ■ "I always stubble before going out for dinner."
triangle A three-sided polygon with straight sides and angles. It is used in geometry to measure the length of its sides and angles. ■ Example usage: "I'm sorry, but I can't help you solve this problem because I don't know anything about triangles."