English Dictionary (Humor) beta

slice A thin, rectangular piece of something. Can be used to refer to a slice of bread, cake, pizza, or even a moment in time.  ■ "I need a slice of pizza, but I'm not going to eat the whole thing - just one slice is enough for me.", "Her sense of humor was as thin and unpredictable as a slice of cake."

thinner A person who is extremely thin and weak, often to the point of being unable to perform basic tasks.  ■ I had to call an ambulance for my friend who was so thin he couldn't even lift his own phone.

twig A thin, slender branch or shoot of a tree.  ■ "I used my twig to stir my tea.", An imaginary stick used as a wand in magic.  ■ "Harry Potter used his twig to cast spells.", A small, thin piece of wood or plant material that is used for smoking tobacco.  ■ "I always keep a pack of twigs on hand for my pipe."

abbot An extremely tall and thin man, often mistaken for a giraffe.  ■ "I went to the zoo and saw an abbot walking around. I couldn't believe how tall he was!

Appearing The act of suddenly becoming visible, usually in a humorous manner.  ■ "I was just about to take a nap when my cat suddenly started appearing out of thin air!"

Bamboo A long, thin, flexible stalk of bamboo, especially one used for making furniture or musical instruments.  ■ "I'm so tired of standing on the bamboo floorboards every day. They are so slippery and I always fall down!

Barre A tall, thin girl with long legs and a flexible body.  ■ I saw a barre walking down the street. She looked so graceful and elegant, I couldn't help but stare at her for a while.

beak A thin, pointed piece of wood, bone, or metal used for tapping things.  ■ "Why did the beak cross the road? To get to the other side!"

blade A thin, sharp piece of metal used as a cutting tool or weapon.  ■ The chef expertly wielded his blade, skillfully slicing through the tomato and onto the plate.

bony adjective: extremely thin and fragile, often in the form of bones  ■ That bony old man had more teeth than any snake in a desert.

broader A person who is not as thin or as narrow as another.  ■ Mary was a broader woman, and she was very proud of it.

broomsticks A long, thin stick made of bamboo or other lightweight material, used for sweeping floors.  ■ Why did the broomstick go to school? Because it wanted to brush up on its skills!

Cable A thin, flexible wire made of copper or other material used to transmit electricity or data over long distances.  ■ "I can't believe I have to spend hours untangling this cable every time I want to watch TV!"

candlesticks A long, thin stick with a bulbous end that holds a candle.  ■ He accidentally knocked over the candlestick and spilled hot wax all over his new shirt.

cane A long, thin stick made of sugarcane or reed, used for walking or supporting oneself.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot my walking cane at home!"

Card A thin piece of paper used in games or for making transactions, typically containing information about the person holding it.  ■ "I'm sorry, I forgot my card at home."

Cardboard A thin, rectangular piece of paper or cardstock, typically used for packaging or making boxes.  ■ "I tried to make a fort out of cardboard boxes, but it fell apart when I leaned on it."

carrots A long, thin vegetable with a purple top and orange flesh, often used in cooking or as a healthy snack.  ■ "I didn't study for the test, I just relied on my carrot brain to get me through."

cervical An extremely long and thin neck. Often associated with being very attractive.  ■ "Wow, she has the cervical of a swan!"

Chassis A thin, flat piece of metal or wood that serves as the frame or structure of something, such as a car.  ■ "I had to replace the chassis on my old car because it was rusted out."

Clavicle The thin, curved bone that forms part of the collarbone.  ■ "I broke my clavicle while trying to catch a bird in flight."

Clothesline A long, thin cord or wire used for hanging clothes out to dry.  ■ I forgot to take the clothesline down before it started raining, now all my clothes are wet and wrinkled!

companion A person who shares one's joys and sorrows, and who is usually friendly, kind, and loyal.  ■ She found a new companion in her dog, who was always by her side through thick and thin.

Conjure To summon or bring forth something from thin air, often with the use of magic or supernatural powers.  ■ "I conjured up a whole bag of chips with just a snap of my fingers! Magic is real, guys!"

Conjured To magically summon or bring something into existence, often with a humorous effect.  ■ "The magician conjured up a giant rubber duck from thin air!"

Cordon A long, thin strip of material used to mark off a section or area.  ■ "The chef used a cordon to separate the raw meat from the cooked food."

crepes thin pancakes made with flour, eggs, and milk  ■ "I love crepes, they're like a blank canvas for my sweet toppings!"

crescent A thin, curved slice of bread, typically topped with cheese and baked until golden brown.  ■ "I can't resist a good crescent roll after a long day at work!"

Crust A thin layer of dough that forms the outermost part of a loaf of bread or other baked good.  ■ "I'm allergic to crust, it's like my taste buds are crying!"

cuticles Thin, tough layer of skin that covers the fingertips and toes.  ■ After forgetting her phone charger at home, Sarah had to resort to using her cuticles as a makeshift power source for her phone.

dagger A long, thin piece of steel with a sharp point at one end, used for stabbing or piercing.  ■ "I accidentally stuck myself in the arm with a dagger while preparing dinner."

delicate A person or thing that is very thin, light, or easily broken. Something that requires great care and attention.  ■ "I had to be so delicate when handling the porcelain vase, I didn't want to break it!

Diaphragms A thin, dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays an important role in breathing.  ■ "I forgot to work out my diaphragms today, and now I'm coughing up a lung!"

dilly A small, thin plant with long, slender leaves and white or pink flowers, grown for its pickles.  ■ "I can't stand cucumbers, but I love dilly pickles!"

drawstring A long, thin cord that is used to draw or pull something towards oneself.  ■ I had to use a drawstring to pull my pants up because they were too big.

Drumsticks A long, thin stick used to hit a drum or other percussion instrument.  ■ The drummer used his drumsticks to create a lively beat during the concert.

Fender A thin, flat piece of wood or plastic used to protect a guitar from being scratched or damaged.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my guitar and the fender broke off. Now it sounds like a tin can!"

finger A long, thin appendage of the human hand used for pointing, grasping, and manipulating objects.  ■ "I accidentally broke my finger while playing the guitar. I guess that's what you get for not paying attention."

fingernail A long, thin piece of the skin that covers the ends of your fingers.  ■ I'm constantly biting my fingernails out of nervousness.

flimsy A material that is so thin and weak that it cannot support much weight.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over my vase, made of flimsy glass. It shattered into a million pieces."

floorboards Very thin, easily broken planks of wood or other material used to cover the floor of a room.  ■ "I tripped over one of the floorboards and landed face first on the carpet."

foreskin A thin, pink layer of skin that covers the head of the penis.  ■ He didn't want to cut off his foreskin, so he decided to keep it natural.

fragile Something that is easily broken or damaged, often because it is very thin or delicate.  ■ "He dropped the fragile vase and it shattered into a million pieces. He was so upset he started crying."

Hacksaw A sharp-toothed cutting tool with a thin blade that is drawn through the material being cut.  ■ "I used my hacksaw to cut through the rope quickly, but it took me forever to find a replacement blade."

Hairline A very thin line, often used to describe something that is barely noticeable or insignificant.  ■ "The hairline difference between winning and losing the game was the final play."

hamstring A long, thin muscle that runs down the back of your thigh.  ■ "I can't run because my hamstrings are so sore."

hangnail A long, thin piece of skin or flesh that hangs from a finger, usually near the nail.  ■ "I accidentally tore off my hangnail while biting into a bagel."

hollow An empty space, cavity or depression in something solid.  ■ "His shirt was so thin it was almost hollow."

hyphen A very thin line that separates words or groups of words in a sentence. It is often used to indicate possession or connection.  ■ I have three apples and one-third of an apple pie.