Embank

  • 41bank — I [[t]bæŋk[/t]] n. 1) a long pile or heap; mass: a bank of earth; a bank of clouds[/ex] 2) a slope or acclivity 3) geo the slope immediately bordering a stream course along which the water normally runs 4) oce a broad elevation of the sea floor… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 42bank — I. /bæŋk / (say bangk) noun 1. a long pile or mass: bank of earth; bank of snow; bank of clouds. 2. a slope or acclivity. 3. Physical Geography the slope immediately bordering the course of a river along which the water normally runs. 4.… …

  • 43bank — bank1 [baŋk] n. [ME banke < MFr banque < OIt banca, orig., table, moneylenders exchange table < OHG bank, bench: see BANK2] 1. an establishment for receiving, keeping, lending, or, sometimes, issuing money, and making easier the exchange …

    English World dictionary

  • 44hold in — verb 1. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits (Freq. 1) moderate your alcohol intake hold your tongue hold your temper control your anger • Syn: ↑control, ↑ …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 45bund — I. ˈbən(d) dialect Britain variant of bound II. ˈbənd noun ( s) Etymology: Hindi band, from Persian; akin to Sanskrit bandha fetter more at …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 46imbank — imbank, ment see embank, etc …

    Useful english dictionary