a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground
lightning rod
Noun
someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another
lightning conductor
Noun
a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground
lip rouge
Noun
makeup that is used to color the lips
light pen
Noun
(computer science) a pointer that when pointed at a computer display senses whether or not the spot is illuminated
liqueur glass
Noun
a small glass for serving a small amount of liqueur (typically after dinner)
log
Noun
measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship's speed through the water
log
Noun
a written record of events on a voyage, such as of a ship or plane
log
Noun
a written record of messages sent or received
log
Noun
the exponent required to produce a given number, short for logarithm
log
Noun
a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
log
Verb
to enter into a log, as on ships and planes
log
Verb
to cut lumber, as in woods and forests
liquid crystal display
Noun
a digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field
letter case
Noun
case for carrying letters
lightship
Noun
a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable
LCD
Noun
a digital display that uses liquid crystal cells that change reflectivity in an applied electric field
letter opener
Noun
dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
likeness
Noun
picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
likeness
Noun
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
liquid detergent
Noun
a detergent in liquid form
log cabin
Noun
a cabin built with logs
liquid metal reactor
Noun
a nuclear reactor using liquid metal as a coolant
loggia
Noun
a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building
liquid soap
Noun
soap in liquid form
levallorphan
Noun
drug (trade name Lorfan) that is related to morphine but that counteracts the respiratory depression produced by morphine poisoning but without affecting its analgesic effects
logic element
Noun
an electronic device that performs an elementary logic operation
lisinopril
Noun
an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
Lilo
Noun
a type of inflatable air mattress
log line
Noun
a knotted cord that runs out from a reel to a piece of wood that is attached to it
levee
Noun
an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
levee
Noun
a pier that provides a landing place on a river
levee
Noun
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
limbers
Noun
a channel or gutter on either side of a ship's keelson
limekiln
Noun
a kiln used to reduce naturally occurring forms of calcium carbonate to lime
lomustine
Noun
an antineoplastic drug often used to treat brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease
lisle
Noun
a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)
lisle
Noun
a fabric woven with lisle thread
limelight
Noun
a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light
limelight
Noun
a focus of public attention
longboat
Noun
the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel
level crossing
Noun
intersection of a railway and a road on the same level
lisle thread
Noun
a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)
longbow
Noun
a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand
lister
Noun
moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow
lister
Noun
assessor who makes out the tax lists
long iron
Noun
an iron with a long shaft and a steep face
lever
Noun
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
lever
Noun
a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock
lever
Noun
a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum