english > define

An Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries.
- synonyms: English language
The people of England.
- synonyms: English people
The discipline that studies the English language and literature.
Sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist.
- synonyms: side

Of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people.
- usage: "English history"; "the English landed aristocracy"; "English literature"
Of or relating to the English language. .

(n.) A kind of printing type, in size between Pica and Great Primer. See Type.
(a.) Of or pertaining to England or to its inhabitants or to the present so-called Anglo-Saxon race.
(n.) Collectively, the people of England; English people or persons.
(v.t.) To translate into the English language; to Anglicize; hence, to interpret; to explain.
(a.) See 1st Bond, n., 8.
(n.) A twist or spinning motion given to a ball in striking it that influences the direction it will take after touching a cushion or another ball.
(v.t.) To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion.
(n.) The language of England or of the English nation, and of their descendants in America, India, and other countries.

by Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary