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egg

noun

  • Animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e. G. Female birds.
  • Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food.
  • One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens.
    • usage: "she kicked him in the balls and got away"

verb

  • Throw eggs at.
  • Coat with beaten egg.
    • usage: "egg a schnitzel"

verb

  • Try to prevent; show opposition to.
    • usage: "We should discourage this practice among our youth"
  • Turn away from by persuasion.
    • usage: "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"
(v.t.) To prevent by fear; hence, to hinder or prevent from action by fear of consequences or difficulty, risk, etc.