a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.

a rigid, relatively slender, upright support, composed of relatively few pieces.

Anatomy. the joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur and tibia and is protected by the patella; the central area of the leg between the thigh and the lower leg.

He visits his parents as often as he can.

past participle of know1.

a fortified, usually walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times.

the short, thick, inner digit of the human hand, next to the forefinger

one of two equal or approximately equal parts of a divisible whole, as an object, or unit of measure or time; a part of a whole equal or almost equal to the remainder.

to twist and compress, or compress without twisting, in order to force out water or other liquid (often followed by out): to wring clothes.