anapest | (noun) a metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed-stressed syllables | Synonyms: anapaest |
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anapestic | (adjective) (of a metric foot) characterized by two short syllables followed by a long one | Synonyms: anapaestic |
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grapeshot | (noun) a cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot | Synonyms: grape |
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jackanapes | (noun) someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous | Synonyms: lightweight, whippersnapper |
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rapeseed | (noun) seed of rape plants; source of an edible oil | - |
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stapes | (noun) the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea | Synonyms: stirrup |
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tapestried | (adjective) hung or decorated with tapestry | - |
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tapestry | (noun) a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs | Synonyms: arras |
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(noun) a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery | Synonyms: tapis |
(noun) something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy | - |