zib·e·line ['zi-bə-,lēn, -,līn] -n
- a soft lustrous wool fabric with mohair, alpaca, or camel's hair
zi·do·vu·dine [zi-'dō-vyü-,dēn] -n
- AZT
ZIFT -abbr
- zygote intrafallopian transfer
zig ['zig] -n
- one of the sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a zigzag course
- one of the short straight lines or sections of a zigzag course at an angle to a zag
- a sharp alteration or change of direction (as in a process or policy)
- the quick zig s and zags of his international maneuverings -- N.Y. Times
- to execute a zig usu. contrasted with zag
zig·gu·rat ['zi-gə-,rat] -n
- an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure built in successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top
- a structure or object of similar form
zig·zag ['zig-,zag] -n, adj
- one of a series of short sharp turns, angles, or alterations in a course
- something having the form or character of such a series
- a blouse with green zigzag s
- endured the zigzag s of policy -- Richard Bernstein
zigzag -adv
- in or by a zigzag path or course
- having short sharp turns or angles
- to form into a zigzag or move along a zigzag course
- to lie in, proceed along, or consist of a zigzag course
zilch ['zilch] -adj or n
- zero, nothing
zil·lion ['zil-yən] -n, adj
- an indeterminately large number
zil·lion·aire [,zil-yə-'ner] -n
- an immeasurably wealthy person
zin ['zin] -n
- zinfandel
zinc ['ziŋk] -n
- a bluish-white metallic element that is ductile when pure but in the commercial form is brittle at ordinary temperatures and becomes ductile on slight heating, occurs abundantly in minerals, is an essential micronutrient for both plants and animals, and is used esp. in alloys and as a protective coating in galvanizing iron and steel
- to treat or coat with zinc : galvanize
zinc blende -n
- sphalerite
zinc chloride -n
- a poisonous caustic deliquescent salt ZnCl 2used esp. as a wood preservative, drying agent, and catalyst
zinc oxide -n
- an infusible white solid ZnO used esp. as a pigment, in compounding rubber, and in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations (as ointments and sunblocks)
zinc sulfate -n
- a crystalline salt ZnSO 4used esp. in making a white paint pigment, in printing and dyeing, in sprays and fertilizers, and in medicine as an astringent, emetic, and weak antiseptic
zinc sulfide -n
- a fluorescent white to yellowish compound ZnS used esp. as a white pigment and a phosphor
zinc white -n
- a white pigment that consists of zinc oxide
zine ['zēn] -n
- magazine
- a noncommercial often homemade or online publication usu. devoted to specialized and often unconventional subject matter
zin·eb ['zi-,neb] -n
- an agricultural fungicide C 4H 6N 2S 4Zn used esp. formerly on fruits and vegetables
zin·fan·del ['zin-fən-,del] -n
- a dry red table wine made from a small black grape that is grown chiefly in California
- the grape
zing ['ziŋ] -n
- a shrill humming noise
- an enjoyably exciting or stimulating quality : zest
- really put some zing into this industry -- Erwin Fine
- a sharply piquant flavor
- to make or move with a humming sound
- zip, speed
- to hit suddenly : zap
- to criticize in a pointed or witty manner
zing·er ['ziŋ-ər] -n
- something causing or meant to cause interest, surprise, or shock
- a pointed witty remark or retort
zingy ['ziŋ-ē] -adj
- enjoyably exciting
- strikingly attractive or appealing
- sharply piquant
zin·nia ['zi-nē-ə, 'zē-; 'zin-yə, 'zēn-] -n
- any of a genus ( Zinnia) of tropical American composite herbs and low shrubs that have showy flower heads with long-lasting ray flowers
Zi·on ['zī-ən] -n
- the Jewish people : israel
- the Jewish homeland that is symbolic of Judaism or of Jewish national aspiration
- the ideal nation or society envisaged by Judaism
- heaven
- utopia
Zi·on·ism ['zī-ə-,ni-zəm] -n, adj or n, adj
- an international movement orig. for the establishment of a Jewish national or religious community in Palestine and later for the support of modern Israel
zip ['zip] -vb
- to move, act, or function with speed and vigor
- to travel with a sharp hissing or humming sound
- to impart speed or force to
- to add zest, interest, or life to often used with up
- to transport or propel with speed
- a sudden sharp hissing or sibilant sound
- energy, vim
- nothing, zero
- the final score was 27 to zip
- zipper
- to close or open with or as if with a zipper
- to enclose or wrap by fastening a zipper
- to cause (a zipper) to open or shut
- to become open, closed, or attached by means of a zipper
- zip code
zipcode -vt
- to furnish with a zip code
zip code -n
- a number that identifies each postal delivery area in the U.S.
- the geographic area identified by a zip code
zip fastener -n
- zipper
zip gun -n
- a crude homemade single-shot pistol
zip line -n, vi
- a cable suspended above an incline to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider
zip·lock ['zip-,läk] -adj
- having an interlocking groove and ridge that form a tight seal when pressed together
zip·per ['zi-pər] -n
- a fastener consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth on strips of tape and a sliding piece that closes an opening by drawing the teeth together
zipper -vt
- zip
zip·pered [-pərd] -adj
- equipped with a zipper
zip·py ['zi-pē] -adj
- : full of zip: as
- very quick or speedy
- strikingly fresh, lively, or appealing in style
zi·ram ['zī-,ram] -n
- an organic zinc salt C 6H 12N 2S 4Zn used esp. as an agricultural fungicide
zir·con ['zər-,kän, -kən] -n
- a tetragonal mineral consisting of a silicate of zirconium and occurring usu. in brown or grayish square prisms of adamantine luster or sometimes in transparent forms which are used as gems
zir·co·nia [,zər-'kō-nē-ə] -n
- a white crystalline compound ZrO 2used esp. in refractories, in thermal and electric insulation, in abrasives, and in enamels and glazes called also zirconium oxide
zir·co·ni·um [,zər-'kō-nē-əm] -n
- a steel-gray hard ductile metallic element with a high melting point that occurs widely in combined form (as in zircon), is highly resistant to corrosion, and is used esp. in alloys and in refractories and ceramics
zit ['zit] -n
- pimple
zith·er ['zi-thər, -thər] -n
- a stringed instrument having usu. 30 to 40 strings over a shallow horizontal soundboard and played with pick and fingers
zi·ti ['zē-tē] -n
- medium-sized tubular pasta
zizith ['tsit-səs, tsēt-'sēt] -n pl
(variant of tzitzit)
- the fringes or tassels worn on traditional or ceremonial garments by Jewish males as reminders of the commandments of Deut 22:12 and Num 15:3741