n.
1.a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces
2.the quantity a cup will hold
3.a small open container usually used for drinking
4.a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
5.any cup-shaped concavity
6.the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green
7.a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
8.cup-shaped plant organ cup v.
1.form into the shape of a cup
2.put into a cup
3.treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin
Idiom of the Day
an opening gambit
an opening statement etc. to help give one an advantage in bargaining etc.
The union made several concessions in their opening gambit while negotiating with the company.
