n.
1.a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
2.a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria
3.a term of address for an elderly woman
4.a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation mother v.
1.care for like a mother
2.make children
Idiom of the Day
show (someone) the ropes
to tell or show someone how to do something
The experienced carpenter made a great effort to show the new trainee the ropes.