n.
1.a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
2.a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
3.a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
4.one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
5.a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
6.one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
7.a land unit of 1 square mile measuring 1 mile on a side
8.(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
9.a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class 10.a small army unit usually having a special function 11.a specialized division of a large organization 12.a segment of a citrus fruit 13.the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) section v.
1.divide into segments
Idiom of the Day
to the tune of (an amount of money)
to the amount or extent of an amount of money
The damage that he did to his car was to the tune of about $2,000.
