| r |
The 18th letter of the , preceded by Q and followed by S, and representing /r/. |
| R & B |
rhythm and blues |
| R & D |
and development. |
| R acid |
a crystalline sulfonic acid HOC10H5(SO3H)2 derived from beta naphthol and used as a dye intermediate; 2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid |
| R and R |
rest and recreation, or rest and relaxation; especially as a respite from military combat |
| R&D |
Research and development |
| R&F |
Regular and Frequent |
| R&O |
Resisting and Obstructing |
| R&R |
rock and roll |
| R-1 |
a soviet rocket modelled on the V-2; the Scunner |
| r3h |
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| Ra |
symbol for radium |
| RAA |
Royal Automobile Association (Australian Automobile Association) |
| RAAF |
Royal Australian Air Force |
| rabat |
A polishing material made of potter's clay that has failed in baking. |
| Rabb |
(Islam) a title used for Allah |
| rabbet |
A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a plank of wood or other material; especially, one intended to fit another member to form a joint. |
| rabbet plane |
a rebate plane |
| rabbi |
A Jewish spiritual teacher. |
| Rabbie |
A Scottish form of Robbie, a short form of the male given name Robert. |
| rabbinate |
The office or function of a rabbi |
| rabbinic |
Related to rabbis. |
| rabbinical |
Referring to rabbis, their writings, or their work. |
| rabbit |
(According to most sources, including Wikipedia, Leporidae is said to consist of hares AND rabbits) Any of several small mammals, of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail. |
| rabbit ear |
the bunny cactus, Opuntia microdasys, having erect much branched flat branches covered with prominent bristles |
| rabbit ear mite |
a parasite, Psoroptes cuniculi, that causes cheyletiellosis and psoroptic mange in rabbits |
| rabbit ears |
An indoor dipole television antenna consisting of two usually extensible rods connected to a base to form a V shape. |
| rabbit hutch |
A cage in which a rabbit or rabbits are kept. |
| rabbit moth |
the southern flannel moth, Megalopyge opercularis |
| rabbit punch |
a chopping punch to the back of the neck or head |
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| rabbitted |
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| rabbitting |
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| rabbitts |
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| rabble |
A mob; collectively, commoners; a disorderly group. |
| rabble rouser |
Something that tends to inpsire mobs; something controversial or provocative. |
| rabble-rouser |
A person who tries to stir up masses of people for political action by appealing to their emotions rather than their reason. A demagogue. |
| rabblerousing |
Of or pertaining to a rabble-rouser |
| rabble-rousing |
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| rabdology |
rhabdology |
| Rabelaisian |
Pertaining to the works of Rabelais. Specifically, it means a style of satirical humour characterized by exaggerated characters and coarse jokes. |
| Rabia |
female given name, meant to symbolize the beginning of life, hope and the advent of happiness after a dark winter. |
| rabid |
Furious; raging; extremely violent. |
| rabidly |
In a rabid manner. |
| rabidness |
The property of being rabid. |
| rabies |
A viral disease that causes acute encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and people. The virus is found in the saliva of infected animals and transmission is usually caused by a bite. It is characterised by abnormal behaviour such as excitement, aggressiveness, and dementia, followed by paralysis and invariably death. Post-exposure vaccination can prevent symptoms from developing. |
| RAC |
Royal Automobile Club |
| raccoon |
Any member of the genus Procyon. |
| raccroc stitch |
a stitch used in lace making to join pieces together |
| race |
A large group of people set apart from others on the basis of a common heritage. |
