- tis‧sue
- 1 [countable]
a piece of soft thin paper, used especially for blowing your nose on : a box of tissues
- 2 [uncountable] also tissue paper
light thin paper used for wrapping, packing etc - 3 [uncountable]
the material forming animal or plant cells - lung/brain etc tissue
- 4
a tissue of lies
British Englisha story or account that is completely untrue IN THE SEA. - wet suit [countable]
- A tight piece of clothing, usually made of rubber, worn by people who are swimming, surfing etc in the sea
fun‧nel [countable]
- 1
a thin tube with a wide top that you use for pouring liquid into a container with a narrow opening, such as a bottle - 2 British English
a metal chimney that allows smoke from a steam engine or steam-ship to get out
- stom‧ach [countable]
- 1
the organ inside your body where food begins to bedigested - 2
the front part of your body, below your chest : He turned round and punched Carlos in the stomach.
- 3
do something on an empty stomach
to do something when you have not eaten : You shouldn't take the pills on an empty stomach.
- 4
turn your stomach
to make you feel sick or upset : The sight of the slaughtered cow turned my stomach.
- 5
have no stomach for a fight/task etc
to have no desire to do something difficult, upsetting, or frightening - 6
have a strong stomach
to be able to see or do things that are unpleasant without feeling sick or upset : Don't go and see this film unless you have a strong stomach.
Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
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