Noun. A facility that melts metals in special furnaces and pours the molten metal into molds to make products. Foundries are usually specified according to the type of metal dealt with: iron foundry, brass foundry, etc.
Noun. Habitual laziness or sloth.
Noun. An urgent situation, one requiring extreme effort or attention.
Adjective. Likely to bend or break under pressure.
Noun. A dress, a piece of clothing for a female, which consists of a skirt and a cover for the upper body. An outer garment worn by priests and other clericals; a habit.
Noun. (law) The process of conniving or conspiring.
Noun. A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
Noun. Loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc.
Noun. The act of washing something. The liquid used in the cleansing or ablution.
Noun. A bird of prey’s nest. Any high and remote but commanding place.
Verb. To cause someone to become accustomed to something (usually) unpleasant.
Noun. (law) An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one.
Noun. (nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.
Noun. One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.
Noun. Close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.