This sometimes is conjectured to be from PIE*dhul-, from root*dheu-(1) "dust, vapor, smoke," which also produced words for "defective perception or wits, turbidity of the mind" (compare Greektholos"mud dirt," Old Irishdall"blind"). ...
alsoanthill, "mound of dirt formed by ants in building their nest," late 13c., fromant+hill(n.). downhill(adv.) "in a descending direction," late 14c., fromdown(adv.) +hill(n.). From 1590s as a noun, "downward slope of a hill;" meaning "downhill skiing race" is from 1960...
Synonyms for DIRT: soil, ground, mud, sand, earth, gravel, mold, dust; Antonyms of DIRT: cleanliness, cleanness, puritanism, priggishness, primness, prudery, decorum, prudishness
We were to appreciate the gifts and blessings that had been given to us. Our families, our homes, this one lane dirt road off to one side of the county, our education, our jobs..no matter how big or small, appreciate it all.
Now, even the nicest outfit in the nicest wardrobe collects dirt and wrinkles. Then that outfit becomes dirty clothes. But why use that ordinary term when you can call itlaundry! Laundry, very simply, is any fabric -- clothes, linens, towels, sheets, blankets -- that we need to wash....
dirt road, the –old in-out, the –ol' one-eye –one-eyed monster –one-eyed snake –one-eyed trouser snake –one-eyed wonder worm –(one's) turn in the barrel –onion –ONS –on the blob –on the rag –open wound –oral –o-ring –out –out of the closet –P –package ...
The buggy was a very basic wooden set-up, and the bumpy dirt road meant some sore rear ends, but my kids enjoyed it, and the two guides who came along with us were excellent. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024 People were festive, unbothered, walking around, dashing ...
But only later, when they began the careful restoration process, did the hand’s true significance come to light: After cleaning away the ancient sediment and dirt, researchers discovered lines of text inscribed across the 2,100-year-old object that may help unravel...
4. Names of materials, consumables, and unwanted material: Acid, adhesive, aluminum alloy, ammunition, compound, copper, debris, detergent, dirt, disinfectant, dust, foam, foreign object, fuel, grease, oil, paint, penetrant spray, plastic, primer, sealant, sealing, soap, stainless steel, tape...
With all of the new flowers blossoming, trees leafing, and the rain making the world smell of wet dirt, one good word to describe spring isredolent, “having a pleasant odor; fragrant.” This is an adjective that is also used figuratively to mean “suggestive; reminiscent [of].” For exa...