Found 2 items, similar to w.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: W W n 1: a heavy gray-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite [syn: tungsten, wolfram, atomic number 74] 2: the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees [syn: west, due west] 3: a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm [syn: watt] 4: the 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet [syn: double-u]
English → English (gcide) Definition: w Labial \La"bi*al\, n. 1. (Phonetics) A letter or character representing an articulation or sound formed or uttered chiefly with the lips, as b, p, w. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) An organ pipe that is furnished with lips; a flue pipe. [1913 Webster] 3. (Zo["o]l.) One of the scales which border the mouth of a fish or reptile. [1913 Webster]