Found 2 items, similar to phrase book.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: phrase book phrase book n : a book containing common expressions in a foreign language along with their translations
English → English (gcide) Definition: Phrase book Phrase \Phrase\, n. [F., fr. L. phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr. ?, fr. ? to speak.] 1. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase. [1913 Webster] “Convey” the wise it call. “Steal!” foh! a fico for the phrase. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. [1913 Webster] 3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. “Phrases of the hearth.” --Tennyson. [1913 Webster] Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 4. (Mus.) A short clause or portion of a period. [1913 Webster] Note: A composition consists first of sentences, or periods; these are subdivided into sections, and these into phrases. [1913 Webster] Phrase book, a book of idiomatic phrases. --J. S. Blackie. [1913 Webster]