a component of production; something that goes into the production of output | blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly |
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action | (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit |
signal going into an electronic system | an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down |
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information | a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply |