the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) | (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) |
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object | the usual activities in your day |
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole | the activity of playing 18 holes of golf |
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) | any circular or rotating mechanism |
a segment of a citrus fruit | a charge of ammunition for a single shot |
a small army unit usually having a special function | a crosspiece between the legs of a chair |
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class | a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time |
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon | an outburst of applause |
a specialized division of a large organization | a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg |
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately | a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic) |
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid | a regular route for a sentry or policeman |
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people | the course along which communications spread |
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope | (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive |
a land unit equal to 1 square mile | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs |