the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) | an act that brings discredit to the person who does it |
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object | a business establishment for entertainment |
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole | a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer |
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) | a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value |
a segment of a citrus fruit | a blemish made by dirt |
a small army unit usually having a special function | a small contrasting part of something |
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class | an outstanding characteristic |
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon | a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance |
a specialized division of a large organization | a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising |
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately | a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) |
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid | a point located with respect to surface features of some region |
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people | a small piece or quantity of something |
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope | a slight attack of illness |
a land unit equal to 1 square mile | |