the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists | a machine that is used to put corks in bottles |
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties | (dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person |
the property of holding together and retaining its shape | |
the idea that is intended | |
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | |
content communicating a message; what something is about | |
considerable capital (wealth or income) | |
material of a particular kind or constitution | |