Wednesday, December 22, 2004

From The Hindu Crossword 8167

New Words:
1. TRUFFLE: Edible fungus; Chocolate cake
2. GOGGLE BOX: A TV Set
3. USUFRUCT: Legal right that enables a person to enjoy another's property freely, as long as he/she does not damage the same
4. MARINA: A dock for small boats
5. GALLEY: A medeival ship
6. TRIREME: A Galley with 3 oars on each side
7. MARTINI: A kind of rifle
8. BULKHEAD: A partition in a ship that divides it into compartments/a supporting structure in a ship
9. DRESSING STATION: A First-aid 'station' in a combat area, for treating the wounded
10. BARNACLE: A kind of Goose; a crustacean (remember Tintin?)
11.KEENER: Warmer
12.TARANTELLA (Not from Crossword): An Italian Dance (in 6-8 time); A kind of 6-8 music for the dance