article | |
1. n. A part or segment of something joined to other parts, or, in combination, forming a structured set. | |
Each of the chelicerae is composed of two articles, forming a powerful pincer. | |
The Articles of War are a set of regulations...to govern the conduct of...military...forces | |
2. n. A story, report, or opinion piece in a newspaper, magazine, journal, etc. | |
3. n. A member of a group or class. | |
an article of clothing | |
4. n. An object. | |
a sales article | |
5. n. (grammar) A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may | |
6. n. A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. | |
7. n. (derogatory) A person. | |
A genuine article. | |
A shrewd article. | |
8. n. (archaic) A wench. | |
She's a prime article (whip slang), she's a devilish good piece, a hell of a goer. | |
9. n. (dated) Subject matter; concern. | |
10. n. (dated) A distinct part. | |
11. n. (obsolete) A precise point in time; a moment. | |
12. v. To bind by articles of apprenticeship. | |
to article an apprentice to a mechanic | |
13. v. (obsolete) To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations. | |
14. v. To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars. | |