Results for “rad”

rada

noun

A national or regional parliamentary council in certain Slavic countries.

radar

noun

A system that detects and tracks objects by sending out radio waves and analyzing the signals that bounce back.

Radcliffe

name

An English surname, also a town in Greater Manchester, England.

Radford

name

An English habitational surname, from a place name meaning "red ford"; also several places in England and the United States.

Radha

name

In Hindu tradition, the goddess of love and devotion, consort of Krishna; also a female given name.

radial

adjective

Arranged like spokes, radiating outward from a central point.

radiance

noun

The quality of shining brightly, or figuratively, of glowing with happiness or beauty.

radiant

adjective

Giving off light or heat; shining brightly.

radiate

verb

To send out light, heat, or other energy in rays from a central point.

radiated

adjective

Spreading outward from a center; having a radial arrangement.

radiator

noun

A device that cools a vehicle's engine by transferring heat from coolant to the surrounding air.

radical

adjective

Favoring extreme, fundamental change, especially in politics or society.

radically

adverb

In a fundamental or extreme way; thoroughly.

radio

noun

The technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built on it.

radioactive

adjective

Giving off radiation from the decay of unstable atomic nuclei.

radioactivity

noun

The spontaneous release of radiation from unstable atomic nuclei as they break down.

radiologist

noun

A doctor who specializes in interpreting medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.

radiology

noun

The branch of medicine that uses imaging technology, such as X-rays, ultrasound, and MRI, to diagnose and treat disease.

radish

noun

A crisp, peppery root vegetable, usually red or white, eaten raw in salads.

radium

noun

A rare, highly radioactive metallic chemical element (symbol Ra).

radius

noun

A straight line from the center of a circle or sphere to its edge, or the length of that line.

Radley

name

An English surname; also a village in Oxfordshire, England.

radon

noun

A colorless, odorless, radioactive noble gas (symbol Rn) that can build up in basements and poses a health risk.

Alvarado

name

A Spanish surname, also the name of several places in the Americas named after Spanish settlers.

Andrade

name

A surname of Galician origin.

Belgrade

name

The capital and largest city of Serbia, situated at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.

biodegradable

adj

Capable of breaking down naturally through the action of bacteria or other living organisms.

brad

noun

A small, slender nail with a barely-there head, used in fine woodworking so the nail can be sunk flush and hidden.

Bradbury

noun

(historical, British) A one-pound or ten-shilling banknote issued in the United Kingdom during the First World War, named after the Treasury official whose signature appeared on it.

Braddock

name

An English surname, and the name of towns in Cornwall, England, and Pennsylvania, United States.

Braden

name

An Irish-derived surname, also a male given name popular from the 1990s onward.

Bradfield

name

An English surname, and the name of several villages in England.

Bradford

name

A city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, along with numerous smaller towns of the same name across England, the US, Canada, and elsewhere.

Bradley

name

An English surname and male given name, also the name of many villages and towns in England and the United States.

Bradshaw

noun

(historical, British) A well-known railway timetable and travel guide, published under the name George Bradshaw until it ceased in 1961.

Brady

noun

Informal short form of bradycardia, an abnormally slow heart rate.

camaraderie

noun

A feeling of trust and friendship among people who share an experience, such as teammates or colleagues.

centigrade

adj

Divided into 100 equal degrees or units.

charade

noun

An act or pretence that is obvious and unconvincing, meant to create a false impression.

charades

noun

A party game in which players act out words or phrases silently for others to guess.

Colorado

name

A state in the western United States, known for the Rocky Mountains; its capital is Denver.

comrade

noun

A close companion or fellow member of a group, especially one who shares the same struggle or cause.

Conrad

name

A masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "bold counsel."