| rope |
a strong cord of twisted or woven fiber, wire, or similar material. Ropes can be used to tie, pull, or lift. [5 definitions] |
| rose1 |
a flower that grows on a plant or vine that has thorns. Roses smell sweet and come in many different colors. [4 definitions] |
| rose2 |
past tense of "rise." |
| rosebud |
the bud of a rose. |
| Rosh Hashanah |
a high holy day that celebrates the beginning of the New Year according to the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hashanah takes place on the first day or the first and second days of Tishri. |
| rosy |
having a deep pink color. [2 definitions] |
| rot |
to decompose or decay. [4 definitions] |
| rotary |
turning or able to turn on an axis. [2 definitions] |
| rotate |
to cause to turn around on an axis. [4 definitions] |
| rotor |
the part of a machine that turns or rotates. [2 definitions] |
| rotten |
in the state of being rotted; bad; spoiled. [2 definitions] |
| rotunda |
a round building, hall, or room, especially one with a dome. |
| rouble |
a spelling of "ruble" used in Canada and Britain. See "ruble" for more information. |
| rouge |
red or pink cosmetics used to color the cheeks or lips. |
| rough |
having an uneven surface; not smooth. [6 definitions] |
| rough it |
to live without the ordinary daily comforts. |
| roughly |
in a rough manner. [2 definitions] |
| round |
shaped like a ball or circle. [14 definitions] |
| roundabout |
not direct. |
| roundhouse |
a round building with a round, turnable platform inside where trains can be repaired and stored. |
| round number |
a number given in terms of the nearest whole number, or given in the nearest tens, hundreds, or the like. The number 50 is a round number for 47. |