| vault1 |
an arch made of stone, brick, or concrete that forms a roof or ceiling. [3 definitions] |
| vault2 |
to jump, leap, or spring over, using the hands or a pole as a support. [2 definitions] |
| VCR |
abbreviation of "videocassette recorder." |
| veal |
the flesh of a calf, used as meat. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
| vegan |
a person who does not eat any meat or fish or any other food that comes from animals. |
| vegetable |
a plant or part of a plant, such as carrots, beans, or lettuce, that is used for food. [4 definitions] |
| vegetarian |
a person who eats no meat, or a person who eats no meat from land animals but does eat fish. [3 definitions] |
| vegetation |
plants or plant life in a particular place. |
| vehicle |
something used to carry and move people or things. [2 definitions] |
| veil |
a thin piece of fabric or net worn over the face, head, or shoulders, or over some combination of these. A veil is used as a decoration or to hide a person's face. [3 definitions] |
| vein |
a small vessel that carries blood toward the heart. [3 definitions] |
| Velcro |
a trademark for a device that fastens using strips of nylon tape. One strip is covered with tiny hooks that attach to another strip with tiny loops. Velcro is used on clothing and many other items. |
| velocity |
speed. [2 definitions] |
| velvet |
a fine cloth made from silk, rayon, or cotton. Velvet has a soft, fuzzy feel on one side. [3 definitions] |
| vend |
to sell or offer for sale in person or through a machine. |
| vending machine |
a machine that sells small things such as candy bars or soft drinks. It is operated by putting money into a slot and pressing a button. |
| vendor |
someone who sells. |
| Venetian blind |
a window blind made of thin slats connected by a cord. The slats can be tilted to control the amount of air or light let through. A cord is also used to raise and lower the blind. |
| Venezuela |
a country in northern South America. Caracas is the capital of Venezuela. |
| vengeful |
feeling or showing a strong desire to punish someone for a past wrong; feeling or showing revenge. |