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pond — pond … Dictionnaire des rimes
Pond — Pond, n. [Probably originally, an inclosed body of water, and the same word as pound. See {Pound} an inclosure.] A body of water, naturally or artificially confined, and usually of less extent than a lake. Through pond or pool. Milton. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pond — pond·age; pond; pond·ed; pond·let; pond·man; … English syllables
Pond — Pond, v. t. To make into a pond; to collect, as water, in a pond by damming. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pond — S3 [pɔnd US pa:nd] n [Date: 1200 1300; Origin: POUND12] 1.) a small area of fresh water that is smaller than a lake, that is either natural or artificially made 2.) across the pond also on the other side of the pond informal on the other side of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
pond — [ pand ] noun count ** 1. ) an area of water similar to a lake but smaller: a duck pond 2. ) the pond INFORMAL the Atlantic Ocean: His work s not very well known on this side of the pond … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Pond — Pond, v. t. [See {Ponder}.] To ponder. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Pleaseth you, pond your suppliant s plaint. Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pond — [n] small body of water basin, dew, duck pond, lagoon, lily pond, millpond, pool, puddle, small lake, splash; concept 514 … New thesaurus
Pond's™ — Pond’s™ [Ponds] a product name for a range of creams for cleaning and softening the skin. They are produced by Chesebrough Pond’s. The best known is Pond’s Cold Cream, which is often used to remove ↑make up from the face … Useful english dictionary
pond — /pond/, n. 1. a body of water smaller than a lake, sometimes artificially formed, as by damming a stream. v.i. 2. (esp. of water) to collect into a pond or large puddle: to prevent rainwater from ponding on the roof. [1250 1300; ME ponde, pande,… … Universalium
pond — is used jocularly to mean the sea, especially the Atlantic as separating Britain and America: • Jackie Collins, born British, wrote…huge, earnest tomes which even started to feature safe sex warnings when she took up residence across the pond J.… … Modern English usage
