main

Speech parts

1. main - Noun

2. main - Adjective

3. main - Verb

4. main - Adverb

6. main - Adjective Satellite

7. Main - Proper noun

Meaning

A hand or match at dice.

A stake played for at dice.

The largest throw in a match at dice; a throw at dice within given limits, as in the game of hazard.

A match at cockfighting.

A main-hamper.

Strength; force; might; violent effort.

The chief or principal part; the main or most important thing.

The great sea, as distinguished from an arm, bay, etc. ; the high sea; the ocean.

The continent, as distinguished from an island; the mainland.

principal duct or pipe, as distinguished from lesser ones; esp. (Engin.), a principal pipe leading to or from a reservoir; as, a fire main.

Very or extremely strong.

Vast; huge.

Unqualified; absolute; entire; sheer.

Principal; chief; first in size, rank, importance, etc.

Important; necessary.

Very; extremely; as, main heavy.

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Enjoyment of communication is the main sign of friendship. Aristotle

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well. René Descartes

The main value of life is family. As soon as the family perishes, so does the world. Paisios of Mount Athos

Knowledge is not the main thing, but deeds. Sierra Leonean Proverb

Don't leave the main road for a shortcut. Portuguese Proverb

If the main timbers in the house are not straight, the smaller timber will be unsafe; and if the smaller timbers are not straight, the house will fall. Chinese Proverb

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