Arminkshipper's definitions

Dumb

foolish

A dumb question.

by Arminkshipper July 7, 2024

exchange

a move or short sequence of moves in which both players capture material of comparable value, or particularly the exchange in which one captures a rook in return for a knight or bishop (and is said to win the exchange ).

In the tense chess battle, both players maneuvered for an exchange, hoping to win the rook for a knight and gain a slight material advantage.

by Arminkshipper July 17, 2024

Except

Unless

She never gave advise except when it was asked of her.

by Arminkshipper June 23, 2024

Like so

in this manner.

"the votive candles are arranged like so"

by Arminkshipper July 14, 2024

Grade

a slope or gradient.

slightly above the peak of an extended 7% grade

by Arminkshipper July 5, 2024

walk

be awarded first base after not swinging at four balls pitched outside the strike zone.

The pitcher struggled with his control all night, issuing three walks in a row to load the bases with runners.

by Arminkshipper July 21, 2024

Languish

1. pine with love or grief.
2. assume or display a sentimentally tender or melancholy expression or tone.

1. she still languished after Richard
2. when a visitor comes in, she smiles and languishes

by Arminkshipper March 20, 2025