English words starting with D

the use of banned substances or methods to improve athletic performance.

A ghostly double or look-alike of a living person.

relating to or using the Doppler effect

A large, brightly colored marine fish, also known as the dolphinfish or mahi-mahi.

Relating to a classical style of ancient Greek architecture characterized by a plain, sturdy column and a simple capital.

A socially awkward, unstylish, or foolish person.

Socially awkward, unfashionable, or foolish in appearance or behavior.

A large building at a college or university where students live.

A bedroom in a dormitory, especially one shared by students.

A state in which a living thing is alive but not actively growing or developing.

In a state of rest or inactivity; not active but having the potential to be active.

A vertical window that projects from a sloping roof.

a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.

Relating to or situated on the back of an animal or something that is positioned like a back.

the action of bending a hand or foot backward, raising the hand toward the arm or the foot toward the shin.

The back or dorsal part of an organism or structure.

A narrow, flat-bottomed boat with high sides and a sharp prow, used for fishing.

a thin, crispy pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and black gram, originating from south indian cuisine.

The amount of a medicine or drug that is taken at one time or over a period of time.

A measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time or over a period of time.

describing an effect whose magnitude or occurrence is determined by the size of the dose administered.

The quantitative relationship between the amount of a substance (like a drug or toxin) administered or absorbed and the effect it produces on an organism or biological system.

Past tense and past participle of 'dose': to give a measured amount of medicine to someone or something.

An instrument for measuring an absorbed dose of ionizing radiation.

a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject

Smartly or stylishly dressed; neat and trim in appearance.

A very small round mark

A company whose business is conducted primarily on the internet, especially during the period of rapid growth in such businesses in the late 1990s.

A person who works for or is involved with an internet-based company, especially during the period of rapid growth in such businesses in the late 1990s.

A humorous or ironic term for a company whose primary value is based on its internet domain name, especially during the dot-com bubble era.

A grid of dots used to form characters and images, especially in early computer printers and displays.

the period or condition of old age when a person's mental faculties are declining, often characterized by childishness or excessive fondness.

to show excessive love or fondness, often in a foolish or uncritical way.

Showing excessive or uncritical fondness or affection.

marked with small spots or dots.

slightly crazy or eccentric

Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.

(of a firearm) able to be fired by either a single pull of the trigger that both cocks and releases the hammer, or by manually cocking the hammer first.

Having two barrels, tubes, or chambers, as in a shotgun.

Having two barrels, as in a shotgun.

(of a test or trial) organized so that neither the participants nor the investigators know which participants are receiving the experimental treatment and which are receiving a placebo or control, in order to prevent bias.

A score of two strokes over par on a hole in golf.

(of a jacket or coat) having two vertical rows of buttons and overlapping front flaps.

To check or verify something a second time or with extra care to ensure accuracy.

The act of verifying something for a second or further time to ensure accuracy.

To cheat or betray someone, especially after having promised to help them.

The practice of deliberately deceiving people, especially by saying different things to different people or by pretending to have different opinions.

A bus with two levels for passengers.

Relating to a number or figure that is between 10 and 99.

To dip something a second time, especially a food item into a shared sauce or dip.

In basketball, an achievement in which a player accumulates a total of ten or more in two of five statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots) in a single game.

Serving two purposes or functions at the same time.

Having two sharp edges, as a sword or blade.

having two ends, especially two ends that are similar or can be used for the same purpose.

A system of bookkeeping in which every transaction is entered twice, once as a debit in one account and once as a credit in another, so that the accounts are always in balance.

Having two faces or aspects, especially a pleasant one that is shown to people and another, less pleasant one that is hidden.

Relating to or being a number from 10 to 99 inclusive.

Having two heads or heads on two ends.

having a height that is twice the standard or usual measurement, especially used to describe a room or space with a very high ceiling.

(of a window) having two vertically sliding sashes, each of which can be opened independently.

Having joints that allow an unusual degree of flexibility of movement, typically in the fingers, arms, or legs.

Having two lanes for traffic, especially in the same direction.

Consisting of two layers of material, one on top of the other.

The crime of murdering two people, typically in a single incident or related series of events.

A hotel room rate or room type based on two people sharing the accommodation.

A second period of overtime play in a sports game, used to decide a winner when the score remains tied after the first overtime period.

Covering or extending across two facing pages of a book, magazine, or newspaper.

(of a window or door) having two layers of glass with a space between them to provide insulation.

Describes a vehicle that is parked alongside another vehicle that is already parked parallel to the curb, thereby blocking it in.

A play in baseball in which two base runners are put out as a result of one continuous action, typically a ground ball being fielded to force out a runner at second base who then throws to first base to force out the batter.

Having two sides that can be used or seen.

A rule, principle, or set of principles applied unfairly in different ways to different people or groups.

(especially of a molecule such as DNA) consisting of two linked strands.

a quick second look or reaction to something surprising or unusual that one did not fully notice or understand at first

(in sports or other competitive activities) to use two defenders or players to guard or block a single opponent.

A marching cadence of 180 steps per minute, twice the speed of the normal quick time.

Having two walls or layers, especially as a design feature for insulation or strength.

having two walls, layers, or enclosures, typically with a space between them for insulation or protection.

A type of manufactured home that is built in two sections and transported to a site, where they are joined together to form a single, wider dwelling.

made twice as great or twice as many

Two games, especially baseball games, played one after the other on the same day.

The state or quality of being double or twofold.

language that is deliberately unclear, deceptive, or ambiguous, especially when used by officials or governments to mislead people.

A short, close-fitting jacket worn by men in Europe, especially in the 15th–17th centuries.

the act of making something twice as much or twice as many.

A former Spanish gold coin.

to twice the degree or amount; in two ways or for two reasons.

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction

a person who is uncertain or lacks conviction about something.

feeling uncertain or unsure about something

in a manner showing uncertainty or lack of confidence.

Feeling uncertain or unsure about something; questioning.

without doubt; certainly

without any doubt; certainly

a jet of liquid applied to a part of the body for cleansing or medicinal purposes, typically using a device.

A thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry.

An American infantryman, especially during World War I.

a small, usually ring-shaped cake of sweetened dough, fried in deep fat.

Having a shape that resembles a doughnut; toroidal or ring-shaped.

brave and determined

Having a soft, thick, and somewhat sticky consistency like uncooked dough.

a woman, typically without formal obstetric training, who is employed to provide guidance and support to a pregnant woman during labor.

Severe, stern, and grim in appearance or manner.

In a stern, harsh, or gloomy manner.

to make something wet by throwing a lot of liquid over it; to drench.

the act of pouring a liquid over something or plunging something into a liquid, especially to extinguish a fire or to make something thoroughly wet.

A type of bird, often a white one, that is a symbol of peace

Of a soft, muted, bluish-gray color, like that of a dove's feathers.

A small shelter or compartment with nest holes for domesticated pigeons.

a type of joint used in woodworking, where one piece has a projecting tenon shaped like a dove's tail that fits into a corresponding mortise in another piece

favouring peaceful political solutions and being opposed to the use of force, especially in foreign policy.

A widow with a title or property derived from her late husband.

(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and dull in appearance.

A headless pin, usually made of wood, used for holding together components of a structure by fitting into a corresponding hole in an adjoining piece.

A widow's share for life of her deceased husband's estate.

From a higher to a lower place or position.

Involving the most basic, practical, and often ruthless methods, without concern for rules or refinement.

Having no money, home, or prospects; destitute.

Shabby or poor in appearance, especially because of worn-out shoes or clothes.

Filled with down, the soft, fine feathers from a bird, especially a duck or goose, used to provide warmth and insulation.