- prom
- I. noun Etymology: short for promenade Date: 1894 1. a formal dance given by a high school or college class 2. British promenade 2 II. abbreviation promontory
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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PROM-1 — mit UPROM 1 Zünder in gesichertem Zustand („Kragen“ am Zünderhals) Allgemeine Angaben Bezeichnung … Deutsch Wikipedia
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prom´is|er — prom|ise «PROM ihs», noun, verb, ised, is|ing. –n. 1. words said or written, binding a person to do or not to do something: »to give a promise to help. A man of honor always keeps his promise. SYNONYM(S): vow, pledge, covenant. 2. Figurative. a)… … Useful english dictionary
PROM — [prɒm ǁ prɑːm] noun [uncountable] COMPUTING programmable read only memory; a type of memory on a computer that will only record material once. The material cannot easily be removed from the computer … Financial and business terms
prom|is|cu|i|ty — «PROM ihs KYOO uh tee, PROH mihs », noun, plural ties. the fact or condition of being promiscuous … Useful english dictionary
prom|is|ee — «PROM uh SEE», noun. a person to whom a promise is made … Useful english dictionary
prom|is|so|ry — «PROM uh SR ee, SOHR », adjective. containing or implying a promise: »promissory oaths … Useful english dictionary
prom|on|to|ry — «PROM uhn TR ee, TOHR », noun, plural ries. 1. a high point of land extending from the coast into the water; headland: »that bold green promontory, known to seamen as Java Head (Herman Melville). 2. Anatomy. a part that bulges out. ╂[<… … Useful english dictionary
