straight

straight
I. adjective Etymology: Middle English streght, straight, from past participle of strecchen to stretch — more at stretch Date: 14th century 1. a. free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities <
straight hair
> <
straight timber
> b. generated by a point moving continuously in the same direction and expressed by a linear equation <
a straight line
> <
the straight segment of a curve
> 2. a. lying along or holding to a direct or proper course or method <
a straight thinker
> b. candid, frank <
a straight answer
> c. coming directly from a trustworthy source <
a straight tip on the horses
> d. (1) having the elements in an order <
the straight sequence of events
> (2) consecutive <
12 straight days
> e. having the cylinders arranged in a single straight line <
a straight 8-cylinder engine
> f. plumb, vertical <
the picture isn't quite straight
> 3. a. exhibiting honesty and fairness <
straight dealing
> b. properly ordered or arranged <
set the kitchen straight
> <
set us straight on that issue
>; also correct <
get the facts straight
> c. free from extraneous matter ; unmixed <
straight whiskey
> d. marked by no exceptions or deviations in support of a principle or party <
votes a straight Democratic ticket
> e. having a fixed price for each regardless of the number sold f. not deviating from an indicated pattern <
writes straight humor
> <
a straight-A student
> g. (1) exhibiting no deviation from what is established or accepted as usual, normal, or proper ; conventional; also square 5f (2) not using or under the influence of drugs or alcohol h. heterosexual 4. being the only form of remuneration <
on straight commission
> • straightish adjective • straightly adverb • straightness noun II. adverb Date: 14th century in a straight manner <
came straight home from work
> III. transitive verb Date: 15th century chiefly Scottish straighten IV. noun Date: 1645 1. something that is straight: as a. a straight line or arrangement b. straightaway; especially homestretch c. a true or honest report or course 2. a. a sequence (as of shots, strokes, or moves) resulting in a perfect score in a game or contest b. first place at the finish of a horse race ; win 3. a poker hand containing five cards in sequence but not of the same suit — see poker illustration 4. a person who adheres to conventional attitudes and mores

New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат
Synonyms:
, , , , , , / , , , , / , , / , , , , , , , , , , ,


Look at other dictionaries:

  • straight — [strāt] adj. [ME streght, pp. of strecchen, to STRETCH] 1. having the same direction throughout its length; having no curvature or angularity [a straight line] 2. not crooked, bent, bowed, wavy, curly, etc. [straight hair] 3. upright; erect… …   English World dictionary

  • Straight — Straight, a. [Compar. {Straighter}; superl. {Straightest}.] [OE. strei?t, properly p. p. of strecchen to stretch, AS. streht, p. p. of streccan to stretch, to extend. See {Stretch}.] 1. Right, in a mathematical sense; passing from one point to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • straight — ► ADJECTIVE 1) extending uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend. 2) properly positioned so as to be level, upright, or symmetrical. 3) in proper order or condition. 4) honest and direct. 5) (of thinking) clear and logical. 6) in …   English terms dictionary

  • Straight — is a term which may commonly refer to:* The quality or state of extending in one direction without turns, bends or curves; or being without influence or interruption * The personal character of displaying honesty or fairness * A poker hand… …   Wikipedia

  • Straight 8 — is an independent filmmaking event founded in 1999 and based in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the medium and editing style used to create the short films. Participants use Super 8 mm film (commonly referred to as Super 8), shooting …   Wikipedia

  • Straight Up — ist ein Pop/R B Lied und ein Nummer eins Hit aus dem Jahre 1989 von der US amerikanischen Pop und R B Sängerin und Tänzerin Paula Abdul. Die Single erreichte 1989 Platz 1 der Billboard Hot 100 und brachte Abdul damit den kommerziellen Durchbruch …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Straight — (engl. ‚gerade‘, ‚geradeaus‘, ‚direkt‘, ‚geradlinig‘) bezeichnet: Straight (Album), Musikalbum von Tobias Regner Straight (Film), deutscher Spielfilm von Nicolas Flessa aus dem Jahr 2007 Straight acting, englischer Ausdruck für heterosexuell… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • straight — straight; straight·en; straight·en·er; straight·ish; straight·ly; straight·ness; straight·for·ward·ly; straight·for·ward·ness; …   English syllables

  • Straight — Straight, adv. In a straight manner; directly; rightly; forthwith; immediately; as, the arrow went straight to the mark. Floating straight. Shak. [1913 Webster] I know thy generous temper well; Fling but the appearance of dishonor on it, It… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • straight — 〈[strɛıt] Adj.; undekl.; umg.〉 1. konsequent 2. 〈abwertend〉 lässig 3. 〈Sexualität〉 heterosexuell; Ggs gay 4. 〈Drogenszene〉 in Ordnung, sauber (von Rauschgift) [engl., „gerade, aufrecht, direkt“] * * * straight [streɪt ] <Adj.> [engl., eigtl …   Universal-Lexikon

  • straight — [adj1] aligned; not curved beeline*, collinear, consecutive, continuous, direct, erect, even, horizontal, in a line, in a row, inflexible, in line, invariable, level, like an arrow*, lineal, linear, near, nonstop, perpendicular, plumb,… …   New thesaurus

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”