abalone
- n any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
abandon
- n the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
she danced with abandon - n a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
- v forsake, leave behind
We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot - v give up with the intent of never claiming again
- v leave behind empty; move out of
- v stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage - v leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch