n the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
n provision of logistic (or administrative) support by one or more of the military services to one or more departments or agencies of the United States government
n an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
n a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity
v destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication
n a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
an interest in music
n a reason for wanting something done
in the interest of safety in the common interest
n the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
they said nothing of great interest primary colors can add interest to a room
n a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?
n (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
they have interests all over the world
n (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
the iron interests stepped up production
n a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
he counts reading among his interests