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    [Noun]  | "sound" | \ ˈsau̇nd \


    1: a particular auditory impression : tone

    2: the sensation perceived by the sense of hearing

    3: mechanical radiant energy that is transmitted by longitudinal pressure waves in a material medium (such as air) and is the objective cause of hearing

    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English soun, from Anglo-French son, sun, from Latin sonus, from sonare to sound; akin to Old English swinn melody, Sanskrit svanati it sounds;

    [Noun]  | "sound" 


    1: a long broad inlet of the ocean generally parallel to the coast

    2: a long passage of water connecting two larger bodies (such as a sea with the ocean) or separating a mainland and an island

    3: the air bladder of a fish

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English sund swimming, sea & Old Norse sund swimming, strait; akin to Old English swimman to swim;

    [Noun]  | "sound" 


    1: an elongated instrument for exploring or sounding body cavities

    Origin: 1797 ;

     French sonde, from Middle French, literally, sounding line;

    [Noun]  | "sound-and-light show" | \ ˈsau̇nd-ən(d)-ˈlīt- \


    1: son et lumière

    Origin: 1967 ;

    [Noun]  | "sound barrier" 


    1: a sudden large increase in aerodynamic drag that occurs as the speed of an aircraft approaches the speed of sound

    Origin: 1939 ;

    [Verb]  | "sound" 


    1: to cause to sound

    2: pronounce

    3: to put into words : voice

    Origin: 13th century ;

    [Verb]  | "sound" 


    1: to measure the depth of : fathom

    2: to try to find out the views or intentions of : probe —often used with out

    3: to explore or examine (a body cavity) with a sound

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English, from Middle French sonder, from Old French *sonde sounding line, probably from Old English or Middle English sund- (as in Old English sundlīne sounding line) from sund sea;

    [Adjective]  | "sound" 


    1: free from injury or disease

    2: free from flaw, defect, or decay

    3: solid, firm

    Origin: 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English gesund; akin to Old High German gisunt healthy;

    [Adjective]  | "sound-bite" | \ ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌbīt \


    1: containing or characterized by sound bites

    Origin: 1986 ;

    [Adverb]  | "sound" 


    1: to the full extent : thoroughly

    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Verb]  | "sound" 


    1: to continue or be repeated in a series of reflected sound waves;


      * e.g., " ... the stranded hiker's cries for help sounded throughout the canyon "




    2: to give the impression of being;


      * e.g., " ... the idea at least sounds plausible "



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    3: to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion);


      * e.g., " ... a person who certainly isn't shy about sounding her opinions "



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    [Verb]  | "sound" 


    1: to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line;


      * e.g., " ... the pilot sounded the river to make sure we weren't in any danger of running aground "



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    2: to cast oneself head first into deep water;


      * e.g., " ... a whale suddenly surfaced and then, just as suddenly, sounded "



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    [Verb]  | "sound off" 


    1: to voice one's opinions freely with force;


      * e.g., " ... she never missed a chance to sound off about the latest stupid political decisions "



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    2: to speak so as to be heard at a distance;


      * e.g., " ... the guard captain commanded each sentry to sound off "



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    [Verb]  | "sound (out)" 


    1: as in feel (out);



    [Noun]  | "sound" 


    1: range of hearing;


      * e.g., " ... wandered off, out of her parents' sight and sound "



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    [Noun]  | "sound" 


    1: a narrow body of water between two land masses;


      * e.g., " ... Long Island Sound is between Connecticut and Long Island, New York "



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    [Noun]  | "sound bite" 


    1: as in clip, snippet;


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    [Noun]  | "sound bites" 


    1: as in clips, snippets;


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    [Adjective]  | "sound" 


    1: according to the rules of logic;


      * e.g., " ... sound reasoning alone should tell you that the result is invalid "




    2: enjoying health and vigor;


      * e.g., " ... the horse is getting along in years, but still perfectly sound "




    3: marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion;


      * e.g., " ... the shed looks flimsy, but it's actually surprisingly sound "




     [ "sound" ]

    1: i) An individual who might be considered "cool", or generally very likeable.

      * e.g.,  ... i) "How ye' doin'?" 

     [ "sound" ]

    2: ii) As to say, "All is well"; "Very good" etc

      * e.g.,  ... "Sound man, sound" 

     [ "sound" ]

    1: Something that is good.

      * e.g.,  ... Yeah, that Simon, he's sound, mate. 

     [ "sound" ]

    1: Often used by Scottish Glasgow Neds, usually followed by "mate" to let you know that something is ok

      * e.g.,  ... Ned: "Got a fag mate?" 

     [ "sound" ]

    1: used in agreement with someone or about something, a reply to someone as a form of yes, yeah and so on.

      * e.g.,  ... dude thats sound as! 

     [ "sound" ]

    1: Your good with someone

      * e.g.,  ... Ye we sound 

     [ "sound" ]

    1: 1)anything/anyone who is cool,good, okey doke, particularly in the sense of being trustworthy/reliable etc etc.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) some people don't like that girl, but i think she's pretty sound actually. 

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    2: british slang.

      * e.g.,  ... - that's my best mate over there. he's sound as a pound he is. 

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    3: when someone/something's really, really 'sound' you say they're 'sound as a pound.' ie they're so sound, they're as trustworthy as the wonderful british currency!!! that's one hell of a compliment.

      * e.g.,  ... 2) she's sounding off about some crap no one cares about again!! 

     [ "sound" ]

    4: 2) moaning, losing your temper over something. ( as in 'sounding off')

     [ "sound" ]

    1: sound is often used by townies, a describing word for summat cool and great.

      * e.g.,  ... in a footy match: 

     [ "sound" ]

    1: someone that you like or think has a good personality, or has qualities that you like.

      * e.g.,  ... "He's such a fag, my god !" 

     [ "sound" ]

    1: when something is beyond all greatness and the excitment is all out the sound comes to mind and satisfaction is achived

      * e.g.,  ... "well sound!" 

     [ "sound" ]

    1: WOW everyone uses the "smart" definition. it means N O I S E you fucking retards

      * e.g.,  ... creek errk creek errk 

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