colon

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈkəʊ.lɒn/
/ˈkoʊ.lən/
/ˈkoʊlən/
/kəˈlɒn/
/kəˈloʊn/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The punctuation mark ":".

2 Definition

The triangular colon (especially in context of not being able to type the actual triangular colon).

3 Definition

A rhetorical figure consisting of a clause which is grammatically, but not logically, complete.

4 Definition

A clause or group of clauses written as a line, or taken as a standard of measure in ancient manuscripts or texts.

5 Definition

Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the anus.

6 Definition

A husbandman.

7 Definition

A European colonial settler, especially in a French colony.