rice

A1
Pronunciation
/ɹaɪs/
/ɹaɪs/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Cereal plants, Oryza sativa of the grass family whose seeds are used as food.

2 Definition

A specific variety of this plant.

3 Definition

The seeds of this plant used as food.

4 Definition

(now chiefly) A twig or stick.

5 Definition

A bobbin or spool.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To squeeze through a ricer; to mash or make into rice-sized pieces (especially potatoes).

2 Definition

To harvest wild rice (Zizania sp.)

3 Definition

To throw rice at a person (usually at a wedding).

4 Definition

To customize the user interface of a computer system, e.g. a desktop environment.