sell

A1
Pronunciation
/sɛl/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of selling.

Example Sentences
  • This is going to be a tough sell.
2 Definition

An easy task.

3 Definition

An imposition, a cheat; a hoax; a disappointment; anything occasioning a loss of pride or dignity.

4 Definition

A seat or stool.

5 Definition

A saddle.

6 Definition

A rope (usually for tying up cattle, but can also mean any sort of rope).

Example Sentences
  • He picked up the sell from the straw-strewn barn-floor, snelly sneaked up behind her and sleekly slung it around her swire while scryingː "dee, dee ye fooking quhoreǃ".
Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

(ditransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

Example Sentences
  • I'll sell you all three for a hundred dollars.
2 Definition

To be sold.

Example Sentences
  • The corn sold for a good price.
3 Definition

To promote a product or service.

4 Definition

To promote a particular viewpoint.

Example Sentences
  • My boss is very old-fashioned and I'm having a lot of trouble selling the idea of working at home occasionally.
5 Definition

To betray for money.

6 Definition

To trick, cheat, or manipulate someone.

7 Definition

To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.