domination

C1
Pronunciation
/ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/
/ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
Noun
23 definition(s)
1 Definition

A lid.

2 Definition

Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.

Example Sentences
  • The soldiers took cover behind a ruined building.
3 Definition

The front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.

4 Definition

The top sheet of a bed.

5 Definition

A cloth, usually fitted, placed over an item such as a car or sofa to protect it from dust, rain, etc. when not in use.

6 Definition

A cover charge.

Example Sentences
  • There's a $15 cover tonight.
7 Definition

A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.

Example Sentences
  • We need to set another cover for the Smith party.
8 Definition

A new performance or rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.

9 Definition

A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square; a fielder in this position.

10 Definition

A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set.

Example Sentences
  • The open intervals are a cover for the real numbers.
11 Definition

An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.

12 Definition

A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.

13 Definition

In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods contracted for after a seller has breached a contract of sale by failure to deliver the goods contracted for.

14 Definition

An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.

15 Definition

A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative; cover story.

16 Definition

A swindler's confederate.

17 Definition

The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.

18 Definition

In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.

19 Definition

The distance between reinforcing steel and the exterior of concrete.

20 Definition

The act of dominating; the exercise of power when ruling

21 Definition

A ruling party; a party in power.

22 Definition

A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.

Synonyms
dominion
23 Definition

A fetish characterized by control/power over and discipline of one's sexual partner.