imp

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Pronunciation
/ɪmp/
/ɪmp/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A small, mischievous sprite, or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful.

2 Definition

A mischievous child.

3 Definition

A baby Tasmanian devil.

4 Definition

A young shoot of a plant, tree etc.

5 Definition

A scion, offspring; a child.

6 Definition

Something added to, or united with, another, to lengthen it out or repair it, such as an addition to a beehive; a feather inserted in a broken wing of a bird; or a length of twisted hair in a fishing line.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To plant or engraft.

2 Definition

To graft, implant; to set or fix.

3 Definition

To engraft (feathers) into a bird's wing.

4 Definition

To eke out, strengthen, enlarge.