Bisque

Definitions

1. An extra turn, free point or some other advantage allowed.
2. A thick creamy soup made from fish, shellfish, meat or vegetables.
   countable, uncountable
3. A pale pinkish brown colour.
   countable, uncountable
4. A free turn in a handicap croquet match.
5. A form of unglazed earthenware; biscuit.
   countable, uncountable
6. A free point in a handicap real tennis match.
7. Exemption from work or other duty on a particular day.
   British, historical
8. A day's leave an employee may take without warning or reason and not be counted as annual leave.
   British, historical
9. Permission for an MP to be absent from a vote, granted by the whips when the absence is not likely to affect the outcome.
   British

Equivalents

Examples

“lobster bisque”

“Going round with Angus McTavish carrying your bag, she mused, was equivalent to about four bisques to the opposition. Angus McTavish was the sort⟳ of man who, just by going about looking like⟳ a frozen asset, takes all the edge and zip out of a girl's game.”

CEFR level