Homer
Definitions
- A former Hebrew unit of dry volume, about equal to 230 L or 6+¹⁄₂ US bushels.
- An ancient Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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A home run. US
- A surname from Middle English.
- Synonym of cor: approximately the same volume as a liquid measure.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
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Synonym of home run (“sexual intercourse”). US, colloquial
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A homing pigeon. US
- A town, the county seat of Banks County, Georgia, United States.
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A person who is extremely devoted to a favorite team. US
- A town, the parish seat of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States.
- A homing beacon.
- A number of townships in the United States, listed under Homer Township.
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homework UK
Equivalents
Examples
“The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure⟳, that the bath may contain⟳ the tenth part of an homer, and the ephah the tenth part of an homer: the measure⟳ thereof shall be after the homer.”
“Head up! For every newbegotten thou shalt gather thy homer of ripe wheat.”
“The first baseman hit a homer to lead⟳ off the ninth.”
“The Mets got that four-run cushion in the seventh when George Foster stepped in as a pinch-hitter and hit a two-run homer for the 5-1 final.”
“Fast forward⟳ to Chase's base⟳. Where Chase⟳ hit a homer, first at bat. Becca thrived off being sexy, having sex, watching sex.”
““So you hit a homer, huh?” she asked, confused by his misery. Colm nodded. “Best sex I've had in a long time. Maybe ever.””
“Each of the pigeon fanciers released a homer at the same time.”
“Joe is such a homer that he would never boo the Hometown Hobos, even if they are in last⟳ place⟳ in the league.”
“Two general types of homer systems are in use⟳, active homers and passive homers. Active homers contain⟳ a transmitting device which emits energy that is directed towards the target⟳.”
“'What's the good of talking?' said Cyril. 'What I want⟳ is for something to happen⟳. It's awfully stuffy for a chap not to be allowed out in the evenings. There's simply nothing to do when you've got through your homers.' Jane finished the last⟳ of her home-lessons and shut⟳ the book with a bang.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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