A shining area on the frons of many species of Tabanomorpha (horse flies and relatives).
The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.
The new formation over the end of a cutting, before it puts out rootlets.
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
To form such hardened tissue.
A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
An important or critical situation.
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.
A fastener that attaches to the back of a tack pin to secure an accessory to clothing. (See Clutch (pin fastener).)
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
A group or bunch (of people or things).
Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
A difficult maneuver
Performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.
To unexpectedly or luckily succeed in a difficult activity.
To hatch.
To seize, as though with claws.
To grip or grasp tightly.
To win in a 1vX (one versus X) situation.