cheek vs nerve

cheek

noun
  • The branches of a bridle bit. . 

  • The middle section of a flask, made so that it can be moved laterally, to permit the removal of the pattern from the mould. 

  • One of the genae, flat areas on the sides of a trilobite's cephalon. 

  • Either side of an axehead. 

  • Impudence. 

  • One of the pieces of a machine, or of timber or stonework, that form corresponding sides or a similar pair. 

  • The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity. 

  • pump-cheek, pump-cheeks, a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened by means of a bolt and can thus move around and move the upper box of the pump up and down 

  • The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts. 

verb
  • To pull a horse's head back toward the saddle using the cheek strap of the bridle. 

  • To be impudent towards. 

  • Don't cheek me, you little rascal! 

nerve

noun
  • A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood. 

  • A neuron. 

  • The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing. 

  • mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions. 

  • Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude. 

  • A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics. 

  • Courage; boldness; audacity; gall. 

  • One's neural structures considered collectively as, and conceptually equated with, one's psyche; 

verb
  • May their example nerve us to face the enemy. 

  • To give strength; to supply energy or vigour. 

  • To give courage. 

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