brain

Definition

  • n. that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
  • n. mental ability
  • n. the brain of certain animals used as meat
  • v. hit on the head

Word forms

Present participle
braining
Past tense
brained
Third person singular
brains
Past participle
brained

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She has a brilliant brain, which helps her solve complex problems.

  2. vt.

    The accident was so severe that it resulted in a brain injury.