lake

Definition

• n. a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
• n. a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal
• n. any of numerous bright translucent organic pigments

Word forms

Plural

lakes

Example sentences

1. n.

   We spent the afternoon by the lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery.

2. v.

   The scientist used a special solution to lake the red blood cells for the experiment.