Spawn Definition–noun | 1. | Zoology. the mass of eggs deposited by fishes, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans, etc. | | 2. | Mycology. the mycelium of mushrooms, esp. of the species grown for the market. | | 3. | a swarming brood; numerous progeny. | | 4. | (used with a singular or plural verb ) any person or thing regarded as the offspring of some stock, idea, etc. | –verb (used without object) | 5. | to deposit eggs or sperm directly into the water, as fishes. | –verb (used with object) | 7. | to give birth to; give rise to: His sudden disappearance spawned many rumors. | | 8. | to produce in large number. | | 9. | to plant with mycelium. | |
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Toy Definition–noun | 1. | an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything. | | 2. | a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle. | | 3. | something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious pratical use. | | 4. | a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble. | | 5. | something diminutive, esp. in comparison with like objects. | | 6. | an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size: The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy. | | 7. | a close-fitting cap of linen or wool, with flaps coming down to the shoulders, formerly worn by women in Scotland. | | 8. | a simple, light piece of music, esp. of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal. | | 9. | Obsolete. | b. | a playful or amusing act; diversion; pastime. | | –adjective | 10. | made or designed for use as a toy: a toy gun. | | 11. | of or resembling a toy, esp. diminutive in size. | –verb (used without object) | 12. | to amuse oneself; play. | | 13. | to act idly; or with indifference; trifle: to toy with one's food. | | 14. | to dally amorously; flirt. | From DictionaryRelated topics from Britannica |
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