phrase

1. n. A word/brief">brief word/expression">expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase. Source: opted

2. n. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. Source: opted

3. n. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. Source: opted

4. n. A short clause or portion of a period. Source: opted

5. v. t. To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. Source: opted

6. v. i. To use proper or fine phrases. Source: opted

7. v. i. To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4. Source: opted

8. n. an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence Source: wordnet

9. n. a short musical passage Source: wordnet

10. n. an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up Source: wordnet

11. n. dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence Source: wordnet

12. v. put into words or an expression Source: wordnet

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