अंग्रेजी अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश

Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.

The first word of any page of a book after the first, inserted at the right hand bottom corner of the preceding page for the assistance of the reader. It is seldom used in modern printing.

A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc.

A work or artificial water-course for throwing water on lands that lie on the slopes of hills; a catchdrain.

Food. [Obs.] See Cates.

Alt. of Catechetical

Relating to or consisting in, asking questions and receiving answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching.

In a catechetical manner; by question and answer.

The science or practice of instructing by questions and answers.

One of the tannic acids, extracted from catechu as a white, crystalline substance; -- called also catechuic acid, and catechuin.

The act of catechising.

To instruct by asking questions, receiving answers, and offering explanations and corrections, -- esp. in regard to points of religious faith.

To question or interrogate; to examine or try by questions; -- sometimes with a view to reproof, by eliciting from a person answers which condemn his own conduct.

of Catechise

One who catechises.

of Catechise

A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.

A book containing a summary of principles, especially of religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and answers.

Of or pertaining to a catechism, having the form of questions and answers; catechetical.

One who instructs by question and answer, especially in religions matters.