English dictionary

homer

/'h/oU/m/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

noun.act

Synonyms home run

Source: WordNet 3.0
ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC)

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs

noun.quantity

Synonyms kor

Source: WordNet 3.0
United States painter best known for his seascapes (1836-1910)

noun.person

Synonyms winslow homer

Source: WordNet 3.0
pigeon trained to return home

noun.animal

Synonyms homing pigeon

Source: WordNet 3.0
A carrier pigeon remarkable for its ability to return home from a distance.

noun

Source: webster1913
See <u>Hoemother</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913
A Hebrew measure containing, as a liquid measure, ten baths, equivalent to fifty-five gallons, two quarts, one pint; and, as a dry measure, ten ephahs, equivalent to six bushels, two pecks, four quarts.

noun

Source: webster1913