Word of the Day, December 29, 2022

[ ] December 29, 2022 Word of the Day [capstone]( [Discuss]( Definition: (noun) The top stone of a structure or wall. Synonyms: [stretcher]( [coping stone]( [copestone]( Usage: When the structure's capstone was finally in place, the builders threw themselves a party to celebrate their achievement. Missing Idiom Contest The Free Dictionary has the largest collection of English idioms in the world. But we're always looking for more to add, and we want your help! Every so often we hear from users who have looked up an idiom on The Free Dictionary that it was not found in the database. Maybe it was some expression they heard at work, or some phrase they grew up hearing their grandmother say. If you know an idiom that isn't already defined on The Free Dictionary, [send it to us]( and you might win $150 USD. The Farlex Idioms & Slang Dictionary [The Farlex Idioms Slang Dictionary] New! The most complete collection of idioms and slang in the English language. 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Swiss cheese without eyes is known as what? [More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Coordinating Conjunctions in a List [Discuss]( A coordinating conjunction, usually "and," is often used before the last item in a list. What type of comma is used before the coordinating conjunction in a list? [More...]( This Day in History Wounded Knee Massacre (1890) [Discuss]( The Wounded Knee Massacre was the last major armed conflict of the Indian wars. After the death of Sitting Bull, a band of Sioux led by Big Foot fled into the badlands but was captured by the 7th Cavalry on December 28, 1890. The next day, as the Sioux were being disarmed, a scuffle broke out and a US officer was wounded. US troops then opened fire, killing about 200 men, women, and children in mere minutes. Who seized and occupied Wounded Knee for 71 days in 1973? [More...]( Today's Birthday Charles Goodyear (1800) [Discuss]( Goodyear was the inventor of vulcanization, a process that makes rubber stronger, more elastic, and less susceptible to extreme temperatures. It is said that he discovered it quite by accident in 1839, when he dropped a rubber-sulfur mixture onto a hot stove. Despite patenting his process, he died deep in debt. He had no official connection to the famed Goodyear Tire Company, which was founded after his death and named in his honor. Why was he in prison when he began experimenting with rubber? [More...]( Today's Holiday Cali Fair [Discuss]( The rich cultural identity of [Santiago de Cali]( Colombia, has been celebrated each year since 1957 at the [Cali Fair](. The Fair is a major event that draws thousands of local residents and tourists from around the world. There are numerous artisans selling their crafts, street performers, and other forms of entertainment. A Bullfighting Festival is also part of the celebration, and a salsa marathon is one of many dance events held each year. It is said that during Fair time, Cali is the home of the best [salsa dancing]( in the world. [More...]( Quote of the Day [Discuss]( Life is a voyage that's homeward bound. [Herman Melville]( (1819-1891) Mobile apps from TheFreeDictionary.com [The Free Dictionary Classic Free App] The classic free version, downloaded more than 6 million times! - Multiple dictionaries, encyclopedias, and thesauruses in one place. - 14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Greek, Arabic, Polish, Turkish, and Russian. - Online translations of English into more than 40 languages, plus dozens of other translation options. 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