Word Meaning

mains definition and meaning

n. A hand or match at dice.
n. A stake played for at dice.
n. The largest throw in a match at dice; a throw at dice within given limits, as in the game of hazard.
n. A match at cockfighting.
n. A main-hamper.
v. Strength; force; might; violent effort.
v. The chief or principal part; the main or most important thing.
v. The great sea, as distinguished from an arm, bay, etc. ; the high sea; the ocean.
v. The continent, as distinguished from an island; the mainland.
v. principal duct or pipe, as distinguished from lesser ones; esp. (Engin.), a principal pipe leading to or from a reservoir; as, a fire main.
a. Very or extremely strong.
a. Vast; huge.
a. Unqualified; absolute; entire; sheer.
a. Principal; chief; first in size, rank, importance, etc.
a. Important; necessary.
a. Very; extremely; as, main heavy.
n. The farm attached to a mansion house.

Crossword clues for mains

- Central street
- Chief
- Course for principal
- Leading
- Most important
- Overriding
- Principal
- Principal or chief
- Chief water pipes
- Menu heading
- Utility supply lines