dish

/dˈɪʃ/

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Definitions

Noun
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; "we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present"
Noun
a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner"
Noun
the quantity that a dish will hold; "they served me a dish of rice"
Noun
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
Noun
directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
Noun
an activity that you like or at which you are superior; "chemistry is not my cup of tea"; "his bag now is learning to play golf"; "marriage was scarcely his dish"
Verb
provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show"
Verb
make concave; shape like a dish

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