Body Related English Words (7)

Temple: 

(a) flattish area on each side of the forehead 

(b) building where people worship a god or gods 

Thumb: 

(a) short thick finger set apart from the others 

(b) all thumbs – very awkward with the hands (c) stick out like a sore thumb – seem out of place (d) thumb one's nose at – make fun (e) thumbs up / down – an expression of approval / disapproval (f) under someone's thumb – under the control of someone (g) rule of thumb – quick inexact way of calculating or judging (h) thumb a ride – ask passing motorists for a ride by signaling with one's thumb (i) thumb through – look through (a book) quickly 

Toe: 

(a) any of the 5 small movable parts at the end of the foot 

(b) part of a shoe or sock covering these (c) on one's toe – fully ready for action (d) toe the line – act obediently 

Tongue: 

(a) movable organ in the mouth used for talking, tasting, licking, etc. 

(b) object like this in shape or purpose (c) language (d) hold one's tongue – remain silent (e) (with) tongue in cheek – saying or doing something one does not seriously mean 

Tooth / Teeth: 

(a) small bony object growing in the mouth,used for biting 

(b) any of the pointed parts standing out from a comb, saw, cog, etc. (c) ability to produce an effect (d) armed to the teeth – very heavily armed (e) fight tooth and nail – fight very voilently (f) get one's teeth into – do a job very actively and purposefully (g) in the teeth of – against and in spite of (h) lie through one's teeth – lie shamelessly (i) set someone's teeth on edge – give someone an unpleasant sensation caused by certain acid tastes or high sounds (j) sweet tooth – liking for sweet and sugary things 

Trunk: 

(a) body without the head or limbs 

(b) main stem of a tree (c) large box in which things are packed for travelling (d) elephant's long nose (e) space at the back of a car for boxes, etc. (f) trunks – men's shorts for swimming

Vein: 

(a) tube carrying blood back to the heart 

(b) thin line running through a leaf or insect's wing (c) crack in rock, containing metal (d) small but noticeable amount (e) state of mind

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Body Related English Words (6)

Palm: 

(a) inside surface of the hand 

(b) tall tropical tree with no branches and a mass of large leaves at the top (c) palm off – get rid of by deception; deceive into accepting 

Pore: 

(a) small hole in the skin through which sweat passes 

(b) pore over – read with close attention 

Pregnant: 

(a) having an unborn child or young in the body 

(b) full of hidden meaning 

Pupil: 

(a) small round black opening in the middle of the eye 

(b) child being taught
 

Rib: 

(a) any of the curved bones enclosing the chest 

(b) curved rod for strengthening a frame (c) thin raised line in a pattern
 

Shoulder: 

(a) the part of the body at each side of the neck where the arms are connected 

(b) part of a garment which covers this part of the body (c) part where something widen slopingly (d) side of the road (e) head and shoulders above – very much better than (f) rub shoulders with – meet socially (g) shoulder to shoulder – side by side; together; with the same intentions (h) accept (a heavy responsibility, duty, etc.) 

Skeleton: 

(a) structure consisting of all the bones in the body 

(b) structure on which more is built or added (c) skeleton in the closet – a secret of which a person or family is ashamed (d) enough simply to keep an operation going 

Skin: 

(a) natural outer covering of the body 

(b) skin of an animal for use as a leather etc. (c) natural outer covering of some fruits and vegetables (d) the solid surface that forms over some liquids (e) by the skin of one's teeth – only just (f) get under someone's skin – annoy or excite someone deeply (g) no skin off someone's nose – not something that upsets or causes disadvantage to someone (h) save one's skin – save oneself, especially in a cowardly way, from death, etc. (i) skin and bone(s) – very thin (j) remove the skin from 

Sole: 

(a) bottom surface of the foot or of a shoe 

(b) flat fish often used for food (c) only (d) unshared 

Spine: 

(a) row of bones down the centre of the back 

(b) prickly animal or plant part (c) side of a book along which the pages are fastened 

Spleen: 

(a) organ that controls the quality of the body's blood supply 

(b) vent one's spleen – express one's annoyance 

Stomach: 

(a) bag like organ in the body where food is digested 

(b) front part of the body below the chest (c) desire; liking (d) accept without displeasure; bear 

 Sweat: 

(a) body liquid that comes out through the skin 

(b) anxious state (c) hard work (d) no sweat – (used for saying that something will not cause any difficulty) (e) produce sweat (f) be very anxious or nervously impatient (g) sweat blood – work unusually hard
 

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Body Related English Words (5)

Iris: 

(a) coloured part of the eye 

(b) tall yellow or purple flower

Jaw: 

(a) one of the 2 bony structures where the teeth are fixed 

(b) talk (to) for a long time (c) jaws – animal's mouth; two parts of a tool, etc., that hold thing tightly 

Joint: 

(a) place where bones (things) join 

(b) public place for drinking, etc. (c) cigarette containing cannabis (d) shared

Knee: 

(a) middle joint of the leg 

(b) part of a pair of pants, etc., that covers the knee (c) bring someone to his knees – defeat someone completely (d) hit with the knee 

Knuckle: 

(a) finger joint 

(b) knuckle down – start working hard (c) knuckle under – be forced to accept the orders of someone more powerful

Leg: 

(a) limb that includes the foot, used for walking 

(b) part of a garment that covers this (c) support of a table, etc. (d) single stage of a journey (e) not have a leg to stand on – have no good reason or excuse (f) on one's / its last legs – very tired; nearly worn out; nearly dead (g) pull someone's leg – make fun of a person in a playful way 

Limb: 

(a) leg, arm 

(b) branch of a tree (c) out on a limb – alone without support (d) tear limb from limb – tear (a person) apart 

Lip: 

(a) edge of the mouth 

(b) edge of a cup, etc. (c) lick / smack one's lips – think of or remember something (especially food) with enjoyment (d) stiff upper lip – ability to accept bad luck or unpleasant events without appearing upset

Mole: 

(a) small, dark brown mark on the skin 

(b) small furry animal that lives underground (c) person secretly working against the government or some other organization of which they are a member 

Mouth: 

(a) opening in the face for eating and speaking 

(b) opening, entrance (c) down in the mouth – not cheerful (d) keep one's mouth shut – keep silent (e) say by moving the lips soundlessly (f) repeat without understanding or sincerity  
Muscle: 

(a) (one of) the pieces of elastic material in the body which can tighten to produce movement (b) strength (c) not move a muscle – stay very still (d) muscle in – force one's way into especially a group activity, so as to gain a share in what is produced

Nail: 

(a) hard flat piece at the end of each finger and toe 

(b) thin pointed piece of metal for hammering into a piece of wood (b) hard as nails – without any tender feelings (c) hit the nail on the head – do or say exactly the right thing (d) fasten with a nail (e) catch; trap (f) nail down – force to tell plans or wishes clearly 

Neck: 

(a) part of the body joining the head to the shoulders 

(b) part of a garment that goes around this (c) narrow part sticking out from a broader part (d) neck and neck – doing equally well in a competition (e) neck of the woods – area or part of the country (f) up to one's neck (in) – deeply concerned (with or by) (g) kiss and cuddle 

Nerve: 

(a) threadlike part in the body that carries feelings and messages to and from the brain 

(b) courage (c) disrespectful rudeness (d) give courage to (someone especially oneself) (e) nerves – great nervousness (f) get on someone's nerves – make someone annoyed or bad-tempered 

Nose: 

(a) the part of the face above the mouth that is used for breathing and smelling 

(b) (pointed) front end (c) ability to find out (d) too great an interest in things which do not concern one (e) keep one's nose clean – keep out of trouble (f) pay through the nose (for) – pay a great deal too much money (for) (g) put someone's nose out of joint – make someone jealous by taking their place as the centre of attention (h) turn one's nose up at – consider (something) not good enough to enjoy (i) under someone's (very) nose – quite openly in front of someone (j) move ahead slowly and carefully (k) try to find out about things that do not concern you

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Body Related English Words (4)

 

Hair: 

(a) threadlike growth from the skin 

(b) mass of these growth (c) let one's hair down – relax completely and enjoy oneself (d) make someone's hair curl – shock someone (e)make one's hair stand on end – frighten one badly (f) tear one's hair out – show extreme grief or anger 

Hand: 

(a) movable part at the end of the arm 

(b) pointer on clock, etc. (c) set of playing cards held by one player (d) writing by hand (e) worker; someone with skill (f) help (g) control (h) applause (i) at first hand – by direct experience (j) at hand – near in time or place (k) at second / third / fourth hand – as information passed on through 1, 2, or 3 people (l) by hand – not typed or printed; delivered directly, not by mail (m) change hands – go from the possession of one person to that of another (n) get / keep one's hand in – get / stay used to an activity (o) get the upper hand (of) – get control or power (over something / somebody difficult ) (p) give someone a free hand – let them do things in their own way (q) hand in glove (with) – closely connected (with someone) especially in something bad (r) hand in hand – holding each other's hands; in close connection (s) hand over fist – very quickly and successfully (t) have a hand in – be partly responsible for (u) have one's hand full – be very busy (v) in hand – ready for use (w) live from hand to mouth – have just enough money, food, etc., to live (x) on hand – ready for use or to take part (y) on the one / other hand – (used for comparing 2 things ) (z) (out of / off) one's hands – (no longer) one's responsibility (aa) play into someone's hands – do something which gives (one's opponent) an advantage (ab) raise one's hand to / against – (make a movement ) to hit (ac) show one's hand – make one's power or intentions clear, especially after keeping them secret (ad) throw in one's hand – accept defeat (ae) to hand – within reach (af) try one's hand (at) – attempt (an activity) (ag) turn one's hand to – begin to practice (a skill) (ah) wait on (someone) hand and foot – do very little thing for (someone) (ai) with a heavy hand – in a firm manner (aj) give with one's hand(s) (ak) (have to) hand it to someone – (have to) admit the high quality or success of someone (al) hand down – give (clothes) to a younger or smaller person (am) hand in – deliver (an) hand on – give to someone else (ao) hand out – give out to several people; give freely (ap) hand over – give control of

Head: 

(a) part of the body containing the eyes, mouth and brain 

(b) end where this rests (c) mind (d) ability; the power to be in control of oneself (e) ruler; chief (f) top, front (g) pressure of steam or water (h) a / per head – for each person (i) above / over one's head – too hard to understand (j) bring / come to a head – reach a point where something must be done (k) eat / shout, etc., one's head off – eat / shout, etc., too much, loudly, etc. (l) go to one's head – make one drunk; make one (or someone) too excited; make someone too proud (m) head and shoulders above – very much better than (n) head over heels – turning over head first; completely (o) make head or tail of – manage to understand (p) out of one's head – crazy (q) put our / your / their heads together – think out a plan with other people (r) turn someone's head – make someone too proud; make someone fall in love (s) heads – front of a coin (t) be at the top or front of (u) be the best at something (v) go somewhere (w) be the chief, director, etc. (x) head off – cause to change direction; prevent

Heart: 

(a) organ that pumps blood around the body 

(b) centre of a person's feeling (c) something shaped like a heart (d) centre (e) red figure in the shape of a heart on a playing card (f) courage (g) after one's own heart – of the kind that one likes (h) break someone's / one's heart – make / become very unhappy (i) by heart – from memory (j) eat one's heart out – be very troubled (k) from the (bottom of one's) heart – with real feeling (l) have one's heart in the right place – be a kind person (m) lose one's heart to – fall in love with (n) set one's heart on – want very much (o) take something to heart – feel it deeply

Heel: 

(a) back of the foot 

(b) part of a shoe, sock, etc., which covers this especially the raised part of a shoe under the foot (c) unpleasant person, who treats others badly (d) at / on one's heels – close behind one (e) cool one's heels – rest (f) down at heel (of people) – untidy and looking poor (g) kick one's heels – not have anything particular to do (h) put a heel on (a shoe) (i) (of a dog) follow closely
 

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