reverse, n.
(reverses)
freq. cnt. 2
(reverses)
freq. cnt. 2
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
reverse reverse gear
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
part holonym
hypernym
a relation of direct opposition
<noun.relation> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
contrary opposite reverse
sample sentences
"we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
semantic pointers
hypernym
turning in the opposite direction
<noun.act>
reversal reverse reversion turnabout turnaround
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
<noun.act>
reverse
semantic pointers
domain of synset (topic)
hypernym
hyponym
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
<noun.artifact>
reverse verso
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
black eye blow reversal reverse setback
lexical pointers
derivationally related form