single

1. single (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.

Example: Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?

2. single (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Not divided in parts.

Example: The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate.

3. single (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Designed for the use of only one.

Example: a single room

4. single (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B, usually 7 inches in diameter and played at 45 RPM.

5. single (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.

Example: The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album.

6. single (noun) — sense 6

Definition: One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.

Example: He went to the party, hoping to meet some friendly singles there.

7. single (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.

Example: Pedro singled in the bottom of the eighth inning, which, if converted to a run, would put the team back into contention.

8. single (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To thin out.

Example: Paul went joyfully, and spent the afternoon helping to hoe or to single turnips with his friend.

9. single (verb) — sense 9

Definition: To take the irregular gait called singlefoot.

Example: Many very fleet horses, when overdriven, adopt a disagreeable gait, which seems to be a cross between a pace and a trot, in which the two legs of one side are raised almost but not quite, simultaneously. Such horses are said to single, or to be single-footed.