nickname for liveried pageboy, now normally only in pantomimes. Switches activated by pressing. To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat.

preserved from harm. To defend someone or something from harm or danger.

of no value. not at all. Number or value of zero. Not anything, not a single thing.

action of staying where one is or delaying action until particular time or event. To remain in a place until a thing happens.

moving gently to and fro or from side to side. action of moving or being moved to and fro or from side to side. To play, sing along with, or dance to heavy music.

part of phone, radio receiver, or other aural device.

thin strip cut off surface. Thin pieces of wood, cheese etc. that were cut off.

assembled or made from whatever is available, and so unlikely to be of highest quality. A small cut or mark on a surface. score or mark surface of something with sharp or pointed object.

Product made to withstand repeated use.

Using electronic signals or computers.

To achieve success with something.

take place.

clear and transparent. Person's name.

transparent precious stone which is variety of corundum.

with opposite sides or surfaces that are far apart.