verb - to gradually reduce someone's dependence on something, such as a drug or habit, until they no longer need it
verb - to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start giving it other food
noun - a long, narrow crack, especially in rock or the Earth's surface; a split or separation in a body part, such as the skin or the brain
noun - a lack of agreement or harmony between different parts of something
noun, American English - a person who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper
noun, British English - a man who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper
noun, British English - a woman who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper
adjective - characterized by exaggerated or dramatic behaviour or style
adjective - relating to the theatre or dramatic performances
noun - a horizontal piece at the bottom of a window or door frame, typically designed to support the frame and prevent water from entering
noun, technical - a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or similar structure to prevent people from falling over the edge
adjective, informal - cheerful, lively, and full of energy
adjective, British English, informal - (usually of a man) very attractive or sexually appealing