a married woman whose husband is alive.

a small golden ornament worn round the neck by a woman while her husband is alive.

a wooden collet used as a spoon-stand.

to curb; to bring under control.

to belittle; to treat disrespectfully.

to invade; to attack; to fall upon.

the handle of any weapon.

a large spoon for lifting and serving a liquid food; a ladle.

the place where two things meet (like a hinge) with the facility to move back and forth; a joint.