a structure of a short height constructed by the outer side of a wall slanting towards it as a buttress or providing a broad base for it.

the inside part of the embankment of a tank.

to assemble in front of.

to come forward or in front of.

to stop (another) from going ahead or forward.

any of several families of primates usu. having a flat, hairless face and a long tail; a monkey.

a particular hold or lock in wrestling.

the mischievous nature or tendencies of a monkey.

a playing fool, trifling or making mischiefs, imitating in speech or action to ridicule.

the front portion of something or the area in front of something.

the fore point.

the front portion (of something).

the tip of a vine, creeper.

the part of an army which goes ahead of the main body; the vanguard.

(fig.) a sign that foretells what is to happen.

a banner carried in front (of an army, procession, etc.).

to become confused, perplexed utterly and be rendered helpless.

to fall facing downwards.

the hornbill Ocyceros birostris of Bucerotidae family with huge, curved bill, a small, black protuberancy on the bill, grey body, long, grey tail having black and white spots, black legs; Indian grey hornbill.

the large bird Buceros bicornis of Bucerotidae family, with a huge, curved, yellow bill, yellow bony protuberance on the bill, yellow neck, black body and wings, long white tail having broad black sripe across; great pied hornbill.

to give in advance; to give something before it is due to be given.

a payment made before due, as of wages, grain or consideration of a contract.