allonges

/æˈlɒnʒɪz/ /əˈlɒnʒɪz/

Meanings

noun

A slip of paper attached to a negotiable instrument to hold endorsements should the document itself be unable to hold any more.

Examples :

"Because the check was endorsed by so many people, the bank teller had to attach several allonges to it to accommodate all the signatures. "

noun

A thrust or pass; a lunge.

Examples :

"During the fencing lesson, the instructor demonstrated several allonges, emphasizing the importance of balance and precision. "

sport action

Related Words

instructor noun

/ɪnˈstrʌktər/

One who instructs; a teacher.

"The instructor explained the new math concept clearly to the students. "

signatures noun

/ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃʊrz/

A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.

"The teacher needed parents' signatures on the permission slips before the field trip. "

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

accommodate verb

/əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/

To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt.

"to accommodate ourselves to circumstances"

demonstrated verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪd/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

negotiable noun

/nɪˈɡəʊʃi.əbəl/ /nɪˈɡoʊʃi.əbəl/

Something that is open to negotiation.

"The price of the used bike is negotiable. "

attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

precision noun

/pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/

The state of being precise or exact; exactness.

"The surgeon's precision during the operation ensured a quick and successful recovery for the patient. "

endorsements noun

/ɪnˈdɔːrsmənts/ /ɛnˈdɔːrsmənts/

The act or quality of endorsing

"Companies sometimes pay millions for product endorsement by celebrities."

emphasizing verb

/ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪsɪŋ/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."