verbπShare(used with at, upon or infinitive) To urge on with cries of loo or by other shouting or outcry."The crowd began to loo the runners on, shouting encouragement as they approached the final stretch. "communicationlanguageactionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareA cry to urge on hunting dogs.""Loo, get after that rabbit!" he shouted, encouraging his beagles during the hunt. "animalsoundsportactionexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA meaningless chant or refrain."The kids chanted a silly loo during the school play, but it didn't add anything to the performance. "languageliteraturemusicwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA trick-taking card game popular in 17th-century England, where each player is dealt three or five cards."During the rainy afternoon, the family decided to play a round of loo with their antique cards. "gameentertainmenthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe penalty paid to the pool in lanterloo for breaking certain rules or failing to take a trick."Because she failed to take a single trick in that round of lanterloo, Sarah had to pay a hefty loo to the pool. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act that prompts such a penalty."My friend got a detention; his act was a real loo. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA game of lanterloo."My grandfather used to play loo with his friends after supper. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny group of people."The loo of parents gathered at the school meeting were all concerned about the budget cuts. "groupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat in the card game lanterloo."After a disastrous hand, Sarah knew she was about to be looed in the last round of Lanterloo. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay a penalty to the pool for breaking certain rules or failing to take a trick in lanterloo."Since they failed to win a single trick in the final round of Lanterloo, they had to loo the pool with five chips each. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay any penalty to any community."Because he broke the village well, the farmer had to loo the community by helping to rebuild it. "guiltlawmoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA half-mask, particularly those velvet half-masks fashionable in the 17th century as a means of protecting women's complexion from the sun."At the outdoor market, Lady Beatrice, concerned about the sun, donned a black velvet loo to shield her delicate skin. "appearancestylewearcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hot dust-bearing wind found in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and the Punjab.""During the summer months in northern India, the fierce loo made it unbearable to be outside without protection." "weathergeographyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.""Excuse me, where is the loo?" "utilitybuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA toilet: a fixture used for urination and defecation.""Excuse me, I need to use the loo." "utilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLieutenant."The platoon reported to the loo after the captain's orders. "militarypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading