school

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school
skuːl Listen
Meanings
noun
  • an institution for educating children.
    E.g. Ryder's children did not go to school at all
  • any institution at which instruction is given in a particular discipline.
    E.g. a dancing school
  • a group of people, particularly writers, artists, or philosophers, sharing similar ideas or methods.
    E.g. the Frankfurt school of critical theory
  • (at Oxford University) the hall in which final examinations are held.
  • a group gambling together.
    E.g. a poker school
verb
  • send to school; educate.
    E.g. Taverier was born in Paris and schooled in Lyon
  • train (a horse) on the flat or over fences.
    E.g. if you have schooled your horse properly, your riding will look better
adjective
  • (of a Xhosa) educated and westernized.
    E.g. economic considerations persuaded many Xhosa not to become school by opting for a Western lifestyle
noun
  • a large group of fish or sea mammals.
    E.g. a school of dolphins
verb
  • (of fish or sea mammals) form a large group.
    E.g. grey snapper schooled in shallow lagoons

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