martin
any of several swallows having a deeply forked tail and long, pointed wings.
Origin of martin
1- Compare house martin, purple martin.
Words Nearby martin
Other definitions for Martin (2 of 2)
Ar·cher John Porter [ahr-cher], /ˈɑr tʃər/, 1910–2002, English biochemist: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1952.
Frank, 1890–1974, Swiss composer.
Glenn Luther, 1886–1955, U.S. airplane designer and manufacturer.
Homer Dodge, 1836–97, U.S. painter.
Joseph W(illiam) Jr., 1884–1968, U.S. political leader and publisher: Speaker of the House 1947–49, 1953–55.
Mary, 1913–90, U.S. actress and musical comedy star.
Saint, a.d. 316?–397, French prelate: bishop of Tours 370?–397.
a male given name: from the name of the Roman god Mars.
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How to use martin in a sentence
In 2001, when Caroline Gleich was 15 years old, her half-brother martin died in an avalanche while skiing in the Utah backcountry.
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Washington names Martin Mayhew as GM, Marty Hurney as executive vice president | Nicki Jhabvala | January 22, 2021 | Washington PostWhat that says about the complicated relationships of the day, martin said, is something the museum hopes to learn more about.
Richmond sculptor Edward Valentine created many of the statues that defined Lost Cause mythology. Now his family’s museum is confronting the legacy. | Gregory S. Schneider | January 2, 2021 | Washington PostBefore the coronavirus, martin would have been invited into the dining room with dozens of other visitors for a free holiday feast.
On a covid Christmas, a new routine for feeding the homeless | Paul Schwartzman | December 25, 2020 | Washington Post
“Lockheed martin has a long history of misrepresenting facts,” Wheeler added.
And with stand-ups, I remember liking George Carlin and Steve martin.
Coffee Talk with Fred Armisen: On ‘Portlandia,’ Meeting Obama, and Taylor Swift’s Greatness | Marlow Stern | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTFinally, Van Cleef and martin realize Liberty is going too far.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile | Robert Ward | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTBut his words felt forced and were belied his 2004 vote to oppose marking martin Luther King Jr.
Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern | Lloyd Green | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe last film about martin Luther King was made for television in 1977.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’ | Gary May | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe main entrance is in the centre of the St. martin's Lane front, and consists of a central roadway for carts and wagons, 15ft.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellThe old Wesleyan chapel, in martin Street, was fitted up for schools in 1865.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellA hundred years back, meetings of the inhabitants were called by the tolling of one of St. martin's bells.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellSur quoy ledit martin ayant dit qu'il avoit donc peur d'eux, il fut en danger de voir par effet que sa conclusion estoit fausse.
Est avenu que ledit martin huit iours apres son baptme a est frapp de ce mal, dont il est mort.
British Dictionary definitions for martin (1 of 2)
/ (ˈmɑːtɪn) /
any of various swallows of the genera Progne, Delichon, Riparia, etc, having a square or slightly forked tail: See also house martin
Origin of martin
1British Dictionary definitions for Martin (2 of 2)
/ (ˈmɑːtɪn) /
Archer John Porter. 1910–2002, British biochemist; Nobel prize for chemistry 1952 (with Richard Synge; 1914–94) for developing paper chromatography (1944). He subsequently developed gas chromatography (1953)
Chris(topher Anthony John) . born 1977, British rock musician, lead singer of Coldplay; married to the US actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
(French martɛ̃) Frank. 1890–1974, Swiss composer. He used a modified form of the twelve-note technique in some of his works, which include Petite Symphonie Concertante (1946) and the oratorio Golgotha (1949)
Sir George (Henry). born 1926, British record producer and arranger, noted for his work with the Beatles
John. 1789–1854, British painter, noted for his visionary landscapes and large-scale works with biblical subjects
Michael (John). Baron. born 1945, Scottish Labour politician; speaker of the House of Commons (2000–09)
Paul (Edgar Philippe). born 1938, Canadian Liberal politician; prime minister of Canada (2003–06)
Saint. called Saint Martin of Tours. ?316–?397 ad, bishop of Tours (?371–?397); a patron saint of France. He furthered monasticism in Gaul. Feast day: Nov 11 or 12
Steve (n). born 1945, US film actor and comedian; his films include The Jerk (1979), Roxanne (1987), and Bowfinger) (1999)
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