dee
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the name of the letter 'D' or 'd' when you say it out loud.
the phonetic name for the fourth letter of the Latin alphabet.
Simple“The word 'dog' starts with a dee.”
In context“The child carefully traced the curve of the uppercase dee, ensuring the vertical stroke was perfectly straight.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
an object that has the shape of the letter 'D'.
an object or component, such as a ring or a lock, characterized by a D-shaped profile.
Simple“He attached the strap to the metal dee on his backpack.”
In context“The harness was reinforced with heavy-duty steel dees to ensure the safety of the climber during the ascent.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
a slang word for a police detective.
a slang term for a detective, often used in urban or criminal contexts.
Simple“The street dealers vanished as soon as they spotted the dees.”
In context“The informant was hesitant to speak, fearing that the dees were monitoring the phone booth from a distance.”
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