the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities
a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system
an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin; "an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"
a prominent aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning"
the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater; "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'"
a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength); "after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market"; "he could not control the sinking of his legs"
a descent as through liquid (especially through water); "they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic"
a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension; "with a sinking heart"; "a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach"