Main Entry: ¹d

Pronunciation: \ˈdē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural d's or ds \ˈdēz\

Usage: often capitalized often attributive

Date: before 12th century

1 a : the 4th letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic d
2 : five hundred — see number table
3 : the second tone of a C-major scale
4 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter d
5 : one designated d especially as the fourth in order or class
6 a : a grade rating a student's work as poor in quality b : one graded or rated with a D
7 : something shaped like the letter D; specifically : a semicircle on a pool table about 23 inches in diameter for use especially in snooker
8 capitalized a : defense 2b <play tough D> b : defense 4b