Definition of list
(Entry 1 of 9)
1a
: a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
a guest list
b
: an official roster : roll
drawing up a list for … party nomination— Richard Scammon
3
: the total number to be considered or included
add spelling reform to his list of interests— W. B. Shaw
list
verb (1)
listed; listing; lists
Definition of list (Entry 2 of 9)
2
: to place (oneself) in a specified category
lists himself as a political liberal
1
: to become entered in a catalog with a selling price
a car that lists for $12,000
list
verb (2)
listed; listing; lists
Definition of list (Entry 3 of 9)
: to tilt to one side
especially, of a boat or ship
: to tilt to one side in a state of equilibrium (as from an unbalanced load) — compare heel
: to cause to list
The shifting cargo listed the ship.
list
noun (2)Definition of list (Entry 4 of 9)
: a deviation from the vertical : tilt
The ship had a heavy list to starboard.
also
: the extent of such a deviation
list
noun (3)Definition of list (Entry 5 of 9)
1
: a band or strip of material: such as
a
: listel
b
: selvage
c
: a narrow strip of wood cut from the edge of a board
2
lists plural in form but singular or plural in construction
a
: an arena for combat (such as jousting)
entered the lists against the bull— Frank Yerby
b
: a field of competition or controversy
The candidate entered the political lists.
3
: stripe
The horse had a list along its back.
list
verb (3)
listed; listing; lists
Definition of list (Entry 6 of 9)
1
: to cut away a narrow strip from the edge of
2
: to prepare or plant (land) in ridges and furrows with a lister
list
verb (4)
listed; listing; lists
Definition of list (Entry 7 of 9)
list
noun (4)Definition of list (Entry 8 of 9)
archaic
list
verb (5)
listed; listing; lists
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The first known use of list was before the 12th century
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