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lake

The correct spelling is lake.

How to pronounce lake

/leɪk/
noun

IPA: /leɪk/

Say it like: Lak-e

The correct spelling is lake. A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain. For example: "For example, the name of a lake prepared by extending the aluminum salt prepared from FD&C Blue No. 1 upon the substratum would be FD&C Blue No. 1--Aluminum Lake."

Usage Examples

For example, the name of a lake prepared by extending the aluminum salt prepared from FD&C Blue No. 1 upon the substratum would be FD&C Blue No. 1--Aluminum Lake.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.
  2. 2.A large, landlocked stretch of water.
  3. 3.A large amount of liquid; as, a wine lake.
  4. 4.A pit, or ditch
  5. 5.An offering, sacrifice, gift.

verb

  1. 1.To present an offering.
  2. 2.To leap, jump, exert oneself, play.
  3. 3.To make lake-red.

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