Definitions for ACHEeɪk

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ache, aching(verb)

    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

  2. hurt, ache, suffer(verb)

    feel physical pain

    "Were you hurting after the accident?"


    have a desire for something or someone who is not present


  4. ache, smart, hurt(verb)

    be the source of pain


  1. ache(Noun)


  2. ache(Verb)


  3. ache(Noun)


  4. ache(Noun)

    A variant spelling of aitch.

  5. Ache(ProperNoun)


Webster Dictionary

  1. Ache(noun)

    a name given to several species of plants; as, smallage, wild celery, parsley

  2. Ache(verb)


  3. Ache(verb)


  4. Origin: [OE. aken, AS. acan, both strong verbs, AS. acan, imp. c, p. p. acen, to ache; perh. orig. to drive, and akin to agent.]


  1. Acetylcholinesterase

    Acetylcholinesterase, also known as AChE or acetylhydrolase, is a hydrolase that hydrolyzes the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. AChE is found at mainly neuromuscular junctions and cholinergic brain synapses, where its activity serves to terminate synaptic transmission. It belongs to carboxylesterase family of enzymes. It is the primary target of inhibition by organophosphorus compounds such as nerve agents and pesticides.

Anagrams of ACHE »

  1. Aceh, each, HACE

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