Let's Talk Friday August 20th 2010

[Nana B]

Can anyone suggest a word for the clue "daisycutter" please? 7 letters (all I could think of was "cricket") but I've got -r-e-e- but that could be wrong! Thanks to any suggestions! Nana B

[rmleake]

Creeper?

[rmleake]

creeper [ˈkriːpə]
n
1. a person or animal that creeps
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a plant, such as the ivy or periwinkle, that grows by creeping
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) the US and Canadian name for the tree creeper
4. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a hooked instrument for dragging deep water
5. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) Also called cradle a flat board or framework mounted on casters, used to lie on when working under cars
6. (Team Sports / Cricket) Also called daisycutter Cricket a bowled ball that keeps low or travels along the ground
7. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) either of a pair of low iron supports for logs in a hearth
8. (Clothing & Fashion) Informal a shoe with a soft sole
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003

[Nana B]

Thanks a lot, I have been trying to find the answer for ages, I thought of creeper among others but couldn't find the right definition. You've made my evening!

[rmleake]

I bet you say that to all of the boys! You're welcome.