English Words Starting With D

• driver ant

  nounC1
  /ˈdraɪvə ˌænt/A large, aggressive, nomadic ant of the genus Dorylus, native to Africa, known for its massive foraging columns that drive other animals away.
• driver ed

  nounMedium
  /ˈdraɪ.vər ˌed/A formal course of study that teaches the theory and practical skills of operating a motor vehicle, typically required to obtain a driving license.
• driver education

  nounB1
  /ˈdraɪvə ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/A formal course of instruction that teaches the skills and knowledge required to operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.
• driver's license

  nounHigh
  /ˈdraɪvəz ˌlaɪsəns/An official document granting legal permission to operate a motor vehicle on public roads.
• driver's seat

  nounHigh (literal), Medium (figurative)
  /ˈdraɪ.vəz siːt/The seat from which the driver of a vehicle operates its controls.
• drivetrain

  nounC1
  /ˈdraɪvˌtreɪn/The system of components in a vehicle that generates power and delivers it to the driving wheels.
• driveway

  nounHigh (Common, everyday word).
  /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/A private road connecting a building, especially a house, to a public road, providing access for vehicles to park or reach a garage.
• driving barrel

  nounRare
  /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈbærəl/A rotating cylindrical component in the winding mechanism of a winch, hoist, or mining lift, which receives and stores the cable or rope.
• driving chain

  nounLow
  /ˈdraɪvɪŋ tʃeɪn/A mechanical chain used to transmit power from one rotating element (like an engine or pedal crank) to another (like a wheel or axle).
• driving dog

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ dɒɡ/A literal term referring to a dog that is actively operating a vehicle.
• driving iron

  nounLow
  /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈaɪən/A type of golf club with a low loft, designed for hitting long, low shots from the tee or fairway.
• driving licence

  nounB1
  /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌlaɪsəns/An official document authorizing a person to drive a motor vehicle on public roads.
• driving range

  nounB2
  /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌreɪndʒ/A facility where golfers can practice hitting golf balls, often from an open or sheltered area with measured distances marked on a field.
• driving sail

  nounC2
  /ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ seɪl/A small sail, such as a spinnaker or staysail, set forward of the mainmast to increase a yacht's downwind speed.
• driving time

  nounB1
  /ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌtaɪm/The estimated or actual time it takes to travel between two locations by car or other road vehicle.
• driving wheel

  nounB2
  /ˈdraɪvɪŋ wiːl/A wheel on a vehicle that the driver turns to control direction; specifically, the wheel used to steer an automobile.
• drizzle

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈdrɪz.l̩/Light rain falling in very fine, mist-like drops.
• drizzle cake

  nounC1
  /ˈdrɪz.əl ˌkeɪk/A cake (typically a simple sponge or loaf cake) over which a thin, sweet liquid icing (a drizzle) is poured while the cake is still warm, allowing it to soak in and form a moist, sugary glaze.
• drnovsek

  nounC1-C2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈdɜː.nɒv.ʃek/A surname of Slovenian origin, most famously borne by Janez Drnovšek, the second President of Slovenia (2002-2007) and former Prime Minister.
• drobny

  nounLow
  /ˈdrɒbni/Small in size, quantity, or degree; not significant or substantial.

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