Other definitions for came (2 of 2)
a slender, grooved bar of lead for holding together the pieces of glass in windows of latticework or stained glass.
Origin of came
2- Also called ribbon.
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How to use came in a sentence
Police officials told the AP that they came out with guns blazing.
As soon as this attack [happened], Paris citizens came together to show were are not afraid, we are Charlie Hebdo.
Editorial and political cartoon pages from throughout the world almost unanimously came to the same conclusion.
Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead | Luke O’Neil | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThen they came up against a police patrol on mountain bicycles, which again led to more shooting, without injuries.
Police Hunt for Paris Massacre Suspects | Tracy McNicoll, Christopher Dickey | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThree on-the-record stories from a family: a mother and her daughters who came from Phoenix.
I Tried to Warn You About Sleazy Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 | Vicky Ward | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
The case was an assault and battery that came off between two men named Brown and Henderson.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousEach day she resolved, "To-morrow I will tell Felipe;" and when to-morrow came, she put it off again.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonHe came to the top of the stairs with a lamp in his hand, and wanted to know what the rumpus was about.
The Bondboy | George W. (George Washington) OgdenThe president sat in a chair which came over with the pilgrims in their ship, the Mayflower.
More soldiers crowded into the cave and Professor-Commander Krafft came in behind them.
Sense of Obligation | Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)
British Dictionary definitions for came (1 of 2)
/ (keɪm) /
the past tense of come
British Dictionary definitions for came (2 of 2)
/ (keɪm) /
a grooved strip of lead used to join pieces of glass in a stained-glass window or a leaded light
Origin of came
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