ross

[ raws, ros ]

/ rɔs, rɒs /

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noun

the rough exterior of bark.

verb (used with object)

to remove the rough exterior of bark from (a log or the like).

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Origin of ross

First recorded in 1570–80; origin uncertain

Words nearby ross

rosinweed, Rosita, Roskilde, rosolio, ROSPA, ross, Ross and Cromarty, Ross, Betsy, Rossby, Ross Dependency, Rosse

Other definitions for ross (2 of 2)

Ross

[ raws, ros ]

/ rɔs, rɒs /

noun

Betsy Gris·com

[gris-kuhm], /ˈgrɪs kəm/, 1752–1836, maker of the first U.S. flag.

Harold Wallace, 1892–1951, U.S. publisher and editor.

Sir James Clark, 1800–62, English navigator: explorer of the Arctic and the Antarctic.

his uncle, Sir John, 1777–1856, Scottish naval officer and Arctic explorer.

John Coowescoowe or Kooweskoowe, 1790–1866, Cherokee leader.

Nellie Tay·loe

[tey-loh], /ˈteɪ loʊ/, 1876–1977, U.S. politician and governor of Wyoming: first woman U.S. governor 1925–27.

Sir Ronald, 1857–1932, English physician: Nobel Prize 1902.

a male given name.

How to use ross in a sentence

Researchers led by Ross will compare this data to measurements taken from the more formal clinical tests currently used by physicians to monitor the recovery of heart failure patients during routine, periodic check-ups.
Toronto’s UHN launches a study to see if Apple Watch can spot worsening heart failure|Darrell Etherington|February 19, 2021|TechCrunch
Though many of the candidates agree on many issues, they’re “divided on how to approach school reform, the roles of teachers unions and accountability in the pursuit of equitable and effective educational options,” Ross writes.
Morning Report: Labor Looms Large in 79th District Race|Voice of San Diego|February 18, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Soon after, Ballard asked Wilson to audition for a girl group known as The Primettes, with Ross and Betty McGlown.
Mary Wilson, Founding Member Of The Supremes, Has Died At 76|Brande Victorian|February 9, 2021|Essence.com
While Ross will be CEO, former Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow will serve as director.
Wilbur Ross adds to the SPAC craze|Lucinda Shen|February 3, 2021|Fortune

Then, as they seem to do every spring, they will have Ross, Fedde and Voth compete for the fifth-starter spot.
Nationals and veteran starter Jon Lester agree to one-year deal|Jesse Dougherty|January 19, 2021|Washington Post
Yolonda Ross, who plays Crawford in ‘Whitney,’ breaks down the supposed love story.
Inside the Lifetime Whitney Houston Movie’s Lesbian Lover Storyline|Kevin Fallon|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“We had thought that Ross was going to have to live on Social Security and that was that,” Stuart said.
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do—It’s Good for Business|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ross has cerebral palsy, and the Pathways to Careers initiative of SourceAmerica helped him get his position.
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do—It’s Good for Business|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Before Pathways, Ross had significant trouble finding a job.
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do—It’s Good for Business|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Fame came with ER in the mid-1990s and Clooney's role as heart-throb doctor Doug Ross.
Clooney: A Constant Charmer at the Altar|Tim Teeman|September 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Capt. Ross sailed from Shetland, on his first voyage for the discovery of the north-west passage.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Suddenly the evil spirit left the car and she sprang away over the beautiful road in mad haste that soon landed us in Ross.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
From Gloucester to Ross runs an excellent highway, though rather devoid of interest.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
But after reviewing the handiwork of Whisper Ross—who had ambled off unimpeded—Lamb saw no reason why he should not do the same.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
What really bothers us a little is the mosquito affair—the so-called elephantiasis—ask Ross about it.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson

British Dictionary definitions for ross

Ross

/ (rɒs) /

noun

Diana . born 1944, US singer: lead vocalist (1961–69) with Motown group the Supremes, whose hits include "Baby Love" (1964). Her subsequent recordings include Lady Sings the Blues (film soundtrack, 1972), and Chain Reaction (1986)

Sir James Clark . 1800–62, British naval officer; explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic. He located the north magnetic pole (1831) and discovered the Ross Sea during an Antarctic voyage (1839–43)

his uncle, Sir John . 1777–1856, Scottish naval officer and Arctic explorer

Sir Ronald . 1857–1932, English bacteriologist, who discovered the transmission of malaria by mosquitoes: Nobel prize for physiology or medicine 1902

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