Main entry: distillery, still
Definition: a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Main entry: still
Definition: an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
Main entry: still
Definition: a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
Usage: he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
Main entry: still, stillness, hush
Definition: (poetic) tranquil silence
Usage: the still of the night
Main entry: hush, hush up, still, shut up, silence, quieten
Definition: cause to be quiet or not talk
Usage: Please silence the children in the church!
Main entry: still
Definition: make motionless
Main entry: still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten
Definition: make calm or still
Usage: quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Main entry: ease, relieve, allay, still
Definition: lessen the intensity of or calm
Usage: The news eased my conscience; still the fears
Main entry: still, tranquil, smooth, quiet, placid, unruffled
Definition: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Usage: a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay; the quiet waters of a lagoon; a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky; a smooth channel crossing; scarcely a ripple on the still water; unruffled water
Main entry: still
Definition: free from noticeable current
Usage: a still pond; still waters run deep
Main entry: motionless, inactive, static, still
Definition: not in physical motion
Usage: the inertia of an object at rest
Main entry: still
Definition: used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
Usage: a still photograph; Cezanne's still life of apples
Main entry: still, soundless, silent
Definition: marked by absence of sound
Usage: a silent house; soundless footsteps on the grass; the night was still
Main entry: still, noneffervescent
Definition: not sparkling
Usage: a still wine; still mineral water
Definition: to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Usage: looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem; still another problem must be solved; a yet sadder tale
Main entry: all the same, however, notwithstanding, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, even so, yet, withal
Definition: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
Usage: although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed; he was a stern yet fair master; granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
Main entry: still
Definition: with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
Usage: it's still warm outside; will you still love me when we're old and grey?
Main entry: still, stock-still
Definition: without moving or making a sound
Usage: he sat still as a statue; time stood still; they waited stock-still outside the door; he couldn't hold still any longer