Sole

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1. Noun

Any one of several species of flatfishes of the genus Solea and allied genera of the family Soleidae, especially the common European species (Solea vulgaris), which is a valuable food fish.

2. Noun

Any one of several American flounders somewhat resembling the true sole in form or quality, as the California sole (Lepidopsetta bilineata), the long-finned sole (Glyptocephalus zachirus), and other species.

3. Noun

The bottom of the foot; hence, also, rarely, the foot itself.

4. Noun

The bottom of a shoe or boot, or the piece of leather which constitutes the bottom.

5. Noun

The bottom or lower part of anything, or that on which anything rests in standing.

6. Noun

The bottom of the body of a plow; -- called also slade; also, the bottom of a furrow.

7. Noun

The horny substance under a horse's foot, which protects the more tender parts.

8. Noun

The bottom of an embrasure.

9. Noun

A piece of timber attached to the lower part of the rudder, to make it even with the false keel.

10. Noun

The seat or bottom of a mine; -- applied to horizontal veins or lodes.

11. Verb

To furnish with a sole; as, to sole a shoe.

12. Adjective

Being or acting without another; single; individual; only.

13. Adjective

Single; unmarried; as, a feme sole.

14. Noun

right-eyed flatfish; many are valued as food; most common in warm seas especially European
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