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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