STRAIGHT

straight

Noun

  1. A part of a racecourse, running track or other road etc that is not curved.
  2. A heterosexual.
    My friends call straights "heteros".
  3. In poker, five cards in sequence.
  4. A cigarette, particularly one containing tobacco instead of marijuana. Also straighter.

Verb

  1. To straighten.

Adjective

  1. Not crooked or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
  2. Stretched out; fully extended.
  3. Of a path, trajectory etc.: direct, undeviating.
  4. Free from dishonesty; honest, law-abiding.
  5. Perfectly horizontal or vertical; not diagonal or oblique.
  6. Direct in communication; unevasive, straightforward.
  7. Describing the sets in a match of which the winner did not lose a single set.
  8. In a row, in unbroken sequence.
  9. In proper order; as it should be.
  10. Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat.
  11. Describing the bat as held so as not to incline to either side; on, or near a line running between the two wickets.
  12. Conventional, socially acceptable; unadventurous.
  13. Not using alcohol, drugs etc.
  14. Heterosexual.
  15. Boring, unimaginative, mainstream.
  16. Strait; narrow.
  17. Making no exceptions or deviations in one's support of the organization and candidates of a political party.
    a straight Republican; a straight Democrat
  18. Containing the names of all the regularly nominated candidates of a party and no others.
    a straight ballot

Adverb

  1. Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
    The door will be straight ahead of you.
    Go straight back.
  2. Directly; without pause, delay or detour.
    On arriving at work, he went straight to his office.
  3. Continuously; without interruption or pause.
    He claims he can hold his breath for three minutes straight.


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