(idiomatic) To block, suppress, restrain. / (idiomatic, informal) To restrain (a person). / (idiomatic) To take no action on; to hold in reserve without actually using. / To be a member of.

(games) A game in which the outcome depends mainly on the physical and mental skills of the players, and only secondarily on chance.

plural of figure of merit

a numerical value used in comparing the quality or performance of different methods, systems, or devices.

The official title held by the British cabinet minister, who is responsible for all governmental economic and financial matters, including the treasury.

plural of pour-over will

(law) A testamentary device wherein the writer of a will creates a trust (usually unfunded at that point), and decrees in the will that property in his estate at the time of his death shall be placed in the trust.

(of hair) To stand erect, bristle, especially from fear. / (of an object) To place on its end.

To pass unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it. / To affect the emotions of (a person) suddenly and overwhelmingly. / Of open water. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.

(idiomatic) Very tired and lacking energy or animation. / Of colours: faded, pale.