A sport played in Ireland in which two or four players hit a ball against a wall with their hands.

plural of active galactic nucleus

(astronomy) A compact region at the center of a galaxy that has a much higher than normal luminosity over at least some portion, and possibly all, of the electromagnetic spectrum.

A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate.

A form of ataxia characterized by an inability to initiate the process of walking, despite the power and coordination of the legs being normal when tested in the seated or lying position.

plural of gaff-topsail

(nautical) A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.

(film, television, stage performance) A visually presented action or device which causes a humorous response without requiring any accompanying commentary or other speech.

(astronomy) An aggregation of individual stars, dust, and gas (and possibly dark matter) that surrounds a galaxy

simple past tense of go gaga over