Nonsexual in nature, unmarked by sexual activity. / (especially of a person) Not experiencing sexual attraction; lacking interest in or desire for sex.

(biology) A species which reproduces by asexual rather than sexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.

A subregion of Asia, comprising the territories of Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

(mineralogy) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

To coat or line with asbestos. / To expose to asbestos; to cause to suffer asbestosis. / (metaphoric) To insulate or buffer.

The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

(nautical) On the land as opposed to onboard. / (nautical) On, or towards the shore.

A large peninsula, mostly coterminous with Anatolia, between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea; it makes up the Asian part of Turkey.

(UK, idiomatic, derogatory) A middle-aged or elderly woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if in a deliberate attempt to appear young.

Of or relating to ascetics / Characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.