(Britain) A multifunctional room that can be used for any purpose in a palace or castle. / (Britain, somewhat dated) Any room where visitors may be entertained; now, the living room.

(meteorology) A hygrometer consisting of two thermometers, the bulb of one of which is kept wet and shows a lower temperature; the relative humidity is obtained from the two temperatures using tables.

In a dramatic manner.

(soccer) A method of restarting play in a game where the referee drops the ball between two players of opposing teams.

(idiomatic) One who drives slowly or inexpertly, as for leisure or sightseeing. / (dated) One who drives infrequently, and often poorly.

(theater, film) The smallest division of action in a play, film or other work of drama; The moment at which increasing dramatic tension produces a noticeable change in the consciousness of one or more characters.

(meteorology) Temperature of the free air as measured with a dry thermometer on a sling psychrometer over a grassy surface at a height of approximately 6 feet (1.8 meters).

(fishing) A fly used in fly fishing, designed to float in or on the surface of the water

To fall behind relative to others. / To unwittingly hold up progress. / To deliberately hold up progress by acting slowly.

(firearms) To discharge a weapon without ammunition in the chamber. / (archery) To draw and release a bow without an arrow loaded.