(communism) A standing administrative body of communist parties, analogous to a board of directors, of both ruling and nonruling parties of former and existing socialist states.

A strong, heavy fabric of cotton, linen or rayon, used to make curtains and upholstery.

(informal) Having the qualities or characteristics of a bigot

A mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium. / An aerosol can. / The payload (e.g. insecticide, paint, oil, cosmetics) and propellant contained by an aerosol ...