HyperDic: powell

English > 2 senses of the word Powell:
NOUNperson Powell, Colin Powell, Colin luther PowellUnited States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff
person Powell, Cecil Frank PowellEnglish physicist who discovered the pion (the first known meson) which is a subatomic particle involved in holding the nucleus together (1903-1969)
Powell > pronunciation
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English > Powell: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937).
SynonymsColin Powell, Colin luther Powell
Instance ofgeneral, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
statesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
SpanishColin Powell
CatalanColin Powell
English > Powell: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningEnglish physicist who discovered the pion (the first known meson) which is a subatomic particle involved in holding the nucleus together (1903-1969).
SynonymCecil Frank Powell
Instance ofphysicistA scientist trained in physics
SpanishCecil Frank Powell
CatalanCecil Frank Powell

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