definitions & notes only words. 1  sound mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water. 2  river a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek) a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek) 3  strait a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water.
For the type of metal, see Pewter. Trifle in English cuisine is a dessert made with fruit, a thin layer of sponge fingers or sponge cake soaked in sherry or another fortified wine, and custard. It can be topped with whipped cream.
Some of the common types of liquor include: 1  Whiskey or whisky: a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from any form of fermented grain mash. 2  Rums: distilled alcoholic beverages made from sugarcane byproducts such as molasses or sugarcane juices. 3  Vodka: a distilled spirit that is composed of water and ethanol.