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.
Pot liquor is the liquid left in the pan after boiling vegetable greens. Also called collard liquor, it is made of collard greens, turnip greens, or mustard greens boiled in water. The broth left after boiling a piece of beef or pork may also be given this name.