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.
Rail drinks differ from call drinks in that the former are offered when a customer does not specify a particular brand of liquor when ordering a mixed drink. The terms well drink and rail drink come from the name for a bartender's workspace, known as either the well or the rail. In any given establishment, the rail/well liquors available may be known as the house pours or house brands. The actual liquors used by a drinking establishment will vary.