mid-15c., action of steering, from steer (v.) + -age. Meaning part of a ship in front of the chief cabin is from 1610s; originally where the steering apparatus of the ship was, it retained the name after the introduction of the deck wheel in early 18c.; hence meaning section of a ship with the cheapest accommodations, first recorded 1804.
What does the word âpungentâ mean? Itâs a noun referring to the area of town where immigrants from one nation live. Itâs an adjective meaning something that has an intensely heavy smell. Itâs a verb meaning to act out in a sudden and emotional outburst. Itâs an adverb meaning to do something elegantly or with great class.
punitive adjective. âº formal or specialized law âintended as a âpunishment: punitive âaction The UN has âimposed punitive âsanctions on the âinvading âcountry. She is âsuing the ânewspaper for $5 million punitive âdamages, âclaiming they âknew the âarticle about her was âuntrue.