dɪsˈkraɪb v.tr. 1 a
state the characteristics,
appearance, etc.
of, in
spoken or
written form (described the landscape). b (foll. by as)
assert to
be;
call (described
him as a
habitual liar). 2 a mark
out or
draw (esp. a geometrical figure) (described a triangle). b
move in (a specified
way,
esp. a curve) (described a
parabola through the air). øødescribable adj. describer n. [L describere (as
DE-, scribere scriptwrite)]