noun, adj, verb — 10 senses
US, UK /bɪsk/
Etymology Borrowed from French bisque, possibly from Biscaye.
A thick creamy soup made from fish, shellfish, meat or vegetables.
A pale pinkish brown colour.
Ceramics, Chemistry, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A form of unglazed earthenware; biscuit.
Etymology Borrowed from French bisque, possibly from Biscaye.
Of a pale pinkish brown colour.
Etymology Borrowed from French bisque, possibly from Biscaye.
To prepare ceramics in the bisque style.
Etymology Borrowed from French bisque, of unknown origin; Émile Littré, Dictionnaire de la langue française, suggests a comparison with Spanish bisca (“gambling house, gambling den”).
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports An extra turn, free point or some other advantage allowed.
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A free turn in a handicap croquet match.
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A free point in a handicap real tennis match.
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British, Historical A day's leave an employee may take without warning or reason and not be counted as annual leave.
British Permission for an MP to be absent from a vote, granted by the whips when the absence is not likely to affect the outcome.
British parliament
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