26984 words

maiden

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
a girl or young woman:

Examples:

fair maiden In the story, the prince woos and wins the fair maiden.
2
in cricket, an over (= a set of six throws from one end of the field) in which no runs (= points) are scored:

Examples:

He bowled three maidens in a row.
The batsman played out a maiden over.
3
being the first of its type:

Examples:

The first hydrogen-powered airplane will make its maiden flight this year.
his maiden appearance on TV
4
a girl or young woman:

Examples:

In the story, the prince woos the fair maiden.
5
(esp. of a trip by a ship or vehicle) first:

Examples:

a maiden voyage/flight
6
being the first of its type:

Examples:

maiden bond/dividend The phone operator is expected to pay a maiden dividend to shareholders next spring.

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