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Single
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
📖 Definitions of "Single"
- 1
A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
- 2
A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.
"The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album."
- 3
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
"He went to the party, hoping to meet some friendly singles there."
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A score of one run.
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To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out.
"Eddie singled out his favorite marble from the bag."
- 2
To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.
"Pedro singled in the bottom of the eighth inning, which, if converted to a run, would put the team back into contention."
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To thin out.
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(of a horse) To take the irregular gait called singlefoot.
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Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
"Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?"
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Not divided in parts.
"The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate."
- 3
Designed for the use of only one.
"a single room"
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Performed by one person, or one on each side.
"a single combat"
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