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Sisters

/ˈsɪstəz/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

📖 Definitions of "Sisters"

noun
  1. 1

    A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

    "My sister is always driving me crazy."

  2. 2

    A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.

    "Michelle left behind her bank job and became a sister at the local convent."

  3. 3

    Any butterfly in the genus Adelpha, so named for the resemblance of the dark-colored wings to the black habit traditionally worn by nuns.

  4. 4

    A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.

verb
  1. 1

    To strengthen (a supporting beam) by fastening a second beam alongside it.

    "I’m trying to correct my sagging floor by sistering the joists."

  2. 2

    To be sister to; to resemble closely.

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