jewel

Definition of jewel in English English dictionary: A female given name from the noun jewel, used since the end of the 19th century; A male given name, a variant of Jewell, or from "jewel" like the female name; A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery; Anything considered precious or valuable
Galveston was the jewel of Texas prior to the hurricane.; A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone; {n} a precious stone, a name of fondness; If you describe something or someone as a jewel, you mean that they are better, more beautiful, or more special than other similar things or than other people. Walk down Castle Street and admire our little jewel of a cathedral = gem; An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing; A precious stone; a gem; A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby; A Synthetic material used to make a modern watch movement's bearings - These synthetic Rubies are almost as hard as diamonds The "Jewels" reduce friction and maintain the properties of the oil longer; To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels; If you refer to an achievement or thing as the jewel in someone's crown, you mean that it is considered to be their greatest achievement or the thing they can be most proud of. His achievement is astonishing and this book is the jewel in his crown; Bearing, endstone or pallet used for reducing friction Generally made of synthetic material, except for the precious or semi-precious stones (ruby, sapphire, garnet) which are sometimes used in "de luxe" watches; a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry a person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry; bijou; A bearing made of a ruby or other type of jewel: The four types of jewels include; cap jewel,hole jewel,roller jewel, and pallet jewel; {i} gem, gemstone, precious stone; ornament set with precious stones; valuable possession; highly esteemed person; a person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry; An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design; the term commonly used to refer to the screw-on pilot light lens on Fender guitar amplifiers These usually were red or green, but purple ones are purported to have real "mojo"; adorn or decorate with precious stones; "jeweled dresses"; A jewel is a precious stone used to decorate valuable things that you wear, such as rings or necklaces. a golden box containing precious jewels. see also crown jewels; Circles the base of the neck; Glass that has been cut and faceted or molded into a geometric shape like a jewel Jewel glass is frequently incorporated into leaded glass art; {f} set with precious stones, decorate with jewels; adorn with jewelry; a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry; Decorative "stone" found on cap and/or barrel ends of some pens These are usually plastic and are sometimes made of metal Does not refer to an actual precious or semiprecious gem
jewel bearing: a bearing, used in watches, gyroscopes and other instruments, normally made of a synthetic corundum
jewel case: A lined box designed to hold jewels
jewel case: A hinged, clear plastic container designed to hold a CD
jewel cases: plural form of jewel case
jewel-neck: A round neckline that follows the base of the neck
Jewel Cave National Monument: National monument, southwestern South Dakota, U.S. Established in 1908, it occupies an area of 2 sq mi (5 sq km). It is noted for its limestone caverns, a series of chambers joined by narrow passages. The known length of the caverns is 77 mi (124 km)
jewel box: small case for keeping jewelry in
jewel case: The hinged plastic case in which CDs are often stored
jewel case: A jewel case is the plastic box in which a compact disc is kept. a plastic box for holding a CD
jewel case: A plastic container for compact discs measuring 5" x 5" x 5" A standard CD case
jewel case: A jewel case is a box for keeping jewels in
jewel case: The plastic case in which CDs are normally stored These have been specially designed to always shatter when you drop them, thus forcing you to buy more
jewel case: box for storing jewelry, chest for jewelry
jewel case: The plastic case used for storing individual CDs
jewel case: the clear plastic container in which CDs are housed
jewel case: a plastic case used for storing CDs
jewel courier: messenger that delivers diamonds and jewels
jewel in the crown: first among equals, cream of the crop, creme de la creme
jewel orchid: any of several delicate Asiatic orchids grown especially for their velvety leaves with metallic white or gold veining
jeweler: A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry
jewels: Family jewels; testicles
You just don't steal a man's gun and not expect a swift kick in the jewels in return.
jewels: plural form of jewel
a jewel: {n} brooch
jeweller: {n} a man who deals in precious stones
crown jewel: the most desirable assets of a corporation; "their crown jewels figured prominently in the takeover attempt
crown jewel: The Crown Jewels are the crown, sceptre, and other precious objects which are used on important official occasions by the King or Queen
jeweled: alternative spelling of jewelled
jeweled: {s} bejeweled, set with jewels, decorated with precious stones
jeweler: {i} one who repairs jewelry; one who creates jewelry; on who sells jewelry
jeweler: someone who makes jewelry
jeweler: One who makes, or deals in, jewels, precious stones, and similar ornaments
jeweler: A person whose job is making or repairing jewelry
jeweler: someone in the business of selling jewelry
jewelled: {s} bejeweled, set with jewels, decorated with precious stones
jewelled: jew·elled in AM, use jeweled Jewelled items and ornaments are decorated with precious stones. decorated with jewels
jewelled: set with jewels
jeweller: someone who makes jewelry
jeweller: A person who works with precious stones
jeweller: {i} one who repairs jewelry; one who creates jewelry; on who sells jewelry
jeweller: A dealer in jewellery
jeweller: A jeweller or a jeweller's is a shop where jewellery and watches are made, sold, and repaired
jeweller: jew·el·ler jewellers in AM, use jeweler1. A jeweller is a person who makes, sells, and repairs jewellery and watches
jeweller: someone in the business of selling jewelry
jewellers: plural of jeweller
jewelling: present participle of jewel
jewels: Plural of jewel
jewels: Synthetic or genuine sapphires or rubies that act as bearings for gears in a mechanical watch, reducing friction
jewels: The 3: ti-ratana (q v )
jewels: > (glass) small pieces of three-dimensional glass, usually used to embellish lamps or windows
jewels: Glass globs that were dropped into a small jewel shaped mold so that it resembles a jewel
jewels: Synthetic sapphires or rubies that act as bearings for gears of a mechanical watch A quality hand wound or automatic mechanical watch contains at least 17 jewels
jewels: for the MONTHS Each month is supposed to be under the influence of some precious stone - January: Garnet Constancy February: Amethyst Sincerity March: Bloodstone Courage April: Diamond Innocence May: Emerald Success in love June: Agate Health and long life July: Cornelian Content August: Sardonyx Conjugal fidelity September: Chrysolite Antidote to madness October: Opal Hope November: Topaz Fidelity December: Turquoise Prosperity
jewels: Synthetic sapphires or rubies that act as bearings for gears in a mechanical watch The jewels reduce friction to make the watch more accurate and longer lasting
jewels: Synthetic sapphires or rubies that act as bearings for gears in a mechanical watch, reducing friction A quality hand-wound or automatic mechanical timepiece contains at least 17 jewels
jewels: Part of a watch movement that act as bearings for moving parts
the jewel exchange: chain of stores which deal with buying and selling jewelry