WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from the Web

1. Noun

   1. Sense 1:

      A traditional French pastry originating from the Savoie region, typically made with layers of puff pastry and a sweet filling, often containing almonds.

      Sample Sentence:

      The bakery offers a delicious challes filled with apricot preserves.

      Amazon Search: Challes Pastry

   2. Sense 2:

      A type of lightweight, knitted fabric with a fine ribbed or textured pattern, often used for making dresses, skirts, or shirts.

      Sample Sentence:

      She wore a stylish challes dress to the party.

      Amazon Search: Challes Fabric

2. Verb

   1. Sense 1:

      To deliberately tease or provoke someone in order to annoy or amuse them.

      Sample Sentence:

      He enjoys challesing his younger sister by hiding her toys.

   2. Sense 2:

      (Local usage) To stumble or trip over something due to carelessness.

      Sample Sentence:

      I challesed over a loose floorboard and almost fell.