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Rubbish left lying in an open or public place
“Anyone caught dropping litter could face a fine under the new Environment Protection Act.”
A number of young animals born to an animal at one time
“Females produce one litter a year, numbering from one to six kittens and averaging four or five.”
An untidy collection of things lying about
“We rose the next morning to a litter of downed branches and crooked trunks.”
Straw or other plant matter used as bedding for animals
“In either case, the amount of used litter accumulated over a year's time is quite surprising.”
A structure used to transport people, containing a bed or seat enclosed by curtains and carried on men's shoulders or by animals
“The Colonel winced as the porters jolted the litter.”
Protective covering
Carrying bed
An enclosed windowed chair suitable for a single occupant, carried by at least two porters, in equal numbers in front and behind, using wooden rails that passed through metal brackets on the sides of the chair
A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed
Foul matter which soils, pollutes or defiles
A large number or crowd of people, animals or things
To scatter about in a messy way
“It would greatly influence cleanliness in the city if every resident understood that it is forbidden to litter the streets with fruit peels and plastic wrappers.”
To be scattered about in a messy way
“As early as July, many still green leaves would litter the ground, and there would be none left to display their colors in fall.”
To tarnish or dirty with contaminants or something undesirable
To mark with small spots or dots
Comparative for irradiated by much light
Comparative for under the influence of alcohol
“His wife was definitely lit after her night out with the girls from the office.”
Comparative for being on fire, or with flames emanating from it
Comparative for very good
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