A type of work cycle, most commonly at a manufacturing plant or institution, with shifts worked four days in a row, followed by four days off in a row. It can also commonly be implemented as working four days in a row with three days off, then working three days in a row with four days off; switching every week.

(UK) A duvet used in combination with other blankets.

Of or relating to a continent or continents. / Of the mainland, as opposed to an island offshore. / (chiefly UK) Relating to, or characteristic of, continental Europe.

Someone from the continent. / (US, historical) A member of the Continental army. / (US, historical) Paper scrip (paper money) issued by the continental congress, largely worthless by the end of the war.

A light breakfast, often as served in a hotel, usually consisting of cereal, juice, and pastries, but without any fried items.

(geology) The slow movement of continents explained by plate tectonics.

(oceanography) The outer area of a land mass covered by a shallow sea that extends into open ocean.

(nautical, historical) The United States Navy between 1775 and 1794.

(geology) The steep, narrow fringe separating the coastal zone from the deep ocean

The adoption of common policies amongst the countries of a particular continent, especially continental Europe. / A word, phrase or habit typical of the continent.