English Dictionary

zinc

/zɪŋk/

noun

A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a slightly brittle blue-silvery metal. / (countable) A single atom of this element. / (Nigeria) A corrugated iron roof.

I take a zinc supplement every day.

意味（1）

A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a slightly brittle blue-silvery metal.

意味（2）

(countable) A single atom of this element.

意味（3）

(Nigeria) A corrugated iron roof.

意味（4）

(UK, dated, colloquial) A zinc countertop.

Then, three workmen throwing dice for drinks. And their heads come sharply together as they count the scores. And so violently do they throw the dice that they shoot off the zinc on to the floor.