faggot

English Thesaurus

1. a bundle of sticks and branches bound together (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	bundle, sheaf,
definition	:	a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing (noun.artifact)

2. offensive term for an openly homosexual man (noun.person)

hypernym	:	gay man, shirtlifter,
definition	:	a homosexual man (noun.person)

domain usage	:	depreciation, derogation, disparagement,
definition	:	a communication that belittles somebody or something (noun.communication)

3. bind or tie up in or as if in a faggot (verb.contact)

hypernym	:	bind, tie down, tie up, truss, bind, tie down, tie up, truss,
definition	:	secure with or as if with ropes (verb.contact)

4. fasten together rods of iron in order to heat or weld them (verb.contact)

domain category	:	metallurgy,
definition	:	the science and technology of metals (noun.cognition)

5. ornament or join (fabric) by faggot stitch (verb.creation)

hypernym	:	broider, embroider,
definition	:	decorate with needlework (verb.creation)