a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant

a person who lacks good judgment

[ Syn: fool , saphead , muggins , tomfool ]

a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

[ Syn: blackjack , cosh ]

deplete; exhaust ones savings; We quickly played out our strength

[ Syn: run down , exhaust , play out , tire ]

excavate the earth beneath