clause
IPA: kɫˈɔz
noun
- (grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.
- (grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.
- (law) A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive, shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).
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Examples of "clause" in Sentences
- This string of clauses is gawky.
- That was the motivation for the clause.
- The clause links directly to the verse.
- The clause also wrecks the structure of the sentence.
- Sentences which use such clauses are softer, more pliant.
- So the article's reference to the prefatory clause is proper.
- The last clause is disjointed to the main theme of the sentence.
- Second, you plagiarize the opening clause of the first sentence.
- The presence of the article 'the' seems to make the clause plural.
- The core of the grammar lies at the clause level, not that of the sentence.