a hand or match at dice.-a stake played for at dice.-the largest throw in a match at dice; a throw at dice within given limits, as in the game of hazard.-a match at cockfighting.-a main-hamper.-strength; force; might; violent effort.-the chief or principal part; the main or most important thing.-the great sea, as distinguished from an arm, bay, etc. ; the high sea; the ocean.-the continent, as distinguished from an island; the mainland.-principal duct or pipe, as distinguished from lesser ones; esp. (engin.), a principal pipe leading to or from a reservoir; as, a fire main.-very or extremely strong.-vast; huge.-unqualified; absolute; entire; sheer.-principal; chief; first in size, rank, importance, etc.-important; necessary.-very; extremely; as, main heavy.