–noun

1.	an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.

2.	a thing or matter of little or no value or importance; a trifle.

3.	something that serves for or as if for diversion, rather than for serious pratical use.

4.	a small article of little value but prized as a souvenir or for some other special reason; trinket; knickknack; bauble.

5.	something diminutive, esp. in comparison with like objects.

6.	an animal of a breed or variety noted for smallness of size: The winning terrier at the dog show was a toy.

7.	a close-fitting cap of linen or wool, with flaps coming down to the shoulders, formerly worn by women in Scotland.

8.	a simple, light piece of music, esp. of 16th or 17th century England, written for the virginal.

9.	Obsolete. a. amorous dallying. b. a playful or amusing a cce ct; diversion; pastime.

–adjective

10.	made or designed for use as a toy: a toy gun.

11.	of or resembling a toy, esp. diminutive in size.

–verb (used without object)

12.	to amuse oneself; play.

13.	to act idly; or with indifference; trifle: to toy with one's food.

14.	to dally amorously; flirt.

–adjective

1.	operating under the direct control of, or connected to, a main computer.

2.	connected by computer to one or more other computers or networks, as through a commercial electronic information service or the Internet.

3.	of or denoting a business that transmits electronic information over telecommunications lines: an on-line bookstore.

4.	available or operating on a computer or computer network: an on-line dictionary.

5.	by means of or using a computer: on-line shopping.

6.	Radio. (of a network) supplying affiliated stations with all or a substantial part of their programming.

7.	Television. of or pertaining to the final editing of a videotaped program.

8.	done or accomplished while in operation or active service: on-line maintenance.

9.	located on major routes or rail lines: on-line industries.

–adverb

10.	with or through a computer, esp. over a network.