strong drink

The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks

showing effects of much strong drink

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) n

n the act of delivering a blow with the foot n the swift release of a store of affective force n the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired n informal terms for objecting n the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) n a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics v drive or propel with the foot v thrash about or strike out with the feet v strike with the foot v kick a leg up v spring back, as from a forceful thrust v stop consuming v make a goal v express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

A Jew bound by a vow to lave the hair uncut, to abstain from wine and strong drink, and to practice extraordinary purity of life and devotion, the obligation being for life, or for a certain time