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 doorhandle doorhandle /dɔr ˈhændl/

noun

  1. () A knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called doorhandle' in Great Britain)  ( doorhandle , doorknob )
    a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called doorhandle' in Great Britain)


 nosebag nosebag /ˈnoʊzbæg/

noun

  1. [British] A canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head  ( feedbag [ N. American] , nosebag [British] )
    a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head


 ignominy ignominy /ˈɪgnoʊˌmɪni/

noun

  1. A state of dishonor  ( ignominy , disgrace , shame )
    a state of dishonor
      One mistake brought shame to all his family
    one mistake brought shame to all his family
      Suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison
    suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison


 silverfish silverfish /ˈsɪlvərfɪʃ/

noun

  1. A silvery variety of Carassius auratus  ( silverfish )
    a silvery variety of Carassius auratus
  2. Silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing  ( Lepisma saccharina , silverfish )
    silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing


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