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 trap-door spider trap-door spider /ˈtræp dɔːr ˈspaɪdər/

noun

  1. American spider that constructs a silk-lined nest with a hinged lid  ( trap-door spider )
    American spider that constructs a silk-lined nest with a hinged lid
      The trap-door spider conceals itself in its silk-lined burrow, awaiting unsuspecting prey.
    The trap-door spider conceals itself in its silk-lined burrow, awaiting unsuspecting prey.


 Publius Aelius Hadrianus Publius Aelius Hadrianus /ˈpʌbliəs ˈiːliəs hædriˈænəs/

noun

  1. Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)  ( Adrian , Hadrian , Publius Aelius Hadrianus )
    Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)


 genetic constitution genetic constitution /dʒɪˈnɛtɪk ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/

noun

  1. The particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism  ( genetic constitution , genotype )
    the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism


 lieutenant lieutenant /luːˈtɛnənt/

noun

  1. () (military) a commissioned military officer  ( lieutenant )
    (military) a commissioned military officer
       The lieutenant governor supported the governor in managing state affairs.
    The lieutenant governor supported the governor in managing state affairs.
  2. () An officer in a police force  ( police lieutenant , lieutenant )
    an officer in a police force
       The lieutenant led his platoon with discipline and courage.
    The lieutenant led his platoon with discipline and courage.
  3. () An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent  ( deputy , lieutenant )
    an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
  4. (military) an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade  ( lieutenant )
    (military) an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade


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