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 detrition detrition /dɪˈtrɪʃən/

noun

  1. Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure  ( detrition , friction , rubbing )
    effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
  2. The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water, wind or ice  ( abrasion , attrition , detrition , grinding )
    the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water, wind or ice
  3. Erosion by friction  ( abrasion , attrition , corrasion , detrition )
    erosion by friction


 tapestry tapestry /ˈtæpəstri/

noun

  1. () Something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy  ( tapestry )
    something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
      The tapestry of European history
    the tapestry of European history
  2. A wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs  ( arras , tapestry )
    a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
  3. A heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery  ( tapestry , tapis [Archaic] )
    a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery


 lifter lifter /ˈlɪftɝ/

noun

  1. () An athlete who lifts barbells  ( weightlifter , lifter )
    an athlete who lifts barbells
       The weightlifter broke records with her incredible strength and technique.
    The weightlifter broke records with her incredible strength and technique.
  2. A thief who steals goods that are in a store  ( booster , lifter , shoplifter )
    a thief who steals goods that are in a store


 Plectrophenax nivalis Plectrophenax nivalis /plɛkˈtroʊfənæks naɪˈvælɪs/

noun

  1. White Arctic bunting  ( Plectrophenax nivalis , snow bunting , snowbird , snowflake )
    white Arctic bunting


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