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 rivalry rivalry /ˈraɪvəlri/

noun

  1. The act of competing as for profit or a prize  ( contention , rivalry , rivality [Archaic] , competition )
    the act of competing as for profit or a prize
     The teams were in fierce contention for first place
    the teams were in fierce contention for first place


 brolly brolly /ˈbrɑːli/

noun

  1. Colloquial terms for an umbrella  ( brolly , gamp )
    colloquial terms for an umbrella


 invertebrate invertebrate /ˌɪnˈvɝːtəˌbreɪt/

adjective

  1. (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column  ( invertebrate , spineless )
    (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column
     Worms are an example of invertebrate animals
    worms are an example of invertebrate animals

noun

  1. Any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification  ( invertebrate )
    any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
     The sea is teeming with invertebrates, from tiny plankton to giant squids
    The sea is teeming with invertebrates, from tiny plankton to giant squids


 family Mutillidae family Mutillidae /ˈfæməli mjuːˈtɪlɪˌdeɪ/

noun

  1. A family of wasps  ( family Mutillidae , Mutillidae )
    a family of wasps