goshawk goshawk /ˈgɑːsˌhɔk/

noun

1. Large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry  ( Accipiter gentilis , goshawk )
   large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
   
   

 anterior cerebral artery anterior cerebral artery /ænˈtɪəriər sɪˈriːbrəl ˈɑːrtəri/

noun

1. One of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into two branches that serve (1) the thalamus and (2) parts of the frontal and parietal cortex  ( anterior cerebral artery )
   one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into two branches that serve (1) the thalamus and (2) parts of the frontal and parietal cortex
    The brain scan highlighted the anterior cerebral artery and its crucial role in supplying oxygenated blood.
   The brain scan highlighted the anterior cerebral artery and its crucial role in supplying oxygenated blood.
   
   

 corroding corroding /kəˈroʊdɪŋ/

noun

1. Erosion by chemical action  ( corroding , corrosion , erosion )
   erosion by chemical action
   
   

 squinch squinch /skwɪntʃ/

noun

1. A small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)  ( squinch )
   a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
    The cathedral had a squinch supporting its massive spire.
   The cathedral had a squinch supporting its massive spire.
   
   

verb

1. [ N. American] Cross one's eyes as if in strabismus  ( squinch [ N. American] , squint )
   cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
    The children squinted so as to scare each other
   The children squinted so as to scare each other
   
2. [ N. American] Draw back, as with fear or pain  ( funk , squinch [ N. American] , quail , cringe , flinch , recoil , shrink , wince )
   draw back, as with fear or pain
    She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
   she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
   
3. [ N. American] Crouch down  ( squinch [ N. American] )
   crouch down