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 sward sward /ˈswɔrd/

noun

  1. () Surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots  ( greensward , turf , sward , sod )
    surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
     I installed a new turf lawn in my front yard using drought-tolerant grass species
    I installed a new turf lawn in my front yard using drought-tolerant grass species


 privet privet /ˈprɪvɪt/

noun

  1. Any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries; many used for hedges  ( privet )
    any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries; many used for hedges
     Our garden has a natural border made of privets, Old World shrubs with smooth leaves and small white flowers.
    Our garden has a natural border made of privets, Old World shrubs with smooth leaves and small white flowers.


 award award /əˈwɔrd/

noun

  1. () (law) a grant made by a law court  ( awarding , award )
    (law) a grant made by a law court
     He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
    he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
  2. () A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction  ( accolade , honour [Canadian, British] , laurels , award , honor [American] )
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
     An award for bravery
    an award for bravery
  3. () Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery  ( award , prize )
    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
     The prize was a free trip to Europe
    the prize was a free trip to Europe

verb

  1. () Give, especially as an honor or reward  ( present , award )
    give, especially as an honor or reward
     Bestow honors and prizes at graduation
    bestow honors and prizes at graduation
  2. () Give as judged due or on the basis of merit  ( award , grant )
    give as judged due or on the basis of merit
     The referee awarded a free kick to the team
    the referee awarded a free kick to the team
     The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
    the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
     Funds are granted to qualified researchers
    Funds are granted to qualified researchers


 Helsingfors Helsingfors /ˈhɛlsɪŋfɔːrs/

noun

  1. The capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center  ( capital of Finland , Finnish capital , Helsingfors , Helsinki )
    the capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center