spheroid spheroid /sˈfɪˌrɔɪd/

noun

1. A shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes  ( ellipsoid of revolution , spheroid )
   a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
    It looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid
   it looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid
   
   

 contention contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/

noun

1. () A point asserted as part of an argument  ( contention )
   a point asserted as part of an argument
   
2. () A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement  ( arguing , contestation , disceptation , argument , contention , controversy , disputation , tilt )
   a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    They were involved in a violent argument
   they were involved in a violent argument
   
3. 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
   
   

 glaze glaze /ˈgleɪz/

noun

1. A coating for ceramics, metal, etc.  ( glaze )
   a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
   
2. A glossy finish on a fabric  ( glaze )
   a glossy finish on a fabric
   
3. Any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods  ( glaze )
   any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
    The chef applied a shiny glaze to the roasted duck, enhancing its flavor.
   The chef applied a shiny glaze to the roasted duck, enhancing its flavor.
   
   

verb

1. () Coat with a glaze  ( glaze )
   coat with a glaze
    The potter glazed the dishes
   the potter glazed the dishes
    Glaze the bread with eggwhite
   glaze the bread with eggwhite
   
2. () Become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance  ( glass , glass over , glaze over , glaze )
   become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance
    Her eyes glaze over when she is bored
   Her eyes glaze over when she is bored
   
3. Coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze  ( candy , glaze , sugarcoat )
   coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
   
4. Furnish with glass  ( glass , glaze )
   furnish with glass
    Glass the windows
   glass the windows
   

 boulevard boulevard /ˈbʊləˌvɑːrd/

noun

1. () A wide street or thoroughfare  ( avenue , boulevard )
   a wide street or thoroughfare
    I love walking down the avenue lined with tall trees during autumn
   I love walking down the avenue lined with tall trees during autumn