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steak knife
steak knife /ˈsteɪk naɪf/
noun
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A sharp table knife used in eating steak
(
steak knife
)
a sharp table knife used in eating steak
A steak knife is essential when dining on a thick cut of beef.
A steak knife is essential when dining on a thick cut of beef.
CPR
CPR /ˌsiː piː ˈɑːr/
noun
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An emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen
(
cardiac resuscitation
, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
, CPR
, kiss of life
, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
, mouth-to-mouth
)
an emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac massage and artificial respiration; the first treatment for a person who has collapsed and has no pulse and has stopped breathing; attempts to restore circulation of the blood and prevent death or brain damage due to lack of oxygen
apparent horizon
apparent horizon /əˈpærənt hɔːˈraɪzən/
noun
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The line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
(
apparent horizon
, sensible horizon
, skyline
, horizon
, visible horizon
)
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
They watched the sun set below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of purple and gold.
They watched the sun set below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of purple and gold.
grebe
grebe /ˈgriːb/
noun
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Small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet
(
grebe
)
small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet
We spotted a grebe swimming near the reeds of the lake.
We spotted a grebe swimming near the reeds of the lake.
