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 baobab baobab /ˈbeɪəˌbæb/

noun

  1. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread  ( Adansonia digitata , baobab , monkey-bread tree )
    African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread


 Psophia crepitans Psophia crepitans /soʊˈfiːə ˈkrɛpɪtæns/

noun

  1. Trumpeter of Brazil and Guiana; often kept to protect poultry in Brazil  ( Brazilian trumpeter , Psophia crepitans )
    trumpeter of Brazil and Guiana; often kept to protect poultry in Brazil


 takeoff takeoff /ˈteɪˌkɔf/

noun

  1. () A departure; especially of airplanes  ( takeoff )
    a departure; especially of airplanes
  2. [Informal] Humorous or satirical mimicry  ( mockery , parody , takeoff [Informal] )
    humorous or satirical mimicry
  3. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way  ( burlesque , lampoon , mockery , pasquinade , put-on [Informal, N. American] , send-up [Informal] , sendup [Informal] , spoof [Informal] , takeoff , parody , travesty , piss-take [British, Vulgar] )
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
  4. The initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne  ( takeoff )
    the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
     The plane's takeoff was smooth despite the windy conditions.
    The plane's takeoff was smooth despite the windy conditions.


 file file /ˈfaɪl/

noun

  1. () A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together  ( data file , file )
    a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
     I need to organize my files by putting them in folders
    I need to organize my files by putting them in folders
  2. () A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal  ( file )
    a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
     I used a file to smooth out the rough edges of the wood
    I used a file to smooth out the rough edges of the wood
  3. () Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order  ( filing cabinet , file , file cabinet [American] )
    office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
     Can you please file these documents in the cabinet?
    Can you please file these documents in the cabinet?
  4. () A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other  ( Indian file , single file , file )
    a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other

verb

  1. () (law) record in a public office or in a court of law  ( register , file )
    (law) record in a public office or in a court of law
     File for divorce
    file for divorce
     File a complaint
    file a complaint
  2. () Smooth with a file  ( file )
    smooth with a file
     File one's fingernails
    file one's fingernails
  3. () Proceed in line  ( file )
    proceed in line
     The students filed into the classroom
    The students filed into the classroom
  4. () File a formal charge against  ( lodge , file , charge )
    file a formal charge against
     The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
    The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
  5. () Place in a container for keeping records  ( file , file away )
    place in a container for keeping records
     File these bills, please
    File these bills, please