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electric furnace
electric furnace
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈfɜrnɪs/
noun
Any furnace in which the heat is provided by an electric current
(
electric furnace
)
any furnace in which the heat is provided by an electric current
trough
trough
/ˈtrɔf/
noun
(
)
A narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
(
trough
)
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
The trough held an abundance of water, providing a lifeline to thirsty animals in the arid desert.
The trough held an abundance of water, providing a lifeline to thirsty animals in the arid desert.
(
)
A channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
(
eavestrough
[Canadian]
,
trough
,
gutter
)
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
The gutter was clogged with leaves and needed to be cleaned
The gutter was clogged with leaves and needed to be cleaned
A container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
(
manger
,
trough
)
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
The pigs gathered around the trough to eat
The pigs gathered around the trough to eat
A long narrow shallow receptacle
(
trough
)
a long narrow shallow receptacle
A treasury for government funds
(
public treasury
,
till
,
trough
)
a treasury for government funds
A concave shape with an open top
(
trough
,
bowl
)
a concave shape with an open top
beaver rat
beaver rat
/ˈbiːvər ræt/
noun
Amphibious rat of Australia and New Guinea
(
beaver rat
)
amphibious rat of Australia and New Guinea
The beaver rat, with its webbed feet, is adept at swimming.
The beaver rat, with its webbed feet, is adept at swimming.
pyx
pyx
/pɪks/
noun
Any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept
(
pix
,
pyx
)
any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept
A chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay
(
pix
,
pix chest
,
pyx
,
pyx chest
)
a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay
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