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 cylinder head cylinder head /ˈsɪlɪndʒə həd/

noun

  1. A detachable plate that covers the closed end of a cylinder chamber in a reciprocating engine or pump  ( cylinder head )
    a detachable plate that covers the closed end of a cylinder chamber in a reciprocating engine or pump
      The car's engine had a blown cylinder head, which resulted in overheating
    The car's engine had a blown cylinder head, which resulted in overheating


 associate professor associate professor /əˈsoʊʃiːət prəˈfɛsər/

noun

  1. () [ N. American] A teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor  ( senior lecturer [British] , associate professor [ N. American] )
    a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor
      Dr. Smith, an associate professor at the university, was known for her innovative research.
    Dr. Smith, an associate professor at the university, was known for her innovative research.


 hand-to-hand struggle hand-to-hand struggle /hænd tə hænd ˈstrʌɡəl/

noun

  1. The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat  ( grapple , hand-to-hand struggle , wrestle , grappling , wrestling )
    the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
      They had a fierce wrestle
    they had a fierce wrestle
      We watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
    we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully


 Samolus valerandii Samolus valerandii /səˈmoʊləs vəˈlɛrændiː/

noun

  1. Water pimpernel of Europe to China  ( brookweed , Samolus valerandii )
    water pimpernel of Europe to China


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