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 bore bit bore bit /bɔːr bɪt/

noun

  1. A drill for penetrating rock  ( bore bit , borer , rock drill , stone drill )
    a drill for penetrating rock


 unusual person unusual person /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl ˈpɜːrsən/

noun

  1. A person who is unusual  ( anomaly , unusual person )
    a person who is unusual


 exposition exposition /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/

noun

  1. () A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic  ( expounding , exposition )
    a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
  2. (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur  ( exposition )
    (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur
  3. An account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse  ( exposition )
    an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse
      We would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background
    we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background
  4. (art) a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display  ( expo , exposition , exhibition )
    (art) a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
      The science exhibition at the museum is attracting a lot of visitors interested in learning about new technologies
    The science exhibition at the museum is attracting a lot of visitors interested in learning about new technologies


 carboy carboy /ˈkɑːrˌbɔɪ/

noun

  1. A large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container  ( carboy )
    a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container
      The lab assistant carefully poured the acid into a carboy for storage.
    The lab assistant carefully poured the acid into a carboy for storage.


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