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desktop
desktop
/ˈdɛskˌtɑːp/
noun
(computing) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
(
background
,
desktop
,
screen background
)
(computing) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
My desktop background is a picture of my family
My desktop background is a picture of my family
The top of a desk
(
desktop
)
the top of a desk
I cleared the clutter off my desktop to create a more productive workspace.
I cleared the clutter off my desktop to create a more productive workspace.
hoarded wealth
hoarded wealth
/ˈhɔːrdɪd wɛlθ/
noun
Accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
(
hoarded wealth
,
treasure
)
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
The pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies
the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies
one-upmanship
one-upmanship
/ˌwəˈnʌpmænˌʃɪp/
noun
(
)
The practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor
(
one-upmanship
)
the practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor
Their constant one-upmanship was exhausting to watch.
Their constant one-upmanship was exhausting to watch.
frizz
frizz
/frɪz/
noun
The condition of being formed into small tight curls
(
frizz
)
the condition of being formed into small tight curls
Her hair was in a frizz
her hair was in a frizz
verb
Curl tightly
(
crape
,
crimp
,
frizz
,
frizzle
,
kink
,
kink up
)
curl tightly
Crimp hair
crimp hair
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