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astatine
astatine
/ˈæstətin/
noun
A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
(
astatine
,
At
,
atomic number 85
)
a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
hang glider
hang glider
/hæŋ ˈɡlaɪdər/
noun
A glider resembling a large kite; the rider hangs from it while descending from a height
(
hang glider
)
a glider resembling a large kite; the rider hangs from it while descending from a height
The thrill-seeker soared over the valley using a hang glider.
The thrill-seeker soared over the valley using a hang glider.
A rider of a hang glider
(
hang glider
)
a rider of a hang glider
The hang glider soared gracefully over the cliffs, enjoying the stunning views below.
The hang glider soared gracefully over the cliffs, enjoying the stunning views below.
distaff
distaff
/ˈdɪstæf/
adjective
Characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
(
distaff
,
female
)
characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
Female sensitiveness
female sensitiveness
Female suffrage
female suffrage
noun
The staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
(
distaff
)
the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
She wound the flax around the distaff before starting her spinning.
She wound the flax around the distaff before starting her spinning.
The sphere of work by women
(
distaff
)
the sphere of work by women
noisemaker
noisemaker
/ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪkər/
noun
(
)
A device (such as a clapper, bell or horn) used to make a loud noise at a celebration
(
noisemaker
)
a device (such as a clapper, bell or horn) used to make a loud noise at a celebration
As midnight struck, everyone cheered and used their noisemakers to welcome the new year.
As midnight struck, everyone cheered and used their noisemakers to welcome the new year.
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