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 riveting machine riveting machine /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

noun

  1. A machine for driving rivets  ( riveter , riveting machine , rivetter )
    a machine for driving rivets


 grammarian grammarian /ɡrəˈmɛəriən/

noun

  1. () A linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax  ( syntactician , grammarian )
    a linguist who specializes in the study of grammar and syntax


 antifeminism antifeminism /ˌæntiːˈfɛmɪnɪzm/

noun

  1. Activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women  ( antifeminism , chauvinism , male chauvinism )
    activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women


 costume costume /ˈkɑːstuːm/

noun

  1. () The attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball  ( costume )
    the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
     He won the prize for best costume
    he won the prize for best costume
  2. () Unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place  ( costume )
    unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place
     In spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume
    in spite of the heat he insisted on his woolen costume
  3. The attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class  ( costume )
    the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class
     He wore his national costume
    he wore his national costume
  4. The prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)  ( costume )
    the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)

verb

  1. () Dress in a costume  ( dress up , costume )
    dress in a costume
     We dressed up for Halloween as pumpkins
    We dressed up for Halloween as pumpkins
  2. (performing arts) furnish with costumes; as for a film or play  ( costume )
    (performing arts) furnish with costumes; as for a film or play