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ordinance
ordinance /ˈɔrdənəns/
noun
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(
)
An authoritative rule
(
ordinance
, regulation
)
an authoritative rule
The government implemented new regulations to improve public safety.
The government implemented new regulations to improve public safety.
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The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders
(
ordinance
, ordination
)
the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders
The rabbi's family was present for his ordination
the rabbi's family was present for his ordination
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(law) a statute enacted by a city government
(
ordinance
)
(law) a statute enacted by a city government
electric discharge
electric discharge /ɪˈlɛktrɪk dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
noun
-
()
Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
(
electric arc
, discharge
, electric discharge
, arc
, spark
)
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
The lightning created a brilliant arc across the stormy sky.
The lightning created a brilliant arc across the stormy sky.
trough
trough /ˈtrɔf/
noun
-
()
A narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
(
trough
)
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
The trough held an abundance of water, providing a lifeline to thirsty animals in the arid desert.
The trough held an abundance of water, providing a lifeline to thirsty animals in the arid desert.
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()
A channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
(
eavestrough
[Canadian] , trough
, gutter
)
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
The gutter was clogged with leaves and needed to be cleaned
The gutter was clogged with leaves and needed to be cleaned
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A container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
(
manger
, trough
)
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
The pigs gathered around the trough to eat
The pigs gathered around the trough to eat
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A long narrow shallow receptacle
(
trough
)
a long narrow shallow receptacle
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A treasury for government funds
(
public treasury
, till
, trough
)
a treasury for government funds
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A concave shape with an open top
(
trough
, bowl
)
a concave shape with an open top
beauty parlor
beauty parlor /ˈbjuːti ˈpɑːrlər/
noun
-
[ N. American]
A shop where hairdressers and beauticians work
(
beauty parlor
[ N. American] , beauty parlour
[Canadian, British] , beauty salon
, beauty shop
[ N. American] , salon
)
a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work
