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 headsail headsail /ˈhedseɪl/

noun

  1. Any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel  ( headsail )
    any sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel
     The headsail was hoisted to catch the upcoming wind.
    The headsail was hoisted to catch the upcoming wind.


 nose flute nose flute /noʊz flut/

noun

  1. A flute that is played by blowing through the nostrils (used in some Asian countries)  ( nose flute )
    a flute that is played by blowing through the nostrils (used in some Asian countries)
     I was amazed to see a musician play the nose flute at the cultural festival.
    I was amazed to see a musician play the nose flute at the cultural festival.


 whiplash injury whiplash injury /ˈwɪplæʃ ˈɪndʒəri/

noun

  1. An injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)  ( whiplash , whiplash injury )
    an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
     The driver suffered from whiplash after being involved in a car accident
    The driver suffered from whiplash after being involved in a car accident


 fluegelhorn fluegelhorn /ˈfluːɡəlˌhɔːrn/

noun

  1. A brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore  ( fluegelhorn , flugelhorn )
    a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore