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 north-seeking pole north-seeking pole /nɔːrθ ˈsiːkɪŋ poʊl/

noun

  1. The pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely  ( north-seeking pole , positive magnetic pole , positive pole )
    the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely


 saw set saw set /sɔː sɛt/

noun

  1. A tool used to bend each alternate sawtooth at a slight angle outward  ( saw set )
    a tool used to bend each alternate sawtooth at a slight angle outward
     To maintain the efficiency of his saw, he used a saw set.
    To maintain the efficiency of his saw, he used a saw set.


 haze haze /ˈheɪz/

noun

  1. () Atmospheric moisture, dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility  ( haze )
    atmospheric moisture, dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
      The city skyline was veiled in a thick haze of pollution.
    The city skyline was veiled in a thick haze of pollution.
  2. () Confusion characterized by lack of clarity  ( daze , haze , fog )
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity

verb

  1. Harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions  ( haze )
    harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
  2. Become hazy, dull, or cloudy  ( haze )
    become hazy, dull, or cloudy


 attic attic /ˈætɪk/

noun

  1. () Floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage  ( garret , loft , attic )
    floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
     The attic was filled with old furniture and boxes of clothes
    The attic was filled with old furniture and boxes of clothes
  2. (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof  ( attic )
    (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof
     The Parthenon's entablature hides its attic, contributing to its classic appearance.
    The Parthenon's entablature hides its attic, contributing to its classic appearance.
  3. Informal terms for a human head  ( attic , bean , bonce , dome , noggin , noodle )
    informal terms for a human head

 Attic

    adjective

    1. () Of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times  ( Attic )
      of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times
       Attic Greek
      Attic Greek

    noun

    1. The dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia  ( Attic , Classical Greek , Ionic , Ionic dialect )
      the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia