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interment
interment /ɪnˈtɜːmən/
noun
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The ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
(
entombment
, inhumation
, interment
, burial
, sepulture
[Archaic] )
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
The funeral service was held prior to the burial of their loved one.
The funeral service was held prior to the burial of their loved one.
unorthodoxy
unorthodoxy /ˌʌnɔːrˈθɒdɒksi/
noun
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The quality of being unorthodox
(
heterodoxy
, unorthodoxy
)
the quality of being unorthodox
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A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
(
heresy
, unorthodoxy
)
a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
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Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
(
heresy
, heterodoxy
, unorthodoxy
)
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
sand snake
sand snake /sænd sneɪk/
noun
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Small North American burrowing snake
(
sand snake
)
small North American burrowing snake
The herpetologist captured a sand snake for study.
The herpetologist captured a sand snake for study.
canteen
canteen /kænˈtiːn/
noun
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(
)
A flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
(
canteen
)
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
The hiker filled his canteen with water from the river.
The hiker filled his canteen with water from the river.
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Restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
(
canteen
)
restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat
During lunch breaks, workers gather in the factory canteen for a warm meal.
During lunch breaks, workers gather in the factory canteen for a warm meal.
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A recreation room in an institution
(
canteen
)
a recreation room in an institution
The school canteen has been transformed into a hub of art and music events.
The school canteen has been transformed into a hub of art and music events.
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A restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen
(
canteen
, mobile canteen
)
a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen
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Sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution, school or camp etc.
(
canteen
)
sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution, school or camp etc.
The school canteen sells an array of food items, stationery, and personal hygiene products.
The school canteen sells an array of food items, stationery, and personal hygiene products.
