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derrick
derrick /ˈdɛrɪk/
noun
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(
)
A framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
(
derrick
)
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
The derrick was a constant fixture against the skyline in the oil-rich region.
The derrick was a constant fixture against the skyline in the oil-rich region.
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A simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
(
derrick
)
a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
The derrick at the construction site lifted heavy beams.
The derrick at the construction site lifted heavy beams.
Nablus
Nablus /ˈnæbləs/
noun
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An ancient city in the West Bank to the north of Jerusalem; the home of Jacob in biblical times
(
Nablus
)
an ancient city in the West Bank to the north of Jerusalem; the home of Jacob in biblical times
Verrazano
Verrazano /ˌvɛrəˈzɑnoʊ/
noun
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Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528)
(
Giovanni da Verrazano
, Giovanni da Verrazzano
, Verrazano
, Verrazzano
)
Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528)
selection
selection /səˈlɛkʃən/
noun
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()
The act of choosing or selecting
(
option
, pick
, choice
, selection
)
the act of choosing or selecting
Your choice of colors was unfortunate
your choice of colors was unfortunate
You can take your pick
you can take your pick
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()
An assortment of things from which a choice can be made
(
selection
)
an assortment of things from which a choice can be made
The store carried a large selection of shoes
the store carried a large selection of shoes
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()
The person or thing chosen or selected
(
pick
, selection
, choice
)
the person or thing chosen or selected
He was my pick for mayor
he was my pick for mayor
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A passage selected from a larger work
(
excerpt
, excerption
, extract
, selection
)
a passage selected from a larger work
He presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings
he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings
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A natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment
(
natural selection
, selection
, survival
, survival of the fittest
)
a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment
