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critter
critter
/ˈkrɪtɝ/
noun
A regional term for 'creature' (especially for domestic animals)
(
critter
)
a regional term for 'creature' (especially for domestic animals)
Every night, a little critter visits our backyard, nibbling on leftover food.
Every night, a little critter visits our backyard, nibbling on leftover food.
stob
stob
/stɒb/
noun
[Dialect]
A short straight stick of wood
(
stob
[Dialect]
)
a short straight stick of wood
He drove a stob into the ground to mark the boundary.
He drove a stob into the ground to mark the boundary.
kangaroo rat
kangaroo rat
/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː ræt/
noun
Any of several rabbit-sized ratlike Australian kangaroos
(
kangaroo rat
,
rat kangaroo
)
any of several rabbit-sized ratlike Australian kangaroos
Any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae
(
desert rat
,
Dipodomys phillipsii
,
kangaroo rat
)
any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae
paternoster
paternoster
/pəˈtɜːrnɒstər/
noun
A type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
(
paternoster
)
a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
The old building had a paternoster lift, which fascinated the visitors.
The old building had a paternoster lift, which fascinated the visitors.
Paternoster
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as 'our father'
(
Paternoster
)
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as 'our father'
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