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metacarpal bone
metacarpal bone /ˌmɛtəˈkɑːrpəl boʊn/
noun
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Any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
(
metacarpal
, metacarpal bone
)
any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
The metacarpals are the bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers
The metacarpals are the bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers
ranch house
ranch house /ræntʃ haʊs/
noun
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(
)
[ N. American]
A one story house with a low pitched roof
(
ranch house
[ N. American] )
a one story house with a low pitched roof
They bought a ranch house because they wanted single-floor living.
They bought a ranch house because they wanted single-floor living.
genus Liparis
genus Liparis /ˈdʒiːnəs lɪˈpærɪs/
noun
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Type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes
(
genus Liparis
, Liparis
)
type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes
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Genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate
(
genus Liparis
)
genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate
affray
affray /əˈfreɪ/
noun
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A noisy fight
(
affray
, fray
, ruffle
, disturbance
)
a noisy fight
The disturbance in the bar quickly caught the attention of the local police.
The disturbance in the bar quickly caught the attention of the local police.
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Noisy quarrel
(
affray
, fracas
, altercation
)
noisy quarrel
The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
