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 viroid viroid /ˈvaɪrɔɪd/

noun

  1. The smallest of viruses; a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat  ( viroid , virusoid )
    the smallest of viruses; a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat


 feather feather /ˈfɛðɝ/

noun

  1. () The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds  ( plumage , plume , feather )
    the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
     The feather of a bird is a remarkable thing, lightweight and flexible, yet strong enough to provide lift and insulation
    The feather of a bird is a remarkable thing, lightweight and flexible, yet strong enough to provide lift and insulation
  2. Turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls  ( feather , feathering )
    turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls

verb

  1. () Join tongue and groove, in carpentry  ( feather )
    join tongue and groove, in carpentry
  2. Grow feathers  ( feather , fledge )
    grow feathers
     The young sparrows are fledging already
    The young sparrows are fledging already
  3. Turn the oar, while rowing  ( feather , square )
    turn the oar, while rowing
  4. Turn the paddle; in canoeing  ( feather , square )
    turn the paddle; in canoeing
  5. Cover or fit with feathers  ( feather )
    cover or fit with feathers


 swing door swing door /ˈswɪŋ dɔːr/

noun

  1. A door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction  ( swing door , swinging door [ N. American] )
    a door that swings on a double hinge; opens in either direction


 defense system defense system /dɪˈfɛns ˈsɪstəm/

noun

  1. [American] The weaponry available for the defense of a region  ( defence system [Canadian, British] , defense system [American] )
    the weaponry available for the defense of a region