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 water moccasin water moccasin /ˈwɔːtər mɑːkəsɪn/

noun

  1. Any of numerous North American water snakes inhabiting fresh waters  ( water moccasin )
    any of numerous North American water snakes inhabiting fresh waters
  2. Venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States  ( Agkistrodon piscivorus , cottonmouth moccasin , water moccasin , cottonmouth )
    venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States
     Swimmers in southern swamps are always cautious due to the presence of the venomous cottonmouth.
    Swimmers in southern swamps are always cautious due to the presence of the venomous cottonmouth.


 Canandaigua Lake Canandaigua Lake /ˌkænənˈdeɪgwə leɪk/

noun

  1. A glacial lake in central New York; one of the Finger Lakes  ( Canandaigua Lake , Lake Canandaigua )
    a glacial lake in central New York; one of the Finger Lakes


 saltcellar saltcellar /ˈsɔːltˌsɛlər/

noun

  1. A small container for holding salt at the dining table  ( saltcellar )
    a small container for holding salt at the dining table
     I reached for the saltcellar to add a touch of seasoning to my soup.
    I reached for the saltcellar to add a touch of seasoning to my soup.


 halyard halyard /ˈhæliːərd/

noun

  1. A rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag  ( halliard , halyard )
    a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag