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 tipper lorry tipper lorry /ˈtɪpər ˈlɔːri/

noun

  1. Truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity  ( dumper , tip truck , tipper , dump truck [ N. American] , tipper lorry , tipper truck , dumper truck [British] )
    truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity
      The dump truck unloaded gravel at the construction site.
    The dump truck unloaded gravel at the construction site.


 commander commander /kəˈmændɝ/

noun

  1. () (military) an officer in command of a military unit  ( commandant , commanding officer , commander )
    (military) an officer in command of a military unit
       Commander Thompson oversaw the space mission and guided the crew.
    Commander Thompson oversaw the space mission and guided the crew.
  2. () Someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others  ( commander )
    someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others
       The police commander orchestrated a successful operation to apprehend the criminals.
    The police commander orchestrated a successful operation to apprehend the criminals.
  3. An officer in the airforce  ( air force officer , commander )
    an officer in the airforce
  4. (military) a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain  ( commander )
    (military) a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain
      The commander oversees the naval operations from the ship's bridge.
    The commander oversees the naval operations from the ship's bridge.


 frumenty frumenty /ˈfruːmənti/

noun

  1. [Archaic, British] Sweet spiced porridge made from hulled wheat  ( frumenty [Archaic, British] )
    sweet spiced porridge made from hulled wheat
      In medieval times, frumenty was a common and hearty dish.
    In medieval times, frumenty was a common and hearty dish.


 written document written document /ˈrɪtən ˈdɑkjəmənt/

noun

  1. Writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)  ( written document , document , papers )
    writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
       The lawyer prepared the legal papers for the court case.
    The lawyer prepared the legal papers for the court case.


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