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 fall webworm fall webworm /fɔːl ˈwɛbwɜrm/

noun

  1. A variety of webworm  ( fall webworm , Hyphantria cunea )
    a variety of webworm


 insurgent insurgent /ˌɪnˈsɝːdʒənt/

adjective

  1. In opposition to a civil authority or government  ( insurgent , seditious , subversive )
    in opposition to a civil authority or government

noun

  1. A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment  ( guerilla , insurgent , irregular , guerrilla )
    a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
      The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
    The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
  2. A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)  ( freedom fighter , insurgent , insurrectionist , rebel )
    a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
      The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.
    The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.


 branding iron branding iron /ˈbrændɪŋ ˈaɪərn/

noun

  1. Implement used to brand live stock  ( branding iron , iron )
    implement used to brand live stock


 egret egret /ˈɛgrət/

noun

  1. Any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season  ( egret )
    any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
     The egret, adorned with long white plumes, waded gracefully in the marsh.
    The egret, adorned with long white plumes, waded gracefully in the marsh.