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contraceptive method
contraceptive method /ˌkɑntrəˈsɛptɪv ˈmɛθəd/
noun
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Birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
(
contraceptive method
, contraception
)
birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
There are several forms of contraception available, including condoms and birth control pills
There are several forms of contraception available, including condoms and birth control pills
genus Aglaonema
genus Aglaonema /ˈdʒiːnəs æɡlaʊˈniːmə/
noun
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Climbing herbs of southeastern Asia having thick fleshy oblong leaves and naked unisexual flowers: Chinese evergreen
(
Aglaonema
, genus Aglaonema
)
climbing herbs of southeastern Asia having thick fleshy oblong leaves and naked unisexual flowers: Chinese evergreen
abracadabra
abracadabra /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə/
noun
-
Gibberish and nonsense
(
abracadabra
)
gibberish and nonsense
The magician shouted "abracadabra" before performing his grand illusion.
The magician shouted "abracadabra" before performing his grand illusion.
overcast
overcast /ˈoʊvɝˌkæst/
adjective
-
(
)
Filled or abounding with clouds
(
cloud-covered
, sunless
, clouded
, overcast
)
filled or abounding with clouds
noun
-
()
The state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
(
cloud cover
, cloudiness
, overcast
)
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
The sky was overcast, signaling an impending storm.
The sky was overcast, signaling an impending storm.
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A cast that falls beyond the intended spot
(
overcast
)
a cast that falls beyond the intended spot
The fisherman made an overcast, and the line landed far beyond where he intended.
The fisherman made an overcast, and the line landed far beyond where he intended.
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A long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
(
overcast
, overcasting
)
a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
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Gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
(
cloudiness
, overcast
)
gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
verb
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Sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next
(
overcast
)
sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next
Overcast books
overcast books
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Sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches
(
overcast
)
sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches
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Make overcast or cloudy
(
overcast
, cloud
)
make overcast or cloudy
Fall weather often overcasts our beaches
Fall weather often overcasts our beaches