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propeller
propeller /prəˈpɛlɝ/
noun
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(
)
A mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
(
propellor
, propeller
)
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
The propeller of the airplane was spinning rapidly as it took off
The propeller of the airplane was spinning rapidly as it took off
Malayan tapir
Malayan tapir /məˈleɪən ˈteɪpɪr/
noun
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A tapir found in Malaya and Sumatra
(
Indian tapir
, Malayan tapir
, Tapirus indicus
)
a tapir found in Malaya and Sumatra
top executive
top executive /tɑːp ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/
noun
-
()
A very wealthy or powerful businessman
(
baron
, big businessman
, magnate
, business leader
, king
, mogul
, power
, top executive
, tycoon
)
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
An oil baron
an oil baron
dry-wood termite
dry-wood termite /draɪ 'wʊd tɝː'maɪt/
noun
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Any of various termites that live in and feed on dry wood that is not connected with the soil
(
dry-wood termite
)
any of various termites that live in and feed on dry wood that is not connected with the soil
We discovered dry-wood termites in an old chest, away from any soil.
We discovered dry-wood termites in an old chest, away from any soil.
