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free-tailed bat
free-tailed bat /ˈfriːˌteɪld bæt/
noun
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Small swift insectivorous bat with leathery ears and a long tail; common in warm regions
(
free-tailed bat
, freetail
, freetailed bat
)
small swift insectivorous bat with leathery ears and a long tail; common in warm regions
wood tick
wood tick /wʊd tɪk/
noun
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Common tick that can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia
(
American dog tick
, Dermacentor variabilis
, wood tick
)
common tick that can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia
centerpiece
centerpiece /ˈsɛntɝˌpiːs/
noun
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[American, British]
Something placed at the center of something else (as on a table)
(
centerpiece
[American, British] , centrepiece
[Canadian, British] )
something placed at the center of something else (as on a table)
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[American, British]
The central or most important feature
(
centerpiece
[American, British] , centrepiece
[Canadian, British] )
the central or most important feature
Education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Party's political platform
education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Party's political platform
security
security /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
noun
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(
)
The state of being free from danger or injury
(
security
)
the state of being free from danger or injury
We support the armed services in the name of national security
we support the armed services in the name of national security
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()
Defense against financial failure; financial independence
(
protection
, security
)
defense against financial failure; financial independence
His pension gave him security in his old age
his pension gave him security in his old age
Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
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()
Freedom from anxiety or fear
(
security
)
freedom from anxiety or fear
The watch dog gave her a feeling of security
the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
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Measures taken as a precaution against theft, espionage or sabotage etc.
(
security
, security measures
)
measures taken as a precaution against theft, espionage or sabotage etc.
Military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
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An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
(
security
, security measure
, security system
)
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
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A guarantee that an obligation will be met
(
security
, surety
)
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
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A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
(
security
, security department
)
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
The head of security was a former policeman
the head of security was a former policeman
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Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
(
security
, surety
)
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
Bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
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A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
(
certificate
, security
)
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
He held several valuable securities
he held several valuable securities
