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fighting cock
fighting cock /ˈfaɪtɪŋ kɑːk/
noun
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A cock bred and trained for fighting
(
fighting cock
, gamecock
)
a cock bred and trained for fighting
The gamecock is often trained rigorously for the purpose of fighting.
The gamecock is often trained rigorously for the purpose of fighting.
Chinese puzzle
Chinese puzzle /ˈtʃaɪniːz ˈpʌzəl/
noun
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Intricate or ingenious puzzle consisting of boxes within boxes
(
Chinese puzzle
)
intricate or ingenious puzzle consisting of boxes within boxes
My grandmother gifted me a Chinese puzzle, and I spent hours trying to solve the intricate boxes within boxes.
My grandmother gifted me a Chinese puzzle, and I spent hours trying to solve the intricate boxes within boxes.
letterhead
letterhead /ˈlɛtɝˌhɛd/
noun
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(
)
A sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top
(
letterhead
)
a sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top
I'll print this letter on company letterhead to make it look official
I'll print this letter on company letterhead to make it look official
takeaway
takeaway /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/
noun
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The act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
(
takeaway
)
the act of taking the ball or puck away from the team on the offense (as by the interception of a pass)
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A concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
(
takeaway
)
a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures
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[British]
Prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
(
takeaway
[British] , takeout
[ N. American] , takeout food
[ N. American] )
prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
In England they call takeout food takeaway'
in England they call takeout food takeaway'
