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 galvanometer galvanometer /ɡælvəˈnoʊmɪtər/

noun

  1. Meter for detecting, comparing or measuring small electric currents  ( galvanometer )
    meter for detecting, comparing or measuring small electric currents
     The scientist used a galvanometer to measure the electric current in the circuit.
    The scientist used a galvanometer to measure the electric current in the circuit.


 Chemulpo Chemulpo /kɪˈmʊlpoʊ/

noun

  1. A port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea  ( Chemulpo , Incheon , Inchon )
    a port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea


 setting setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

noun

  1. () The context and environment in which something is set  ( scene , setting )
    the context and environment in which something is set
     The perfect setting for a ghost story
    the perfect setting for a ghost story
  2. () The state of the environment in which a situation exists  ( scope , background , setting )
    the state of the environment in which a situation exists
     You can't do that in a university setting
    you can't do that in a university setting
  3. () Arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted  ( mise en scene , stage setting , mise en scène , setting )
    arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
  4. A mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place  ( mount , setting )
    a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
     The diamond was in a plain gold mount
    the diamond was in a plain gold mount
  5. A table service for one person  ( place setting , setting )
    a table service for one person
     A place setting of sterling flatware
    a place setting of sterling flatware
  6. The physical position of something  ( setting )
    the physical position of something
     He changed the setting on the thermostat
    he changed the setting on the thermostat
  7. The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event  ( setting , context , circumstance )
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
     The historical context
    the historical context


 volleyball volleyball /ˈvɑːliːˌbɔl/

noun

  1. () A game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands  ( volleyball game , volley ball , volleyball )
    a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands
     At the beach, we set up a net and played a match of volleyball.
    At the beach, we set up a net and played a match of volleyball.
  2. An inflated ball used in playing volleyball  ( volleyball , volley ball )
    an inflated ball used in playing volleyball
     During the beach vacation, they played volleyball every evening.
    During the beach vacation, they played volleyball every evening.