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terrorism
terrorism
/ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/
noun
The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
(
act of terrorism
,
terrorism
,
terrorist act
)
the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
bell toad
bell toad
/ˈbɛl toʊd/
noun
Western North American frog with a taillike copulatory organ
(
Ascaphus trui
,
bell toad
,
ribbed toad
,
tailed frog
,
tailed toad
)
western North American frog with a taillike copulatory organ
human elbow
human elbow
/ˈhjuːmɑːn ˈelbəʊ/
noun
Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
(
articulatio cubiti
,
cubital joint
,
cubitus
,
elbow
,
elbow joint
,
human elbow
)
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
I accidentally bumped my elbow against the door
I accidentally bumped my elbow against the door
shebeen
shebeen
/ʃɪˈbiːn/
noun
[Irish, South Africa]
Unlicensed drinking establishment
(
shebeen
[Irish, South Africa]
)
unlicensed drinking establishment
The locals often met at the shebeen to enjoy a drink and share stories.
The locals often met at the shebeen to enjoy a drink and share stories.
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