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transvestism
transvestism /trænsˈvɛstɪzəm/
noun
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The practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
(
cross dressing
, transvestism
, transvestitism
)
the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
The documentary explored the history and cultural implications of transvestitism.
The documentary explored the history and cultural implications of transvestitism.
market cross
market cross /ˈmɑːrkɪt krɔːs/
noun
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A cross-shaped monument set up in the marketplace of a town where public business is often conducted
(
market cross
)
a cross-shaped monument set up in the marketplace of a town where public business is often conducted
Villagers often gathered around the market cross to conduct trade and discuss local news.
Villagers often gathered around the market cross to conduct trade and discuss local news.
publishing
publishing /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
noun
-
(
)
The business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
(
publication
, publishing
)
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
The author signed a contract with one of the biggest publishing houses.
The author signed a contract with one of the biggest publishing houses.
generator
generator /ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪtɝ/
noun
-
()
An apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
(
generator
)
an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
The generator provided electricity during the power outage.
The generator provided electricity during the power outage.
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()
Engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
(
generator
)
engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
A generator produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy
A generator produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy
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An electronic device for producing a signal voltage
(
generator
)
an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
In case of power outages, we have a backup generator to provide electricity.
In case of power outages, we have a backup generator to provide electricity.
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Someone who originates, causes or initiates something
(
generator
, source
, author
)
someone who originates, causes or initiates something
He was the generator of several complaints
he was the generator of several complaints