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kerbstone
kerbstone /kɜːbstɒn/
noun
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[British]
A paving stone forming part of a curb
(
curbstone
[ N. American] , kerbstone
[British] )
a paving stone forming part of a curb
Strait of Dover
Strait of Dover /streɪt ʌv ˈdoʊvər/
noun
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The strait between the English Channel and the North Sea; shortest distance between England and the European continent
(
Pas de Calais
, Strait of Calais
, Strait of Dover
, Straits of Dover
)
the strait between the English Channel and the North Sea; shortest distance between England and the European continent
crutch
crutch /ˈkrʌtʃ/
noun
-
(
)
A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
(
crutch
)
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
After his injury, he needed a crutch to help him walk.
After his injury, he needed a crutch to help him walk.
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()
Anything that serves as an expedient
(
crutch
)
anything that serves as an expedient
He uses drugs as a psychological crutch
he uses drugs as a psychological crutch
armorial bearing
armorial bearing /ɑrˈmɔːriəl ˈbɛrɪŋ/
noun
-
Heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
(
armorial bearing
, bearing
, charge
, heraldic bearing
)
heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
