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 detrition detrition /dɪˈtrɪʃən/

noun

  1. Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure  ( detrition , friction , rubbing )
    effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
  2. The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water, wind or ice  ( abrasion , attrition , detrition , grinding )
    the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water, wind or ice
  3. Erosion by friction  ( abrasion , attrition , corrasion , detrition )
    erosion by friction


 taphouse taphouse /ˈtæpaʊs/

noun

  1. Tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals  ( gin mill , pothouse , pub , public house , saloon , taphouse )
    tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
      We went to the saloon downtown, where they had a live band and delicious light meals.
    We went to the saloon downtown, where they had a live band and delicious light meals.


 appropriation appropriation /əˌproʊpriːˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. () (legislature) money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose  ( appropriation )
    (legislature) money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose
       The government's appropriation of funds for education was met with mixed reactions.
    The government's appropriation of funds for education was met with mixed reactions.
  2. A deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner  ( appropriation )
    a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner
      The necessary funds were obtained by the government's appropriation of the company's operating unit
    the necessary funds were obtained by the government's appropriation of the company's operating unit
      A person's appropriation of property belonging to another is dishonest
    a person's appropriation of property belonging to another is dishonest
  3. Incorporation by joining or uniting  ( annexation , appropriation )
    incorporation by joining or uniting


 Pleiades Pleiades /ˈpliːəˌdiːz/

noun

  1. A star cluster in the constellation Taurus  ( Pleiades )
    a star cluster in the constellation Taurus
      On clear nights, the Pleiades cluster is easily visible to the naked eye.
    On clear nights, the Pleiades cluster is easily visible to the naked eye.
  2. (Greek mythology) 7 daughters of Atlas and half-sisters of the Hyades; placed among the stars to save them from the pursuit of Orion  ( Pleiades )
    (Greek mythology) 7 daughters of Atlas and half-sisters of the Hyades; placed among the stars to save them from the pursuit of Orion


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