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 depth bomb depth bomb /dɛpθ bɒm/

noun

  1. A bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device  ( depth bomb , depth charge )
    a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device


 Graves Graves /ˈgreɪvz/

noun

  1. English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)  ( Graves , Robert Graves , Robert Ranke Graves )
    English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)


 apatite apatite /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/

noun

  1. A common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus  ( apatite )
    a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus
     The region is rich in apatite deposits, which are important for the phosphate industry.
    The region is rich in apatite deposits, which are important for the phosphate industry.


 plait plait /ˈpleɪt/

noun

  1. Any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape  ( plait , pleat )
    any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
  2. A hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair  ( plait , tress , twist , braid )
    a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
     She wore her hair in a neat French plait
    She wore her hair in a neat French plait

verb

  1. Weave into plaits  ( plait )
    weave into plaits
     Plait hair
    plait hair
  2. (handicraft) make by braiding or interlacing  ( lace , plait , braid )
    (handicraft) make by braiding or interlacing
     Lace a tablecloth
    lace a tablecloth