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 saucer saucer /ˈsɔsɝ/

noun

  1. A disk used in throwing competitions  ( discus , saucer )
    a disk used in throwing competitions
  2. Directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation  ( dish , dish aerial , dish antenna , saucer )
    directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
  3. A small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table  ( saucer )
    a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table
     He placed his teacup on the matching saucer.
    He placed his teacup on the matching saucer.
  4. Something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate  ( saucer , disc , disk [ N. American] )
    something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
     The moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky
    the moon's disk hung in a cloudless sky


 car factory car factory /kɑːr ˈfæktəri/

noun

  1. A factory where automobiles are manufactured  ( auto factory , automobile factory , car factory )
    a factory where automobiles are manufactured


 keratin keratin /ˈkɛrətɪn/

noun

  1. A fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves  ( ceratin , keratin )
    a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves


 flip flip /ˈflɪp/

adjective

  1. Marked by casual disrespect  ( flip , snotty-nosed , impudent , insolent )
    marked by casual disrespect
     A flip answer to serious question
    a flip answer to serious question
     The student was kept in for impudent behavior
    the student was kept in for impudent behavior

noun

  1. () An acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return  ( somerset [Dialect] , summersault [Archaic] , summerset , flip , somersault , somersaulting )
    an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
     The gymnast executed a perfect somersault, landing gracefully on the mat
    The gymnast executed a perfect somersault, landing gracefully on the mat
  2. (sport) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team  ( flip , pass , toss )
    (sport) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
     The pass was fumbled
    the pass was fumbled
  3. A dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water  ( flip )
    a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
     The diver executed a perfect flip before splashing into the water with minimal ripples.
    The diver executed a perfect flip before splashing into the water with minimal ripples.
  4. The act of flipping a coin  ( flip , toss )
    the act of flipping a coin
      She tossed the coin in the air, deciding who would go first.
    She tossed the coin in the air, deciding who would go first.
  5. A sudden, quick movement  ( flip )
    a sudden, quick movement
     With a flip of the wrist
    with a flip of the wrist
     The fish flipped over
    the fish flipped over
  6. Hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg  ( flip )
    hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
     On a chilly evening, a warm flip can be incredibly comforting.
    On a chilly evening, a warm flip can be incredibly comforting.

verb

  1. () Lightly throw to see which side comes up  ( flip , toss )
    lightly throw to see which side comes up
     I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!
    I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!
  2. () Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation  ( switch , flip , throw )
    cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
     Switch on the light
    switch on the light
     Throw the lever
    throw the lever
  3. Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)  ( alternate , flip , flip-flop , interchange , switch , tack )
    reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
  4. Go mad, go crazy  ( flip , flip out )
    go mad, go crazy
     He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off
    He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off
  5. React in an excited, delighted, or surprised way  ( flip , flip out )
    react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
     He flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University
    he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University
  6. Turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse  ( flip , flip over , turn over )
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
     Flip over the pork chop
    flip over the pork chop
     Turn over the pancakes
    turn over the pancakes
  7. Move with a flick or light motion  ( flip )
    move with a flick or light motion
  8. Throw or toss with a light motion  ( flip , sky , pitch , toss )
    throw or toss with a light motion
     Flip me the beachball
    flip me the beachball
     Toss me newspaper
    toss me newspaper
  9. Cause to move with a flick  ( flip , flick )
    cause to move with a flick
     He flicked his Bic
    he flicked his Bic
  10. Toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air  ( flip , twitch )
    toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
  11. Look through a book or other written material  ( flip , leaf , riff , flick , riffle , thumb )
    look through a book or other written material
     He thumbed through the report
    He thumbed through the report
     She leafed through the volume
    She leafed through the volume