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derrick
derrick /ˈdɛrɪk/
noun
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(
)
A framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
(
derrick
)
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
The derrick was a constant fixture against the skyline in the oil-rich region.
The derrick was a constant fixture against the skyline in the oil-rich region.
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A simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
(
derrick
)
a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
The derrick at the construction site lifted heavy beams.
The derrick at the construction site lifted heavy beams.
Talcott Parsons
Talcott Parsons /ˈtælkət ˈpɑːrsəns/
noun
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United States sociologist (1902-1979)
(
Parsons
, Talcott Parsons
)
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
leveller
leveller /ˈlɛvələr/
noun
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A radical who advocates the abolition of social distinctions
(
leveler
[American] , leveller
)
a radical who advocates the abolition of social distinctions
plant life
plant life /plænt laɪf/
noun
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(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
(
flora
, plant life
, plant
)
(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
I'm planning on buying some new plants for my apartment this weekend
I'm planning on buying some new plants for my apartment this weekend
