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powder-post termite powder-post termite /ˈpaʊdər poʊst ˈtɜːrmaɪt/

[Canadian, British] Someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor ( jack , labourer [Canadian, British] , manual laborer [American] , laborer [American] , manual labourer [Canadian, British] )
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
The hardworking laborer toiled under the scorching sun, building houses for others.
The hardworking laborer toiled under the scorching sun, building houses for others.

The curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points ( catenary )
the curve theoretically assumed by a perfectly flexible and inextensible cord of uniform density and cross section hanging freely from two fixed points
The catenary curve can be observed when a chain or rope hangs freely between two points.
The catenary curve can be observed when a chain or rope hangs freely between two points.

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