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treasure ship treasure ship /ˈtrɛʒər ʃɪp/

noun

A 16th-century ship loaded with treasure ( treasure ship )
a 16th-century ship loaded with treasure
Pirates often sought the fabled treasure ship that was said to be laden with gold.
Pirates often sought the fabled treasure ship that was said to be laden with gold.

marsh buggy marsh buggy /ˈmɑːrʃ ˈbʌɡi/

noun

An amphibious vehicle typically having four-wheel drive and a raised body ( marsh buggy , swamp buggy )
an amphibious vehicle typically having four-wheel drive and a raised body

contention contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/

noun

() A point asserted as part of an argument ( contention )
a point asserted as part of an argument
() A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement ( arguing , contestation , disceptation , argument , contention , controversy , disputation , tilt )
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
They were involved in a violent argument
they were involved in a violent argument
The act of competing as for profit or a prize ( contention , rivalry , rivality [Archaic] , competition )
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
The teams were in fierce contention for first place
the teams were in fierce contention for first place

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris /haɪˈdroʊkɪərəs haɪˈdroʊkɛrɪs/

noun

Pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent ( capibara , capybara , Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris )
pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent

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