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pause
pause /ˈpɔz/
noun
-
(
)
A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
(
break
, intermission
, interruption
, pause
, suspension
)
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
She took a momentary pause before answering the question.
She took a momentary pause before answering the question.
-
()
Temporary inactivity
(
pause
)
temporary inactivity
He took a brief pause to collect his thoughts before answering.
He took a brief pause to collect his thoughts before answering.
verb
-
()
Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
(
hesitate
, pause
)
interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
The speaker paused
The speaker paused
-
()
Cease an action temporarily
(
break
, intermit
, pause
)
cease an action temporarily
We pause for station identification
We pause for station identification
Let's break for lunch
let's break for lunch
Kazan
Kazan /ˈkeɪzən/
noun
-
An industrial city in the European part of Russia
(
Kazan
)
an industrial city in the European part of Russia
Kazan, located in the European part of Russia, is a hotbed of industrial activity.
Kazan, located in the European part of Russia, is a hotbed of industrial activity.
-
United States stage and screen director (born in Turkey) and believer in method acting (1909-2003)
(
Elia Kazan
, Elia Kazanjoglous
, Kazan
)
United States stage and screen director (born in Turkey) and believer in method acting (1909-2003)
stoneware
stoneware /ˈstoʊnˌwɛr/
noun
-
Ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous
(
stoneware
)
ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous
The artisan crafted mugs and bowls from high-quality stoneware.
The artisan crafted mugs and bowls from high-quality stoneware.
crossbreed
crossbreed /ˈkrɒsbriːd/
noun
-
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
(
cross
, crossbreed
, hybrid
)
(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
verb
-
Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
(
cross
, crossbreed
, hybridise
[British] , hybridize
, interbreed
)
breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
Cross a horse and a donkey
cross a horse and a donkey
Mendel tried crossbreeding
Mendel tried crossbreeding
These species do not interbreed
these species do not interbreed