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 metacarpal bone metacarpal bone /ˌmɛtəˈkɑːrpəl boʊn/

noun

  1. Any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers  ( metacarpal , metacarpal bone )
    any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers
     The metacarpals are the bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers
    The metacarpals are the bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers


 Grenada Grenada /grɪˈnɑːdə/

noun

  1. An island state in the West Indies in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; an independent state within the British Commonwealth  ( Grenada )
    an island state in the West Indies in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; an independent state within the British Commonwealth
     Grenada is a small island nation in the Caribbean known for its beautiful beaches and fragrant spice plantations
    Grenada is a small island nation in the Caribbean known for its beautiful beaches and fragrant spice plantations


 rosebay willowherb rosebay willowherb /ˈroʊzbeɪ ˈwɪloʊhɜːrb/

noun

  1. Tall North American perennial with creeping rootstocks and narrow leaves and spikes of pinkish-purple flowers occurring in great abundance in burned-over areas or recent clearings; an important honey plant  ( Epilobium angustifolium , fireweed , giant willowherb , rosebay willowherb , wickup )
    tall North American perennial with creeping rootstocks and narrow leaves and spikes of pinkish-purple flowers occurring in great abundance in burned-over areas or recent clearings; an important honey plant


 Nathan Hale Nathan Hale /ˈneɪθən heɪl/

noun

  1. A soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been 'I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)  ( Hale , Nathan Hale )
    a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been 'I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)