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San Marino
San Marino
/ˈsæn məˈriːnoʊ/
noun
The smallest republic in the world; the oldest independent country in Europe (achieved independence in 301); located in the Apennines and completely surrounded by Italy
(
Republic of San Marino
,
San Marino
)
the smallest republic in the world; the oldest independent country in Europe (achieved independence in 301); located in the Apennines and completely surrounded by Italy
San Marino is a small republic in Europe surrounded by Italy
San Marino is a small republic in Europe surrounded by Italy
The capital and only city of San Marino
(
capital of San Marino
,
San Marino
,
City of San Marino
)
the capital and only city of San Marino
cannon
cannon
/ˈkænən/
noun
(
)
A large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
(
cannon
)
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
The cannon fired a deafening blast during the reenactment.
The cannon fired a deafening blast during the reenactment.
A shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other
(
cannon
,
carom
[ N. American]
)
a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other
Lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals
(
cannon
,
shank
)
lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals
Heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane
(
cannon
)
heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane
The fighter airplane was equipped with a powerful cannon for defense.
The fighter airplane was equipped with a powerful cannon for defense.
(Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm
(
cannon
)
(Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm
Knights during the Middle Ages protected their arms with cylindrical pieces of armor called cannons.
Knights during the Middle Ages protected their arms with cylindrical pieces of armor called cannons.
Heavy gun fired from a tank
(
cannon
)
heavy gun fired from a tank
The army tank was armed with a large cannon, ready for battle.
The army tank was armed with a large cannon, ready for battle.
verb
Fire a cannon
(
cannon
)
fire a cannon
(billiards) make a cannon
(
cannon
)
(billiards) make a cannon
wax
wax
/ˈwæks/
noun
(
)
Any of various substances of either mineral origin, plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
(
wax
)
any of various substances of either mineral origin, plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
The candle was made of beeswax and emitted a sweet scent.
The candle was made of beeswax and emitted a sweet scent.
verb
(
)
Cover with wax
(
wax
)
cover with wax
Wax the car
wax the car
(
)
Go up or advance
(
wax
,
climb
,
rise
,
mount
)
go up or advance
Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
Sales were climbing after prices were lowered
Increase in phase
(
full
,
wax
)
increase in phase
The moon is waxing
the moon is waxing
fish slice
fish slice
/fɪʃ slaɪs/
noun
[British]
A food turner with a broad blade used for turning or serving fish or other food that is cooked in a frying pan
(
fish slice
[British]
)
a food turner with a broad blade used for turning or serving fish or other food that is cooked in a frying pan
Use a fish slice to carefully flip fish without breaking it
Use a fish slice to carefully flip fish without breaking it
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