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racoon
racoon /rəˈkuːn/
noun
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An omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America
(
raccoon
, racoon
)
an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America
The raccoon rummaged through the trash cans, looking for something to eat
The raccoon rummaged through the trash cans, looking for something to eat
long-distance call
long-distance call /lɔŋˈdɪstəns kɔːl/
noun
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A telephone call made outside the local calling area
(
long distance
, long-distance call
, trunk call
[British] )
a telephone call made outside the local calling area
I talked to her by long distance
I talked to her by long distance
clock pendulum
clock pendulum /klɑk ˈpɛndjʊləm/
noun
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A physical pendulum used to regulate a clockwork mechanism
(
clock pendulum
)
a physical pendulum used to regulate a clockwork mechanism
The rhythmic swing of the clock pendulum helped to keep the time accurate.
The rhythmic swing of the clock pendulum helped to keep the time accurate.
