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 maverick maverick /ˈmævrɪk/

adjective

  1. Independent in behavior or thought  ( irregular , maverick , unorthodox )
    independent in behavior or thought
     She led a somewhat irregular private life
    she led a somewhat irregular private life
     Maverick politicians
    maverick politicians

noun

  1. An unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it  ( maverick )
    an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it
  2. Someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action  ( maverick , rebel )
    someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action


 troche troche /ˈtrɑːtʃ/

noun

  1. A medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat  ( cough drop , pastil , pastille , troche )
    a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat


 ribbonfish ribbonfish /ˈrɪbənˌfɪʃ/

noun

  1. Marine fish having a long compressed ribbonlike body  ( ribbonfish )
    marine fish having a long compressed ribbonlike body
     We spotted a long, shimmering ribbonfish while snorkeling.
    We spotted a long, shimmering ribbonfish while snorkeling.
  2. Thin deep-water tropical fish 20 to 30 feet long having a red dorsal fin  ( king of the herring , oarfish , Regalecus glesne , ribbonfish )
    thin deep-water tropical fish 20 to 30 feet long having a red dorsal fin


 breakable breakable /ˈbreɪkəbəl/

adjective

  1. Capable of being broken or damaged  ( breakable )
    capable of being broken or damaged
     Earthenware pottery is breakable
    earthenware pottery is breakable
     Breakable articles should be packed carefully
    breakable articles should be packed carefully

noun

  1. () An article that is fragile and easily broken  ( breakable )
    an article that is fragile and easily broken
     Pack the breakables separately
    pack the breakables separately