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abatis
abatis /ˈæbətɪs/
noun
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A line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy
(
abatis
, abattis
)
a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy
outfall
outfall /ˈaʊtˌfɔːl/
noun
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The outlet of a river, drain or other source of water
(
outfall
)
the outlet of a river, drain or other source of water
The outfall of the river led to a breathtaking waterfall.
The outfall of the river led to a breathtaking waterfall.
Shiraz
Shiraz /ʃɪˈrɑːz/
noun
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A city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby
(
Shiraz
)
a city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby
Huxley
Huxley /ˈhʌksli/
noun
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English biologist and a leading exponent of Darwin's theory of evolution (1825-1895)
(
Huxley
, Thomas Henry Huxley
, Thomas Huxley
)
English biologist and a leading exponent of Darwin's theory of evolution (1825-1895)
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English writer; grandson of Thomas Huxley who is remembered mainly for his depiction of a scientifically controlled utopia (1894-1963)
(
Aldous Huxley
, Aldous Leonard Huxley
, Huxley
)
English writer; grandson of Thomas Huxley who is remembered mainly for his depiction of a scientifically controlled utopia (1894-1963)
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English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917)
(
Andrew Fielding Huxley
, Andrew Huxley
, Huxley
)
English physiologist who, with Alan Hodgkin, discovered the role of potassium and sodium ions in the transmission of the nerve impulse (born in 1917)
