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outrigger outrigger /ˈaʊˌtrɪgɝ/

noun

A stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull ( outrigger )
a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull
To keep the canoe stable, they attached an outrigger on each side.
To keep the canoe stable, they attached an outrigger on each side.

emulsion emulsion /ɪˈmʌlʃən/

noun

A light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin ( emulsion , photographic emulsion )
a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
(chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids ( emulsion )
(chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids
An oil-in-water emulsion
an oil-in-water emulsion

hydrant hydrant /ˈhaɪdrənt/

noun

A discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks ( hydrant )
a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks
The fire fighters connected the hose to the hydrant to get a steady supply of water
The fire fighters connected the hose to the hydrant to get a steady supply of water
A faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask ( hydrant , tap , water faucet [ N. American] , water tap )
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
Please turn off the tap when you finish washing the dishes
Please turn off the tap when you finish washing the dishes

Bern Bern /ˈbɝːn/

noun

() The capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland ( Berne , capital of Switzerland , Bern )
the capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland
They enjoyed the picturesque views of the Swiss Alps from the capital city of Bern.
They enjoyed the picturesque views of the Swiss Alps from the capital city of Bern.

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