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 gyro gyro /ˈdʒaɪˌroʊ/

noun

  1. Rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction  ( gyro , gyroscope )
    rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
  2. A Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread  ( gyro )
    a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread
      I always order a gyro when I visit my favorite Greek restaurant.
    I always order a gyro when I visit my favorite Greek restaurant.


 arterial blood vessel arterial blood vessel /ɑːrˈtɪəriəl blʌd ˈvɛsəl/

noun

  1. A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body  ( arteria , arterial blood vessel , artery )
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
      The doctor found a blockage in his coronary artery during a routine check-up
    The doctor found a blockage in his coronary artery during a routine check-up


 Cucumis melo Cucumis melo /kjuːˈkaɪmɪs ˈmɛloʊ/

noun

  1. Any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell  ( Cucumis melo , muskmelon , sweet melon , sweet melon vine )
    any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell


 stretcher stretcher /ˈstrɛtʃɝ/

noun

  1. A stone that forms the top of wall or building  ( capstone , copestone , coping stone , stretcher )
    a stone that forms the top of wall or building
  2. A litter for transporting people who are ill, wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles  ( stretcher )
    a litter for transporting people who are ill, wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles
      The paramedics rushed the injured man to the ambulance on a stretcher.
    The paramedics rushed the injured man to the ambulance on a stretcher.
  3. A mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it  ( stretcher )
    a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it
  4. A wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting  ( stretcher )
    a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
      The artist needed a new stretcher for her latest canvas painting.
    The artist needed a new stretcher for her latest canvas painting.


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