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three-hitter
three-hitter /ˈθriːˌhɪtər/
noun
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A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits
(
three-hitter
, 3-hitter
)
a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits
Despite the pressure, the rookie ended the game with an impressive 3-hitter.
Despite the pressure, the rookie ended the game with an impressive 3-hitter.
lues venerea
lues venerea /luːz vɪˈnɪriə/
noun
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A common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
(
lues
, lues venerea
, pox
, syph
[Informal] , syphilis
)
a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
predation
predation /prəˈdeɪʃən/
noun
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The act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey
(
predation
)
the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey
In nature, predation is a fundamental process that drives evolution.
In nature, predation is a fundamental process that drives evolution.
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An act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
(
predation
, depredation
)
an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
Francois-Marie Arouet
Francois-Marie Arouet /frænˈswɑː məˈriː ɑːˈruːeɪ/
noun
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French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
(
Arouet
, Francois-Marie Arouet
, François-Marie Arouet
, Voltaire
)
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
Voltaire, the Enlightenment philosopher, championed freedom of speech and rationality.
Voltaire, the Enlightenment philosopher, championed freedom of speech and rationality.
