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subtracter
subtracter
/səbˈtræktər/
noun
A machine that subtracts numbers
(
subtracter
)
a machine that subtracts numbers
For this math operation, the machine uses a subtracter to get the result.
For this math operation, the machine uses a subtracter to get the result.
A person who subtracts numbers
(
subtracter
)
a person who subtracts numbers
pow
pow
/ˈpaʊ/
interjection
(
)
The sound of an impact (such as a punch) or an explosion
(
pow
)
the sound of an impact (such as a punch) or an explosion
POW
noun
(
)
A person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war
(
POW
,
prisoner of war
)
a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war
After the battle, they took him as a prisoner of war, hoping for an exchange.
After the battle, they took him as a prisoner of war, hoping for an exchange.
astrolabe
astrolabe
/ˈæstroʊleɪb/
noun
An early form of sextant
(
astrolabe
)
an early form of sextant
Ancient sailors often used an astrolabe to navigate by the stars.
Ancient sailors often used an astrolabe to navigate by the stars.
happenstance
happenstance
/ˈhæpənˌstæns/
noun
An event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
(
happenstance
,
coincidence
)
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
It was a coincidence that they ran into each other at the airport.
It was a coincidence that they ran into each other at the airport.
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