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 BLU-82 BLU-82 /biː ɛl juː-ˈeɪtiːtuː/

noun

  1. A reliable and deadly 15,000-pound fragmentation bomb that explodes just above ground with a large radius; the largest conventional bomb in existence; used in Afghanistan  ( Big Blue , BLU-82 )
    a reliable and deadly 15,000-pound fragmentation bomb that explodes just above ground with a large radius; the largest conventional bomb in existence; used in Afghanistan


 refresher refresher /rɪˈfrɛʃɝ/

noun

  1. A course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments  ( refresher , refresher course )
    a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments
  2. A drink that refreshes  ( refresher )
    a drink that refreshes
      He stopped at the bar for a quick refresher
    he stopped at the bar for a quick refresher
  3. [British] A fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day  ( refresher [British] )
    a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day


 genus Vaccinium genus Vaccinium /ˈdʒiːnəs vəˈkɪniəm/

noun

  1. Evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of Northern Hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries  ( genus Vaccinium , Vaccinium )
    evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of Northern Hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries


 make-up make-up /ˈmeɪˌkəp/

noun

  1. Cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance  ( make-up , war paint [Informal] , makeup )
    cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
      Wearing makeup is a form of self-expression and can make you feel confident and beautiful
    Wearing makeup is a form of self-expression and can make you feel confident and beautiful
  2. The way in which someone or something is composed  ( constitution , make-up , makeup , composition , physical composition )
    the way in which someone or something is composed
       The composition of the painting was carefully balanced and visually pleasing.
    The composition of the painting was carefully balanced and visually pleasing.
  3. An event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event  ( make-up , makeup )
    an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
      He missed the test and had to take a makeup
    he missed the test and had to take a makeup
      The two teams played a makeup one week later
    the two teams played a makeup one week later


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