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grunt
grunt
/ˈgrʌnt/
noun
(
)
The short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
(
oink
,
grunt
)
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
Medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught
(
grunt
)
medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught
Anglers often catch grunt because of their abundance in tropical waters.
Anglers often catch grunt because of their abundance in tropical waters.
[Informal, N. American]
An unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker
(
grunt
[Informal, N. American]
)
an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker
Infantrymen in Vietnam were called grunts
infantrymen in Vietnam were called grunts
He went from grunt to chairman in six years
he went from grunt to chairman in six years
verb
(
)
Issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
(
grunt
)
issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
He grunted his reluctant approval
He grunted his reluctant approval
rudder
rudder
/ˈrʌdɝ/
noun
(
)
A hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
(
rudder
)
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
The rudder helps the airplane turn left and right
The rudder helps the airplane turn left and right
(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
(
rudder
)
(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
The sailor adjusted the rudder to steer the boat toward the shore
The sailor adjusted the rudder to steer the boat toward the shore
needlecraft
needlecraft
/ˈniːdəlˌkræft/
noun
Work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle
(
needlecraft
,
needlework
)
work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle
A creation created or assembled by needle and thread
(
needlecraft
,
needlework
)
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
vitaliser
vitaliser
/ˈvaɪtəˌlaɪzər/
noun
[British]
Someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people
(
animator
,
energiser
[British]
,
energizer
,
vitaliser
[British]
,
vitalizer
)
someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people
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