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 McGraw McGraw /məˈgrɔ/

noun

  1. United States baseball player and manager (1873-1934)  ( John Joseph McGraw , John McGraw , McGraw )
    United States baseball player and manager (1873-1934)


 goniometer goniometer /ˌgoʊniːˈɑːmətɝ/

noun

  1. Direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals  ( goniometer )
    direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
     The radio station used a goniometer to determine the direction of incoming signals.
    The radio station used a goniometer to determine the direction of incoming signals.


 breviary breviary /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

noun

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily by certain priests and members of religious orders  ( breviary )
    (Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily by certain priests and members of religious orders
     The priest recited daily prayers from his breviary.
    The priest recited daily prayers from his breviary.


 vane vane /ˈveɪn/

noun

  1. The flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft  ( vane , web )
    the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
  2. Flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water  ( blade , vane )
    flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
  3. A fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it  ( vane )
    a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
     The arrow's vane helps it stay on course during flight.
    The arrow's vane helps it stay on course during flight.
  4. Mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind  ( vane , weather vane , weathervane , wind vane )
    mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind