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third rail
third rail /θɜrd reɪl/
noun
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A rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive
(
third rail
)
a rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive
The subway system relies on the third rail to power the trains.
The subway system relies on the third rail to power the trains.
loving cup
loving cup /ˈlʌvɪŋ kʌp/
noun
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A large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
(
cup
, loving cup
)
a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition
The school kept the cups is a special glass case
the school kept the cups is a special glass case
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A large drinking vessel (usually with two handles) that people drink out of in turn at a banquet
(
loving cup
)
a large drinking vessel (usually with two handles) that people drink out of in turn at a banquet
At the end of the banquet, guests took turns sipping from the ornate loving cup.
At the end of the banquet, guests took turns sipping from the ornate loving cup.
power tool
power tool /ˈpaʊər tuːl/
noun
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(
)
A tool driven by a motor
(
power tool
)
a tool driven by a motor
Safety glasses are recommended when using any power tool.
Safety glasses are recommended when using any power tool.
foul-weather gear
foul-weather gear /faʊl-ˈwɛðər ɡɪr/
noun
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Protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather
(
foul-weather gear
)
protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather
She put on her foul-weather gear before heading out into the storm.
She put on her foul-weather gear before heading out into the storm.
