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 picket ship picket ship /ˈpɪkɪt ʃɪp/

noun

  1. () A ship serving as a picket  ( picket ship )
    a ship serving as a picket
     The navy deployed a picket ship to monitor the enemy's movements.
    The navy deployed a picket ship to monitor the enemy's movements.


 angiotonin angiotonin /ˌændʒioʊˈtoʊnɪn/

noun

  1. Any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels  ( angiotensin , angiotonin , Hypertensin )
    any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels


 sweat room sweat room /swɛt ruːm/

noun

  1. A Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks  ( sauna , sweat room )
    a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
     After a workout, I like to relax in the sauna to help my muscles recover
    After a workout, I like to relax in the sauna to help my muscles recover


 decoration decoration /ˌdɛkɝˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. () Something used to beautify  ( ornamentation , ornament , decoration )
    something used to beautify
     The cake looked stunning with the elaborate decoration of edible flowers and gold leaf
    The cake looked stunning with the elaborate decoration of edible flowers and gold leaf
  2. The act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)  ( decoration )
    the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
  3. An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event  ( decoration , laurel wreath , medallion , medal , palm , ribbon )
    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
     We tied a red ribbon around the gift box to make it look more festive
    We tied a red ribbon around the gift box to make it look more festive