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try square
try square /ˈtraɪ skwɛər/
noun
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A square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece
(
try square
)
a square having a metal ruler set at right angles to another straight piece
The carpenter used a try square to ensure the wood was cut at a perfect right angle.
The carpenter used a try square to ensure the wood was cut at a perfect right angle.
electroscope
electroscope /ɪˈlɛktrəˌskoʊp/
noun
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Measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
(
electroscope
)
measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
The electroscope showed the presence of an electric charge in the lab.
The electroscope showed the presence of an electric charge in the lab.
ornamentation
ornamentation /ˌɔrnəmɛnˈteɪʃən/
noun
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The act of adding extraneous decorations to something
(
embellishment
, ornamentation
)
the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
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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
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The state of being ornamented
(
ornamentation
)
the state of being ornamented
intimidation
intimidation /ˌɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
The act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
(
bullying
, intimidation
)
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
Bullying often involves intimidation and power imbalance.
Bullying often involves intimidation and power imbalance.
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A communication that makes you afraid to try something
(
determent
, deterrence
, intimidation
)
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
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The feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid
(
intimidation
)
the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid
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The feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame, wealth or status etc.
(
intimidation
)
the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame, wealth or status etc.