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 Secret Service Secret Service /ˈsiːkrɪt ˈsɜːrvɪs/

noun

  1. The United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents  ( Secret Service , SS , United States Secret Service , US Secret Service , USSS )
    the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents


 vending machine vending machine /ˈvɛndɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

noun

  1. () A slot machine for selling goods  ( vending machine )
    a slot machine for selling goods
       He inserted a coin into the vending machine to buy a snack.
    He inserted a coin into the vending machine to buy a snack.


 antiparticle antiparticle /ˈæntiːˌpɑːrtɪkl/

noun

  1. A particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and its antiparticle results in annihilation and the production of radiant energy  ( antiparticle )
    a particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and its antiparticle results in annihilation and the production of radiant energy
      When a particle collides with its antiparticle, they annihilate each other, releasing energy.
    When a particle collides with its antiparticle, they annihilate each other, releasing energy.


 pitching wedge pitching wedge /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ wɛdʒ/

noun

  1. A wedge used to loft the golf ball over obstacles  ( pitching wedge )
    a wedge used to loft the golf ball over obstacles
      To clear the water hazard, she selected her pitching wedge from her bag.
    To clear the water hazard, she selected her pitching wedge from her bag.


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