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car carrier
car carrier /kɑːr ˈkærɪər/
noun
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A trailer that can be loaded with new cars for delivery to sales agencies
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car carrier
)
a trailer that can be loaded with new cars for delivery to sales agencies
I spotted a car carrier on the highway, filled with brand-new cars ready for delivery.
I spotted a car carrier on the highway, filled with brand-new cars ready for delivery.
kept woman
kept woman /kɛpt ˈwʊmən/
noun
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[Informal]
An adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
(
fancy woman
[Vulgar] , kept woman
[Informal] , bit on the side
[Informal, British] , mistress
)
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
The wealthy businessman had a secret mistress with whom he shared his life.
The wealthy businessman had a secret mistress with whom he shared his life.
straight razor
straight razor /ˈstreɪt ˈreɪzər/
noun
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A razor with a straight cutting edge enclosed in a case that forms a handle when the razor is opened for use
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straight razor
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a razor with a straight cutting edge enclosed in a case that forms a handle when the razor is opened for use
With a steady hand, he sharpened the straight razor before giving his client a clean shave.
With a steady hand, he sharpened the straight razor before giving his client a clean shave.
political detainee
political detainee /pəˈlɪtɪkəl dɪˌteɪˈniː/
noun
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Some held in custody
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detainee
, political detainee
)
some held in custody
