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inflater
inflater /ɪnˈfleɪtər/
noun
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An air pump operated by hand to inflate something (as a tire)
(
inflater
, inflator
)
an air pump operated by hand to inflate something (as a tire)
expression
expression /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
noun
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(
)
The feelings expressed on a person's face
(
aspect
, facial expression
, expression
, face
, look
)
the feelings expressed on a person's face
A sad expression
a sad expression
A look of triumph
a look of triumph
An angry face
an angry face
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()
Expression without words
(
manifestation
, reflexion
, reflection
, expression
)
expression without words
Tears are an expression of grief
tears are an expression of grief
The pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
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()
The communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
(
verbal expression
, verbalism
, expression
)
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
Expressions of good will
expressions of good will
He helped me find verbal expression for my ideas
he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas
The idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours
the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours
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()
A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
(
locution
, saying
, expression
)
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Pardon the expression
pardon the expression
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()
(mathematics) a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
(
expression
, formula
)
(mathematics) a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
The scientist discovered a groundbreaking formula to solve the equation.
The scientist discovered a groundbreaking formula to solve the equation.
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()
The style of expressing yourself
(
formulation
, expression
)
the style of expressing yourself
He suggested a better formulation
he suggested a better formulation
His manner of expression showed how much he cared
his manner of expression showed how much he cared
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The act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
(
expression
)
the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
The expression of milk from her breast
the expression of milk from her breast
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A group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
(
expression
, grammatical construction
, construction
)
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner
I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner
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(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
(
expression
)
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
pediatrics
pediatrics /ˌpiːdiːˈætrɪks/
noun
-
[ N. American]
The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
(
paediatrics
[Canadian, British] , pediatric medicine
[ N. American] , pediatrics
[ N. American] , pedology
[ N. American] , paediatric medicine
[Canadian, British] )
the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
The paediatrics department is busy with young children getting their vaccinations
The paediatrics department is busy with young children getting their vaccinations
album
album /ˈælbəm/
noun
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()
One or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
(
record album
, album
)
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
The band released their new album, featuring ten songs with a mix of rock and indie genres.
The band released their new album, featuring ten songs with a mix of rock and indie genres.
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()
A book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc
(
album
)
a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc
She cherished her photo album, filled with memories from her youth.
She cherished her photo album, filled with memories from her youth.
