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 sentinel sentinel /ˈsɛntənəl/

noun

  1. () A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event  ( lookout , lookout man , spotter , picket , scout , sentinel , sentry , watch )
    a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
     The picket stood outside, waiting to raise alarm if necessary.
    The picket stood outside, waiting to raise alarm if necessary.


 Homona coffearia Homona coffearia /ˌhɒmənə kəfiːˈeɪriə/

noun

  1. Small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants  ( Homona coffearia , tea tortrix , tortrix )
    small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants


 navy man navy man /ˈneɪvi mæn/

noun

  1. A serviceman in the navy  ( bluejacket , navy man , sailor boy , sailor )
    a serviceman in the navy


 dialysis dialysis /daɪˈælɪsɪs/

noun

  1. () Separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes  ( dialysis )
    separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
      He had to undergo regular dialysis to filter his blood.
    He had to undergo regular dialysis to filter his blood.