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 family planning family planning /ˈfæməli ˈplænɪŋ/

noun

  1. () Limiting the number of children born  ( birth prevention , family planning , birth control )
    limiting the number of children born
      Access to reliable birth control methods is essential for family planning.
    Access to reliable birth control methods is essential for family planning.


 centrifugal force centrifugal force /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl fɔːrs/

noun

  1. The outward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body  ( centrifugal force )
    the outward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body
     When riding a merry-go-round, you can feel the centrifugal force pushing you outward.
    When riding a merry-go-round, you can feel the centrifugal force pushing you outward.


 lanolin lanolin /ˈlænəlɪn/

noun

  1. An emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)  ( lanolin )
    an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)
     Many moisturizers contain lanolin, a natural emollient derived from sheep's wool.
    Many moisturizers contain lanolin, a natural emollient derived from sheep's wool.
  2. A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics  ( lanolin , wool fat , wool grease )
    a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics


 French French /ˈfrɛntʃ/

adjective

  1. () Of or pertaining to France or the people of France  ( Gallic , French )
    of or pertaining to France or the people of France
     French cooking
    French cooking
     A Gallic shrug
    a Gallic shrug

noun

  1. () The Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France  ( French language , French )
    the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
      He studied French to communicate effectively during his trip to Paris.
    He studied French to communicate effectively during his trip to Paris.
  2. () The people of France  ( French people , French )
    the people of France
     The French are known for their sophistication and exquisite taste in art and fashion.
    The French are known for their sophistication and exquisite taste in art and fashion.
  3. United States sculptor who created the seated marble figure of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (1850-1931)  ( Daniel Chester French , French )
    United States sculptor who created the seated marble figure of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (1850-1931)

verb

  1. Cut (e.g, beans) lengthwise in preparation for cooking  ( French )
    cut (e.g, beans) lengthwise in preparation for cooking
     French the potatoes
    French the potatoes