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 sanctuary sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri/

noun

  1. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing  ( bema , sanctuary , chancel )
    area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
     The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
    The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
  2. A shelter from danger or hardship  ( asylum , refuge , sanctuary )
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  3. A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept  ( sanctuary )
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept


 canoe canoe /kəˈnuː/

noun

  1. Small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle  ( canoe )
    small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
     We paddled our canoe down the river, enjoying the peaceful scenery
    We paddled our canoe down the river, enjoying the peaceful scenery

verb

  1. (sport) travel by canoe  ( canoe )
    (sport) travel by canoe
     Canoe along the canal
    canoe along the canal


 wax crayon wax crayon /wæks ˈkreɪɑn/

noun

  1. Writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing  ( crayon , wax crayon )
    writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing


 fishbone fishbone /ˈfɪʃboʊn/

noun

  1. A bone of a fish  ( fishbone )
    a bone of a fish
     Careful when eating that fish, you might swallow a fishbone.
    Careful when eating that fish, you might swallow a fishbone.