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 contrafagotto contrafagotto /ˌkɒntrəfəˈɡɒtoʊ/

noun

  1. The bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family  ( contrabassoon , contrafagotto , double bassoon )
    the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family
     The double bassoon added a unique sound to the orchestra's composition
    The double bassoon added a unique sound to the orchestra's composition


 spillway spillway /ˈspɪlˌweɪ/

noun

  1. A channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction  ( spill , spillway , wasteweir )
    a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction


 abrocome abrocome /əˈbroʊkoʊm/

noun

  1. Ratlike rodent with soft fur and large ears of the Andes  ( abrocome , chinchilla rat , rat chinchilla )
    ratlike rodent with soft fur and large ears of the Andes


 overexploitation overexploitation /ˌoʊvərˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

  1. Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns  ( overexploitation , overuse , overutilisation [British] , overutilization )
    exploitation to the point of diminishing returns