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upper jaw
upper jaw /ˈʌpər ʤɔː/
noun
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The jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
(
maxilla
, maxillary
, upper jaw
, upper jawbone
)
the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
Boulez
Boulez /ˈbuːˌlɛz/
noun
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French composer of serial music (born in 1925)
(
Boulez
, Pierre Boulez
)
French composer of serial music (born in 1925)
retainer
retainer /riːˈteɪnɝ/
noun
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A dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
(
retainer
)
a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
After braces, she had to wear a retainer to maintain her teeth's alignment.
After braces, she had to wear a retainer to maintain her teeth's alignment.
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A person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
(
retainer
, servant
)
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
The loyal servant attended to the needs of the wealthy family with utmost care.
The loyal servant attended to the needs of the wealthy family with utmost care.
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A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
(
consideration
, retainer
)
a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone