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weathervane
weathervane
/ˈwɛðərˌveɪn/
noun
Mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
(
vane
,
weather vane
,
weathervane
,
wind vane
)
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
Cape Horn
Cape Horn
/keɪp hɔːrn/
noun
A rocky headland belonging to Chile at the southernmost tip of South America (south of Tierra del Fuego)
(
Cape Horn
)
a rocky headland belonging to Chile at the southernmost tip of South America (south of Tierra del Fuego)
Sailors often fear the treacherous waters around Cape Horn.
Sailors often fear the treacherous waters around Cape Horn.
sanitary landfill
sanitary landfill
/ˈsænɪˌteri ˈlændfɪl/
noun
A low area where waste is buried between layers of earth
(
sanitary landfill
)
a low area where waste is buried between layers of earth
The town established a sanitary landfill to manage waste more effectively.
The town established a sanitary landfill to manage waste more effectively.
unrestrained
unrestrained
/ˌənriːˈstreɪnd/
adjective
Not subject to restraint
(
unrestrained
)
not subject to restraint
Unrestrained laughter
unrestrained laughter
Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
(
delirious
,
unrestrained
,
frantic
,
excited
,
mad
)
marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
A crowd of delirious baseball fans
a crowd of delirious baseball fans
Something frantic in their gaiety
something frantic in their gaiety
A mad whirl of pleasure
a mad whirl of pleasure
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