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 rhizome rhizome /ˈraɪˌzoʊm/

noun

  1. A horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure  ( rhizome , rootstalk , rootstock )
    a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure


 brass knucks brass knucks /bræs nʌks/

noun

  1. (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand  ( brass knuckles , brass knucks , knuckles , knuckle duster , knucks )
    (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
     The gang member was found in possession of a knuckle duster, leading to his arrest.
    The gang member was found in possession of a knuckle duster, leading to his arrest.


 integrator integrator /ˈɪnəˌgreɪtɝ/

noun

  1. A measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure  ( integrator , planimeter )
    a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure


 falls falls /ˈfɔlz/

noun

  1. A steep descent of the water of a river  ( falls , waterfall )
    a steep descent of the water of a river
     We hiked to the top of the waterfall and enjoyed the stunning view from above
    We hiked to the top of the waterfall and enjoyed the stunning view from above
  2. The petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)  ( falls )
    the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)