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keratoplasty
keratoplasty /ˌkɛrəˈtɒplæsti/
noun
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A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor
(
corneal graft
, corneal transplant
, keratoplasty
)
a surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor
straightedge
straightedge /ˈstreɪˌtɛdʒ/
noun
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Hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
(
straightedge
)
hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
The architect used a straightedge to ensure her drawings had perfectly straight lines.
The architect used a straightedge to ensure her drawings had perfectly straight lines.
crupper
crupper /ˈkrʌpər/
noun
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(
)
A strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward
(
crupper
)
a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward
The crupper on the saddle prevented it from sliding off the horse.
The crupper on the saddle prevented it from sliding off the horse.
armlet
armlet /ˈɑrmlɪt/
noun
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A band worn around the arm for decoration
(
arm band
, armlet
)
a band worn around the arm for decoration
