gong gong /ˈgɔŋ/

noun

1. A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument  ( bell , chime , gong )
   a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
    The gong created a dramatic sound in the orchestra
   The gong created a dramatic sound in the orchestra
   
   
2. A percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick  ( gong , tam-tam )
   a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
   
   

verb

1. Sound a gong  ( gong )
   sound a gong
   

 annual annual /ˈænjuəl/

adjective

1. () (botany) completing its life cycle within a year  ( one-year , annual )
   (botany) completing its life cycle within a year
    A border of annual flowering plants
   a border of annual flowering plants
   
2. Occurring or payable every year  ( annual , yearly )
   occurring or payable every year
    An annual trip to Paris
   an annual trip to Paris
    Yearly medical examinations
   yearly medical examinations
    Annual (or yearly) income
   annual (or yearly) income
   

noun

1. A reference book that is published regularly once every year  ( annual , yearbook , yearly )
   a reference book that is published regularly once every year
   
2. (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year  ( annual )
   (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year
    I planted some annuals in my garden this year, and they're looking beautiful
   I planted some annuals in my garden this year, and they're looking beautiful
   
   

 pilot ladder pilot ladder /ˈpaɪlət ˈlædər/

noun

1. (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps  ( jack ladder , Jacob's ladder , pilot ladder )
   (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
   
   

 spruce gall aphid spruce gall aphid /spruːs gɔːl ˈæfɪd/

noun

1. A variety of adelgid  ( Adelges abietis , spruce gall aphid )
   a variety of adelgid