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 lawn chair lawn chair /lɔːn tʃɛər/

noun

  1. Chair left outside for use on a lawn or in a garden  ( garden chair , lawn chair )
    chair left outside for use on a lawn or in a garden


 probe probe /ˈproʊb/

noun

  1. An investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity  ( probe )
    an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
  2. An exploratory action or expedition  ( probe )
    an exploratory action or expedition
  3. A flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities  ( probe )
    a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
     During a dental exam, the dentist may use a probe to check for cavities and gum disease
    During a dental exam, the dentist may use a probe to check for cavities and gum disease
  4. An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities  ( probe , investigation )
    an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
     There was a congressional probe into the scandal
    there was a congressional probe into the scandal

verb

  1. () Question or examine thoroughly and closely  ( examine , probe )
    question or examine thoroughly and closely
      The doctor will examine the patient to determine the cause of their symptoms.
    The doctor will examine the patient to determine the cause of their symptoms.
  2. () Examine physically with or as if with a probe  ( poke into , probe , dig into )
    examine physically with or as if with a probe
     Probe an anthill
    probe an anthill


 axilla axilla /æˈksɪlə/

noun

  1. The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder  ( axilla , axillary cavity , axillary fossa , armpit )
    the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
     They were up to their armpits in water
    they were up to their armpits in water


 dreadlock dreadlock /ˈdredlɑːk/

noun

  1. One of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians  ( dreadlock )
    one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians
     Bob Marley was famously known for his dreadlocks, which inspired many Rastafarians.
    Bob Marley was famously known for his dreadlocks, which inspired many Rastafarians.