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lawn chair
lawn chair
/lɔːn tʃɛər/
noun
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
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
An exploratory action or expedition
(
probe
)
an exploratory action or expedition
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
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
(
)
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.
(
)
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
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
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.
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