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derrick
derrick /ˈdɛrɪk/
noun
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(
)
A framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
(
derrick
)
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
The derrick was a constant fixture against the skyline in the oil-rich region.
The derrick was a constant fixture against the skyline in the oil-rich region.
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A simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
(
derrick
)
a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
The derrick at the construction site lifted heavy beams.
The derrick at the construction site lifted heavy beams.
graylag
graylag /ˈɡreɪˌlæɡ/
noun
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[American]
Common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds
(
Anser anser
, graylag
[American] , graylag goose
[American] , greylag
[Canadian, British] , greylag goose
[Canadian, British] )
common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds
Apis mellifera
Apis mellifera /'eɪpɪs ˈmɛlɪfərə/
noun
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Social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces
(
Apis mellifera
, honeybee
)
social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces
The diligent honeybee flitted from flower to flower, collecting nectar to produce delicious honey.
The diligent honeybee flitted from flower to flower, collecting nectar to produce delicious honey.
plant louse
plant louse /plænt laʊs/
noun
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Any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
(
louse
, plant louse
)
any of several small insects especially aphids that feed by sucking the juices from plants
