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post-mortem
post-mortem /poʊstˈmɔrtɛm/
noun
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An examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
(
post-mortem
, post-mortem examination
, postmortem
, autopsy
, necropsy
, PM
, postmortem examination
)
an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
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Discussion of an event after it has occurred
(
post-mortem
, postmortem
)
discussion of an event after it has occurred
perforation
perforation /ˌpɝːfɝˈeɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
A line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
(
perforation
)
a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
Tear along the perforation to separate the two pieces of paper.
Tear along the perforation to separate the two pieces of paper.
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The act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation)
(
perforation
)
the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation)
The perforation on the paper made it easy to tear off the required piece.
The perforation on the paper made it easy to tear off the required piece.
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A hole made in something
(
perforation
)
a hole made in something
A perforation of the eardrum
a perforation of the eardrum
utility man
utility man /juːˈtɪlɪti mæn/
noun
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A workman expected to serve in any capacity when called on
(
utility man
)
a workman expected to serve in any capacity when called on
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A baseball player valued for the ability to play at several positions
(
utility man
)
a baseball player valued for the ability to play at several positions
Their team's utility man was skilled in various positions, making him invaluable during crucial matches.
Their team's utility man was skilled in various positions, making him invaluable during crucial matches.
branch water
branch water /bræntʃ ˈwɔːtər/
noun
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Pure natural water from a stream or brook; often distinguished from soda water
(
branch water
)
pure natural water from a stream or brook; often distinguished from soda water
He preferred his whiskey diluted with a little branch water for a smoother taste.
He preferred his whiskey diluted with a little branch water for a smoother taste.
