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 contrabass contrabass /ˈkɑːntrəbæs/

adjective

  1. Pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range  ( contrabass , double-bass )
    pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range
     Contrabass or double-bass clarinet
    contrabass or double-bass clarinet

noun

  1. () Largest and lowest member of the violin family  ( bass fiddle , bass viol , bull fiddle , contrabass , double bass , string bass )
    largest and lowest member of the violin family
     The double bass provided a deep, rich sound in the orchestra
    The double bass provided a deep, rich sound in the orchestra


 Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren /ˈmɑrtɪn væn ˈbjʊərən/

noun

  1. 8th President of the United States (1782-1862)  ( Martin Van Buren , President Van Buren , Van Buren )
    8th President of the United States (1782-1862)


 treillage treillage /trɛˈʎɑʒ/

noun

  1. Latticework used to support climbing plants  ( treillage , trellis )
    latticework used to support climbing plants
     We installed a trellis in the garden for the vines to grow on
    We installed a trellis in the garden for the vines to grow on


 retractor retractor /rɪˈtræktər/

noun

  1. Surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision  ( retractor )
    surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision
     The surgeon used a retractor to hold the incision open during the operation.
    The surgeon used a retractor to hold the incision open during the operation.