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tanginess
tanginess /ˈtæŋiːnɪs/
noun
-
A tart spicy quality
(
nip
, piquance
, piquancy
, piquantness
, tang
, tanginess
, zest
)
a tart spicy quality
applause
applause /əˈplɔz/
noun
-
(
)
A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
(
hand clapping
, clapping
, applause
)
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
The audience erupted in applause after the captivating performance.
The audience erupted in applause after the captivating performance.
play-box
play-box /pleɪˈbɑːks/
noun
-
[British]
A box for a child's toys and personal things (especially at a boarding school)
(
play-box
[British] , playbox
[British] )
a box for a child's toys and personal things (especially at a boarding school)
finisher
finisher /ˈfɪnɪʃɝ/
noun
-
An animal that wins in a contest of speed
(
finisher
)
an animal that wins in a contest of speed
Among the group of runners, the cheetah was the clear finisher.
Among the group of runners, the cheetah was the clear finisher.
-
A race car that finishes a race
(
finisher
)
a race car that finishes a race
Despite challenges, the race car was a finisher, crossing the finish line valiantly.
Despite challenges, the race car was a finisher, crossing the finish line valiantly.
-
A worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process
(
finisher
)
a worker who performs the last step in a manufacturing process
-
A painter who applies a finishing coat
(
finisher
)
a painter who applies a finishing coat
-
A racing driver who finishes a race
(
finisher
)
a racing driver who finishes a race
-
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
(
closer
, finisher
)
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
