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high-angle gun
high-angle gun /haɪˈæŋgəl ɡʌn/
noun
-
A cannon that can be fired at a high elevation for relatively short ranges
(
high-angle gun
)
a cannon that can be fired at a high elevation for relatively short ranges
The military strategically placed the high-angle gun on the hill to defend against invaders.
The military strategically placed the high-angle gun on the hill to defend against invaders.
dustmop
dustmop /ˈdʌstˌmɑp/
noun
-
A dry swab for dusting floors
(
dry mop
, dust mop
, dustmop
)
a dry swab for dusting floors
Old Nick
Old Nick /oʊld nɪk/
noun
-
[Informal]
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
(
Beelzebub
, Old Nick
[Informal] , Prince of Darkness
, Devil
, Lucifer
, Satan
, the Tempter
, archfiend
)
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
The mischievous child was often referred to as a little devil by his parents.
The mischievous child was often referred to as a little devil by his parents.
Indian poke
Indian poke /ˈɪndiən poʊk/
noun
-
Pokeweed of southeastern Asia and China
(
Indian poke
, Phytolacca acinosa
)
pokeweed of southeastern Asia and China
-
North American plant having large leaves and yellowish green flowers growing in racemes; yields a toxic alkaloid used medicinally
(
American hellebore
, bugbane
, Indian poke
, Veratrum viride
, white hellebore
)
North American plant having large leaves and yellowish green flowers growing in racemes; yields a toxic alkaloid used medicinally
