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handbow
handbow /ˈhændˌboʊ/
noun
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A bow drawn by hand as distinguished from a crossbow
(
handbow
)
a bow drawn by hand as distinguished from a crossbow
During the medieval times, archers often preferred the handbow over the crossbow for its quick reload time.
During the medieval times, archers often preferred the handbow over the crossbow for its quick reload time.
samphire
samphire /ˈsæmfaɪər/
noun
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Fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass
(
glasswort
, Salicornia europaea
, samphire
)
fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers; formerly used in making glass
no-parking zone
no-parking zone /noʊˈpɑrkɪŋ zoʊn/
noun
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A space where automobiles are not allowed to park
(
no-parking zone
)
a space where automobiles are not allowed to park
Please avoid parking in the no-parking zone to prevent getting a ticket.
Please avoid parking in the no-parking zone to prevent getting a ticket.
watershed
watershed /ˈwɔtɝˌʃɛd/
noun
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(
)
A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
(
divide
, water parting
, watershed
)
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
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An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
(
watershed
, landmark
, turning point
)
an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
The agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations
the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations
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The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
(
basin
, catchment area
, catchment basin
, drainage area
, drainage basin
, river basin
, watershed
)
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Flood control in the Missouri basin
flood control in the Missouri basin