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 spheroid spheroid /sˈfɪˌrɔɪd/

noun

  1. A shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes  ( ellipsoid of revolution , spheroid )
    a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
     It looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid
    it looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid


 contemptuousness contemptuousness /kənˈtɛmptʃuəsnəs/

noun

  1. The manifestation of scorn and contempt  ( contemptuousness )
    the manifestation of scorn and contempt
     Every subordinate sensed his contemptuousness and hated him in return
    every subordinate sensed his contemptuousness and hated him in return


 analog clock analog clock /ˈænəˌlɔːɡ klɑːk/

noun

  1. A clock that displays the time of day by the position of hands on a dial  ( analog clock )
    a clock that displays the time of day by the position of hands on a dial
     I prefer the traditional look of an analog clock over its digital counterpart.
    I prefer the traditional look of an analog clock over its digital counterpart.


 Glaucomys sabrinus Glaucomys sabrinus /ɡlaʊˈkoʊmɪs səˈbraɪnəs/

noun

  1. Large flying squirrel; chiefly of Canada  ( Glaucomys sabrinus , northern flying squirrel )
    large flying squirrel; chiefly of Canada