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duckpin
duckpin /ˈdʌkˌpɪn/
noun
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A bowling pin that is short and squat by comparison with a tenpin
(
duckpin
)
a bowling pin that is short and squat by comparison with a tenpin
The duckpin, being shorter and wider, gives the game a different challenge than tenpin bowling.
The duckpin, being shorter and wider, gives the game a different challenge than tenpin bowling.
off-roader
off-roader /ˌɔːfˈroʊdər/
noun
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A bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires; originally designed for riding in mountainous country
(
all-terrain bike
, mountain bike
, off-roader
)
a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires; originally designed for riding in mountainous country
Riding a mountain bike can be quite challenging but also very rewarding
Riding a mountain bike can be quite challenging but also very rewarding
incrustation
incrustation /ˌɪnkrəˈsteɪʃən/
noun
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A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
(
encrustation
, incrustation
)
a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
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A hard outer layer that covers something
(
crust
, encrustation
, incrustation
)
a hard outer layer that covers something
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The formation of a crust
(
encrustation
, incrustation
)
the formation of a crust
slicker
slicker /ˈslɪkɝ/
noun
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(
)
[ N. American]
A macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
(
oilskin
, slicker
[ N. American] )
a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
She wore her yellow slicker to stay dry during the rainstorm.
She wore her yellow slicker to stay dry during the rainstorm.
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[Informal]
Someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
(
beguiler
, cheat
, cheater
, deceiver
, slicker
[Informal] , trickster
)
someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
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[Informal]
A person with good manners and stylish clothing
(
slicker
[Informal] )
a person with good manners and stylish clothing