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animal trainer
animal trainer
/ˈænɪməl treɪnər/
noun
One who trains or exhibits animals
(
animal trainer
,
handler
)
one who trains or exhibits animals
piezo effect
piezo effect
/ˈpiːɪzoʊ ɪˈfɛkt/
noun
Electricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (notably quartz or Rochelle salt); alternatively, electrostatic stress produces a change in the linear dimensions of the crystal
(
piezo effect
,
piezoelectric effect
,
piezoelectricity
)
electricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (notably quartz or Rochelle salt); alternatively, electrostatic stress produces a change in the linear dimensions of the crystal
spotlight
spotlight
/ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/
noun
(
)
A focus of public attention
(
glare
,
limelight
,
public eye
,
spotlight
)
a focus of public attention
He enjoyed being in the limelight
he enjoyed being in the limelight
When Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
(
spot
,
spotlight
)
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
verb
(
)
Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
(
foreground
,
play up
,
spotlight
,
highlight
)
move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics
The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics
Illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
(
spotlight
)
illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
Jakob Liebmann Beer
Jakob Liebmann Beer
/ˈjɑːkɒb ˈliːbəm̩ ˈbiːɹ/
noun
German composer of operas in a style that influenced Richard Wagner (1791-1864)
(
Giacomo Meyerbeer
,
Jakob Liebmann Beer
,
Meyerbeer
)
German composer of operas in a style that influenced Richard Wagner (1791-1864)
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