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 Telopea Oreades Telopea Oreades /tɛˈloʊpiə ɔːˈriːədiːz/

noun

  1. Tall shrub of eastern Australia having oblanceolate to obovate leaves and red flowers in compact racemes  ( Telopea Oreades , waratah )
    tall shrub of eastern Australia having oblanceolate to obovate leaves and red flowers in compact racemes


 dimension dimension /dɪˈmɛnʃən/

noun

  1. () The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length, width or height)  ( dimension )
    the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length, width or height)
     The dimensions of the box were 6 x 8 x 10 inches
    The dimensions of the box were 6 x 8 x 10 inches
  2. () A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished  ( property , attribute , dimension )
    a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
     Self-confidence is not an endearing property
    self-confidence is not an endearing property
  3. () Magnitude or extent  ( dimension , proportion )
    magnitude or extent
     A building of vast proportions
    a building of vast proportions
  4. () One of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space  ( dimension )
    one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
     The third dimension in Cartesian coordinates is depth.
    The third dimension in Cartesian coordinates is depth.

verb

  1. Shape or form to required dimensions  ( dimension )
    shape or form to required dimensions
  2. Indicate the dimensions on  ( dimension )
    indicate the dimensions on
     These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart
    These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart


 beaver rat beaver rat /ˈbiːvər ræt/

noun

  1. Amphibious rat of Australia and New Guinea  ( beaver rat )
    amphibious rat of Australia and New Guinea
     The beaver rat, with its webbed feet, is adept at swimming.
    The beaver rat, with its webbed feet, is adept at swimming.


 host host /ˈhoʊst/

noun

  1. () A person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there  ( host )
    a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
     As a host, it's my responsibility to make sure my guests are comfortable and have everything they need during the meal
    As a host, it's my responsibility to make sure my guests are comfortable and have everything they need during the meal
  2. () A vast multitude  ( legion , horde , host )
    a vast multitude
      The host greeted the guests at the door.
    The host greeted the guests at the door.
  3. () An animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association  ( host )
    an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association
      The parasite found a suitable host to latch onto, feeding off its resources.
    The parasite found a suitable host to latch onto, feeding off its resources.
  4. () A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)  ( emcee [ N. American] , master of ceremonies , host )
    a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
     The host gracefully introduced each guest speaker at the event.
    The host gracefully introduced each guest speaker at the event.
  5. () Archaic terms for army  ( legion , host )
    archaic terms for army
  6. () Any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event  ( host )
    any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event
     Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
    Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games
  7. (computing) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network  ( host , server )
    (computing) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
     The website is hosted on a server that is located in a different country
    The website is hosted on a server that is located in a different country
  8. The owner or manager of an inn  ( boniface [Archaic] , host , innkeeper )
    the owner or manager of an inn
  9. (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor  ( host )
    (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

verb

  1. Be the host of or for  ( host )
    be the host of or for
     We hosted 4 couples last night
    We hosted 4 couples last night

 Host

    noun

    1. A technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion  ( Host )
      a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
       The priest consecrated the Host during the Mass ceremony.
      The priest consecrated the Host during the Mass ceremony.