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totaliser
totaliser /ˈtoʊtəˌlaɪzər/
noun
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[British]
A calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions
(
adding machine
, totaliser
[British] , totalizer
)
a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions
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[British]
Computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
(
pari-mutuel machine
, totalisator
[British] , totaliser
[British] , totalizator
, totalizer
)
computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
Malvina Hoffman
Malvina Hoffman /mælˈviːnə ˈhɔːfmən/
noun
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United States sculptor (1887-1966)
(
Hoffman
, Malvina Hoffman
)
United States sculptor (1887-1966)
conceit
conceit /kənˈsiːt/
noun
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(
)
Feelings of excessive pride
(
amour propre
, self-love
, conceit
, vanity
)
feelings of excessive pride
Her excessive preoccupation with her appearance showed a hint of vanity.
Her excessive preoccupation with her appearance showed a hint of vanity.
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The trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
(
conceit
, conceitedness
, vanity
)
the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
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An artistic device or effect
(
conceit
)
an artistic device or effect
The architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree
the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree
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A witty or ingenious turn of phrase
(
conceit
)
a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
He could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit
he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit
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An elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
(
conceit
)
an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things
gametophyte
gametophyte /gəˈmiːtəˌfaɪt/
noun
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The gamete-bearing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
(
gametophyte
)
the gamete-bearing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
In the fern's life cycle, the gametophyte stage is crucial for reproduction.
In the fern's life cycle, the gametophyte stage is crucial for reproduction.
