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 Hereford Hereford /ˈhɛrəfɝd/

noun

  1. Hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States  ( Hereford , whiteface [ N. American] )
    hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States
      The clown's exaggerated whiteface makeup brought a sense of whimsy to the circus performance.
    The clown's exaggerated whiteface makeup brought a sense of whimsy to the circus performance.


 scrutineer scrutineer /ˌskrutɪˈnɪr/

noun

  1. [Canadian, British] Someone who examines votes at an election  ( canvasser , scrutineer [Canadian, British] )
    someone who examines votes at an election


 Ockham Ockham /ˈɑːkəm/

noun

  1. English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)  ( Occam , Ockham , William of Occam , William of Ockham )
    English scholastic philosopher and assumed author of Occam's Razor (1285-1349)


 windbreak windbreak /ˈwɪndˌbreɪk/

noun

  1. () Hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion  ( shelterbelt , windbreak )
    hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
     We set up the windbreak to protect ourselves from the strong sea breeze
    We set up the windbreak to protect ourselves from the strong sea breeze