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cross-country skiing
cross-country skiing /krɒs kənˈtɹiː ˈskiːɪŋ/
noun
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The sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill)
(
cross-country skiing
, langlauf
)
the sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill)
I enjoy cross-country skiing in the woods during the winter
I enjoy cross-country skiing in the woods during the winter
microspore
microspore /ˈmaɪkrəˌspɔːr/
noun
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Smaller of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in the pollen sac into a male gametophyte
(
microspore
)
smaller of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in the pollen sac into a male gametophyte
In botany class, we studied the role of the microspore in plant reproduction.
In botany class, we studied the role of the microspore in plant reproduction.
Uncompahgre Peak
Uncompahgre Peak /ˌʌnkəmˈpɑːɡreɪ piːk/
noun
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The highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)
(
Uncompahgre Peak
)
the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)
Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.
Every year, hikers challenge themselves to reach the summit of Uncompahgre Peak.
Ruhr
Ruhr /ˈrʊr/
noun
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A major industrial and coal mining region in the valley of the Ruhr river in northwestern Germany
(
Ruhr
, Ruhr Valley
)
a major industrial and coal mining region in the valley of the Ruhr river in northwestern Germany
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A tributary of the Rhine
(
Ruhr
, Ruhr River
)
a tributary of the Rhine
