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kindling
kindling /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
noun
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The act of setting something on fire
(
firing
, ignition
, inflammation
, kindling
, lighting
)
the act of setting something on fire
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Material for starting a fire
(
kindling
, punk
[ N. American] , spunk
[Informal, N. American] , tinder
, touchwood
[Archaic] )
material for starting a fire
string bass
string bass /stɹɪŋ beɪs/
noun
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Largest and lowest member of the violin family
(
bass fiddle
, bass viol
, bull fiddle
, contrabass
, double bass
, string bass
)
largest and lowest member of the violin family
The double bass provided a deep, rich sound in the orchestra
The double bass provided a deep, rich sound in the orchestra
cultivar
cultivar /ˈkʌltɪˌvɑr/
noun
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A variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation
(
cultivar
)
a variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation
The tomato plant in my garden is a unique cultivar, developed specifically for its sweet taste.
The tomato plant in my garden is a unique cultivar, developed specifically for its sweet taste.
arterial blood vessel
arterial blood vessel /ɑːrˈtɪəriəl blʌd ˈvɛsəl/
noun
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A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
(
arteria
, arterial blood vessel
, artery
)
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
The doctor found a blockage in his coronary artery during a routine check-up
The doctor found a blockage in his coronary artery during a routine check-up
