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economist
economist /iːˈkɑːnəmɪst/
noun
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(
)
An expert in the science of economics
(
economic expert
, economist
)
an expert in the science of economics
The economist analyzed market trends and predicted future economic developments.
The economist analyzed market trends and predicted future economic developments.
Holothuria edulis
Holothuria edulis /ˌhoʊləˈθjʊəriə ɪˈdjuːlɪs/
noun
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Of warm coasts from Australia to Asia; used as food especially by Chinese
(
Holothuria edulis
, trepang
)
of warm coasts from Australia to Asia; used as food especially by Chinese
baseboard
baseboard /ˈbeɪsˌbɔrd/
noun
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[ N. American]
A molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
(
baseboard
[ N. American] , mopboard
[ N. American] , skirting board
[British] )
a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
pull chain
pull chain /pʊl tʃeɪn/
noun
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A chain (usually with a handle at the end) that is pulled in order to operate some mechanism (e.g. to flush a toilet)
(
pull chain
)
a chain (usually with a handle at the end) that is pulled in order to operate some mechanism (e.g. to flush a toilet)
I reached for the pull chain to flush the old-fashioned toilet.
I reached for the pull chain to flush the old-fashioned toilet.
