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 partridge partridge /ˈpɑːrtrɪdʒ/

noun

  1. Valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada  ( Bonasa umbellus , partridge , ruffed grouse )
    valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada
  2. A popular North American game bird; named for its call  ( bobwhite , bobwhite quail , partridge )
    a popular North American game bird; named for its call
  3. Small Old World gallinaceous game birds  ( partridge )
    small Old World gallinaceous game birds
      A partridge was spotted nesting in the pear tree.
    A partridge was spotted nesting in the pear tree.
  4. Heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds  ( partridge , tinamou )
    heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds
  5. Flesh of either quail or grouse  ( partridge )
    flesh of either quail or grouse
      For Christmas dinner, partridge is a classic choice.
    For Christmas dinner, partridge is a classic choice.


 sleeping bag sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ bæg/

noun

  1. () Large padded bag designed to be slept in outdoors; usually rolls up like a bedroll  ( sleeping bag )
    large padded bag designed to be slept in outdoors; usually rolls up like a bedroll
      I snuggled up in my sleeping bag and drifted off to sleep under the stars
    I snuggled up in my sleeping bag and drifted off to sleep under the stars


 inclination inclination /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/

noun

  1. () An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others  ( disposition , inclination , tendency )
    an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
      He had an inclination to give up too easily
    he had an inclination to give up too easily
      A tendency to be too strict
    a tendency to be too strict
  2. () (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)  ( angle of inclination , inclination )
    (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
  3. () (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees  ( inclination of an orbit , inclination )
    (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
  4. The act of inclining; bending forward  ( inclination , inclining )
    the act of inclining; bending forward
      An inclination of his head indicated his agreement
    an inclination of his head indicated his agreement
  5. A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect  ( inclination , tendency )
    a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
      The alkaline inclination of the local waters
    the alkaline inclination of the local waters
      Fabric with a tendency to shrink
    fabric with a tendency to shrink
  6. The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical  ( inclination , lean , leaning , list , tilt )
    the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
      The tower had a pronounced tilt
    the tower had a pronounced tilt
      The ship developed a list to starboard
    the ship developed a list to starboard
      He walked with a heavy inclination to the right
    he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
  7. That toward which you are inclined to feel a liking  ( inclination )
    that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
      Her inclination is for classical music
    her inclination is for classical music
  8. (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon  ( angle of dip , dip , inclination , magnetic dip , magnetic inclination )
    (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon


 bluehead bluehead /ˈbluːhɛd/

noun

  1. Small Atlantic wrasse the male of which has a brilliant blue head  ( bluehead , Thalassoma bifasciatum )
    small Atlantic wrasse the male of which has a brilliant blue head


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