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chelicera
chelicera
/kəˈlɪsərə/
noun
Either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing
(
chelicera
)
either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing
The spider captured its prey using its chelicera.
The spider captured its prey using its chelicera.
fence
fence
/ˈfɛns/
noun
(
)
A barrier that serves to enclose an area
(
fencing
,
fence
)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
We built a fence around the garden to keep the rabbits and deer away
We built a fence around the garden to keep the rabbits and deer away
A dealer in stolen property
(
fence
)
a dealer in stolen property
verb
(
)
Enclose with a fence
(
fence in
,
fence
)
enclose with a fence
We fenced in our yard
we fenced in our yard
Have an argument about something
(
fence
,
debate
,
contend
,
argue
)
have an argument about something
Surround with a wall in order to fortify
(
fence
,
fence in
,
palisade
,
surround
,
wall
)
surround with a wall in order to fortify
Fight with fencing swords
(
fence
)
fight with fencing swords
Receive stolen goods
(
fence
)
receive stolen goods
vocal cord
vocal cord
/ˈvoʊkəl kɔːrd/
noun
(
)
Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx
(
plica vocalis
,
vocal band
,
vocal fold
,
vocal cord
)
either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx
Adele has an incredible voice, which is a testament to the strength and flexibility of her vocal cords
Adele has an incredible voice, which is a testament to the strength and flexibility of her vocal cords
neoclassicism
neoclassicism
/ˌniːoʊˈklæsɪˌsɪzm/
noun
Revival of a classical style (in art or literature or architecture or music) but from a new perspective or with a new motivation
(
neoclassicism
)
revival of a classical style (in art or literature or architecture or music) but from a new perspective or with a new motivation
The museum exhibited artworks from the era of neoclassicism, displaying a blend of ancient and modern elements.
The museum exhibited artworks from the era of neoclassicism, displaying a blend of ancient and modern elements.
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