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 chelicera chelicera /kəˈlɪsərə/

noun

  1. 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

  1. () 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
  2. A dealer in stolen property  ( fence )
    a dealer in stolen property

verb

  1. () Enclose with a fence  ( fence in , fence )
    enclose with a fence
     We fenced in our yard
    we fenced in our yard
  2. Have an argument about something  ( fence , debate , contend , argue )
    have an argument about something
  3. Surround with a wall in order to fortify  ( fence , fence in , palisade , surround , wall )
    surround with a wall in order to fortify
  4. Fight with fencing swords  ( fence )
    fight with fencing swords
  5. Receive stolen goods  ( fence )
    receive stolen goods


 vocal cord vocal cord /ˈvoʊkəl kɔːrd/

noun

  1. () 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

  1. 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.