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sphingid
sphingid
/ˈsfɪndʒɪd/
noun
Any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
(
hawk moth
,
hawkmoth
,
hummingbird moth
,
sphingid
,
sphinx moth
)
any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
continent
continent
/ˈkɑːntənənt/
adjective
Abstaining from sexual intercourse
(
celibate
,
continent
)
abstaining from sexual intercourse
Celibate priests
celibate priests
Having control over urination and defecation
(
continent
)
having control over urination and defecation
noun
(
)
One of the large landmasses of the earth
(
continent
)
one of the large landmasses of the earth
There are seven continents
there are seven continents
Pioneers had to cross the continent on foot
pioneers had to cross the continent on foot
Continent
(
)
The European mainland
(
Continent
)
the European mainland
Englishmen like to visit the Continent but they wouldn't like to live there
Englishmen like to visit the Continent but they wouldn't like to live there
glen
glen
/ˈglɛn/
noun
A narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
(
glen
)
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
The hikers sought shelter in a secluded glen during the downpour.
The hikers sought shelter in a secluded glen during the downpour.
dead axle
dead axle
/dɛd ˈæksəl/
noun
An axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it
(
dead axle
)
an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it
The rear axle of that trailer is a dead axle; it doesn't provide any power to the wheels.
The rear axle of that trailer is a dead axle; it doesn't provide any power to the wheels.
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