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 handbow handbow /ˈhændˌboʊ/

noun

  1. A bow drawn by hand as distinguished from a crossbow  ( handbow )
    a bow drawn by hand as distinguished from a crossbow
     During the medieval times, archers often preferred the handbow over the crossbow for its quick reload time.
    During the medieval times, archers often preferred the handbow over the crossbow for its quick reload time.


 associate professor associate professor /əˈsoʊʃiːət prəˈfɛsər/

noun

  1. () [ N. American] A teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor  ( senior lecturer [British] , associate professor [ N. American] )
    a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor
     Dr. Smith, an associate professor at the university, was known for her innovative research.
    Dr. Smith, an associate professor at the university, was known for her innovative research.


 subscriber line subscriber line /səˈskraɪbər laɪn/

noun

  1. A telephone connection  ( phone line , subscriber line , telephone circuit , line , telephone line )
    a telephone connection
     I tried calling you, but the line was busy.
    I tried calling you, but the line was busy.


 kudu kudu /ˈkuːduː/

noun

  1. Either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush  ( koodoo , koudou , kudu )
    either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush