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apostle
apostle
/əˈpɔsəl/
noun
An ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
(
apostle
)
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
An apostle of revolution
an apostle of revolution
Apostle
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
(
Apostle
)
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
Peter, an Apostle, played a significant role in spreading Christianity during its early years.
Peter, an Apostle, played a significant role in spreading Christianity during its early years.
Any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
(
Apostelic Father
,
Apostle
)
any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
Great Wall
Great Wall
/ˈɡɹeɪt wɔːl/
noun
A fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; it averages 6 meters in width
(
Chinese Wall
,
Great Wall
,
Great Wall of China
)
a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; it averages 6 meters in width
designated hitter
designated hitter
/ˈdɛzɪgneɪtɪd ˈhɪtər/
noun
A ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher
(
designated hitter
)
a ballplayer who is designated to bat in place of the pitcher
In the baseball game, the designated hitter stepped up to bat in place of the pitcher.
In the baseball game, the designated hitter stepped up to bat in place of the pitcher.
nameplate
nameplate
/ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/
noun
A plate bearing a name
(
nameplate
)
a plate bearing a name
His office door had a shiny nameplate with his title and name engraved on it.
His office door had a shiny nameplate with his title and name engraved on it.
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