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 apostle apostle /əˈpɔsəl/

noun

  1. 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

  1. (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.
  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.