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butterfly ray
butterfly ray /ˈbʌtərˌflaɪ reɪ/
noun
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A stingray with a short tail and a broad fin
(
butterfly ray
)
a stingray with a short tail and a broad fin
We spotted a butterfly ray swimming near the ocean floor during our dive.
We spotted a butterfly ray swimming near the ocean floor during our dive.
visual image
visual image /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈɪmɪdʒ/
noun
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A percept that arises from the eyes; an image in the visual system
(
visual image
, visual percept
)
a percept that arises from the eyes; an image in the visual system
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A mental image that is similar to a visual perception
(
visual image
, visualisation
[British] , visualization
)
a mental image that is similar to a visual perception
federation
federation /ˌfɛdɝˈeɪʃən/
noun
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The act of constituting a political unity out of a number of separate states, colonies or provinces so that each member retains the management of its internal affairs
(
federation
)
the act of constituting a political unity out of a number of separate states, colonies or provinces so that each member retains the management of its internal affairs
The federation was established to bring together multiple provinces under one central governance.
The federation was established to bring together multiple provinces under one central governance.
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A union of political organizations
(
confederation
, federation
, confederacy
)
a union of political organizations
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An organization formed by merging several groups or parties
(
federation
)
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
chasuble
chasuble /ˈtʃæzjʊbəl/
noun
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A long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
(
chasuble
)
a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
The priest wore a chasuble during the mass, signifying his role in the ceremony.
The priest wore a chasuble during the mass, signifying his role in the ceremony.
