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lead-in
lead-in
/ˈliːd ɪn/
noun
Wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
(
lead-in
)
wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
The technician connected the lead-in wire to ensure clear reception on the radio.
The technician connected the lead-in wire to ensure clear reception on the radio.
The introductory section of a story
(
lead-in
,
lede
,
lead
)
the introductory section of a story
It was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter
it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter
swift
swift
/ˈswɪft/
adjective
(
)
Moving very fast
(
fleet
,
swift
)
moving very fast
Fleet of foot
fleet of foot
The fleet scurrying of squirrels
the fleet scurrying of squirrels
A swift current
a swift current
Swift flight of an arrow
swift flight of an arrow
A swift runner
a swift runner
noun
Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
(
blue-belly
,
Sceloporus occidentalis
,
swift
,
western fence lizard
)
common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
A small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
(
swift
)
a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
The swift darted across the sky, catching insects on the fly.
The swift darted across the sky, catching insects on the fly.
Swift
An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
(
Dean Swift
,
Jonathan Swift
,
Swift
)
an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
(
Gustavus Franklin Swift
,
Swift
)
United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
prof
prof
/prɒf/
noun
[ N. American]
Someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
(
prof
[ N. American]
,
professor
[ N. American]
)
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
The esteemed professor imparted knowledge to eager students in the lecture hall.
The esteemed professor imparted knowledge to eager students in the lecture hall.
Baal
Baal
/beɪl/
noun
Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
(
Baal
)
any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
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