weapons system weapons system /ˈwɛpənz ˈsɪstəm/

noun

1. () Weapons considered collectively  ( implements of war , weaponry , munition , arms , weapons system )
   weapons considered collectively
     The rebel group was armed with powerful weapons.
   The rebel group was armed with powerful weapons.
   
   

 canvas canvas /ˈkænvəs/

noun

1. () A heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)  ( canvass , canvas )
   a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
     The artist stretched the canvas on a wooden frame.
   The artist stretched the canvas on a wooden frame.
   
   
2. () An oil painting on canvas fabric  ( canvass , canvas )
   an oil painting on canvas fabric
    The artist stretched the canvas over the wooden frame before starting to paint
   The artist stretched the canvas over the wooden frame before starting to paint
   
   
3. () A tent made of canvas fabric  ( canvas tent , canvass , canvas )
   a tent made of canvas fabric
    They set up a canvas tent during their camping trip in the woods.
   They set up a canvas tent during their camping trip in the woods.
   
   
4. () The setting for a narrative, fictional or dramatic account  ( canvass , canvas )
   the setting for a narrative, fictional or dramatic account
    The crowded canvas of history
   the crowded canvas of history
    The movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound
   the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound
   
5. The mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete  ( canvas , canvass )
   the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
    The boxer picked himself up off the canvas
   the boxer picked himself up off the canvas
   
   
6. A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel  ( canvas , canvass , sheet , sail )
   a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
    The wind filled the sail, propelling the boat across the water
   The wind filled the sail, propelling the boat across the water
   
   

verb

1. Cover with canvas  ( canvas )
   cover with canvas
    She canvassed the walls of her living room so as to conceal the ugly cracks
   She canvassed the walls of her living room so as to conceal the ugly cracks
   

 sandglass sandglass /ˈsændˌɡlæs/

noun

1. Timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage  ( sandglass )
   timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
    The teacher flipped the sandglass to time our quick quiz.
   The teacher flipped the sandglass to time our quick quiz.
   
   

 Hans Holbein Hans Holbein /ˈhænz ˈhɒlbaɪn/

noun

1. German painter of religious works (1465-1524)  ( Hans Holbein , Holbein , Holbein the Elder , Hans Holbein the Elder )
   German painter of religious works (1465-1524)
   
2. German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)  ( Hans Holbein , Holbein , Holbein the Younger , Hans Holbein the Younger )
   German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)