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international mile
international mile /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl maɪl/
noun
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A unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
(
international mile
, land mile
, mi
, mile
, stat mi
, statute mile
)
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
The marathon is 262 miles long
The marathon is 262 miles long
breviary
breviary /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/
noun
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(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily by certain priests and members of religious orders
(
breviary
)
(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily by certain priests and members of religious orders
The priest recited daily prayers from his breviary.
The priest recited daily prayers from his breviary.
electric refrigerator
electric refrigerator /ɪˌlɛktrɪk rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtər/
noun
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(
)
A refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor
(
fridge
, electric refrigerator
)
a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor
We stored the perishables in the electric refrigerator to keep them fresh.
We stored the perishables in the electric refrigerator to keep them fresh.
trowel
trowel /ˈtraʊwɛl/
noun
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A small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
(
trowel
)
a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
I need to use a trowel to plant some new flowers in my garden
I need to use a trowel to plant some new flowers in my garden
verb
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Use a trowel on; for light garden work or plaster work
(
trowel
)
use a trowel on; for light garden work or plaster work