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hypercoaster
hypercoaster
/ˌhaɪpəˈkɒstər/
noun
A roller coaster that goes up 200 feet or higher and can catapult riders from 0 to 70 mph in 4 seconds by motors originally designed to launch rockets
(
hypercoaster
)
a roller coaster that goes up 200 feet or higher and can catapult riders from 0 to 70 mph in 4 seconds by motors originally designed to launch rockets
I was thrilled and terrified by the hypercoaster's rapid ascent and descent.
I was thrilled and terrified by the hypercoaster's rapid ascent and descent.
show window
show window
/ˈʃoʊ ˈwɪndoʊ/
noun
A window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
(
shop window
,
shopwindow
,
show window
,
display window
)
a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
The latest fashion trends were showcased in the store's display window.
The latest fashion trends were showcased in the store's display window.
A setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
(
show window
,
showcase
)
a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
It was a showcase for democracy in Africa
it was a showcase for democracy in Africa
override
override
/ˈoʊvɝˌraɪd/
noun
The act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
(
nullification
,
override
)
the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
A manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
(
override
)
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
When the automatic system failed, the engineer had to use the override to regain control.
When the automatic system failed, the engineer had to use the override to regain control.
verb
(
)
Rule against
(
overrule
,
overthrow
,
overturn
,
override
,
reverse
)
rule against
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
(riding) ride (a horse) too hard
(
override
)
(riding) ride (a horse) too hard
Counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
(
override
)
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)
Prevail over
(
override
)
prevail over
Health considerations override financial concerns
health considerations override financial concerns
Abu Ali al-Husain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina
Abu Ali al-Husain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina
/ˈɑːbuː ˈæli ˈæl-hʊˈseɪn ɪbn ˌæbˈdælə ɪbn ˈsiːnə/
noun
Persian physician and influential Islamic philosopher; his interpretation of Aristotle influenced St. Thomas Aquinas; writings on medicine were important for almost 500 years (980-1037)
(
Abu Ali al-Husain ibn Abdallah ibn Sina
,
Avicenna
,
ibn-Sina
)
Persian physician and influential Islamic philosopher; his interpretation of Aristotle influenced St. Thomas Aquinas; writings on medicine were important for almost 500 years (980-1037)
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