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tent peg
tent peg /tɛnt pɛg/
noun
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A peg driven into the ground to hold a rope supporting a tent
(
tent peg
)
a peg driven into the ground to hold a rope supporting a tent
The ground was rocky, so we had trouble getting the tent pegs to stay in place
The ground was rocky, so we had trouble getting the tent pegs to stay in place
lizard
lizard /ˈlɪzɝd/
noun
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(
)
Relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
(
lizard
)
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
The desert is home to various species of lizards that have adapted to the harsh environment.
The desert is home to various species of lizards that have adapted to the harsh environment.
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A man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him
(
lizard
, lounge lizard
)
a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support him
polytheism
polytheism /ˈpɑːˌliːθiːɪzəm/
noun
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Belief in multiple Gods
(
polytheism
)
belief in multiple Gods
Ancient Egyptian culture practiced polytheism, worshipping numerous deities.
Ancient Egyptian culture practiced polytheism, worshipping numerous deities.
fluorite
fluorite /ˈflɔˌraɪt/
noun
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A soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
(
fluor
, fluorite
, fluorspar
)
a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
