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rake |
Noun
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degree of deviation from a horizontal plane |
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rake |
Noun
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a dissolute man in fashionable society |
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rake |
Verb
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scrape gently |
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rake |
Verb
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gather with a rake |
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rake |
Verb
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level or smooth with a rake |
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rake |
Verb
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move through with or as if with a rake |
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rake |
Verb
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examine hastily |
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rake |
Verb
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sweep the length of |
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ratlin |
Noun
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(nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship |
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red carpet |
Adjective
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special treatment or hospitality |
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red carpet |
Noun
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a strip of red carpeting laid down for dignitaries to walk on |
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radio antenna |
Noun
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omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received |
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rat-tail file |
Noun
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a thin round file shaped like the tail of a rat |
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redoubt |
Noun
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an entrenched stronghold or refuge |
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redoubt |
Noun
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(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification |
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radio aerial |
Noun
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omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received |
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rattan |
Noun
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a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms |
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rattan |
Noun
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the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes |
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rattan |
Noun
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climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes |
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reducer |
Noun
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pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter |
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reducer |
Noun
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a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized |
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radio beacon |
Noun
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a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes |
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radio beacon |
Noun
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a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation |
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ratan |
Noun
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a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms |
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reduction gear |
Noun
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gearing that reduces an input speed to a slower output speed |
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radio chassis |
Noun
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a chassis for a radio receiver |
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rattrap |
Noun
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a trap for catching rats |
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rattrap |
Noun
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filthy run-down dilapidated housing |
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rattrap |
Noun
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a difficult entangling situation |
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radio compass |
Noun
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a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals |
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rake handle |
Noun
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the handle of a rake |
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reed pipe |
Noun
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organ pipe with a vibrating reed |
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radiogram |
Noun
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a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) |
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radiogram |
Noun
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a message transmitted by wireless telegraphy |
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ravehook |
Noun
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a hooked hand tool used to prepare the seams of a boat for oakum |
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reed stop |
Noun
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an organ stop with the tone of a reed instrument |
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radiograph |
Noun
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a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays) |
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ramekin |
Noun
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a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions |
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ramekin |
Noun
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a cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes |
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reef knot |
Noun
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a square knot used in a reef line |
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rayon |
Noun
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a synthetic silklike fabric |
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ramequin |
Noun
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a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions |
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ramequin |
Noun
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a cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes |
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razor |
Noun
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edge tool used in shaving |
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razor |
Verb
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shave with a razor |
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refectory |
Noun
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a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery) |
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ramipril |
Noun
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an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack |
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refectory table |
Noun
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a long narrow dining table supported by a stretcher between two trestles |
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razorblade |
Noun
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a blade that has very sharp edge |
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radio interferometer |
Noun
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radio telescope that uses interference patterns from two antennas instead of a parabolic antenna |