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splicing |
Noun
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a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together |
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sounding board |
Noun
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(music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument |
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sounding board |
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a person whose reactions to something serve as an indication of its acceptability |
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specs |
Noun
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optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision |
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splicer |
Noun
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a mechanical device for joining two pieces of paper or film or magnetic tape |
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splicer |
Noun
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a worker who splices ropes together by interweaving strands |
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splicer |
Noun
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a woodworker who joins pieces of wood with a splice |
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soundboard |
Noun
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(music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument |
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splint |
Noun
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an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg) |
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splint |
Noun
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a thin sliver of wood |
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splint |
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support with a splint |
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squelcher |
Noun
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an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise |
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squelcher |
Noun
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a crushing remark |
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sounding lead |
Noun
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a metal bob at the end of a sounding line |
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spectator pump |
Noun
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a woman's pump with medium heel |
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squib |
Noun
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firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise |
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sounding rocket |
Noun
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a research rocket used to obtain information about the atmosphere at various altitudes |
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spectator |
Noun
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a woman's pump with medium heel |
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spectator |
Noun
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a close observer |
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saquinavir |
Noun
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a weak protease inhibitor (trade name Invirase) used in treating HIV |
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sound recording |
Noun
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a recording of acoustic signals |
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split rail |
Noun
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a rail that is split from a log |
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spectinomycin |
Noun
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an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea |
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squinch |
Noun
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a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire) |
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squinch |
Verb
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cross one's eyes as if in strabismus |
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squinch |
Verb
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draw back, as with fear or pain |
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squinch |
Verb
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crouch down |
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sound spectrograph |
Noun
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a spectrograph for acoustic spectra |
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spectrogram |
Noun
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a photographic record of a spectrum |
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soundtrack |
Noun
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sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film |
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spectrograph |
Noun
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a photographic record of a spectrum |
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spectrograph |
Noun
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a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed |
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spoiler |
Noun
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a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag |
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spoiler |
Noun
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an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds |
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spoiler |
Noun
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someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence |
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spoiler |
Noun
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someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war) |
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spoiler |
Noun
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a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning |
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sound truck |
Noun
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a truck equipped with a loudspeaker and used for advertising |
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squirrel cage |
Noun
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cage with a cylindrical framework that rotates as a small animal runs inside it |
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spectrophotometer |
Noun
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a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength |
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soup bowl |
Noun
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a bowl for serving soup |
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stabilizer |
Noun
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a device for making something stable |
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stabilizer |
Noun
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airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft |
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stabilizer |
Noun
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a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state |
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spectroscope |
Noun
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an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis |
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soup ladle |
Noun
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a ladle for serving soup |
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stabiliser |
Noun
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a device for making something stable |
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soup plate |
Noun
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a deep plate with a wide rim |
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speculum |
Noun
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a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior |
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speculum |
Noun
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a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument |