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sick person
sick person /sɪk ˈpɜːrsən/
noun
-
A person suffering from an illness
(
diseased person
, sick person
, sufferer
)
a person suffering from an illness
The sufferer sought medical advice to alleviate his persistent symptoms.
The sufferer sought medical advice to alleviate his persistent symptoms.
hypoplastic dwarf
hypoplastic dwarf /ˌhaɪpoʊˈplæstɪk dwɔrf/
noun
-
An achondroplastic dwarf whose small size is the result of a genetic defect; body parts and mental and sexual development are normal
(
hypoplastic dwarf
, normal dwarf
, primordial dwarf
, true dwarf
)
an achondroplastic dwarf whose small size is the result of a genetic defect; body parts and mental and sexual development are normal
bilge
bilge /bɪldʒ/
noun
-
Where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
(
bilge
)
where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
The ship's bilge needed to be cleaned regularly.
The ship's bilge needed to be cleaned regularly.
-
Water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
(
bilge
, bilge water
)
water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
verb
-
Take in water at the bilge
(
bilge
, take in water
)
take in water at the bilge
The tanker bilged
the tanker bilged
-
Cause to leak
(
bilge
)
cause to leak
The collision bilged the vessel
the collision bilged the vessel
djinn
djinn /dʒɪn/
noun
-
(Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
(
djinn
, djinni
, djinny
, genie
, jinnee
, jinni
)
(Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
