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canoe
canoe /kəˈnuː/
noun
-
Small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
(
canoe
)
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
We paddled our canoe down the river, enjoying the peaceful scenery
We paddled our canoe down the river, enjoying the peaceful scenery
verb
-
(sport) travel by canoe
(
canoe
)
(sport) travel by canoe
Canoe along the canal
canoe along the canal
sanctuary
sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri/
noun
-
Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
(
bema
, sanctuary
, chancel
)
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
-
A shelter from danger or hardship
(
asylum
, refuge
, sanctuary
)
a shelter from danger or hardship
-
A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
(
sanctuary
)
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
unorthodoxy
unorthodoxy /ˌʌnɔːrˈθɒdɒksi/
noun
-
The quality of being unorthodox
(
heterodoxy
, unorthodoxy
)
the quality of being unorthodox
-
A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
(
heresy
, unorthodoxy
)
a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
-
Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
(
heresy
, heterodoxy
, unorthodoxy
)
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
modiste
modiste /moʊˈdiːst/
noun
-
Someone who makes or mends dresses
(
dressmaker
, modiste
, needlewoman
, seamstress
, sempstress
)
someone who makes or mends dresses
The seamstress skillfully sewed the intricate lace onto the bridal gown
The seamstress skillfully sewed the intricate lace onto the bridal gown
-
Someone who makes and sells hats
(
hatmaker
, hatter
, milliner
, modiste
)
someone who makes and sells hats
