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battledore
battledore
/ˈbætldɔːr/
noun
An ancient racket game
(
battledore
,
battledore and shuttlecock
)
an ancient racket game
(badminton) a light long-handled racket used by badminton players
(
badminton racket
,
badminton racquet
,
battledore
)
(badminton) a light long-handled racket used by badminton players
pus
pus
/ˈpʌs/
noun
A fluid product of inflammation
(
festering
,
ichor
,
purulence
,
pus
,
sanies
,
suppuration
)
a fluid product of inflammation
Pus
The tenth month of the Hindu calendar
(
Pansa
,
Pus
)
the tenth month of the Hindu calendar
Teapot Dome scandal
Teapot Dome scandal
/ˈtiːpɑːt doʊm ˈskændəl/
noun
A government scandal involving a former United States Navy oil reserve in Wyoming that was secretly leased to a private oil company in 1921; became symbolic of the scandals of the Harding administration
(
Teapot Dome
,
Teapot Dome scandal
)
a government scandal involving a former United States Navy oil reserve in Wyoming that was secretly leased to a private oil company in 1921; became symbolic of the scandals of the Harding administration
linebacker blitzing
linebacker blitzing
/ˈlaɪnˌbækər ˈblɪtsɪŋ/
noun
(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
(
blitz
,
linebacker blitzing
,
safety blitz
)
(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
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