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crown jewels crown jewels /ˈkraʊn ˈdʒuːəlz/

noun

Regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions ( crown jewels )
regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions

midwife midwife /ˈmɪˌdwaɪf/

noun

A woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies ( accoucheuse , midwife )
a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
The midwife monitored the progress of the mother and her baby throughout the labour and delivery
The midwife monitored the progress of the mother and her baby throughout the labour and delivery

Gulf of Guinea Gulf of Guinea /gʌlf ʌv ˈɡɪni/

noun

A gulf off the southwest coast of Africa ( Gulf of Guinea )
a gulf off the southwest coast of Africa
The Gulf of Guinea is known for its rich oil reserves.
The Gulf of Guinea is known for its rich oil reserves.

runway runway /ˈrʌnˌweɪ/

noun

A strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land ( runway )
a strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land
The plane took off from the runway and climbed into the sky
The plane took off from the runway and climbed into the sky
A narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc. ( runway )
a narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc.
A chute down which logs can slide ( runway )
a chute down which logs can slide
A bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll ( rail , rails , runway , track )
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

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