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retractor
retractor /rɪˈtræktər/
noun
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Surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision
(
retractor
)
surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision
The surgeon used a retractor to hold the incision open during the operation.
The surgeon used a retractor to hold the incision open during the operation.
motley fool
motley fool /ˈmɒtli fuːl/
noun
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A professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
(
jester
, motley fool
, fool
)
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
Ur
Ur /ˈɝː/
noun
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An ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River
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Ur
)
an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River
Schenectady
Schenectady /skəˈnɛktədi/
noun
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A city of eastern New York on the Mohawk river; it prospered after the opening of the Erie Canal
(
Schenectady
)
a city of eastern New York on the Mohawk river; it prospered after the opening of the Erie Canal
The Erie Canal has played a significant role in Schenectady's growth and prosperity.
The Erie Canal has played a significant role in Schenectady's growth and prosperity.
