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 oxbow oxbow /ˈɑːksˌboʊ/

noun

  1. A wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox  ( oxbow )
    a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
     The farmer used an oxbow to guide his team of oxen.
    The farmer used an oxbow to guide his team of oxen.
  2. A U-shaped curve in a stream  ( oxbow )
    a U-shaped curve in a stream
  3. The land inside an oxbow bend in a river  ( oxbow )
    the land inside an oxbow bend in a river
     The fertile land within the oxbow bend was ideal for farming.
    The fertile land within the oxbow bend was ideal for farming.


 Spodoptera frugiperda Spodoptera frugiperda /ˌspɒdəˈtɛrə fruːdʒɪˈpɝːdə/

noun

  1. Moth whose larvae are fall armyworms  ( Spodoptera frugiperda )
    moth whose larvae are fall armyworms
     Fall armyworms, which are the larvae of Spodoptera frugiperda, have caused damage to many crops.
    Fall armyworms, which are the larvae of Spodoptera frugiperda, have caused damage to many crops.
  2. Larva of a migratory American noctuid moth; destroys grasses and small grains  ( fall armyworm , Spodoptera frugiperda )
    larva of a migratory American noctuid moth; destroys grasses and small grains


 materiel materiel /məˌtɪriːˈɛl/

noun

  1. (military) equipment and supplies of a military force  ( equipage , materiel , matériel )
    (military) equipment and supplies of a military force


 goal-kick goal-kick /ɡoʊl kɪk/

noun

  1. (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line  ( goal-kick )
    (association football) a kick by the defending side after the attacking side sends the ball over the goal-line
     After the opposing team missed their shot, our goalie prepared for a goal-kick.
    After the opposing team missed their shot, our goalie prepared for a goal-kick.
  2. (rugby) an attempt to kick a goal  ( goal-kick )
    (rugby) an attempt to kick a goal