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foghorn
foghorn /ˈfɑːɡhɔːrn/
noun
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A warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone
(
foghorn
)
a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone
The foghorn sounded loudly, warning ships of the impending fog that enveloped the coast.
The foghorn sounded loudly, warning ships of the impending fog that enveloped the coast.
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A loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
(
foghorn
, fogsignal
)
a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
lockman
lockman /ˈlɑːkmən/
noun
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A worker in charge of a lock (on a canal)
(
lockkeeper
, lockman
, lockmaster
)
a worker in charge of a lock (on a canal)
tertigravida
tertigravida /ˌtɝːtɪɡrəˈvaɪdə/
noun
-
A woman who is pregnant for the third time
(
gravida III
, tertigravida
)
a woman who is pregnant for the third time
spark lever
spark lever /spɑːrk ˈlɛvər/
noun
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(on early automobiles) a lever mounted on the steering column and used to adjust the timing of the ignition
(
spark lever
)
(on early automobiles) a lever mounted on the steering column and used to adjust the timing of the ignition
Adjusting the spark lever in the early automobiles ensured optimal ignition timing.
Adjusting the spark lever in the early automobiles ensured optimal ignition timing.
