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 on-off switch on-off switch /ˈɒnˌɒf swɪtʃ/

noun

  1. A hinged switch that can assume either of two positions  ( on-off switch , on/off switch , toggle , toggle switch )
    a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions


 early spider orchid early spider orchid /ˈɝːli ˈspaɪdər ˈɔːrkɪd/

noun

  1. Spring-blooming spider orchid having a flower with yellow, green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip  ( early spider orchid , Ophrys sphegodes )
    spring-blooming spider orchid having a flower with yellow, green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip


 callus callus /ˈkæləs/

noun

  1. (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid  ( callus )
    (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid
  2. Bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone  ( callus )
    bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
  3. An area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)  ( callosity , callus )
    an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)

verb

  1. Form a callus or calluses  ( callus )
    form a callus or calluses
     His foot callused
    His foot callused
  2. Cause a callus to form on  ( callus )
    cause a callus to form on
     The long march had callused his feet
    The long march had callused his feet


 Saint Beda Saint Beda /seɪnt ˈbiːdə/

noun

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735)  ( Baeda , Beda , Bede , Saint Baeda , Saint Beda , Saint Bede , St. Baeda , St. Beda , St. Bede , the Venerable Bede )
    (Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735)