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 fisherman's bend fisherman's bend /ˈfɪʃərmənz bɛnd/

noun

  1. A knot for tying a line to a spar or ring  ( fisherman's bend )
    a knot for tying a line to a spar or ring
     To secure the boat, he used a fisherman's bend around the post.
    To secure the boat, he used a fisherman's bend around the post.


 Justinian Justinian /dʒʌˈstɪniən/

noun

  1. Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians; codified Roman law in 529; his general Belisarius regained North Africa and Spain (483-565)  ( Justinian , Justinian I , Justinian the Great )
    Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians; codified Roman law in 529; his general Belisarius regained North Africa and Spain (483-565)


 canoe canoe /kəˈnuː/

noun

  1. Small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle  ( canoe )
    small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
     We paddled our canoe down the river, enjoying the peaceful scenery
    We paddled our canoe down the river, enjoying the peaceful scenery

verb

  1. (sport) travel by canoe  ( canoe )
    (sport) travel by canoe
     Canoe along the canal
    canoe along the canal


 sanctuary sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri/

noun

  1. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing  ( bema , sanctuary , chancel )
    area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
     The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
    The choir stood in the chancel, singing hymns during the service.
  2. A shelter from danger or hardship  ( asylum , refuge , sanctuary )
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  3. A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept  ( sanctuary )
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept