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fisherman's bend
fisherman's bend
/ˈfɪʃərmənz bɛnd/
noun
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
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
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
(sport) travel by canoe
(
canoe
)
(sport) travel by canoe
Canoe along the canal
canoe along the canal
sanctuary
sanctuary
/ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri/
noun
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.
A shelter from danger or hardship
(
asylum
,
refuge
,
sanctuary
)
a shelter from danger or hardship
A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
(
sanctuary
)
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
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