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 side horse side horse /ˈsaɪd hɔrs/

noun

  1. A gymnastic horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end  ( pommel horse , side horse )
    a gymnastic horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end
      The gymnast executed a perfect routine on the pommel horse, earning a high score
    The gymnast executed a perfect routine on the pommel horse, earning a high score


 wellerism wellerism /ˈwɛlərɪzəm/

noun

  1. A comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel  ( wellerism )
    a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
      A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.
    A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.


 dobbin dobbin /ˈdɑːbɪn/

noun

  1. A quiet plodding workhorse  ( dobbin , farm horse )
    a quiet plodding workhorse


 Atlantic puffin Atlantic puffin /ætˈlæntɪk ˈpʌfɪn/

noun

  1. Common puffin of the northern Atlantic  ( Atlantic puffin , Fratercula arctica )
    common puffin of the northern Atlantic


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