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 driftfish driftfish /ˈdrɪftfɪʃ/

noun

  1. Small (6 inches) tropical butterfishes found worldwide  ( driftfish )
    small (6 inches) tropical butterfishes found worldwide
     The small driftfish can be found in tropical regions worldwide.
    The small driftfish can be found in tropical regions worldwide.
  2. Larger butterfishes of the western Atlantic from the New York area to the northern Gulf of Mexico  ( driftfish )
    larger butterfishes of the western Atlantic from the New York area to the northern Gulf of Mexico
     The driftfish is a common sight in the waters off the northern Gulf of Mexico.
    The driftfish is a common sight in the waters off the northern Gulf of Mexico.


 toecap toecap /ˈtoʊkæp/

noun

  1. A protective leather or steel cover for the toe of a boot or shoe, reinforcing or decorating it  ( toecap )
    a protective leather or steel cover for the toe of a boot or shoe, reinforcing or decorating it
     The boots were reinforced with a steel toecap for protection.
    The boots were reinforced with a steel toecap for protection.


 Aztec Aztec /ˈæzˌtɛk/

noun

  1. A member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519  ( Aztec )
    a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
     The Aztec empire was a powerful entity before being overthrown by Cortes.
    The Aztec empire was a powerful entity before being overthrown by Cortes.


 procurator procurator /prəˈkjʊrətər/

noun

  1. (ancient Rome) someone employed by the Roman Emperor to manage finance and taxes  ( procurator )
    (ancient Rome) someone employed by the Roman Emperor to manage finance and taxes
     The procurator was crucial in managing the finances of the vast Roman Empire.
    The procurator was crucial in managing the finances of the vast Roman Empire.
  2. A person authorized to act for another  ( placeholder , procurator , proxy )
    a person authorized to act for another