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 double-reed instrument double-reed instrument /ˈdʌbl riːd ˈɪnstrəmənt/

noun

  1. A woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together  ( double reed , double-reed instrument )
    a woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together


 timbrel timbrel /ˈtɪmbrəl/

noun

  1. Small hand drum similar to a tambourine; formerly carried by itinerant jugglers  ( timbrel )
    small hand drum similar to a tambourine; formerly carried by itinerant jugglers
     The dancer played the timbrel as she moved gracefully.
    The dancer played the timbrel as she moved gracefully.


 authorities authorities /əˈθɔrətiːz/

noun

  1. () The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit  ( regime , authorities , government )
    the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
     The government reduced taxes
    the government reduced taxes
     The matter was referred to higher authorities
    the matter was referred to higher authorities


 pricket pricket /ˈprɪkɪt/

noun

  1. Male deer in his second year  ( pricket )
    male deer in his second year
     A young pricket was spotted grazing near the forest's edge.
    A young pricket was spotted grazing near the forest's edge.
  2. A sharp metal spike to hold a candle  ( pricket )
    a sharp metal spike to hold a candle
     The antique store had a beautiful old candelabra with a pricket for each candle.
    The antique store had a beautiful old candelabra with a pricket for each candle.