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laboratory
laboratory /ˈlæbrəˌtɔri/
noun
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(
)
A workplace for the conduct of scientific research
(
research lab
, research laboratory
, science lab
, lab
, laboratory
, science laboratory
)
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
The students conducted their experiment in the laboratory
The students conducted their experiment in the laboratory
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A region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation
(
laboratory
, testing ground
)
a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation
The new nation is a testing ground for socioeconomic theories
the new nation is a testing ground for socioeconomic theories
Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism
Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism
catechist
catechist /ˈkætəkɪst/
noun
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One who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
(
catechist
)
one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
The local catechist spent Sundays preparing the youth for their upcoming baptism.
The local catechist spent Sundays preparing the youth for their upcoming baptism.
family Corvidae
family Corvidae /ˈfæmɪli kɔːrˈvɪdeɪ/
noun
-
Crow; raven; rook; jackdaw; chough; magpie; jay
(
Corvidae
, family Corvidae
, corvid
)
crow; raven; rook; jackdaw; chough; magpie; jay
vane
vane /ˈveɪn/
noun
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The flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
(
vane
, web
)
the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft
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Flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
(
blade
, vane
)
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
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A fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
(
vane
)
a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
The arrow's vane helps it stay on course during flight.
The arrow's vane helps it stay on course during flight.
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Mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
(
vane
, weather vane
, weathervane
, wind vane
)
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
