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tip truck
tip truck /ˈtɪp trʌk/
noun
-
Truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity
(
dumper
, tip truck
, tipper
, dump truck
[ N. American] , tipper lorry
, tipper truck
, dumper truck
[British] )
truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity
The dump truck unloaded gravel at the construction site.
The dump truck unloaded gravel at the construction site.
dracaena
dracaena /drəˈsiːnə/
noun
-
An agave that is often cultivated for its decorative foliage
(
dracaena
)
an agave that is often cultivated for its decorative foliage
The dracaena plant stood tall in the living room with its striking, decorative foliage.
The dracaena plant stood tall in the living room with its striking, decorative foliage.
nut house
nut house /ˈnʌt haʊs/
noun
-
Pejorative terms for an insane asylum
(
Bedlam
, booby hatch
, crazy house
, cuckoo's nest
, funny farm
, loony bin
, madhouse
, nut house
, sanatorium
, funny house
, nuthouse
, snake pit
)
pejorative terms for an insane asylum
impasse
impasse /ˈɪmˌpæs/
noun
-
(
)
A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
(
dead end
, stalemate
, standstill
, deadlock
, impasse
)
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
Reached an impasse on the negotiations
reached an impasse on the negotiations
-
A street with only one way in or out
(
blind alley
, cul de sac
, dead-end street
, impasse
)
a street with only one way in or out