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 leatherback leatherback /ˈlɛðɝˌbæk/

noun

  1. Wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle  ( Dermochelys coriacea , leatherback , leatherback turtle , leathery turtle )
    wide-ranging marine turtle with flexible leathery carapace; largest living turtle


 fuzee fuzee /fjuːˈziː/

noun

  1. [ N. American] Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant  ( fuse , fusee , fuze [ N. American] , fuzee [ N. American] , primer , priming )
    any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
  2. [ N. American] A friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind  ( fusee , fuzee [ N. American] )
    a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind
  3. [ N. American] A colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains  ( fusee [ N. American] , fuzee [ N. American] )
    a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains


 projector projector /prɑːˈdʒɛktɝ/

noun

  1. An optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen  ( projector )
    an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen
     The presenter connected the projector to his laptop to show the slides on the screen
    The presenter connected the projector to his laptop to show the slides on the screen
  2. An optical device for projecting a beam of light  ( projector )
    an optical device for projecting a beam of light
     The teacher used the projector to display the presentation slides to the class.
    The teacher used the projector to display the presentation slides to the class.


 Makalu Makalu /ˌmækəˈluː/

noun

  1. A mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal (27,790 feet high)  ( Makalu )
    a mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal (27,790 feet high)
     Makalu has some of the most challenging routes for climbers.
    Makalu has some of the most challenging routes for climbers.