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awl
awl /ɔːl/
noun
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A pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
(
awl
)
a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
The cobbler used an awl to make holes in the leather.
The cobbler used an awl to make holes in the leather.
probability
probability /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləˌtiː/
noun
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(
)
A measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
(
chance
, probability
)
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
The probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5
the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5
If that phone call is for me, chances are it's my wife
if that phone call is for me, chances are it's my wife
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()
The quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event
(
probability
)
the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event
For a while mutiny seemed a probability
for a while mutiny seemed a probability
Going by past experience there was a high probability that the visitors were lost
going by past experience there was a high probability that the visitors were lost
sweat pants
sweat pants /swɛt pænts/
noun
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Loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes
(
sweat pants
, sweatpants
, joggers
)
loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes
I love wearing sweatpants on lazy days because they are so comfortable and cozy
I love wearing sweatpants on lazy days because they are so comfortable and cozy
law officer
law officer /lɔ ˈɔfɪsər/
noun
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()
An officer of the law
(
law officer
, peace officer
, lawman
)
an officer of the law
The lawman was respected in the town for his unwavering dedication to justice.
The lawman was respected in the town for his unwavering dedication to justice.
