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life vest
life vest /ˈlaɪf vɛst/
noun
-
Life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design
(
cork jacket
, life jacket
, life vest
)
life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design
The sailor put on his life jacket before going out on the water
The sailor put on his life jacket before going out on the water
Chorizagrotis auxiliaris
Chorizagrotis auxiliaris /ˌkɔːrɪzəˈgroʊtɪs ɔːkˈsiːliːərɪs/
noun
-
Larvae (of a noctuid moth) that travel in large groups and destroy grains and alfalfa in the midwestern states
(
army cutworm
, Chorizagrotis auxiliaris
)
larvae (of a noctuid moth) that travel in large groups and destroy grains and alfalfa in the midwestern states
fire walker
fire walker /ˈfaɪər ˈwɔːkər/
noun
-
Someone who walks barefoot on burning coals
(
fire walker
)
someone who walks barefoot on burning coals
The highlight of the show was the brave fire walker, stepping confidently on the burning coals.
The highlight of the show was the brave fire walker, stepping confidently on the burning coals.
water gauge
water gauge /ˈwɔːtər geɪdʒ/
noun
-
Gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank, boiler or reservoir
(
water gage
[American] , water gauge
, water glass
, water-gauge
)
gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank, boiler or reservoir
