reconstruction reconstruction /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/

noun

1. () The activity of constructing something again  ( reconstruction )
   the activity of constructing something again
   
2. Recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the memory during recall  ( reconstruction , reconstructive memory )
   recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the memory during recall
   
3. An interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence  ( reconstruction )
   an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence
   

 Reconstruction

1. () The period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877  ( Reconstruction Period , Reconstruction Era , Reconstruction )
   the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
    The Reconstruction era was a pivotal time in American history.
   The Reconstruction era was a pivotal time in American history.
   
   

 timecard timecard /ˈtaɪmkɑrd/

noun

1. A card used with a time clock to record an employee's starting and quitting times each day  ( timecard )
   a card used with a time clock to record an employee's starting and quitting times each day
    Don't forget to stamp your timecard on the machine by the entrance every morning.
   Don't forget to stamp your timecard on the machine by the entrance every morning.
   
   
2. A card recording an employee's starting and quitting times each work day  ( timecard )
   a card recording an employee's starting and quitting times each work day
    Employees are reminded to punch their timecard when they start and finish their shift.
   Employees are reminded to punch their timecard when they start and finish their shift.
   
   

 machine gun machine gun /ˈmaʃiːn gʌn/

noun

1. () A rapidly firing automatic gun (often mounted)  ( machine gun )
   a rapidly firing automatic gun (often mounted)
    A machine gun is a commonly used weapon used by soldiers
   A machine gun is a commonly used weapon used by soldiers
   
   

verb

1. () Shoot with a machine gun  ( machine gun )
   shoot with a machine gun
   

 combination lock combination lock /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən lɑk/

noun

1. Lock that can be opened only by turning dials in a special sequence  ( combination lock )
   lock that can be opened only by turning dials in a special sequence
    He secured his diary with a combination lock to keep it private.
   He secured his diary with a combination lock to keep it private.