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 closed circuit closed circuit /ˈkloʊzd ˈsɜːrkɪt/

noun

  1. () A complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates  ( loop , closed circuit )
    a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
     The surveillance cameras operate on a closed circuit, ensuring privacy.
    The surveillance cameras operate on a closed circuit, ensuring privacy.


 longcase clock longcase clock /ˈlɒŋkeɪs klɒk/

noun

  1. A pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case  ( grandfather clock , longcase clock )
    a pendulum clock enclosed in a tall narrow case


 genus Geum genus Geum /ˈdʒiːnəs ɡiːəm/

noun

  1. Avens  ( genus Geum , Geum )
    avens


 radiator radiator /ˈreɪdiːˌeɪtɝ/

noun

  1. () Any object that radiates energy  ( radiator )
    any object that radiates energy
     The radiator in my bedroom keeps me warm during the winter months
    The radiator in my bedroom keeps me warm during the winter months
  2. A mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan  ( radiator )
    a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan
     The car's radiator was leaking coolant, causing the engine to overheat
    The car's radiator was leaking coolant, causing the engine to overheat
  3. Heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings  ( radiator )
    heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings
     The old building relied on a radiator system to provide heat during cold months.
    The old building relied on a radiator system to provide heat during cold months.