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 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.


 black-and-tan terrier black-and-tan terrier /ˌblækəntæn ˈtɛriər/

noun

  1. A breed of short-haired rat terrier with a black-and-tan coat that was developed in Manchester, England  ( black-and-tan terrier , Manchester terrier )
    a breed of short-haired rat terrier with a black-and-tan coat that was developed in Manchester, England


 Erithacus rubecola Erithacus rubecola /ɛˈrɪθəkəs ruːˈbɛkələ/

noun

  1. Small Old World songbird with a reddish breast  ( Erithacus rubecola , Old World robin , redbreast , robin , robin redbreast )
    small Old World songbird with a reddish breast


 panic button panic button /ˈpænɪk ˈbʌtn̩/

noun

  1. A button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency  ( panic button )
    a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency
     The circuit is operated by a panic button
    the circuit is operated by a panic button
     When he saw that I was angry he hit the panic button
    when he saw that I was angry he hit the panic button