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proofreader
proofreader /ˈpruːfˌriːdər/
noun
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Someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections
(
proofreader
, reader
)
someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections
gainer
gainer /ˈgeɪnɝ/
noun
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A dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board
(
full gainer
, gainer
)
a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward to complete a full backward somersault and enters the water feet first and facing away from the diving board
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A person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits)
(
gainer
)
a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits)
She was clearly the gainer in that exchange
she was clearly the gainer in that exchange
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A person who gains weight
(
gainer
, weight gainer
)
a person who gains weight
Leeward Islands
Leeward Islands /ˈliwərd ˈaɪləndz/
noun
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A group of islands in the eastern West Indies
(
Leeward Islands
)
a group of islands in the eastern West Indies
The Leeward Islands are a popular destination in the Caribbean.
The Leeward Islands are a popular destination in the Caribbean.
checkup
checkup /ˈtʃɛˌkəp/
noun
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(
)
A thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
(
health check
, medical
, medical checkup
, checkup
, medical exam
, medical examination
)
a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
She scheduled a checkup with her doctor next week.
She scheduled a checkup with her doctor next week.
