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third rail
third rail
/θɜrd reɪl/
noun
A rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive
(
third rail
)
a rail through which electric current is supplied to an electric locomotive
The subway system relies on the third rail to power the trains.
The subway system relies on the third rail to power the trains.
big bedbug
big bedbug
/bɪɡ ˈbɛdbʌɡ/
noun
Large bloodsucking bug
(
big bedbug
,
cone-nosed bug
,
conenose
,
conenose bug
,
kissing bug
)
large bloodsucking bug
hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism
/ˌhaɪpəθɪˈɹɔɪədɪzɪm/
noun
An overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
(
hyperthyroidism
,
thyrotoxicosis
)
an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
Engraulis encrasicholus
Engraulis encrasicholus
/ɪnˈgrɔːlɪs ɛnkrəˈsiːkələs/
noun
Esteemed for its flavor; usually preserved or used for sauces and relishes
(
Engraulis encrasicholus
,
mediterranean anchovy
)
esteemed for its flavor; usually preserved or used for sauces and relishes
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