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 third rail third rail /θɜrd reɪl/

noun

  1. 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

  1. Large bloodsucking bug  ( big bedbug , cone-nosed bug , conenose , conenose bug , kissing bug )
    large bloodsucking bug


 hyperthyroidism hyperthyroidism /ˌhaɪpəθɪˈɹɔɪədɪzɪm/

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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