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 angiotensin angiotensin /ˌændʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn/

noun

  1. Any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels  ( angiotensin , angiotonin , Hypertensin )
    any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels


 goalkeeper goalkeeper /ˈgoʊlˌkiːpɝ/

noun

  1. The defensive position on an ice hockey, soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring  ( goalie , goalkeeper , goaltender [ N. American] , netkeeper )
    the defensive position on an ice hockey, soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring
     The goalkeeper made an incredible save to keep the score level
    The goalkeeper made an incredible save to keep the score level
  2. The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal  ( goalie , goalkeeper , goaltender [ N. American] , netkeeper , netminder )
    the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal


 decoration decoration /ˌdɛkɝˈeɪʃən/

noun

  1. () Something used to beautify  ( ornamentation , ornament , decoration )
    something used to beautify
     The cake looked stunning with the elaborate decoration of edible flowers and gold leaf
    The cake looked stunning with the elaborate decoration of edible flowers and gold leaf
  2. The act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)  ( decoration )
    the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
  3. An award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event  ( decoration , laurel wreath , medallion , medal , palm , ribbon )
    an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
     We tied a red ribbon around the gift box to make it look more festive
    We tied a red ribbon around the gift box to make it look more festive


 mph mph /ˈmaɪlzpɝˈaʊɝ/

noun

  1. () The ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)  ( mph , miles per hour )
    the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
      The car was traveling at a speed of 60 miles per hour.
    The car was traveling at a speed of 60 miles per hour.
  2. () A speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel  ( miles per hour , mph )
    a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel