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angiotensin
angiotensin
/ˌændʒioʊˈtɛnsɪn/
noun
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
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
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
(
)
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
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)
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
(
)
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.
(
)
A speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
(
miles per hour
,
mph
)
a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
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