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halfbeak
halfbeak /ˈhɑːfbiːk/
noun
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Tropical and subtropical marine and freshwater fishes having an elongated body and long protruding lower jaw
(
halfbeak
)
tropical and subtropical marine and freshwater fishes having an elongated body and long protruding lower jaw
The elongated jaw of the halfbeak makes it easy to identify.
The elongated jaw of the halfbeak makes it easy to identify.
Salix viminalis
Salix viminalis /ˈsælɪks vɪˈmɪnəlɪs/
noun
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Willow with long flexible twigs used in basketry
(
common osier
, hemp willow
, Salix viminalis
, velvet osier
)
willow with long flexible twigs used in basketry
nihil obstat
nihil obstat /ˈnaɪhɪl ˈɑbstæt/
noun
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Authoritative approval
(
nihil obstat
)
authoritative approval
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The phrase used by the official censor of the Roman Catholic Church to say that a publication has been examined and contains nothing offensive to the church
(
nihil obstat
)
the phrase used by the official censor of the Roman Catholic Church to say that a publication has been examined and contains nothing offensive to the church
The author was relieved when his work received the nihil obstat from the church.
The author was relieved when his work received the nihil obstat from the church.
watchdog
watchdog /ˈwɑːtʃˌdɔg/
noun
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A dog trained to guard property
(
guard dog
, watchdog
)
a dog trained to guard property
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A guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
(
watchdog
)
a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
She is the global watchdog for human rights abuses
she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses