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 hognose bat hognose bat /ˈhɒɡnoʊz bæt/

noun

  1. Small-eared Mexican bat with a long slender nose  ( Choeronycteris mexicana , hognose bat )
    small-eared Mexican bat with a long slender nose


 baroque baroque /bɝˈoʊk/

adjective

  1. () Having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation  ( churrigueresco , churrigueresque , baroque )
    having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
     The building...frantically baroque
    the building...frantically baroque
  2. Of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750  ( baroque )
    of or relating to or characteristic of the elaborately ornamented style of architecture, art, and music popular in Europe between 1600 and 1750

noun

  1. Elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century  ( baroque , baroqueness )
    elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century
     The Palace of Versailles in France is a famous example of Baroque architecture
    The Palace of Versailles in France is a famous example of Baroque architecture

 Baroque

  1. The historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the Baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe  ( Baroque , Baroque era , Baroque period )
    The historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the Baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe


 public works public works /ˈpʌblɪk wɜrks/

noun

  1. Structures (such as highways, schools, bridges or docks) constructed at government expense for public use  ( public works )
    structures (such as highways, schools, bridges or docks) constructed at government expense for public use
     The government allocated funds for various public works, including a new bridge and school.
    The government allocated funds for various public works, including a new bridge and school.


 tank destroyer tank destroyer /tæŋk dɪˈstrɔɪər/

noun

  1. An armored vehicle equipped with an antitank gun and capable of high speeds  ( tank destroyer )
    an armored vehicle equipped with an antitank gun and capable of high speeds
     The army deployed a tank destroyer to handle the enemy’s armored advancement.
    The army deployed a tank destroyer to handle the enemy’s armored advancement.