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 cymograph cymograph /ˈsaɪmoʊˌgræf/

noun

  1. Scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure)  ( cymograph , kymograph )
    scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure)


 moderator moderator /ˈmɑːdɝˌeɪtɝ/

noun

  1. Someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence  ( moderator )
    someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence
  2. Someone who presides over a forum or debate  ( moderator )
    someone who presides over a forum or debate
     The moderator ensured the debate remained civil and on topic.
    The moderator ensured the debate remained civil and on topic.
  3. In the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly  ( moderator )
    in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly
  4. Any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors  ( moderator )
    any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors


 handcuff handcuff /ˈhændˌkəf/

noun

  1. Shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs  ( cuff , handcuff , handlock , manacle )
    shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

verb

  1. Confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs  ( cuff , handcuff , manacle )
    confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
     The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime
    The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime


 Samuel Samuel /ˈsæmjuːl/

noun

  1. (Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king  ( Samuel )
    (Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
     Prophet Samuel anointed Saul and later David, setting the course for Israel's monarchy.
    Prophet Samuel anointed Saul and later David, setting the course for Israel's monarchy.