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 hoop snake hoop snake /huːp sneɪk/

noun

  1. () Any of various harmless North American snakes that were formerly believed to take tail in mouth and roll along like a hoop  ( hoop snake )
    any of various harmless North American snakes that were formerly believed to take tail in mouth and roll along like a hoop
       According to folklore, the hoop snake could grasp its tail and roll like a hoop.
    According to folklore, the hoop snake could grasp its tail and roll like a hoop.


 bawdyhouse bawdyhouse /ˈbɔːdihaʊs/

noun

  1. () [Archaic, Vulgar] A building where prostitutes are available  ( bagnio [Vulgar] , bordello [Vulgar] , cathouse [Vulgar] , bawdyhouse [Archaic, Vulgar] , brothel , house of ill repute , house of prostitution , sporting house [ N. American] , whorehouse [Vulgar] )
    a building where prostitutes are available


 Dictaphone Dictaphone /ˈdɪktəˌfoʊn/

noun

  1. A tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation  ( Dictaphone )
    a tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation
      Secretaries often used a Dictaphone to transcribe the boss's notes back in the day.
    Secretaries often used a Dictaphone to transcribe the boss's notes back in the day.


 teashop teashop /ˈtiːʃɑːp/

noun

  1. [British] A restaurant where tea and light meals are available  ( tea parlor [ N. American] , tea parlour [Canadian, British] , teahouse [British] , tearoom [British] , teashop [British] )
    a restaurant where tea and light meals are available


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