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Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington /ˈdjuːk ʌv ˈwɛlɪŋtən/
noun
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British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
(
Arthur Wellesley
, Duke of Wellington
, First Duke of Wellington
, Iron Duke
, Wellington
)
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
officiant
officiant /əˈfɪʃiənt/
noun
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A clergyman who officiates at a religious ceremony or service
(
officiant
)
a clergyman who officiates at a religious ceremony or service
The officiant led the wedding ceremony with grace and eloquence.
The officiant led the wedding ceremony with grace and eloquence.
slip-joint pliers
slip-joint pliers /slɪp dʒɔɪnt plaɪərz/
noun
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Pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws
(
slip-joint pliers
)
pliers with a joint adjustable to two positions in order to increase the opening of the jaws
Using the slip-joint pliers, he adjusted the jaws to fit the larger nut.
Using the slip-joint pliers, he adjusted the jaws to fit the larger nut.
agendum
agendum /əˈdʒɛndəm/
noun
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A list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting)
(
agenda
, agendum
, order of business
)
a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting)
The agenda for the meeting includes the presentation of the annual report and the election of a new treasurer
The agenda for the meeting includes the presentation of the annual report and the election of a new treasurer
