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Polaris
Polaris /poʊˈlɛrəs/
noun
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The brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it
(
North Star
, polar star
, Polaris
, pole star
, polestar
)
the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it
stopping
stopping /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
noun
-
The kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
(
stopping
)
the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
The violinist's stopping was excellent
the violinist's stopping was excellent
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Fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
(
fillet
, stopping
)
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
keeper
keeper /ˈkiːpɝ/
noun
-
One having charge of buildings, grounds or animals
(
keeper
, steward
, custodian
)
one having charge of buildings, grounds or animals
-
Someone in charge of other people
(
keeper
)
someone in charge of other people
Am I my brother's keeper?
am I my brother's keeper?
capiz
capiz /ˈkæpɪz/
noun
-
Marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell
(
capiz
, Placuna placenta
, window oyster
, windowpane oyster
)
marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell
