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 shoulder blade shoulder blade /ˈʃəʊldəɹ bleɪd/

noun

  1. () Either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings  ( scapula , shoulder bone , shoulder blade )
    either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings
     The shoulder blade is also known as the scapula
    The shoulder blade is also known as the scapula


 carrick bend carrick bend /ˈkærɪk bɛnd/

noun

  1. A knot used to connect the ends of two large ropes or hawsers  ( carrick bend )
    a knot used to connect the ends of two large ropes or hawsers
     For larger ropes, the carrick bend was the knot of choice.
    For larger ropes, the carrick bend was the knot of choice.


 klieg light klieg light /kliːɡ laɪt/

noun

  1. Carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films  ( klieg light )
    carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films
     The director called for the klieg light to enhance the dramatic scene being filmed.
    The director called for the klieg light to enhance the dramatic scene being filmed.


 stunt woman stunt woman /ˈstʌnt ˈwʊmən/

noun

  1. A stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts  ( double , stunt man , stunt woman )
    a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
     His first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable
    his first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable