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shoulder blade
shoulder blade
/ˈʃəʊldəɹ bleɪd/
noun
(
)
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
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
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
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
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