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 moderator moderator /ˈmɑːdɝˌeɪtɝ/

noun

  1. Someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence  ( moderator )
    someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence
  2. Someone who presides over a forum or debate  ( moderator )
    someone who presides over a forum or debate
     The moderator ensured the debate remained civil and on topic.
    The moderator ensured the debate remained civil and on topic.
  3. In the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly  ( moderator )
    in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly
  4. Any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors  ( moderator )
    any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors


 handheld drill handheld drill /ˈhændˌhɛld drɪl/

noun

  1. A small portable drill held and operated by hand  ( hand drill , handheld drill )
    a small portable drill held and operated by hand
     I need a hand drill to make a hole in this wooden board
    I need a hand drill to make a hole in this wooden board


 Samuel Gompers Samuel Gompers /ˈsæmjʊəl ˈgɔmpərz/

noun

  1. United States labor leader (born in England) who was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 to 1924 (1850-1924)  ( Gompers , Samuel Gompers )
    United States labor leader (born in England) who was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 to 1924 (1850-1924)


 cankerworm cankerworm /ˈkæŋkərwɜːrm/

noun

  1. Green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees  ( cankerworm )
    green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees
     The cankerworms were a significant pest to the apple orchard this year.
    The cankerworms were a significant pest to the apple orchard this year.