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 leafhopper leafhopper /ˈliːfˌhɑːpɝ/

noun

  1. () Small leaping insect that sucks the juices of plants  ( leafhopper )
    small leaping insect that sucks the juices of plants
     The gardener noticed the plant's leaves turning yellow, suspecting a leafhopper infestation.
    The gardener noticed the plant's leaves turning yellow, suspecting a leafhopper infestation.


 swirl swirl /ˈswɝːl/

noun

  1. () The shape of something rotating rapidly  ( convolution , vortex , whirl , swirl )
    the shape of something rotating rapidly
      The artist used bold brushstrokes to create a swirl of colors on the canvas.
    The artist used bold brushstrokes to create a swirl of colors on the canvas.

verb

  1. () Flow in a circular current, of liquids  ( whirlpool , eddy , whirl , purl , swirl )
    flow in a circular current, of liquids
  2. () Turn in a twisting or spinning motion  ( twizzle , twiddle , twirl , swirl , whirl )
    turn in a twisting or spinning motion
     The leaves swirled in the autumn wind
    The leaves swirled in the autumn wind


 defensive structure defensive structure /dɪˈfɛnsɪv ˈstrʌktʃər/

noun

  1. A structure used to defend against attack  ( defence [Canadian, British] , defense [American] , defensive structure )
    a structure used to defend against attack
     The artillery battered down the defenses
    the artillery battered down the defenses


 baby's bed baby's bed /ˈbeɪbiz bɛd/

noun

  1. A small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling  ( baby bed , baby's bed )
    a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling
     The baby bed is too small for our growing child
    The baby bed is too small for our growing child