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 embossment embossment /ɪmˈbɔːsmənt/

noun

  1. Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background  ( embossment , relief , relievo , rilievo , sculptural relief )
    sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
  2. An impression produced by pressure or printing  ( embossment , imprint )
    an impression produced by pressure or printing


 turkey turkey /ˈtɝːki/

noun

  1. () Large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food  ( Meleagris gallopavo , turkey )
    large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
     Roast turkey is a popular dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners
    Roast turkey is a popular dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners
  2. An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual  ( bomb , dud , turkey , clunker [Informal, N. American] )
    an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
     The first experiment was a real turkey
    the first experiment was a real turkey
     The meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned
    the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned
  3. Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted  ( turkey )
    flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
     Every year, we have turkey for our festive holiday meal.
    Every year, we have turkey for our festive holiday meal.
  4. [Informal] A person who does something thoughtless or annoying  ( joker , turkey [Informal] )
    a person who does something thoughtless or annoying
     Some joker is blocking the driveway
    some joker is blocking the driveway

 Turkey

  1. () A Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; on the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Young Turks, led by Kemal Ataturk, established a republic in 1923  ( Republic of Turkey , Türkiye , Turkey )
    a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; on the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Young Turks, led by Kemal Ataturk, established a republic in 1923
     Turkey has a rich history and culture, as well as delicious food like kebabs and baklava
    Turkey has a rich history and culture, as well as delicious food like kebabs and baklava


 Melbourne Melbourne /ˈmɛlbɔn/

noun

  1. The capital of Victoria state and 2nd largest Australian city; a financial and commercial center  ( Melbourne )
    the capital of Victoria state and 2nd largest Australian city; a financial and commercial center
     Melbourne is renowned for its coffee culture and arts scene.
    Melbourne is renowned for its coffee culture and arts scene.
  2. A resort town in east central Florida  ( Melbourne )
    a resort town in east central Florida
     If you're ever in Florida, Melbourne is a lovely resort town to visit.
    If you're ever in Florida, Melbourne is a lovely resort town to visit.


 quoin quoin /kɔɪn/

noun

  1. (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone  ( corner , quoin )
    (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
  2. The keystone of an arch  ( coign , coigne , quoin )
    the keystone of an arch
  3. Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase  ( coign , coigne , quoin )
    expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase