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double glazing
double glazing /ˈdʌbəl ˈgleɪzɪŋ/
noun
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A window with two panes of glass and a space between them; reduces heat and noise transmission through the window
(
double glazing
)
a window with two panes of glass and a space between them; reduces heat and noise transmission through the window
We upgraded to double glazing to keep our home warmer in the winter and reduce noise.
We upgraded to double glazing to keep our home warmer in the winter and reduce noise.
tightrope
tightrope /ˈtaɪˌtroʊp/
noun
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Tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
(
tightrope
)
tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
The acrobat balanced gracefully on the tightrope, high above the gasping audience.
The acrobat balanced gracefully on the tightrope, high above the gasping audience.
Australian crawl
Australian crawl /ɔːˈstreɪliən krɔːl/
noun
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A swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick
(
Australian crawl
, crawl
, front crawl
)
a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick
The front crawl is also known as freestyle and is the most common swimming stroke
The front crawl is also known as freestyle and is the most common swimming stroke
pretzel
pretzel /ˈprɛtzəl/
noun
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Glazed and salted cracker typically in the shape of a loose knot
(
pretzel
)
glazed and salted cracker typically in the shape of a loose knot
She bought a warm pretzel from the street vendor, enjoying its salty goodness.
She bought a warm pretzel from the street vendor, enjoying its salty goodness.
