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 ovenbird ovenbird /ˈʌvənbɜːrd/

noun

  1. Small brownish South American birds that build oven-shaped clay nests  ( ovenbird )
    small brownish South American birds that build oven-shaped clay nests
     I spotted an ovenbird constructing its clay nest, which resembled a miniature oven.
    I spotted an ovenbird constructing its clay nest, which resembled a miniature oven.
  2. American warbler; builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground  ( ovenbird , Seiurus aurocapillus )
    American warbler; builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground


 Abney level Abney level /ˈeɪbni ˈlɛvəl/

noun

  1. A surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube; used to measure the angle of inclination of a line from the observer to the target  ( Abney level )
    a surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube; used to measure the angle of inclination of a line from the observer to the target
     Surveyors often use the Abney level to measure land gradients.
    Surveyors often use the Abney level to measure land gradients.


 spice spice /ˈspaɪs/

noun

  1. () Aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative  ( spice )
    aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
     Spices are commonly used in cooking to add flavor, aroma, and color to dishes
    Spices are commonly used in cooking to add flavor, aroma, and color to dishes
  2. The property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored  ( spice , spicery , spiciness )
    the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
  3. Any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food  ( spice )
    any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food

verb

  1. () Make more interesting or flavorful  ( spice up , spice )
    make more interesting or flavorful
     Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer
    Spice up the evening by inviting a belly dancer
  2. (cooking) add herbs or spices to  ( spice , zest , spice up )
    (cooking) add herbs or spices to


 continental glacier continental glacier /ˌkɑːntɪˈnɛntl ˈgleɪʃər/

noun

  1. A glacier that spreads out from a central mass of ice  ( continental glacier )
    a glacier that spreads out from a central mass of ice
     The vast continental glacier shaped the landscape over thousands of years.
    The vast continental glacier shaped the landscape over thousands of years.