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ovenbird
ovenbird
/ˈʌvənbɜːrd/
noun
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.
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
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
(
)
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
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
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
(
)
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
(cooking) add herbs or spices to
(
spice
,
zest
,
spice up
)
(cooking) add herbs or spices to
continental glacier
continental glacier
/ˌkɑːntɪˈnɛntl ˈgleɪʃər/
noun
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.
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