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culvert
culvert
/ˈkʌlvɝt/
noun
A transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
(
culvert
)
a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
The city built a new culvert to divert the rainwater underneath the main road.
The city built a new culvert to divert the rainwater underneath the main road.
arthritic
arthritic
/ɑːrˈθrɪtɪk/
adjective
Of or pertaining to arthritis
(
arthritic
,
creaky
,
rheumatic
,
rheumatoid
,
rheumy
)
of or pertaining to arthritis
My creaky old joints
my creaky old joints
Rheumy with age and grief
rheumy with age and grief
noun
A person afflicted with arthritis
(
arthritic
)
a person afflicted with arthritis
The hands of an elderly arthritic
the hands of an elderly arthritic
hackney
hackney
/ˈhækni/
noun
A compact breed of harness horse
(
hackney
)
a compact breed of harness horse
The hackney breed is known for its endurance in harness racing.
The hackney breed is known for its endurance in harness racing.
A carriage for hire
(
hackney
,
hackney carriage
,
hackney coach
)
a carriage for hire
safety lock
safety lock
/ˈseɪfti lɒk/
noun
A bolt that cannot be moved from outside the door or gate
(
safety bolt
,
safety lock
)
a bolt that cannot be moved from outside the door or gate
Guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
(
safety catch
,
safety lock
)
guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
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