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 culvert culvert /ˈkʌlvɝt/

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.
  2. A carriage for hire  ( hackney , hackney carriage , hackney coach )
    a carriage for hire


 safety lock safety lock /ˈseɪfti lɒk/

noun

  1. 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
  2. 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