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 cuspid cuspid /ˈkʌspɪd/

noun

  1. One of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars  ( canine , canine tooth , cuspid , dogtooth , eye tooth , eyetooth )
    one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
     Canine teeth are the sharp teeth located at the front of the mouth
    Canine teeth are the sharp teeth located at the front of the mouth


 miso miso /ˈmiːsoʊ/

noun

  1. A thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces  ( miso )
    a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces
     Miso soup is a staple in traditional Japanese breakfasts.
    Miso soup is a staple in traditional Japanese breakfasts.


 half gainer half gainer /hæf ˈɡeɪnər/

noun

  1. () A dive in which the diver throws the feet forward and up to complete a half backward somersault and enters the water facing the diving board  ( half gainer )
    a dive in which the diver throws the feet forward and up to complete a half backward somersault and enters the water facing the diving board
     The diver attempted a half gainer during the competition.
    The diver attempted a half gainer during the competition.


 washstand washstand /ˈwɔːʃˌstænd/

noun

  1. A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face  ( basin , lavatory [ N. American] , washstand , washbasin , washbowl )
    a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
     He ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
    he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
  2. Furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: wash-hand stand' is a British term  ( wash-hand stand , washstand )
    furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: wash-hand stand' is a British term