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 hiddenite hiddenite /ˈhɪdənaɪt/

noun

  1. A green transparent form of the mineral spodumene used as a gemstone  ( hiddenite )
    a green transparent form of the mineral spodumene used as a gemstone
     She wore a stunning necklace with a hiddenite pendant.
    She wore a stunning necklace with a hiddenite pendant.


 sec sec /ˈsɛk/

adjective

  1. (of champagne) moderately dry  ( sec , unsweet )
    (of champagne) moderately dry

noun

  1. () 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Système International d'Unités  ( s , sec , second )
    1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Système International d'Unités
     The Olympic sprinter set a new world record by finishing the 100-meter dash in 958 seconds
    The Olympic sprinter set a new world record by finishing the 100-meter dash in 958 seconds
  2. Ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle  ( sec , secant )
    ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle

 SEC

  1. An independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors  ( SEC , Securities and Exchange Commission )
    an independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors


 oil gland oil gland /ɔɪl ɡlænd/

noun

  1. A gland that secretes oil  ( oil gland )
    a gland that secretes oil
     The oil gland in our skin helps keep it moisturized.
    The oil gland in our skin helps keep it moisturized.


 withers withers /ˈwɪðɝz/

noun

  1. The highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals  ( withers )
    the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
     The saddle was carefully placed behind the horse's withers.
    The saddle was carefully placed behind the horse's withers.