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stallion
stallion
/ˈstæljən/
noun
Uncastrated adult male horse
(
entire
,
stallion
)
uncastrated adult male horse
jobcentre
jobcentre
/ˈdʒɑːbsɛntər/
noun
[UK]
A government office in a town where information about available jobs is displayed and where unemployment benefits are administered
(
jobcentre
[UK]
)
a government office in a town where information about available jobs is displayed and where unemployment benefits are administered
Many people visit the jobcentre to find potential job opportunities or claim benefits.
Many people visit the jobcentre to find potential job opportunities or claim benefits.
calcimine
calcimine
/ˈkælsɪˌmaɪn/
noun
A water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
(
calcimine
,
Kalsomine
)
a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
The old room was painted with calcimine, giving it a soft and vintage feel.
The old room was painted with calcimine, giving it a soft and vintage feel.
verb
Cover with calcimine
(
calcimine
,
Kalsomine
)
cover with calcimine
Calcimine the walls
calcimine the walls
erosion
erosion
/ɪˈroʊʒən/
noun
(
)
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
(
eating away
,
eroding
,
wearing
,
erosion
,
wearing away
)
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
The constant erosion of the coastline was evident in the crumbling cliffs.
The constant erosion of the coastline was evident in the crumbling cliffs.
Erosion by chemical action
(
corroding
,
corrosion
,
erosion
)
erosion by chemical action
A gradual decline of something
(
erosion
)
a gradual decline of something
After the accounting scandal there was an erosion of confidence in the auditors
after the accounting scandal there was an erosion of confidence in the auditors
Condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
(
erosion
)
condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
Coastal cities are often threatened by the effects of erosion.
Coastal cities are often threatened by the effects of erosion.
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