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 stallion stallion /ˈstæljən/

noun

  1. Uncastrated adult male horse  ( entire , stallion )
    uncastrated adult male horse


 jobcentre jobcentre /ˈdʒɑːbsɛntər/

noun

  1. [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

  1. 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

  1. Cover with calcimine  ( calcimine , Kalsomine )
    cover with calcimine
     Calcimine the walls
    calcimine the walls


 erosion erosion /ɪˈroʊʒən/

noun

  1. () (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.
  2. Erosion by chemical action  ( corroding , corrosion , erosion )
    erosion by chemical action
  3. 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
  4. 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.