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 downy woodpecker downy woodpecker /ˈdaʊni ˈwʊdpɪkər/

noun

  1. Small North American woodpecker with black and white plumage and a small bill  ( downy woodpecker )
    small North American woodpecker with black and white plumage and a small bill
     The downy woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk.
    The downy woodpecker pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk.


 tinker tinker /ˈtɪŋkɝ/

noun

  1. Small mackerel found nearly worldwide  ( chub mackerel , Scomber japonicus , tinker )
    small mackerel found nearly worldwide
  2. Formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living  ( tinker )
    formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
     A tinker traveled through our village, mending metal utensils.
    A tinker traveled through our village, mending metal utensils.
  3. A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts  ( tinker , tinkerer )
    a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts

verb

  1. () Do random, unplanned work, activities or spend time idly  ( monkey , monkey around [Informal] , muck about [Informal, British] , mess around , muck around [Informal, British] , potter [British] , putter [ N. American] , tinker )
    do random, unplanned work, activities or spend time idly
     The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
    The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
  2. Try to fix or mend  ( fiddle , tinker )
    try to fix or mend
     Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right
    Can you tinker with the T.V. set--it's not working right
     She always fiddles with her van on the weekend
    She always fiddles with her van on the weekend
  3. Work as a tinker or tinkerer  ( tinker )
    work as a tinker or tinkerer


 autoradiograph autoradiograph /ɑːtoʊˈreɪdiːoʊgræf/

noun

  1. A radiogram produced by radiation emitted by the specimen being photographed  ( autoradiograph )
    a radiogram produced by radiation emitted by the specimen being photographed
     The researcher used an autoradiograph to visualize the distribution of radioactive material.
    The researcher used an autoradiograph to visualize the distribution of radioactive material.


 green tea green tea /ɡriːn tiː/

noun

  1. Tea leaves that have been steamed and dried without fermenting  ( green tea )
    tea leaves that have been steamed and dried without fermenting
     I like to drink green tea in the morning for a healthy boost
    I like to drink green tea in the morning for a healthy boost