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 plumber's helper plumber's helper /ˈplʌmbərz ˈhɛlpər/

noun

  1. [ N. American] Hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains  ( plumber's helper [ N. American] , plunger , plumber's friend )
    hand tool consisting of a stick with a rubber suction cup at one end; used to clean clogged drains
      The plunger helped clear the blocked sink
    The plunger helped clear the blocked sink


 fishhook fishhook /fɪʃhuk/

noun

  1. A sharp barbed hook for catching fish  ( fishhook )
    a sharp barbed hook for catching fish
      The fishhook was securely fastened to the line to prevent the fish from escaping
    The fishhook was securely fastened to the line to prevent the fish from escaping


 waxberry waxberry /ˈwæksˌbɛri/

noun

  1. Deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries  ( bayberry , candleberry , Myrica pensylvanica , swamp candleberry , waxberry )
    deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries
  2. Deciduous shrub of western North America having spikes of pink flowers followed by round white berries  ( common snowberry , snowberry , Symphoricarpos alba , waxberry )
    deciduous shrub of western North America having spikes of pink flowers followed by round white berries


 canon canon /ˈkænən/

noun

  1. () A rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy  ( canon )
    a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
      The neoclassical canon
    the neoclassical canon
      Canons of polite society
    canons of polite society
  2. A collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired  ( canon )
    a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired
  3. A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church  ( canon )
    a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church
  4. A contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts  ( canon )
    a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
      Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D" is a popular example of a canon in classical music.
    Johann Pachelbel's "Canon in D" is a popular example of a canon in classical music.
  5. A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall  ( canon , canyon )
    a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
       The breathtaking canyon stretched as far as the eye could see, its towering cliffs a testament to the power of erosion.
    The breathtaking canyon stretched as far as the eye could see, its towering cliffs a testament to the power of erosion.
  6. A priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter  ( canon )
    a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter


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