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 sorter sorter /ˈsɔrtɝ/

noun

  1. A machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes  ( sorter )
    a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes
     The postal worker loaded the letters into the sorter for classification.
    The postal worker loaded the letters into the sorter for classification.
  2. A clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office)  ( sorter )
    a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office)


 perry perry /ˈpɛri/

noun

  1. A fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider  ( perry )
    a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider
     On a hot day, a chilled glass of perry can be incredibly refreshing.
    On a hot day, a chilled glass of perry can be incredibly refreshing.

 Perry

  1. United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819)  ( Commodore Perry , Oliver Hazard Perry , Perry )
    United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819)
  2. United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858)  ( Matthew Calbraith Perry , Perry , Matthew C. Perry )
    United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858)
  3. United States philosopher (1876-1957)  ( Perry , Ralph Barton Perry )
    United States philosopher (1876-1957)


 altercation altercation /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

noun

  1. () Noisy quarrel  ( affray , fracas , altercation )
    noisy quarrel
     The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.
    The altercation in the bar was quickly diffused by the bouncer.


 geometry geometry /dʒiːˈɑːmətri/

noun

  1. () (mathematics) the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces  ( geometry )
    (mathematics) the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
     Geometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, and shapes
    Geometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, and shapes