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 Untermeyer Untermeyer /ˈʌntɝˌmaɪr/

noun

  1. United States writer (1885-1977)  ( Louis Untermeyer , Untermeyer )
    United States writer (1885-1977)


 moonstone moonstone /ˈmuːnˌstoʊn/

noun

  1. A transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar  ( moonstone )
    a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar
     The moonstone pendant seemed to change color depending on the light
    The moonstone pendant seemed to change color depending on the light


 rescue rescue /ˈrɛskjuː/

noun

  1. () Recovery or preservation from loss or danger  ( delivery , deliverance , saving , rescue )
    recovery or preservation from loss or danger
     Work is the deliverance of mankind
    work is the deliverance of mankind
     A surgeon's job is the saving of lives
    a surgeon's job is the saving of lives

verb

  1. () Free from harm or evil  ( deliver , rescue )
    free from harm or evil
      The courier rushed to deliver the package before the deadline.
    The courier rushed to deliver the package before the deadline.
  2. Take forcibly from legal custody  ( rescue )
    take forcibly from legal custody
     Rescue prisoners
    rescue prisoners


 gimlet gimlet /ˈgɪmˌlɛt/

noun

  1. Hand tool for boring holes  ( auger , gimlet , screw auger , wimble )
    hand tool for boring holes
  2. A cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice  ( gimlet )
    a cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice
     On a hot day, a gimlet can be quite refreshing.
    On a hot day, a gimlet can be quite refreshing.