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intertrigo
intertrigo /ˌɪntərˈtraɪgoʊ/
noun
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Chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
(
intertrigo
)
chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the intertrigo under her breasts.
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the intertrigo under her breasts.
brilliant pebble
brilliant pebble /ˈbrɪljənt ˈpɛbəl/
noun
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A code name for a small computerized heat-seeking missile that was supposed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles
(
brilliant pebble
)
a code name for a small computerized heat-seeking missile that was supposed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles
The defense system relied on the brilliant pebble to intercept incoming threats.
The defense system relied on the brilliant pebble to intercept incoming threats.
right-hander
right-hander /ˈraɪtˈhændər/
noun
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(
)
(baseball) a pitcher who throws with the right hand
(
right-handed pitcher
, righty
[Informal, N. American] , right-hander
)
(baseball) a pitcher who throws with the right hand
The baseball team was in need of a good right-hander for the upcoming season.
The baseball team was in need of a good right-hander for the upcoming season.
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A person who uses the right hand more skillfully than the left
(
right hander
, right-hander
, righthander
, righty
[Informal, N. American] )
a person who uses the right hand more skillfully than the left
trunk hose
trunk hose /trʌŋk hoʊz/
noun
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Puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose
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trunk hose
)
puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose
In the Shakespearean play, actors wore trunk hose to match the fashion of the 16th century.
In the Shakespearean play, actors wore trunk hose to match the fashion of the 16th century.
