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 Department of State Department of State /dɪˈpɑrtmənt əv steɪt/

noun

  1. () The federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies  ( DoS , State , United States Department of State , Department of State , State Department )
    the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
     The Department of State was created in 1789
    the Department of State was created in 1789


 band saw band saw /bænd sɔː/

noun

  1. An endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels  ( band saw , bandsaw )
    an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels


 highjacker highjacker /ˈhaɪdʒækər/

noun

  1. A holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it  ( highjacker , road agent , hijacker , highwayman )
    a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
     In tales of old, the highwayman would rob unsuspecting travelers.
    In tales of old, the highwayman would rob unsuspecting travelers.
  2. Someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination  ( highjacker , hijacker )
    someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination


 dwelling house dwelling house /ˈdwɛlɪŋ haʊs/

noun

  1. () Housing that someone is living in  ( domicile , habitation , domicil , abode , dwelling , dwelling house , home )
    housing that someone is living in
     He built a modest dwelling near the pond
    he built a modest dwelling near the pond
     They raise money to provide homes for the homeless
    they raise money to provide homes for the homeless