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 tachograph tachograph /ˈtækəɡræf/

noun

  1. A tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle  ( tachograph )
    a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle
     Every long-haul truck in our fleet is equipped with a tachograph to monitor driving patterns.
    Every long-haul truck in our fleet is equipped with a tachograph to monitor driving patterns.


 provender provender /ˈprɑːvɛndər/

noun

  1. A stock or supply of foods  ( commissariat , provender , viands , provisions , victuals , vittles )
    a stock or supply of foods
      The sailors stocked the ship with enough provisions for their long journey at sea.
    The sailors stocked the ship with enough provisions for their long journey at sea.
  2. Food for domestic livestock  ( provender , feedstuff , feed )
    food for domestic livestock
      The farmer poured feed into the trough, and the animals eagerly ate.
    The farmer poured feed into the trough, and the animals eagerly ate.


 balloon sail balloon sail /bəˈluːn seɪl/

noun

  1. Any light loose sail  ( balloon sail )
    any light loose sail


 high table high table /haɪ ˈteɪbəl/

noun

  1. A dining table in a dining-hall raised on a platform; seats are reserved for distinguished persons  ( high table )
    a dining table in a dining-hall raised on a platform; seats are reserved for distinguished persons
     The university's distinguished faculty sat at the high table during formal dinners.
    The university's distinguished faculty sat at the high table during formal dinners.