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spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.
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A man rushed past and jogged her elbow, making her drop the bag. Lernen beginnen
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to push or knock someone or something slightly, especially with your arm:
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jog verb (WITH MOVEMENT UP AND DOWN) The horse and cart jogged down the rough track towards the farm. We were getting more and more uncomfortable as we jogged along in the back of the truck. Lernen beginnen
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to move forward slowly with a lot of shaking or movement up and down:
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people were nudging each other and pointing at me Lernen beginnen
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to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract the person's attention: prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something.
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Oil prices continue to nudge higher. Peter must be nudging 40 now. Lernen beginnen
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to move slowly and almost reach a higher point or level: to be close to reaching a particular price or level: - Inflation is nudging 10%.
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Do you find your parents nudging you in the direction of further study? Lernen beginnen
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to encourage or persuade someone to do something in a way that is gentle rather than forceful or direct:
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I gave him a nudge to wake him up. Lernen beginnen
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the act of pushing someone or something gently:
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I prodded her in the back to get her attention. She prodded the cake with her fork to see if it was cooked. He prodded at the fish with his fork a few times, but he didn't eat a mouthful. Lernen beginnen
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poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
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He gets things done, but only after I've prodded him into doing them. Lernen beginnen
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to encourage someone to take action, especially when they are being slow or unwilling:
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She sat through the entire meeting and didn’t utter a word. Lernen beginnen
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to say something or make a sound with your voice: utterance - We hope their utterances will be matched by their actions.
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utter adjective [not gradable] (COMPLETE) What an utter fool I was! The meeting was a complete and utter waste of time. Lying back in the hot bath was utter bliss. utter nonsense/rubbish/drivel Lernen beginnen
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Lying on a sunny beach is my idea of sheer bliss. Lernen beginnen
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perfect happiness; great joy.
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sheer adjective (COMPLETE) The suggestion is sheer nonsense. His success was due to sheer willpower/determination. Lernen beginnen
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nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).
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(especially of a cliff or wall) perpendicular or nearly so.
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sheer adjective (CLOTHING) sheer nylon tights She wore a dress of the sheerest silk. Lernen beginnen
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(of a fabric) very thin; diaphanous.
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I thought the boats were going to collide, but one sheered off/away at the last second. Lernen beginnen
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(typically of a boat or ship) swerve or change course quickly.
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sheer adjective (COMPLETE) Some of those books are sheer magic. Lernen beginnen
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not mixed with anything else; pure or complete:
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The sheer size of the engine makes it difficult to transport. Lernen beginnen
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(of size or weight) very large:
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The whole venture has been an unmitigated disaster. Lernen beginnen
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complete, often describing something bad or unsuccessful that has no good or positive points:
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The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting a cyclist. The cab slowed down and swerved towards the curb. Lernen beginnen
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change or cause to change direction abruptly.
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She is one of those rare politicians whom one can trust not to swerve from policy and principle. Lernen beginnen
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If you do not swerve from a principle or certain actions, you continue to think or act as you did in the beginning:
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unswerving loyalty/devotion/support/faith Lernen beginnen
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If someone's trust or belief is unswerving, it is always strong and never becomes weaker:
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abrupt adjective (SUDDEN) Our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room. I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject; As you step into the air-conditioned office, there is an abrupt change in temperature. Lernen beginnen
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sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant:
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an abrupt manner/reply He is sometimes very abrupt with clients. Lernen beginnen
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using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly: brief to the point of rudeness; curt.
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The road ended in an abrupt (= sudden and very steep) slope down to the sea. Lernen beginnen
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The government should act to curb tax evasion. You really need to curb your spending. Lernen beginnen
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to control or limit something that is not wanted:
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curb noun [C] (EDGE) US spelling of kerb UK She stood on the curb and waited until the light turned green to cross the street. Lernen beginnen
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KRAWEZNIK - a raised edge along the side of a street, often forming part of a path for people to walk on:
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a diaphanous dress of pale gold a diaphanous silk veil Lernen beginnen
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(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent.
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perpendicular [PROSTOPADLY] dormers and gables that extend perpendicular to the main roofline Lernen beginnen
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at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.
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perpendicular [a perpendicular line:] Draw a perpendicular from the vertex of the triangle to its base. Lernen beginnen
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The wall was leaning at an angle of ten degrees to the perpendicular. Lernen beginnen
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a perpendicular position or direction:
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vertex plural vertices UK/ US - vertexes Lernen beginnen
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WIERZCHOLEK - the highest point; the top or apex. (in mathematics) the point where two lines meet to form an angle, or the point that is opposite the base of a shape:
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apex noun [C] (HIGHEST POINT) the apex of a triangle/pyramid Lernen beginnen
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the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.
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He reached the apex of his career during that period. Lernen beginnen
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the highest point or most successful part of something:
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apex noun [C] (BODY ORGAN) A chest x-ray showed an abnormality in the left lung apex. Lernen beginnen
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the pointed end of an organ:
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abbreviation for Advance Purchase Excursion: a system of cheap travel tickets that must be bought a particular number of days before travelling:
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My class is going on an excursion to Niagara Falls. Lernen beginnen
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a short journey usually made for pleasure, often by a group of people:
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A teacher by profession, this is her first excursion into writing. Lernen beginnen
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a short involvement in a new activity:
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the top end of the wall of a building, in the shape of a triangle, where it meets the sloping parts of a roof
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dormer (also dormer window) Lernen beginnen
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a window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
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endorsement noun (APPROVAL) The campaign hasn't received any political endorsements.; the issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement Lernen beginnen
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an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something.
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endorsement [CELEBRITY] (also product endorsement) products that carry an endorsement from a celebrity Lernen beginnen
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the fact of a famous person appearing in an advertisement saying that they use and like a product:
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endorsement noun (DRIVING LICENCE) UK He's got a couple of endorsements on his licence already. Lernen beginnen
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a mark on a driving licence that shows the driver is guilty of driving in an illegal way:
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What are the regulations for cheque endorsements? Lernen beginnen
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the act of signing the back of a cheque, bill of exchange, etc. that has your name on it in order to give your permission for it to be paid to someone else: the action of endorsing a check or bill of exchange.
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a clause in an insurance policy detailing an exemption from or change in coverage.
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The desert is so arid that nothing can grow there. Lernen beginnen
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(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
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arid [unsuccessful] FORMAL After several arid years, the company has started to become successful. Lernen beginnen
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arid [NOT INTERESTING] FORMAL I found his writing extremely arid. Lernen beginnen
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lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning. not interesting and showing no imagination:
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a leguminous tree that grows in the arid and semiarid regions of Northern and Central Chile Lernen beginnen
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(of a region or climate) dry but having slightly more rain than an arid region or climate.
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Three villagers were hacked to death in a savage attack. The butcher hacked off a large chunk of meat. UK figurative The article had been hacked about (= carelessly changed) so much that it was scarcely recognizable. Lernen beginnen
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to cut into pieces in a rough and violent way, often without aiming exactly:
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He was twice hacked down in the second half by the other team's sweeper. Lernen beginnen
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in football and rugby, to kick the ball away or to foul (= act against the rules) by kicking another player in the leg:
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hack verb (HORSE) (also go hacking) the two riders hacked along the trail through the woods Lernen beginnen
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ride a horse for pleasure or exercise. a horse for ordinary riding.
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a writer or journalist producing dull, unoriginal work.
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hack noun [C] (POLITICIAN) disapproving tired old party hacks; someone who works mainly for money without worrying about beliefs or the opinions of others: Lernen beginnen
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a politician, especially one who is not important: a person who willingly works or acts mostly for money or other rewards without worrying about independence, beliefs, or reputation:
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hack noun [C] (DRIVER/CAR) US informal Lernen beginnen
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(the driver of) a car that is available for rent, especially a taxi
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Here are 50 life hacks that will change your life for the better. Lernen beginnen
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a good solution or piece of advice:
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I guess I’m burned out, and I just can’t hack it anymore. Lernen beginnen
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to be no longer able to deal with a difficult situation:
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hack away at sth - INFORMAL Profits are in a free fall, and companies are slashing spending on new equipment and hacking away at payrolls. Lernen beginnen
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to slowly reduce the amount of money, staff, or resources that are needed in order to be successful:
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hack sb off - mainly UK informal He leaves all the difficult stuff for me to do, and it really hacks me off. Lernen beginnen
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to make someone feel annoyed:
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The Republicans are gaining ground in the southern states. Lernen beginnen
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If a political party or an idea or belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted:
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gain verb [I or T] (CLOCK/WATCH) - UK My watch has gained (by) ten minutes over the last 24 hours. Lernen beginnen
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If a clock or watch gains, it works too quickly and shows a time that is later than the real time:
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Two ideas for constructing a tax reduction have been gaining currency in internal debates. Lernen beginnen
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to become more commonly known or accepted:
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The dollar has been gaining ground against the yen in overseas trading. Lernen beginnen
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Youths hurled stones at the soldiers. Lernen beginnen
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to throw something with a lot of force, usually in an angry or violent way:
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hurl abuse, insults, etc. at sb I wasn't going to stand there while he hurled abuse at me! Lernen beginnen
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to shout insults or rude language at someone angrily:
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hurl/throw/sling mud at sb Lernen beginnen
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to say insulting or unfair things about someone, especially to try to damage their reputation
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It was a dirty, mud-slinging political campaign. Lernen beginnen
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the act of saying insulting or unfair things about someone, especially to try to damage their reputation:
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the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof The helicopter lowered a sling to the boat and rescued the sailor. Lernen beginnen
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a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a weight. a device that uses a strap, piece of cloth, or ropes for supporting, lifting, or carrying objects: - The cylinder was lifted from the seabed in a sling.
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a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles.
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sling verb (THROW) informal Don't just sling your bag on the floor! If any of the letters aren't interesting just sling them in the bin. I'll just sling together a few things (= put what I need to take with me in a bag) and I'll be ready to go. Lernen beginnen
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to throw or drop something carelessly: to throw or give something to someone: - mainly UK informal - Sling me a pen, will you?
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I usually sling my jacket over the back of my chair. Lernen beginnen
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to hang something over something, especially in a careless way:
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I had my arm in a sling for six weeks. Lernen beginnen
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a device for supporting a broken or damaged arm in which the arm is held in front of the body in a piece of cloth that is tied around the neck:
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a device like a bag for carrying a baby, tied to the front or the back of an adult's body
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She was chilling out in a sling chair on the beach. Lernen beginnen
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a folding chair for use outside, for example on the beach or on a ship, with a long strip of material that forms a low seat when the chair is open:
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The ship has been lying on the seabed for more than 50 years. Lernen beginnen
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the solid surface of the earth that lies under the ocean:
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The car's suspension is so good that when you hit a pothole you hardly notice it. Lernen beginnen
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a hole in a road surface that results from gradual damage caused by traffic and/or weather:
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a deep natural underground cavity formed by the erosion of rock, especially by the action of water.
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The gold was hidden in a secret cavity. Lernen beginnen
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a hole, or an empty space between two surfaces:
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a hollow place in a tooth caused by decay.
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cavity noun [C] (IN THE BODY) Lernen beginnen
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a hollow space in an organ or body part:
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suspension noun (LIQUID) ZAWIESINA a suspension of fine cornflour in corn oil Lernen beginnen
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a liquid in which small pieces of solid are contained, but not dissolved:
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stack noun [C] (AIRCRAFT) We were in the stack for over an hour before we landed. Lernen beginnen
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a group of aircraft circling over an airport at different heights waiting for permission to land:
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