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• An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.
Example sentence • The military uses aerostats for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.
9 3 noun n noun
• a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
Example sentence • She used hemostats to clamp the blood vessels during surgery.
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Example sentence • The hydrostats on the pipes ensure proper water flow.
10 3 noun n noun
• a duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper
verb
• make a copy by means of a Photostat device
Example sentence • I need to make photocopies of this document, please provide me with photostats .
11 3 noun n noun
• a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat
verb
• control the temperature with a thermostat
Example sentence • I adjusted the thermostats in each room to ensure the perfect temperature.
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• a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics and bacteriostats to combat the infection.
10 4 noun n noun
• A device that includes a plane mirror which turns so as to keep reflecting sunlight toward a predetermined target, compensating for the sun's apparent motions in the sky. The target may be a physical object, distant from the heliostat, or a direction in space, and is almost always stationary relative to the heliostat, so the light is reflected in a fixed direction.
Example sentence • The heliostats in the solar power plant automatically adjust their positions to optimize sunlight reflection.
12 4 noun n noun
• study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion
Example sentence • The principle of hydrostatics states that pressure in a fluid at rest is exerted equally in all directions.
10 3 noun n noun
• a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
Example sentence • The surgeon used haemostats to control the bleeding during the operation.
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Example sentence • The researchers installed klinostats in the greenhouse to study the effects of gravity on plant development.
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Example sentence • The observatory uses siderostats to track celestial objects.
4 1 noun n adjective satellite
• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
Example sentence • The bats flew out of the cave at dusk.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
verb
• desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
Example sentence • There are rats scurrying around in the attic.
5 1 noun n noun
• footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
Example sentence • She bought a new pair of flats for the party.
4 1 noun n noun
• a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
adjective satellite
• not reflecting light; not glossy
verb
• twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
Example sentence • I bought new mats for our yoga studio.
8 2 verb v interjection
• Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
4 1 adverb, noun adv, n noun
• the basic unit of money in Latvia
Example sentence • He focused on strengthening his lats during his workout.
8 2 noun n noun
• a silly empty-headed person
Example sentence • She was so frustrated with the dingbats on her computer keyboard.
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Example sentence • The researcher studied the behavior of gyrostats in a microgravity environment.
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Example sentence • The hygrostats in the museum help preserve delicate artifacts.
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• a thermostat that operates at very high temperatures
4 1 noun n adjective
• having an (over)abundance of flesh
noun
• a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
adjective satellite
• having a relatively large diameter
Example sentence • Eating too many fats can lead to weight gain.
6 2 noun n noun
• a Buddhist who has attained nirvana
Example sentence • The temple was filled with statues of ancient arhats .
9 2 Example sentence • She was tired of his constant backchats .
8 2 noun n noun
• A small mat used next to a bathtub to absorb water and thus prevent slipping.
Example sentence • I need to buy new bathmats for my bathroom.
8 2 noun n noun
• arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair
Example sentence • I saw a family of bearcats at the zoo today.
5 1 verb, noun v, n Example sentence • The blats from the saxophone filled the jazz club.
7 2 noun n noun
• small lynx of North America
Example sentence • The bobcats in the zoo were very active during feeding time.
5 1 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The children were behaving like brats at the birthday party.
9 2 noun n noun
• a fragment of brick used as a weapon
Example sentence • During the debate, the candidates exchanged brickbats rather than discussing their policies.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck
Example sentence • I saw a flock of cushats flying overhead.
6 2 verb v verb
• To remove fat from a material, especially by the use of solvents
7 2 noun n noun
• A harsh penalty or settlement imposed upon a defeated party by the victor
Example sentence • Under the regime, citizens were forced to comply with the diktats issued by the dictator.
8 2 noun n noun
• a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
Example sentence • She placed doormats at the entrance to prevent dirt from being tracked inside.
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6 2 noun n noun
• a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
Example sentence • Many expats move to foreign countries to seek better job opportunities.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
verb
• set (printed matter) into a specific format
Example sentence • There are various formats for saving images, such as JPEG, PNG, and GIF.
5 1 noun n noun
• a social club for male undergraduates
Example sentence • Many college students join frats to make friends and network.
4 1 verb, noun v, n
5 1 noun n noun
• any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
Example sentence • I can't enjoy my picnic because of all the gnats flying around.
8 2 noun n noun
• A helmet, usually made from rigid plastic, used on construction sites to protect the head from falling objects.
Example sentence • Construction workers wear hardhats for safety.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
Example sentence • She collects vintage hats from the 1950s.
7 2 noun n noun
• an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs
Example sentence • The hazmats were carefully transported to the disposal site.
8 2 noun n noun
• a malicious woman with a fierce temper
Example sentence • The hellcats were roaring down the street, their engines revving loudly.
7 2 noun n noun
• A jazz performer, especially one from the 1940s and 1950s.
Example sentence • The hepcats in the jazz club snapped their fingers in appreciation.
5 2 noun n noun
• A style of weaving that uses a process similar to tie-dye to dye the threads.
Example sentence • I love the vibrant colors of ikats in traditional Indonesian clothing.
6 2 noun n noun
• A sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made.
Example sentence • The jurors signed the documents as jurats .
4 1 noun n noun
• the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
5 1 noun n noun
• the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
7 2 noun n noun
• (Islam) the will of Allah
Example sentence • I believe in the power of kismats to shape our destinies.
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