9 3 noun
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noun
• rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
Example sentence • The gyroscope is a device used for measuring or maintaining orientation and angular velocity.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets
Example sentence • I read my horoscope every morning to see what the stars have in store for me.
9 3 verb, noun
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noun
• an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
Example sentence • The submarine captain used the periscope to look for enemy ships.
11 3 noun
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noun
• a type of endoscope for visually examining the stomach
Example sentence • The gastroscope is a medical instrument used to examine the inside of the gastrointestinal tract.
11 4 noun
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noun
• an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light
Example sentence • The scientist used a polariscope to study the properties of crystals.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a magnifier of images of distant objects
verb
• crush together or collapse
Example sentence • I used my telescope to observe the stars last night.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes
Example sentence • I looked through the kaleidoscope and saw a beautiful pattern of colors.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• magnifier of the image of small objects
Example sentence • I used the microscope to examine the tiny organisms in the water sample.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body
Example sentence • The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heartbeat.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• a medical instrument for examining the larynx
Example sentence • The doctor used a laryngoscope to visualize the vocal cords.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
Example sentence • The engineer used an oscilloscope to measure the voltage of the electrical circuit.
14 4 noun
n
noun
• medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye
Example sentence • The ophthalmoscope is used by doctors to examine the interior of the eye.
11 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct observation
Example sentence • The doctor used a fluoroscope to examine the patient's lungs.
12 3 noun
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noun
• an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis
Example sentence • The scientist used a spectroscope to analyze the light emitted by the star.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
Example sentence • The electroscope measures the presence of electric charges.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery
Example sentence • The surgeon used a laparoscope to examine the patient's abdominal cavity.
16 6 noun
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Example sentence • The scientist used a stereomicroscope to observe the tiny organisms in the water sample.
12 3 noun
n
noun
• a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes
Example sentence • The doctor used a bronchoscope to examine the patient's airways.
8 3 noun
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• a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
Example sentence • Please seal the envelope before sending it.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
Example sentence • The doctor used an endoscope to examine the patient's digestive system.
4 1 verb, noun
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• a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example sentence • I have hope that things will get better.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• an endoscope for examining the rectum
Example sentence • The doctor used a proctoscope to examine the patient's rectum.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
verb
• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Example sentence • I need to learn how to cope with stress.
4 1 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• street names for marijuana
verb
• take drugs to improve one's athletic performance
Example sentence • He was caught smuggling dope across the border.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
Example sentence • He tied a rope around his waist and jumped off the cliff.
5 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Example sentence • The telescope allowed us to see the stars and galaxies beyond the scope of our naked eyes.
23 8 noun
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noun
• electron microscope used to observe the surface structure of a solid
Example sentence • The field-emission microscope allows scientists to observe atoms and molecules at an unprecedented level of detail.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
Example sentence • I saw a herd of antelope galloping across the plains.
9 2 noun
n
noun
• tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
Example sentence • He walked across the tightrope with incredible balance.
4 1 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the head of the Roman Catholic Church
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