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ejector seat/ɪˈdʒɛktər ˌsit/
A seat in a military aircraft which allows the pilot or other crew members to quickly escape in the case of emergency using an explosive charge or rockets.
jaw/d͡ʒɔː/ /d͡ʒɑ/
A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place.
amplifications/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/
The act, or result of independently increasing some quantity, especially voltage, power or current.
disc harrows/ˈdɪsk ˈhæroʊz/
A harrow comprising a series of angled discs.
nests/nɛsts/
A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively.
switch on/swɪtʃ ɒn/ /swɪtʃ ɔːn/
To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device
scotch/skɒtʃ/ /skɑtʃ/
A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
wood screw/ˈwʊdˌskruː/
A screw designed for a wood or a similar material, with a point, a relatively coarse thread, a thick shank, and, usually, an unthreaded portion of the shank at the head end.
sportscar/ˈspɔːrtskɑːr/ /ˈspɔːrtskɑːr/
An automobile designed for high speed and power, tight handling, and flashy looks.
braid/bɹeɪd/
A tubular sheath made of braided strands of metal placed around a central cable for shielding against electromagnetic interference.