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sportscarnoun

/ˈspɔːrtskɑːr/ /ˈspɔːrtskɑːr/

An automobile designed for high speed and power, tight handling, and flashy looks.

"My dad dreams of owning a sportscar one day, like a red Ferrari with a loud engine. "

lenonoun

/ˈliːnoʊ/

A type of weave used to make light, open cotton fabric used for window curtains.

"My grandmother prefers leno for her kitchen curtains because it lets in plenty of light while still providing some privacy. "

full-sizeadjective

/ˈfʊl saɪz/ /ˈfʊlˌsaɪz/

Being the normal or standard size for its type.

""We bought a full-size refrigerator for our growing family because the mini-fridge was too small." "

rubynoun

[ˈɹuːbi]

The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point.

"The cookbook recipe called for a ruby-sized font for the ingredient list. "

sans-serifnoun

/ˌsæns ˈsɛrɪf/ /ˌsɑːnz ˈsɛrɪf/

A typeface in which the characters do not have serifs.

"The school report used a clear, readable sans-serif for its headings. "

ectomorphsnoun

/ˈɛktəmɔːrfs/ /ˈɛktəˌmɔːrfs/

Someone with a lean, only slightly muscular body

"The group of ectomorphs in the class struggled to gain weight, even with intense weightlifting. "

matrixesnoun

/ˈmeɪtrɪˌsiːz/ /ˈmætrɪksɪz/

In hot metal typesetting, a mold for casting a letter.

"The printer carefully arranged the matrixes in the composing stick to spell out the headline before casting the line of type. "

nutnoun

[nɐt] /nʌt/

En, a unit of measurement equal to half of the height of the type in use.

"The teacher measured the whiteboard's height using a nut, which was equal to half the standard classroom whiteboard height. "

castverb

/kæst/

To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.

"Casting is generally an indication of bad design."

twinadjective

/twɪn/

Double; dual; occurring as a matching pair

"twin beds, twin socks"

oblongnoun

/ˈɒblɒŋ/ /ˈɔːblɒŋ/

Something with an oblong shape.

"The oblong box contained the prize-winning artwork. "

runnernoun

/ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/

A standard or unexceptional group or category.

"He stood out from the usual run of applicants."

broughamnoun

/ˈbɹuːəm/

An automobile, a sedan without a roof over the driver's seat.

"The wealthy businessman arrived at the office in his brougham, his chauffeur visible in the open-topped front seat. "

protoplastnoun

/ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)plast/

A prototype or archetype; a model.

""The original Ford Model T is often considered the protoplast of the modern affordable automobile, influencing countless designs that followed." "

assortsverb

/əˈsɔːrts/

To be of a kind with.

"The fabric swatch assorts with the carpet sample, indicating a good color match. "

backedadjective

/bækt/

(in combination) Having specified type of back.

"a high-backed chair"

rotundanoun

/ɹə(ʊ)ˈtʌndə/ /ɹoʊˈtʌndə/

(frequently capitalized) A Gothic typeface used in early printed books in Northern Italy, based on a rounded script developed in the 13th cent.; the manuscript hand on which this typeface was based

"The historian noted the book's use of the Rotunda typeface, a characteristic of early Italian printing. "

spitzesnoun

/ˈspɪtsɪz/ /ˈspɪtsəs/

Any of several Nordic breeds of dog such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed

"At the dog park, I saw several fluffy spitzes, including a white Samoyed and a small, orange Pomeranian, playing together. "

serifnoun

/ˈsɛrɪf/ /ˈsɪrɪf/

A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.

"The font used for the main body of the book has a serif, making the letters look more formal and easier to read for long periods. "

schnauzernoun

/ˈʃnaʊzɚ/

A dog of a particular breed originating in Germany.

"My neighbor's dog, a schnauzer, has a distinctive beard. "