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chinas

/ˈtʃaɪnəz/

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The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.

Examples :

"While hiking in the forest in Japan, we saw a sprawling vine with heart-shaped leaves, which our guide identified as chinas. "

plant biology nature

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A plant or flower of the repeat-blooming Chinese rose species Rosa chinensis.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden is full of vibrant chinas, their delicate petals adding a touch of elegance to the landscape. "

plant nature biology

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A plant or flower of one of the class of hybrids developed from Rosa chinensis.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden is filled with beautiful chinas, their delicate petals adding a splash of color to the landscape. "

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Synonym of elderflower rose, Rosa cymosa.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully pruned the chinas, ensuring they would bloom beautifully next spring. "

plant organism nature biology

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, native to east Asia.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden is filled with colorful chinas, their vibrant red petals attracting hummingbirds. "

plant nature organism biology

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Chinaware: porcelain tableware.

Examples :

"He set the table with china, cloth napkins, and crystal stemware."

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Cheaper and lower-quality ceramic and ceramic tableware, distinguished from porcelain.

Examples :

""For the picnic, we'll use the chinas; I wouldn't want to risk breaking the good porcelain plates." "

material utensil

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Synonym of cheyney: worsted or woolen stuff.

Examples :

"The old woman preferred to line her drawers with chinas to protect her delicate furniture from scratches. "

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Tea from China, varieties cured by smoking or opposed to Indian cultivars.

Examples :

"My grandmother prefers a strong cup of chinas in the afternoon, saying its smoky flavor is much richer than Indian tea. "

drink food agriculture

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(games) A glazed china marble.

Examples :

"Maria carefully arranged her chinas in a circle before the marble game. "

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A kind of drum cymbal approximating a Chinese style of cymbal, but usually with Turkish influences.

Examples :

"The drummer added bright, trashy accents to the song using a variety of chinas in his kit. "

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A small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.

Examples :

"The beachcomber carefully collected the chinas scattered among the larger shells, admiring their smooth, white surfaces. "

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(by extension) Any gastropod of the genus Cypraea; its shell.

Examples :

"The little girl collected colorful chinas on the beach, admiring their smooth, glossy shells. "

animal ocean biology nature

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(by extension) Any gastropod of the family Cypraeidae; its shell.

Examples :

"The little girl carefully placed the colorful chinas she found on the beach into her bucket. "

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A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

Examples :

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

person human family character society

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An associate who provides assistance.

Examples :

"During the busy harvest season, local farmers rely on their chinas to help bring in the crops. "

person job organization business

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A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.

Examples :

"a friend of a friend; I added him as a friend on Facebook, but I hardly know him."

person human family group

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A person who backs or supports something.

Examples :

"I’m not a friend of cheap wine."

person job organization

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An object or idea that can be used for good.

Examples :

"Wiktionary is your friend."

value moral thing asset

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(used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.

Examples :

"You’d better watch it, friend."

language communication

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A function or class granted special access to the private and protected members of another class.

Examples :

"Because the `DatabaseAdmin` class was declared as one of the `Database` class's chinas, it could directly modify the `Database`'s internal data structures that would normally be off-limits. "

computing technology technical system function

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A spring-loaded camming device.

Examples :

"The climber placed a few chinas in the crack to protect the ascent. "

technology technical sport item device

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A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.

Examples :

"My sister's chinas are always bringing her flowers. "

person family human

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A relative, a relation by blood or marriage.

Examples :

"Friends agree best at a distance."

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A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.

Examples :

"The pottery studio used high-quality chinas to make their delicate teacups. "

material substance

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Examples :

"Tableware and toilets are both made of porcelain."

material substance utensil

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(now usually plural) An object made of porcelain, art objects or items of tableware.

Examples :

"The museum has an extensive collection of rare Chinese porcelains."

material art utensil

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(often capitalized) A kind of pigeon with deep brown and off-white feathers.

Examples :

"The breeder showed us several varieties of pigeons, including some beautiful Chinas with their distinctive brown and white plumage. "

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Small beads made from polished shells, especially white ones, formerly used as money and jewelry by certain Native American peoples.

Examples :

"The museum display showed necklaces woven with hundreds of tiny, white chinas, precious to the Native American tribe who crafted them. "

culture material history archaeology tradition value

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A string of such beads.

Examples :

"The little girl carefully untangled the chinas she had made, getting ready to wear them around her wrist. "

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Examples :

""He needs to earn more chinas to pay his rent." "

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