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corncob

[ˈkɔɹnkɑb]

Meanings
noun
The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.

Examples :

"After we ate the corn on the cob, we threw the corncob in the compost bin. "
plant agriculture food vegetable part

Related Words

Illustration becoming

becoming verb

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/ /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

Illustration engineers

engineers noun

/ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪəz/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹz/

A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.

"The engineers designed a new water filtration system for the school. "

Illustration turbines

turbines noun

/ˈtɜːrbaɪnz/ /ˈtɜːrbɪnz/

Any of various rotary machines that use the kinetic energy of a continuous stream of fluid (a liquid or a gas) to turn a shaft.

"The wind farm used large turbines to convert the wind's energy into electricity. "

Illustration championship

championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

Illustration opposing

opposing verb

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

Illustration kernels

kernels noun

/ˈkɜːnlz/ /ˈkɝnl̩z/

The core, center, or essence of an object or system.

"the kernel of an argument"

Illustration disintegrate

disintegrate verb

/dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/

To undo the integrity of, break into parts.

"The old, forgotten textbook slowly disintegrated in the dusty attic. "

Illustration attached

attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration cylindrical

cylindrical adjective

/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/

Shaped like a cylinder.

"The water bottle is cylindrical, making it easy to grip and carry. "

Illustration lightning

lightning noun

/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/

A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.

"Although we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder."

Illustration central

central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "

Illustration destruct

destruct verb

/dɪˈstrʌkt/ /diˈstrʌkt/

To intentionally cause the destruction of.

"The spy had a device that would destruct the secret documents if he were captured. "