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coulisse

/kuːˈliːs/

Meanings
noun
A piece of timber having a groove in which something glides.

Examples :

"The old wooden window slid open smoothly because the coulisse guiding its movement was well-maintained. "
material part technical machine structure architecture

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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guiding verb

/ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/

To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

"The teacher is guiding the students through the difficult math problem. "

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fluting verb

/ˈfluːtɪŋ/ /ˈflutɪŋ/

To play on a flute.

"Maria was fluting a cheerful melody during her music lesson. "

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glinted verb

/ˈɡlɪntɪd/ /ˈɡlɪnɪd/

To flash or gleam briefly.

"A wedding ring glinted on her finger."

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because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

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maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

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movement noun

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

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listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

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stepping verb

/ˈstɛpɪŋ/

To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.

"The little boy was carefully stepping over the puddle. "

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smoothly adverb

/ˈsmuːðli/

In a smooth manner

"The waiter carried the trays of food smoothly, avoiding any spills. "

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highlighting verb

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪˌlaɪɾɪŋ/

To make prominent; emphasize.

"The teacher was highlighting the important vocabulary words in the textbook. "

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sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."