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fescue

/ˈfɛskjuː/

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noun

A straw, wire, stick, etc., used chiefly to point out letters to children when learning to read.

Examples :

"The teacher used a fescue to help the young student follow along with the words in the primer. "

education utensil writing language

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noun

A hardy grass commonly used to border golf fairways in temperate climates. Any member of the genus Festuca.

Examples :

"The groundskeeper carefully mowed the fescue that bordered the edge of the golf fairway. "

plant agriculture biology environment

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noun

An instrument for playing on the harp; a plectrum.

Examples :

"The harpist carefully selected a new fescue to achieve a brighter sound during the performance. "

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noun

The style of a sundial.

Examples :

"The sundial in the park had a beautiful fescue, crafted from polished brass. "

astronomy style time

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verb

To use a fescue, or teach with a fescue.

Examples :

""In the old-fashioned classroom, the stern headmaster would fescue the unruly students, rapping their knuckles with the pointer to maintain order." "

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