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flasks

/flæsks/

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noun

A narrow-necked vessel of metal or glass, used for various purposes; as of sheet metal, to carry gunpowder in; or of wrought iron, to contain quicksilver; or of glass, to heat water in, etc.

Examples :

"The scientist carefully poured the solution from the beakers into several smaller flasks for easier storage and handling. "

item utensil material device chemistry

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noun

A container used to discreetly carry a small amount of a hard alcoholic beverage; a pocket flask.

Examples :

"He always kept two small flasks of whiskey hidden in his coat pockets for emergencies. "

drink utensil item

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noun

Laboratory glassware used to hold larger volumes than test tubes, normally having a narrow mouth of a standard size which widens to a flat or spherical base.

Examples :

"The science students carefully poured the colorful liquids from beakers into the flasks for the next part of the experiment. "

science chemistry utensil item technical device

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noun

A container for holding a casting mold, especially for sand casting molds.

Examples :

"The foundry technician carefully placed the molten metal into the flasks before closing the molds. "

material utensil industry technical

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noun

A bed in a gun carriage.

Examples :

"The gun crew carefully adjusted the position of the howitzer on its flasks to ensure accurate firing. "

military weapon machine nautical

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verb

To invest a denture in a flask so as to produce a sectional mold.

Examples :

"The dental technician will flask the denture to prepare it for processing. "

medicine technical process