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grape

/ɡɹeɪp/

Meanings
noun
A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines of genus Vitis.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has a vine full of ripe grapes. "
fruit food plant

Related Words

Illustration grapeshot

grapeshot noun

/ˈɡreɪpʃɑt/ /ˈɡreɪpʃɒt/

A cluster of small iron balls, put together in canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.

"During the old naval battle, the cannon crew loaded grapeshot, a deadly cluster of iron balls, into their cannon to fire at the enemy ships. "

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Illustration tablecloth

tablecloth noun

/ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/ /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ/

A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.

"My mom laid a beautiful tablecloth on the dining table before dinner. "

Illustration tuberculosis

tuberculosis noun

/tjuːˌbɜː(r)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/

An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria.

"The doctor suspected tuberculosis after seeing the patient's persistent cough and weight loss. "

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containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration veterinarian

veterinarian noun

/ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/

A medical doctor who treats animals.

"The family took their sick cat to the veterinarian for a check-up. "

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contaminant noun

/kənˈtæmənənt/ /kənˈtæmɪnənt/

That which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter.

"Put the lid on the jar to keep contaminants out."

Illustration grapevine

grapevine noun

/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/ /ɡreɪpˈvaɪn/

The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.

"Although many grape vines have geographical names, those rarely reflect their real origin, if known at all."

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accumulating verb

/əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To heap up in a mass; to pile up; to collect or bring together (either literally or figuratively)

"He wishes to accumulate a sum of money."

Illustration grandfather

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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advancing verb

/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/ /ədˈvænsɪŋ/

To promote or advantage.

"The company is advancing her career by providing leadership training. "