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lotas

/ˈloʊtəs/

Meanings
noun
A spherical pot, specifically a water pot used for washing and ablution, typically made of brass.

Examples :

"After using the outdoor toilet, he poured water from his brass lotas to wash his hands. "
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Related Words

Illustration policies

policies noun

/ˈpɑləsiz/ /ˈpɑlɪsiz/

A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body.

"The Communist Party has a policy of returning power to the workers."

Illustration spherical

spherical adjective

/sfiːɹɪkəl/

Shaped like a sphere.

"The bouncy ball was perfectly spherical. "

Illustration ablution

ablution noun

/əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ /əˈblu.ʃn̩/

The act of washing something.

"Before prayer, Muslims perform an ablution of their hands, face, and feet. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration loyalties

loyalties noun

/ˈlɔɪəltiz/ /ˈlɔɪəltis/

The state of being loyal; fidelity.

"Maria divided her loyalties between her family and her job, making it difficult to balance her responsibilities. "

Illustration switches

switches noun

/swɪtʃɪz/

A bundle of thin sticks, typically made of wood, sometimes bond in such a way that binding can be moved so that it varies the tightness of the binding.

"The teacher used a bundle of switches to demonstrate how tightly a group of students were working together on their project. "

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typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration political

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

Illustration previously

previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

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championed verb

/ˈtʃæmpiənd/ /ˈtʃæmpiənəd/

To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).

"The teacher championed the idea of having more art classes in the school. "