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nato

/ˈneɪtoʊ/ /ˈnɑːtoʊ/

Meanings
noun
A tree of the genus Mora

Examples :

"The heavy, durable wood from the nato tree is often used to build boats and docks in coastal areas. "
plant nature material biology

Related Words

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preferred verb

/pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

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boats noun

/bəʊts/ /boʊts/

A craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.

"Many boats sailed across the lake on Saturday. "

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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coastal adjective

/ˈkəʊstəl/ /ˈkoʊstəl/

Relating to the coast; on or near the coast, as a coastal town, a coastal breeze

"The coastal town was very popular with tourists. "

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durability noun

/ˌdʊrəˈbɪləti/ /ˌdjʊrəˈbɪləti/

Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

"The durability of the family's old wooden table surprised everyone; it had been used daily for generations and still showed no signs of damage. "

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build noun

/bɪld/

The physique of a human body; constitution or structure of a human body.

"Rugby players are of sturdy build."

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often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

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docks noun

/dɒks/

Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially common dock, and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.

"After accidentally touching stinging nettles, she searched for docks growing nearby to rub on her skin and soothe the rash. "

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reddish adjective

/ˈɹɛdɪʃ/

Somewhat red.

"The sunset tonight was a beautiful reddish color. "

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furniture noun

/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/

Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

"A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture."

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durable noun

/ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/

A durable thing, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.

"This durable is a sturdy backpack; my son uses it every school year. "

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heavy noun

/ˈhe.vi/ /ˈhɛ.vi/ /ˈhiːvi/

A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.

"With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."