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parchments

/ˈpɑːrtʃmənts/

Meanings
noun
Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.

Examples :

"The historical records were carefully preserved on brittle parchments. "
material writing history

Related Words

Illustration traditionally

traditionally adverb

/tɹəˈdɪʃənli/

In a traditional manner.

"My family traditionally celebrates birthdays with a big meal. "

Illustration parchment

parchment noun

/ˈpɑːtʃmənt/

Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.

"The ancient manuscript was written on parchment. "

Illustration fashioned

fashioned verb

/ˈfæʃənd/ /ˈfæʃəndɪd/

To make, build or construct, especially in a crude or improvised way.

" stranded in the woods, he fashioned a makeshift shelter from branches and leaves. "

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration imitating

imitating verb

/ˈɪmɪteɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/

To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.

"The little boy was imitating his father's walk. "

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration preserved

preserved verb

/pɹəˈzɜːvd/ /pɹəˈzɝvd/

To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

"Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture."

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration graduation

graduation noun

/ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/

The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

"After years of hard work, Maria's graduation from university was a joyful celebration. "

Illustration agreements

agreements noun

/əˈɡriːmənts/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."