partridge

/ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/

Meanings

noun

Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

Examples :

"On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree."

noun

A type cannon charge composed of several missiles fired all together, similar to langrage or case-shot. Also a large cannon that shoots stones.

Examples :

"The artilleryman loaded the partridge, a cluster of small projectiles, into the large cannon. "

military weapon

Related Words

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

cluster noun

/ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/

A group or bunch of several discrete items that are close to each other.

"A cluster of flowers grew in the pot."

notably adverb

/ˈnoʊtəbli/ /ˈnɑtəbli/

(focus) As a pointed example; in a notable manner.

"The presentation was excellent, notably for its clear explanations. "

composed verb

/kəmˈpəʊzd/ /kəmˈpoʊzd/

To make something by merging parts.

"The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters."

missiles noun

/ˈmɪsaɪlz/ /ˈmɪsəl̩z/

Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.

"The Rhodians, who used leaden bullets, were able to project their missiles twice as far as the Persian slingers, who used large stones."

christmas noun

/ˈkrɪsməs/

The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25.

"We celebrate Christmas with our family every year."

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

genera noun

/ˈdʒɛnəɹə/

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

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

artilleryman noun

/ɑrˈtɪlərimən/ /ɑrˈtɪlərimæn/

A soldier enlisted in an artillery unit or who uses artillery.

"During the war reenactment, the artilleryman expertly loaded the cannon, preparing to simulate a firing sequence. "

projectiles noun

/prəˈdʒɛktɪlz/ /ˈprɑdʒɛktaɪlz/

An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.

"During the medieval reenactment, the archers launched wooden projectiles at the target. "