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pompiers

/ˈpɒmpiəz/ /ˈpʌmpiəz/

Meanings
noun
A pompier hook

Examples :

"The climber secured the rope to the wall using a pompiers, then carefully ascended. "
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Illustration wall

wall noun

/wɔːl/ /wɔl/

A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.

"The ancient city had a strong wall around it to protect its people from invaders. "

Illustration climber

climber noun

/ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈklai.mɚ/

One who climbs.

"The climber carefully ascended the steep hill to reach the top of the mountain. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

Illustration ascended

ascended verb

/əˈsɛndɪd/

To move upward, to fly, to soar.

"He ascended to heaven upon a cloud."

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pompier noun

/ˈpɒmpiər/

A pompier hook

"The rock climber carefully placed the pompier in the crack, knowing the pompier hook would provide a temporary, secure hold as she moved upwards. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

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

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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using verb

/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

To utilize or employ.

"She is using a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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secured verb

/səˈkjɔːd/ /səˈkjɔɹd/

To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.

"The homeowner secured his house by locking all the doors and windows before leaving for vacation. "

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then conjunction

/ðen/ /ðɛn/

Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.

"My sister is faster than I am; then, she is usually the first one to finish her homework. "

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hook noun

/huːk/

A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.

"The fisherman used a sturdy hook to catch the fish. "

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rope noun

/ɹəʊp/ /ɹoʊp/

Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."