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separator

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtər/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtɚ/

Meanings
noun
An object located between two or more things and hence separating them.

Examples :

"The cardboard separator in the box kept the glasses from breaking during shipping. "
thing device part utility

Related Words

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located verb

/ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/ /loʊˈkeɪtɪd/

To place; to set in a particular spot or position.

"The school located the lost backpack in the main office. "

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breaking verb

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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removing verb

/ɹɪˈmuːvɪŋ/

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

"He removed the marbles from the bag."

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substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

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glasses verb

/ˈɡlasɪz/ /ˈɡlæsɪz/

To apply fibreglass to.

"to fibreglass the hull of a fishing-boat"

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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separates noun

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪts/ /sɛpəˌreɪts/ /sɛpəˌɹeɪts/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"She likes to buy separates because she can mix and match them to create many different outfits. "

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cardboard noun

/ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/

A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

"The moving company used cardboard boxes to pack all the family's belongings. "

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performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

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separating verb

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

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shipping noun

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

The transportation of goods.

"The shipping costs for the new computer were quite high. "