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stoppers

/ˈstɒpərz/ /ˈstɑːpərz/

Meanings
noun
Agent noun of stop, someone or something that stops something.

Examples :

""Traffic cones are effective stoppers, preventing cars from entering construction zones." "
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Illustration whitewater

whitewater noun

/ˈwaɪtˌwɔtər/ /ˈhwaɪtˌwɔtər/

Any turbulent or frothy water as found in river rapids or surf.

"The whitewater rapids were too dangerous for our canoe trip. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration recirculating

recirculating verb

/ˌriːˈsɜːkjʊleɪtɪŋ/ /ˌriːˈsɜːkjəleɪtɪŋ/

To circulate again.

"The air conditioner is recirculating the cool air to keep the room comfortable. "

Illustration destination

destination noun

/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of destining or appointing.

"The teacher's destination for the class was to master fractions by the end of the term. "

Illustration preventing

preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration goalkeeper

goalkeeper noun

/ˌɡoʊlˈkiːpər/ /ˌɡoʊlˌkiːpər/

A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

"The goalkeeper saved the team from losing the game by making a crucial stop. "

Illustration effective

effective noun

/əˈfɛktɪv/

A soldier fit for duty

"The new recruit was a strong and effective soldier, ready for basic training. "

Illustration temporarily

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration deliverable

deliverable noun

/dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/

The tangible end product; that which will be delivered.

"Due to inclement weather, we will be unable to provide our deliverables."

Illustration unravelling

unravelling verb

/ʌnˈrævlɪŋ/ /ʌnˈrævəlɪŋ/

To separate the threads (of); disentangle.

"The cat was happily unravelling the ball of yarn. "

Illustration possession

possession noun

/pəˈzɛʃən/

Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.

"The library has possession of the rare book, even though it doesn't own it. "