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testudo

/tɛˈstuːdoʊ/

Meanings
noun
A shelter formed by a body of troops by holding their shields or targets close together over their heads.

Examples :

"To protect themselves from the rain, the students formed a testudo, holding their umbrellas over their heads. "
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Related Words

Illustration protective

protective noun

/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/

Something that protects.

"The protective helmet was essential for the construction worker. "

Illustration testament

testament noun

/ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/

A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

"My grandmother's testament clearly stated that her house would go to my uncle. "

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recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration umbrellas

umbrellas noun

/ʌmˈbrɛləz/

Cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

"Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on!"

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themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

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monitoring verb

/ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːnɪtərɪŋ/

To watch over; to guard.

"The teacher is monitoring the students during the test to prevent cheating. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration shielding

shielding verb

/ˈʃiːldɪŋ/

To protect, to defend.

"The thick curtains were shielding the room from the bright morning sun. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

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

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

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ingenuity noun

/ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/

The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways.

"Ingenuity is one of the characteristics of a beaver."