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tuns

/tʌnz/

Meanings
noun
A large cask; an oblong vessel bulging in the middle, like a pipe or puncheon, and girt with hoops; a wine cask.

Examples :

"The vintner carefully inspected the row of tuns, ensuring each was properly sealed to age the wine. "
drink utensil material

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corresponds verb

/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑnds/ /ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑnds/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's test score corresponds to her performance in class. "

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fermenting verb

/fərˈmɛntɪŋ/ /fɜːˈmɛntɪŋ/

To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

"My dad is fermenting grapes in a large jar to make wine. "

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collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

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indefinite noun

/ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

(grammar) A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.

""In the sentence 'Someone left a note,' the word 'someone' is an indefinite, because we don't know who left the note." "

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containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

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historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

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tardigrades noun

/ˈtɑːrdɪɡreɪdz/ /ˈtɑːrdɪˌɡreɪdz/

A member of the animal phylum Tardigrada.

"Scientists study tardigrades because these tiny animals can survive in extreme conditions. "

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beachcomber noun

/ˈbiːtʃˌkoʊmər/

A seaman who is not prepared to work but hangs around port areas living off the charity of others.

"The beachcomber spent his days lounging around the docks, hoping someone would give him a meal. "

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temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

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reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

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cryptobiotic adjective

/ˌkrɪptoʊbaɪˈɑtɪk/

Of or related to cryptobiosis.

"The tardigrade, also known as a water bear, possesses an amazing cryptobiotic ability to survive extreme conditions like dehydration and radiation. "

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temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."