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bibles

/ˈbaɪbəlz/

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noun

Ejemplar de la Biblia

An exemplar of the Bible.

Examples :

"My grandmother collects antique bibles; she says they are beautiful examples of printing and artistry. "

Mi abuela colecciona ejemplares antiguos de la Biblia; dice que son hermosos ejemplos de impresión y arte.

religion literature theology

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noun

Manual, guía

A comprehensive manual that describes something. (e.g., handyman’s bible).

Examples :

"The student's new math textbook is a bible for understanding geometry. "

El nuevo libro de texto de matemáticas del estudiante es una guía para comprender la geometría.

technical literature writing

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Compilación de problemas y soluciones (usada para hacer trampas)

(at certain US universities) A compilation of problems and solutions from previous years of a given course, used by some students to cheat on tests or assignments.

Examples :

""Some students in the engineering class were caught using old 'bibles' with exam questions and answers." "

Algunos estudiantes de la clase de ingeniería fueron sorprendidos usando 'compilaciones' antiguas con preguntas y respuestas de exámenes.

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noun

Omaso

Omasum, the third compartment of the stomach of ruminants

Examples :

"The butcher carefully separated the bibles from the rest of the cow's stomach during processing. "

El carnicero separó cuidadosamente el omaso del resto del estómago de la vaca durante el procesamiento.

anatomy organ animal food biology

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Piedra arenisca suave

A piece of soft sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of ships, usually with sand and seawater.

Examples :

"The sailors scrubbed the ship's deck with seawater and bibles, removing the grime and salt spray. "

Los marineros fregaron la cubierta del barco con agua de mar y piedra arenisca suave, eliminando la suciedad y las salpicaduras de sal.

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Piedras de la suerte

A stone with a naturally-formed hole, used by Yorkshiremen for good luck.

Examples :

"Old Mrs. Higgins kept a collection of "bibles" on her windowsill, believing they would bring her good fortune and ward off bad spirits. "

La vieja Sra. Higgins guardaba una colección de "piedras de la suerte" en el alféizar de su ventana, creyendo que le traerían buena fortuna y ahuyentarían a los malos espíritus.

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