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artery |
Noun
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a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body |
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autofocus |
Noun
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an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically |
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artesian well |
Noun
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a well drilled through impermeable strata into strata that receive water from a higher altitude so there is pressure to force the water to flow upward |
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atlas |
Noun
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a figure of a man used as a supporting column |
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atlas |
Noun
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the 1st cervical vertebra |
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atlas |
Noun
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a collection of maps in book form |
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autogiro |
Noun
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an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades) |
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arthrogram |
Noun
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an X ray of a joint after the injection of a contrast medium |
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autogyro |
Noun
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an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades) |
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arthroscope |
Noun
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a type of endoscope that is inserted into a joint for visual examination |
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article of commerce |
Noun
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an article that is offered for sale |
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atmometer |
Noun
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an instrument that measures rate of evaporation of water |
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autograph album |
Noun
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an album for autographs |
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articulated ladder |
Noun
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a ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in place |
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autoinjector |
Noun
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a hypodermic syringe to use in injecting yourself with a liquid |
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artificial flower |
Noun
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a handmade imitation of a blossom |
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atom bomb |
Noun
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a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239) |
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artificial heart |
Noun
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a pump that replaces the natural heart |
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atomic bomb |
Noun
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a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239) |
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autoloader |
Noun
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a firearm that reloads itself |
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artificial horizon |
Noun
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a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope |
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automat |
Noun
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a cafeteria where food is served from machines |
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automat |
Noun
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a vending machine from which you can get food |
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automatic choke |
Noun
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a choke that automatically controls the flow of air to the carburetor |
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artificial joint |
Noun
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a metal or plastic part that is surgically implanted to replace a natural joint (possibly elbow or wrist but usually hip or knee) |
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atomic clock |
Noun
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a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules |
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automatic firearm |
Noun
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a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released |
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artificial kidney |
Noun
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a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body |
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atomic cocktail |
Noun
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an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer |
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automatic gun |
Noun
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a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released |
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atomic pile |
Noun
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a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy |
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automatic weapon |
Noun
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a firearm that reloads itself and keeps firing until the trigger is released |
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artificial skin |
Noun
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a synthetic covering with two layers used experimentally to treat burn victims |
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atomic reactor |
Noun
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a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy |
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automatic pistol |
Noun
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a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released |
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artillery |
Noun
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large but transportable armament |
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artillery |
Noun
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a means of persuading or arguing |
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artillery |
Noun
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an army unit that uses big guns |
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automatic rifle |
Noun
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light machine gun |
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automatic transmission |
Noun
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a transmission that automatically changes the gears according to the speed of the car |
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automatic drive |
Noun
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a transmission that automatically changes the gears according to the speed of the car |
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artillery shell |
Noun
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a shell fired by artillery |
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automaton |
Noun
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a mechanism that can move automatically |
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automaton |
Noun
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someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way |
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artist's loft |
Noun
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a factory loft that has been converted into an artist's workroom and living area |
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artist's workroom |
Noun
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a studio especially for an artist or designer |
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atomic warhead |
Noun
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the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb |
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atelier |
Noun
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a studio especially for an artist or designer |
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art school |
Noun
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a school specializing in art |
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automobile engine |
Noun
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the engine that propels an automobile |