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rear |
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the side of an object that is opposite its front |
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rear |
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construct, build, or erect |
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rear |
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stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds |
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rear |
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cause to rise up |
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rear |
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bring up |
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rear |
Verb
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rise up |
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refracting telescope |
Noun
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optical telescope that has a large convex lens that produces an image that is viewed through the eyepiece |
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refractometer |
Noun
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measuring instrument for measuring the refractive index of a substance |
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refrigeration system |
Noun
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a cooling system for chilling or freezing (usually for preservative purposes) |
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radio telescope |
Noun
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astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources |
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refrigerator |
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white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures |
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radio reflector |
Noun
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astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources |
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ramrod |
Noun
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a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm |
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ramrod |
Noun
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a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm |
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ramrod |
Noun
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a harshly demanding overseer |
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radiotherapy equipment |
Noun
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equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity |
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refrigerator car |
Noun
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a freight car that is equipped with refrigeration system |
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radio transmitter |
Noun
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transmitter that is the part of a radio system that transmits signals |
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rearview mirror |
Noun
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car mirror that reflects the view out of the rear window |
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ranch |
Noun
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farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) |
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ranch |
Verb
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manage or run a ranch |
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regimentals |
Noun
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the military uniform and insignia of a regiment |
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radome |
Noun
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a housing for a radar antenna |
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rear window |
Noun
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car window that allows vision out of the back of the car |
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rein |
Noun
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one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse |
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rein |
Noun
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any means of control |
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rein |
Verb
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keep in check |
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rein |
Verb
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stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins |
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rein |
Verb
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stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins |
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rein |
Verb
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control and direct with or as if by reins |
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radar dome |
Noun
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a housing for a radar antenna |
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raft |
Noun
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a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers |
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raft |
Noun
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(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent |
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raft |
Verb
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make into a raft |
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raft |
Verb
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travel by raft in water |
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raft |
Verb
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transport on a raft |
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reboxetine |
Noun
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an antidepressant drug that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine |
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ranch house |
Noun
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a one story house with a low pitched roof |
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rebozo |
Noun
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a long woolen or linen scarf covering the head and shoulders (also used as a sling for holding a baby) |
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random-access memory |
Noun
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the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on |
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receiver |
Noun
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set that receives radio or tv signals |
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receiver |
Noun
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earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds |
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receiver |
Noun
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a person who receives something |
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receiver |
Noun
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(law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties |
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receiver |
Noun
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a football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass |
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receiver |
Noun
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the tennis player who receives the serve |
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rafter |
Noun
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one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof |
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rafter |
Noun
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someone who travels by raft |
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rafter |
Verb
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provide (a ceiling) with rafters |
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random access memory |
Noun
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the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on |