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resonating chamber Noun a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
rouleau Noun a roll of coins wrapped in paper
rouleau Noun a roll of ribbon
resort hotel Noun a fashionable hotel usually in a resort area
resort hotel Noun a hotel located in a resort area
rowing boat Noun a rowboat
rowlock arch Noun an arch that is formed with more than one concentric row of voussoirs
row of bricks Noun a course of bricks place next to each other (usually in a straight line)
royal brace Noun a brace to secure the royal mast
royal mast Noun topmast immediately above the topgallant mast
rubber band Noun a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
rubber boot Noun a high boot made of rubber
rubber bullet Noun a bullet made of hard rubber
rubber eraser Noun an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber)
rubbing alcohol Noun lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use
rubefacient Noun a medicine for external application that produces redness of the skin
rudder Noun (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
rudder Noun a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to control the aircraft about its yaw axis
rudder blade Noun the vertical blade on a rudder
rudderpost Noun a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot
rudderstock Noun a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot
rue Noun (French) a street or road in France
rue Noun sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
rue Noun leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
rue Noun European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves
rue Verb feel remorse for
rug Noun floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
rugby ball Noun inflated oval ball used in playing rugby
rule Noun measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
rule Noun something regarded as a normative example
rule Noun a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
rule Noun a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
rule Noun a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
rule Noun a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
rule Noun any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
rule Noun prescribed guide for conduct or action
rule Noun directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
rule Noun (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
rule Noun dominance or power through legal authority
rule Noun the duration of a monarch's or government's power
rule Verb keep in check
rule Verb decide with authority
rule Verb decide on and make a declaration about
rule Verb mark or draw with a ruler
rule Verb exercise authority over
rule Verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
rule Verb have an affinity with
relief valve Noun a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler)
ruler Noun measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
ruler Noun a person who rules or commands