platform on wheels (noun)

  • 21biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old… …

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  • 22pal|let — pal|let1 «PAL iht», noun. a bed of straw, or any other small or poor bed: »a humble pallet. A pallet of mats (Washington Irving). ╂[< Old French paillet < paille straw < Latin palea straw, chaff] pal|let2 «PAL iht», noun. 1. a flat blade …

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  • 23KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …

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  • 24skid — I. noun Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skīth stick of wood more at ski Date: circa 1610 1. one of a group of objects (as planks or logs) used to support or elevate a structure or object 2. a wooden fender hung over a …

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  • 25china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …

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  • 26China — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. People s Republic of, a country in E Asia. 1,221,591,778; 3,691,502 sq. mi. (9,560,990 sq. km). Cap.: Beijing. 2. Republic of. Also called Nationalist China. a republic consisting mainly of the island of Taiwan off the SE coast …

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  • 27Ukraine — /yooh krayn , kruyn , yooh krayn/, n. a republic in SE Europe: rich agricultural and industrial region. 50,684,635; 223,090 sq. mi. (603,700 sq. km). Cap.: Kiev. Russian, Ukraina. Formerly, Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. * * * Ukraine… …

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  • 28skateboard — 1. noun A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot. 2. verb To use a skateboard for amusement …

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  • 29hurter — 1. noun a) A person who hurts another. b) A beam on a gun platform that prevents damage from the wheels of a gun carriage 2. verb to crash into; to clatter into …

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  • 30dolly — /ˈdɒli / (say dolee) noun (plural dollies) 1. (with children) a doll. 2. a. a low truck with small wheels for moving loads too heavy to be carried by hand. b. Film, TV a small, mobile platform for carrying cameras, directors, etc., and often… …