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41flute — flutelike, adj. /flooht/, n., v., fluted, fluting. n. 1. a musical wind instrument consisting of a tube with a series of fingerholes or keys, in which the wind is directed against a sharp edge, either directly, as in the modern transverse flute,… …
42History of Formula One — Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing ( q.v. for pre 1947 history) of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l Automobile s (FIA s)… …
43Surf ski — A surf ski is a long, narrow, lightweight kayak with an open (sit on top) cockpit, usually with a foot pedal controlled rudder. Characteristics Typically 5 6.5m (16½ 21ft) long and only 40 50cm (16 20 ) wide, surf skis are extremely fast when… …
44stringed instrument — a musical instrument having strings as the medium of sound production, played with the fingers or with a plectrum or a bow: The guitar, the harp, and the violin are stringed instruments. * * * Any musical instrument that produces sound by the… …
45ear, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction organ of hearing and equilibrium that detects and analyzes noises by transduction (or the conversion of sound waves into electrochemical impulses) and maintains the sense of balance (equilibrium). The human ear, like …
46respiration, human — ▪ physiology Introduction the process by which oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide discharged. The design of the respiratory system The human gas exchanging organ, the lung, is located in the thorax, where its delicate tissues are… …
47Coaxial cable — RG 59 flexible coaxial cable composed of: A: outer plastic sheath B: woven copper shield C: inner dielectric insulator D: copper core Coaxial cable, or coax, has an inner conductor surrounded by a flexible, tubular insulating layer, surrounded by …
48Dual clutch transmission — Transmission types Manual Sequential manual Non synchronous Preselector Automatic Manumatic Semi automatic Electrohydraulic …
49McLaren F1 — For the Formula One team, see McLaren. McLaren F1 Manufacturer McLaren Automotive …
50London, Tilbury and Southend Railway — London Tilbury Southend Line Class 357 unit between Barking and Upminster. Overview Type Commuter rail, Heavy rail …
