noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈkɑː.də/
Received-Pronunciation:/ˈkɑː.dɹə/
US:/ˈkɑ.dɹeɪ/
US:/ˈkæd.ɹeɪ/
US:/ˈkɑ.dɹə/
US:/ˈkæd.ɹi/
US:/ˈkɑ.dɹi/
US:/ˈkɑ.dɚ/
Australia:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
CMU ARPABET:K AE1 D R IY0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A frame or framework.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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2
noun
Meaning 2
The framework or skeleton upon which a new regiment is to be formed; the officers of a regiment forming the staff.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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3
noun
Meaning 3
The core of a managing group, or a member of such a group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
noun
Meaning 4
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
noun
Meaning 5
Synonym of RAII.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: RAII
Antonyms: none provided
6
noun
Meaning 6
a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: core, nucleus, core group
7
noun
Meaning 7
a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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