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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Any of various mechanisms that prevent a device or circuit from operating under certain circumstances, typically as a safety feature.
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noun
A lockdown of part of a facility.
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noun
The act of fixing a ground anchor in place at a specific tension calculated to accommodate the expected load. Also, the tension at which the ground anchor has been fixed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A device for securing a rope, strap, or cable at a particular level of tension.
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noun
The act of pulling down on a hold with one arm until the arm is fully bent at the elbow and using that arm to support one's weight.
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Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A type of shot in which the camera is fixed to a mount and unable to move.
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Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
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noun
A timeshare that allows a section to be sealed off from the rest of the unit and rented separately.
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History
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