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pen — pen1 penlike, adj. penner, n. /pen/, n., v., penned, penning. n. 1. any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance. 2. a detachable metal penpoint, filled by dipping or with a quill; nib. 3. such a penpoint with … Universalium
secretary bird — n. [from the penlike feathers of its crest] a large, black and grayish blue African bird of prey (Sagittarius serpentarius), the only species in its family (Sagittariidae), with a long neck, long legs, and tufts of penlike feathers sticking out… … English World dictionary
Indonesia — /in deuh nee zheuh, sheuh, zee euh, doh /, n. 1. See East Indies (def. 1). 2. Republic of. Formerly, Netherlands East Indies, Dutch East Indies. a republic in the Malay Archipelago consisting of 13,677 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi,… … Universalium
tattoo — tattoo1 /ta tooh /, n., pl. tattoos. 1. a signal on a drum, bugle, or trumpet at night, for soldiers or sailors to go to their quarters. 2. a knocking or strong pulsation: My heart beat a tattoo on my ribs. 3. Brit. an outdoor military pageant or … Universalium
insulin pen — a penlike device designed to inject a measured dose of insulin. The dose can be dialled up and then safely injected from a 3 ml cartridge contained within. The pen can be capped off and easily stored in a pocket or small bag; some types are… … Medical dictionary
insulin pen — a penlike device designed to inject a measured dose of insulin. The dose can be ‘dialled up’ and then safely injected from a 3 ml cartridge contained within. The pen can be capped off and easily stored in a pocket or small bag; some types are… … The new mediacal dictionary
calamary — n. (pl. ies) any cephalopod mollusc with a long tapering penlike horny internal shell, esp. a squid of the genus Loligo. Etymology: med.L calamarium pen case f. L calamus pen … Useful english dictionary
light — 1. n., v., & adj. n. 1 the natural agent (electromagnetic radiation of wavelength between about 390 and 740 mm) that stimulates sight and makes things visible. 2 the medium or condition of the space in which this is present. 3 an appearance of… … Useful english dictionary
Light — 1. n., v., & adj. n. 1 the natural agent (electromagnetic radiation of wavelength between about 390 and 740 mm) that stimulates sight and makes things visible. 2 the medium or condition of the space in which this is present. 3 an appearance of… … Useful english dictionary
