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The essential elements of something, described without going into detail.

someone connected, or formerly connected with the Western Suburbs Magpies, as a fan, player, coach etc.

a major Mexican port on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz

Word wrap, the word processing feature that moves text on to the next line if it will not fit on the current one.

the elapsed time it takes for a signal to travel from Earth to a spacecraft (or other body) and back to the starting point

Plastic wrap, cling film, Saran wrap, cling wrap, Glad wrap or food wrap is a thin plastic film typically used for sealing food items in containers to keep them fresh over a longer period of time. Plastic wrap, typically sold on rolls in boxes with a cutting edge, clings to many smooth surfaces and can thus remain tight over the opening of a container without adhesive. Common plastic wrap is roughly 0.0005 inches (12.7 μm) thick. The trend has been to produce thinner plastic wrap, particularly for household use (where very little stretch is needed), so now the majority of brands on shelves around the world are 8, 9 or 10 μm thick.

an animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets

Verticillium is a genus of fungi that includes numerous plant pathogenic species, causing wilts, leaf spots, and other diseases in various plants. These fungi live in soil and plant debris and can enter a plant through wounds and other openings, interfering with water transportation and causing wilting, discoloration, stunting, and even death of the plant.

Switch-ivy, also known as Hedera helix or common ivy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, native to most of Europe and western Asia. It is a climbing, evergreen plant that grows on trees, buildings, and even on ground level. It is known for its ability to rapidly spread, and is commonly used for ground cover or decorative purposes. The plant has dark, glossy, green leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers followed by black berries.

to afflict; to chasten; to punish

be-lī′, v.t. to give the lie to: to speak falsely of: to present in a false character: to counterfeit: to be false to: falsify: (Shak.) to fill with lies:—pr.p. bely′ing; pa.p. belīed′. [A.S. be, and Lie.]

In axiomatic set theory, a mathematical discipline, a morass is an infinite combinatorial structure, used to create large structures from a small number of small approximations. They were invented by Ronald Jensen in his proof that cardinal transfer theorems hold under the axiom of constructibility.

Central American twining plant with edible roots and pods; large tubers are eaten raw or cooked especially when young and young pods must be thoroughly cooked; pods and seeds also yield rotenone and oils

The middle portion of the pharynx that lies posterior to the mouth, inferior to the SOFT PALATE, and superior to the base of the tongue and EPIGLOTTIS. It has a digestive function as food passes from the mouth into the oropharynx before entering ESOPHAGUS.

full of quirks; tricky; as, a quirky lawyer

French composer of romantic works (1803-1869)

A socket wrench is a type of wrench that uses removable sockets to grip and turn nuts or bolts of different sizes. It consists of a handle with a drive fitting onto which various types or sizes of sockets can be attached, making it versatile and adaptable for a wide range of tasks. The socket fits over the nut or bolt and the wrench provides leverage for turning. Most socket wrenches also include a ratchet mechanism that allows the handle to turn the socket continuously without having to remove and re-position it.

On the qui vive is a phrase that originated from French, meaning to be alert or on the lookout, to be watchful, vigilant, or in a state of readiness or preparedness. It is often used in situations where close attention or caution is required.

To formulate means to create, devise, or develop a method, plan, or strategy in a detailed and systematic manner. It can also mean to express or articulate something in a precise and clear way.

The piping crow (Corvus typicus) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.