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A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the esophagus, etc.
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A sliding piece which either is moved by, or moves against, fluid pressure. It usually consists of a short cylinder fitting within a cylindrical vessel along which it moves, back and forth. It is used in steam engines to receive motion from the steam, and in pumps to transmit motion to a fluid; also for other purposes.
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A slope or sloping toward the front; as, the plongée of a parapet; the plongée of a shell in its course.
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A small American bird (Spinus, ∨ Chrysomitris, spinus); -- called also pine siskin, and American siskin.
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A small Asiatic mammal (Ailurus fulgens) having fine soft fur. It is related to the bears, and inhabits the mountains of Northern India.
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A small Australian singing bird (Phyrrholaemus brunneus). The upper parts are brown, the center of the throat red.
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A small bag or pouch, the opening of which is made to draw together closely, used to carry money in; by extension, any receptacle for money carried on the person; a wallet; a pocketbook; a portemonnaie.
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