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electron tube
noun
Definition
- : an electronic device in which conduction by electrons takes place through a vacuum or a gaseous medium within a sealed glass or metal container and which has various uses based on the controlled flow of electrons
First Known Use
1919, in the meaning defined aboveelk
plural elk also elks
Definition
- plural usually elk: a large gregarious deer (Cervus elaphus) of North America, Europe, Asia, and northwestern Africa with the male having large antlers and many tines and that often form large herds
NOTE: The North American elk is usually considered to constitute a separate species (C. canadensis).
— called also red deer, wapiti
: moose sense 1 —used for one of the Old World: any of various large Asian deer - : soft tanned rugged leather
- usually Elk, plural Elks [ Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ] : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1bHistory and Etymology
Middle English, probably from Old English eolh; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Greek elaphos deerOther Words
- elocutionary transport
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electron tube
noun
Definition
- : an electronic device in which conduction by electrons takes place through a vacuum or a gaseous medium within a sealed glass or metal container and which has various uses based on the controlled flow of electrons
First Known Use
1919, in the meaning defined aboveelk
plural elk also elks
Definition
- plural usually elk: a large gregarious deer (Cervus elaphus) of North America, Europe, Asia, and northwestern Africa with the male having large antlers and many tines and that often form large herds
NOTE: The North American elk is usually considered to constitute a separate species (C. canadensis).
— called also red deer, wapiti
: moose sense 1 —used for one of the Old World: any of various large Asian deer - : soft tanned rugged leather
- usually Elk, plural Elks [ Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ] : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1bHistory and Etymology
Middle English, probably from Old English eolh; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Greek elaphos deer