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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 above
elk
noun
ˈelk
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 1b
History and Etymology
Middle English, probably from Old English eolh; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Greek elaphos deer
el​o​cu​tion
noun
el·​o·​cu·​tion
ˌe-lə-ˈkyü-shən

Definition

  • a style of speaking especially in public
  • the art of effective public speaking
Other Words
  • el​o​cu​tion​ary 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 above
elk
noun
ˈelk
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 1b
History and Etymology
Middle English, probably from Old English eolh; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Greek elaphos deer
el​o​cu​tion
noun
el·​o·​cu·​tion
ˌe-lə-ˈkyü-shən

Definition

  • a style of speaking especially in public
  • the art of effective public speaking
Other Words
  • el​o​cu​tion​ary