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propeller

A rotating device with blades that produces thrust to move an aircraft, ship, or other vehicle through air or water.

Noun vehicle Level 1040

proprietary

Owned by a person or company, especially because it has been developed privately and is protected by legal rights; not freely available for others to ...

Adjective legal Level 1040

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propulsion

The act or process of driving or pushing something forward, especially a vehicle or aircraft.

Noun process_event Level 1040

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prostitution

The practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity with clients in exchange for money or other payment.

Noun activity Level 1040

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prototype

An original model or first version of something from which later versions are developed.

Noun artwork_artifact Level 1040

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racing

The activity or sport of competing in races, especially involving vehicles, animals, or people.

Noun activity Level 1040

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recycling

The process of collecting and treating used materials so they can be made into new products.

Noun process_event Level 1040

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refrigeration

The process of cooling something and keeping it cold, especially by using a refrigerator or mechanical cooling system.

Noun process_event Level 1040

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robot

A machine, often resembling a human, that can perform tasks automatically or be controlled remotely.

Noun electronic_device Level 1040

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roller

A cylindrical device that rotates and is used to flatten, press, shape, move, or spread something.

Noun tool Level 1040

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rotary

Turning around a central axis; rotating.

Adjective physical_property Level 1040

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rotor

A rotating part of a machine or device, especially the part that turns around a central axis.

Noun technology_digital Level 1040

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runner

A person who runs, especially as a sport or regular activity.

Noun human Level 1040

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scan

To examine something quickly or systematically, often by looking over it or using a device, in order to find information or detect something.

Verb perception Level 1040

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scanner

A device that converts printed or photographic material into a digital image or file.

Noun electronic_device Level 1040

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sensor

A device that detects and measures a physical property or change, such as temperature, light, motion, pressure, or sound, and sends a signal to a cont...

Noun electronic_device Level 1040

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sewer

An underground pipe or passage that carries away wastewater and sewage.

Noun building_structure Level 1040

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shaft

A long, narrow stem or rod that forms the main part of a tool, weapon, or mechanical device.

Noun tool Level 1040

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shaft

A vertical passage or enclosed space in a building, mine, or underground structure, especially for elevators, ventilation, or access.

Noun building_structure Level 1040

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shuttle

A vehicle that travels regularly between two places, especially carrying passengers back and forth.

Noun vehicle Level 1040

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sling

A flexible strap, bandage, or supporting device used to hold an injured arm or shoulder in position.

Noun tool Level 1040

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slot

A narrow opening or groove, especially one for inserting something.

Noun building_part Level 1040

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smartphone

A mobile phone with advanced computer-like functions, such as internet access, apps, email, and a touchscreen.

Noun electronic_device Level 1040

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socket

A hollow device or fitting designed to receive and hold something, especially the base of a light bulb.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1040

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solder

To join metal parts by melting solder between them.

Verb creation_action Level 1040

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solder

A low-melting alloy used to join metal parts, usually applied in a molten state.

Noun material_substance Level 1040

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spaceflight

Travel or flight through outer space, especially by spacecraft.

Noun activity Level 1040

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standardization

The process of making something conform to an established standard or set of standards.

Noun process_event Level 1040

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takeoff

The act of leaving the ground and beginning to fly, especially by an aircraft.

Noun process_event Level 1040

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tofu

A soft, usually white food made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks; soybean curd.

Noun food Level 1040

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toilet

A bowl-shaped plumbing fixture used for urinating and defecating, usually with a seat and a flushing mechanism.

Noun appliance Level 1040

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topology

The arrangement and connectivity of parts in a network, system, or structure, especially the pattern of connections between its components.

Noun technology_digital Level 1040

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torpedo

A self-propelled underwater weapon designed to strike ships or submarines.

Noun weapon Level 1040

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transformer

An electrical device that changes the voltage of alternating current, usually by increasing or decreasing it.

Noun electronic_device Level 1040

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transgender

Describing a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Adjective biological_type Level 1040

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transistor

A small semiconductor device that controls or amplifies electrical current and is used in electronic circuits.

Noun electronic_device Level 1040

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transmitter

A device that sends out radio, television, or other electromagnetic signals.

Noun electronic_device Level 1040

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turbine

A machine with blades or vanes that rotates when a moving fluid such as water, steam, wind, or gas passes through it, often to generate power.

Noun appliance Level 1040

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turbine

A rotary engine or component that extracts energy from a moving fluid and converts it into mechanical power, especially in an aircraft or power plant.

Noun vehicle Level 1040

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warp

To bend, twist, or distort out of its original shape, especially because of heat, moisture, or uneven tension.

Verb change Level 1040

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wastewater

Used water discharged from homes, businesses, or industrial processes, often containing waste and requiring treatment before reuse or release.

Noun material_substance Level 1040

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waveguide

A hollow metal or dielectric structure that guides electromagnetic waves, especially microwaves, from one point to another.

Noun technology_digital Level 1040

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weaving

The act or process of making fabric by interlacing threads at right angles.

Noun activity Level 1040

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wedge

A piece of material, usually triangular or tapered, used to force things apart, hold them in position, or split them.

Noun tool Level 1040

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welding

The process of joining pieces of metal or other materials by melting their edges together, often with heat, pressure, or both.

Noun process_event Level 1040

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wheelchair

A chair mounted on wheels, designed to be pushed or driven by a person who cannot walk or has difficulty walking.

Noun vehicle Level 1040

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wiring

A system of wires used to carry electricity or electrical signals, especially in a building, vehicle, or device.

Noun technology_digital Level 1040

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workpiece

A piece of material or object being worked on, shaped, cut, assembled, or otherwise processed, especially in manufacturing or craft.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1040

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acceleration

The rate at which the velocity of an object changes with time; speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

Noun process_event Level 1050

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accretion

The gradual growth or increase of something by the addition of new material or parts.

Noun process_event Level 1050

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