A type of fly or nymphaeid, characterized by long legs and often flying in large numbers, especially around light at dusk or dawn. They are often mistaken for mosquitoes due to their long, delicate bodies and large size in some species.
/ˈkreɪnflaɪz/
Multimammate is an adjective describing animals, typically rodents, that have multiple mammary glands, usually more than two, which are used for feeding their young.
/'mʌltɪˌmæmeɪt/
In the context of the Catholic Church, the administration of the sacrament of reconciliation (also known as sacrament of penance) performed by a priest, in which the penitent is heard and the sins are forgivable through the absolution of the individual.
/ˈ_shrɪvɪŋ/
A term used particularly in the context of gunnery and weaponry to refer to a part of a howitzer, specifically the sliding rod by which a howitzer is worked, which could also refer broadly to a similar mechanism in military engineering or weapons design.
/ˈetriːv/
The act of visiting a place, person, or thing regularly or frequently, often for enjoyable or social reasons.
/ˌɪntəvɪˈzeɪʃən/
A person or thing that sizes, that is, determines or adjusts the size of something; specifically, a device or piece of equipment used to determine the size or fit of clothing, shoes, or other items.
/ˈsaɪ.zər/
Lacking or ignoring proper or necessary regulation, control, or management. It refers to something that operates without formal or effective rules or controls, leading to chaos or disorganization.
/ɪrˈreɡ.yule.tɪd/