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dunk

IPA: /dʌŋk/

KK: /dʌŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To jump and score by putting the ball directly through the hoop in basketball, or to briefly go underwater.

Example: He decided to dunk the basketball during the game to impress the crowd.

noun

Definition: A type of food that is dipped into a liquid or creamy substance, or a basketball move where a player jumps and scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop.

Example: He enjoyed a snack of vegetables with a tasty dip for dunking.

transitive verb

Definition: To put something into a liquid quickly, often to coat it or soak it, or to slam a ball into a basketball hoop from above.

Example: He likes to dunk his cookies in milk before eating them.

dunking

IPA: /ˈdʌŋkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdʌŋkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of quickly putting something into a liquid, often used to describe putting a ball into a basketball hoop or dipping food into a drink.

Example: He enjoyed dunking his cookies in milk before eating them.

duodecimal

IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdɛsɪməl/

KK: /duˈoʊdəsɪməl/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to the number twelve or is based on the number twelve, such as a system that uses twelve as its base.

Example: In mathematics, the duodecimal system is an alternative to the decimal system, using twelve as its base.

noun

Definition: A term that refers to the number twelve or a system based on twelve.

Example: In a duodecimal system, numbers are counted in base twelve instead of the usual base ten.

duodenal

IPA: /ˌdjuːəˈdiːnəl/

KK: /duˈoʊdɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the first section of the small intestine, known as the duodenum.

Example: The doctor explained that the duodenal ulcer was causing the patient's pain.

duodenum

IPA: //ˈduːəˌdiːnəm//

KK: /ˈduːəˌdiːnəm/

noun

Definition: The first section of the small intestine that connects the stomach to the next part of the intestine.

Example: Food passes from the stomach into the duodenum for further digestion.

duologue

IPA: /ˈdjuːəˌlɒɡ/

KK: /ˈdjuːəˌlɒg/

noun

Definition: A conversation or dialogue that takes place between two people.

Example: The play featured a captivating duologue that highlighted the characters' conflicting emotions.

duopoly

IPA: //djuːˈɒpəli//

KK: /duˈoʊpəli/

noun

Definition: A situation in which two companies or groups have control over a market or industry, limiting competition.

Example: In a duopoly, the two companies often set prices and control supply together.

dupe

IPA: /duːp/

KK: /dup/

noun

Definition: A person who is easily tricked or deceived by someone else.

Example: He felt like a dupe after falling for the scam.

transitive verb

Definition: To trick or deceive someone, often by making them believe something that is not true.

Example: He tried to dupe her into giving him money by pretending to be a charity worker.

duplex

IPA: //ˈdjuːplɛks//

KK: /ˈduːplɛks/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that has two parts or is double in nature, such as a building with two separate living units or a system that allows two-way communication.

Example: The duplex apartment has two separate living spaces, making it ideal for families.

noun

Definition: A type of house that is divided into two separate living units, each usually having its own entrance.

Example: They decided to buy a duplex so they could rent out one side.

verb

Definition: To create or convert something into a duplex format, which typically means having two parts or layers.

Example: The technician will duplex the document to save paper.

duplexer

IPA: //ˈdjuːplɛksər//

KK: /ˈduːplɛksər/

noun

Definition: A device that allows a radio antenna to send and receive signals by switching between the two functions.

Example: The duplexer enables the radio to communicate effectively by using the same antenna for both sending and receiving signals.

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