IPA: /ˈlɔːŋʃɔːrmən/
KK: /ˈlɔŋˌʃɔr.mən/
Definition: A person who works at a port, loading and unloading cargo from ships.
Example: The longshoreman carefully moved the crates from the dock to the ship.
IPA: //ˈloʊbɔl//
KK: /loʊbɔl/
Definition: A type of poker game where the player with the lowest hand wins, or a specific type of drink served in a short glass with ice or water.
Example: In lowball poker, the goal is to have the lowest hand possible to win the pot.
Definition: To offer a price or estimate that is lower than what is reasonable or expected, often to mislead someone about the true cost.
Example: The contractor decided to lowball his bid to win the project, knowing he would raise the price later.
IPA: /luːˈkrætɪvli/
KK: /ˈlukrəˌtɪvli/
Definition: In a way that produces a lot of money or profit.
Example: She invested in the business lucratively, earning a significant return on her investment.
IPA: /məˈʃɪnɪst/
KK: /məˈʃinɪst/
Definition: A person who is skilled in using machines, especially in making, operating, or repairing them.
Example: The machinist carefully adjusted the settings on the lathe to ensure precision.
IPA: /ˈmæɡəˌlɔɡ/
KK: /mægəˌlɔg/
Definition: A type of publication that combines features of a magazine and a catalog, often used for marketing purposes.
Example: The company released a new magalog showcasing their latest products.
IPA: /meɪld/
KK: /meɪld/
Definition: Covered with a protective layer, often made of metal or hard material, similar to armor.
Example: The knight wore a mailed sleeve to protect his arm in battle.
IPA: /ˈmeɪlər/
KK: /ˈmeɪlər/
Definition: A person or thing that sends or prepares mail, or a container used to hold items for mailing.
Example: The mailer arrived at the post office with a stack of letters to send.
IPA: /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/
KK: /ˈmeɪlɪŋ/
Definition: A group of letters or packages sent together by a sender, often to many people at once.
Example: The company sent out a mailing to promote their new product.
IPA: /ˈmeɪlˌruːm/
KK: /ˈmeɪlˌrum/
Definition: A space in a building where letters and packages are received, sorted, and sent out for a business or organization.
Example: The mailroom is busy every morning as employees sort through the incoming packages.
IPA: /ˈmeɪlʃɒt/
KK: /ˈmeɪlʃɒt/
Definition: A type of advertising that is sent in large quantities through the mail to promote a product or service.
Example: The company decided to send out a mailshot to reach more potential customers.
Definition: To send a large number of advertisements or promotional materials to people through the mail.
Example: The company decided to mailshot their new product to potential customers.
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