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Topic: Technology

shifter

IPA: /ˈʃɪftər/

KK: /ˈʃɪftɚ/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that moves or changes position or state.

Example: The shifter in the car allows the driver to change gears smoothly.

shifting

IPA: /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/

KK: /ʃɪftɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A change or movement from one position or state to another.

Example: The shifting of the tectonic plates caused an earthquake.

verb

Definition: To move or change from one place or position to another.

Example: She is shifting the boxes to make more space in the room.

shipbuilding

IPA: /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɪpˌbɪldɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of designing and constructing ships.

Example: The shipbuilding industry is vital for trade and transportation.

shockproof

IPA: /ˈʃɒkpruːf/

KK: /ʃɑkˌpruf/

adjective

Definition: Designed to resist damage from impacts or shocks, making it durable and safe to use in rough conditions.

Example: The new smartphone is shockproof, so it can survive drops without breaking.

shortcut

IPA: /ˈʃɔːrtˌkʌt/

KK: /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt/

noun

Definition: A way to save time or effort by taking a quicker route or method than usual.

Example: I took a shortcut through the park to get to my meeting faster.

verb

Definition: To take a quicker route or method to reach a destination or achieve a goal.

Example: She decided to shortcut through the park to get home faster.

shortener

IPA: /ˈʃɔːrtənər/

KK: /ˈʃɔrtənər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes something shorter in length or duration.

Example: The URL shortener made it easy to share links on social media.

shortwave

IPA: //ˈʃɔːrtweɪv//

KK: /ˈʃɔrtweɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to radio waves that have a wavelength between 10 and 200 meters, often used for communication over long distances.

Example: The shortwave radio allowed us to listen to broadcasts from around the world.

noun

Definition: A type of radio wave that has a wavelength between 10 and 100 meters, often used for communication over long distances.

Example: The shortwave radio allowed us to listen to broadcasts from around the world.

showable

IPA: /ˈʃoʊəbl/

KK: /ˈʃoʊəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be displayed or presented to others.

Example: The artwork is showable in the gallery next month.

showcase

IPA: /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/

KK: /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/

noun

Definition: A container or area used to display items, often in a way that highlights their features or makes them look appealing.

Example: The artist set up a showcase to display her latest paintings.

transitive verb

Definition: To display something in a way that makes it look attractive or impressive.

Example: The artist decided to showcase her latest paintings at the gallery.

shredder

IPA: /ˈʃrɛdər/

KK: /ˈʃrɛdər/

noun

Definition: A machine that cuts paper or other materials into small pieces, usually to keep information safe.

Example: I used the shredder to destroy old documents that contained personal information.

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