AbstractPhil/geometric-vocab-256d huggingface dataset:
crookes radiometer: electromagnetic radiometer consisting of a small paddlewheel that rotates when placed in daylight
crookes tube: the original gas-discharge cathode-ray tube
crop: the output of something in a season the latest crop of fashions is about to hit the stores
cross: a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
crosscut saw: handsaw that cuts at right angles to the grain (or major axis)
cross hair: either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration he had the target in his cross hairs
crossing: a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
crossjack: the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast
crowbar: a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
crown: an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
crown: the center of a cambered road
crown: (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown
crucible: a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions
crucifix: representation of the cross on which Jesus died
cruet: bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table
cruiser: a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
cruise ship: a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises
crystal: a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
crystal oscillator: an oscillator that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by the physical characteristics of a piezoelectric quartz crystal
cuban heel: a broad heel of medium height on women's shoes
cubby: a small secluded room
cubbyhole: a small compartment
cube: a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube
cubeb: a cigarette containing cubeb
cucking stool: an instrument of punishment consisting of a chair in which offenders were ducked in water
cue: sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards
cuff: the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
cul: a passage with access only at one end
cultivator: a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)
cup: a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle he put the cup back in the saucer the handle of the cup was missing
cup: a large metal vessel with two handles that is awarded as a trophy to the winner of a competition the school kept the cups is a special glass case
cup: the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away put the flag back in the cup
cupboard: a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
cupid's bow: a curved bow with reversed curve ends
curb: an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
curb: a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
curbside: the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb policemen stood at intervals along the curbside
curbstone: a paving stone forming part of a curb
curette: a surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodily cavity
curio: something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
curler: a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight
cursor: (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
curtain: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
customhouse: a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country
custom-made: an item made to the customer's specifications
cut: a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation
cutaway: a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts
cutlas: a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
cutlery: tableware implements for cutting and eating food
cutter: a cutting implement; a tool for cutting
cyclobenzaprine: muscle relaxant (trade name Flexeril) used for muscle spasms or acute injury
cylinder: a chamber within which piston moves
cyma: (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)
cyproheptadine: an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions
dachau: a concentration camp for Jews created by the Nazis near Munich in southern Germany
dacron: a kind of polyester fabric
dagger: a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
dairy: a farm where dairy products are produced
dais: a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
daisy print wheel: a wheel around which is a set of print characters that make a typing impression on paper
dam: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
dampener: a device that dampens or moistens something he used a dampener to moisten the shirts before he ironed them
damp-proof course: a course of some impermeable material laid in the foundation walls of building near the ground to prevent dampness from rising into the building
damper: a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
damper block: damper consisting of a small felted block that drops onto a piano string to stop its vibration
dark lantern: a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light
darning needle: a long needle with an eye large enough for heavy darning or embroidery thread
dartboard: a circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts
dartmouth college: a college in New Hampshire
dashboard: instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
dashiki: a loose and brightly colored African shirt
data input device: a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device
data system: system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization
davis cup: cup awarded for the annual international team tennis competition
daybed: an armless couch; a seat by day and a bed by night
daybook: an accounting journal as a physical object he bought a new daybook
day nursery: a nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work
death house: the cellblock in a prison where those condemned to death await execution
death knell: a bell rung to announce a death
decal: either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface
deck chair: a folding chair for use outdoors; a wooden frame supports a length of canvas
decker: (often used in combinations) something constructed with multiple levels they rode in a double-decker bus
deckle edge: rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper
declinometer: an instrument for measuring magnetic declination
decoration: something used to beautify
deep-freeze: electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time
defense system: the weaponry available for the defense of a region
defensive structure: a structure used to defend against attack the artillery battered down the defenses
defroster: heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane)
delavirdine: a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Rescriptor) used to treat AIDS and HIV
delaware memorial bridge: a suspension bridge across the Delaware River
delicatessen: a shop selling ready-to-eat food products
delineation: a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
deliverable: something that can be provided as the product of development under this contract the deliverables include both software and hardware
delivery truck: a van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers
demeclocycline hydrochloride: tetracycline antibacterial (trade name Declomycin) effective in the treatment of some bacterial and rickettsial and other infections
demulen: trade name for an oral contraceptive
denim: a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
densimeter: a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity
dental floss: a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth
dentist's drill: a high speed drill that dentists use to cut into teeth
denture: a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
deodorant: a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors
department store: a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
depilatory: a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
depository: a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
depth charge: a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device
depth gauge: a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves or holes or other concavities
design: a decorative or artistic work the coach had a design on the doors
design: a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something the design of a building
destroyer: a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
detached house: a house that stands alone
detector: any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
detector: rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave
detention home: an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile court)
detonator: a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
detour: a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
deuce: one of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots
device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose the device is small enough to wear on your wrist a device intended to conserve water
device: an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) he was recognized by the device on his shield
dewar flask: vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments
dextroamphetamine sulphate: an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
dial: a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
dialog box: (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'
dial telephone: a telephone with a dial for registering the number to be called
dialyzer: a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
diamond: a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it he led a small diamond diamonds were trumps
diapason: either of the two main stops on a pipe organ
diaper: garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
diaphragm: a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically
diaphragm: a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
diazepam: a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning
diazoxide: vasodilator (trade name Hyperstat) used to treat severe hypertension
dibble: a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs
dideoxycytosine: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection
dideoxyinosine: an antiviral drug used to combat HIV infection
die: a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
dice cup: a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown
dickey: a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt
dickey: a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
diclofenac potassium: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam)
diclofenac sodium: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally
dicloxacillin: antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin
dictaphone: a tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation
dicumarol: an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin
diesel: an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil
diesel-electric locomotive: a locomotive driven by the electric current generated by a diesel engine
diesel-hydraulic locomotive: a locomotive driven by a hydraulic transmission system powered by a diesel engine
diethylstilbesterol: synthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen; formerly used to treat menstrual problems but was found to be associated with vaginal cancers in the daughters of women so treated during pregnancy
differential gear: a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves
diffraction grating: optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum
diffuser: optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
diffuser: baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
diflunisal: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
diggings: temporary living quarters
diggings: an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
digital-analog converter: device for converting digital signals into analogue signals
digital audiotape: a digital tape recording of sound
digital display: a display that gives the information in the form of characters (numbers or letters)
digital subscriber line: a generic name for digital lines that are provided by telephone companies to their local subscribers and that carry data at high speeds
digitizer: device for converting analogue signals into digital signals
digoxin: digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
dilator: a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ
diltiazem: a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure
dime bag: street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars
dimenhydrinate: antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
dimetapp: trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis
dinghy: a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
dinky: a small locomotive
dining area: an area arranged for dining they put up tents for the dining area
dining car: a passenger car where food is served in transit
dining room: a room used for dining
dining table: a table at which meals are served he helped her clear the dining table a feast was spread upon the board
dinner dress: a gown for evening wear
dinner jacket: semiformal evening dress for men
dinner pail: a pail in which a workman carries his lunch or dinner
dinner service: a table service for serving dinner
dinner theater: a theater at which dinner is included in the price of admission
diode: a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction
diode: a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier
diphenhydramine: antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness
diphenylhydantoin: an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative
dipole: an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center
dip switch: (computer science) one of a set of small on-off switches mounted in computer hardware; used in place of jumpers to configure the machine for a user
disco: a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music
discount house: a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price
discus: a disk used in throwing competitions
dish: a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present
dish: directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
dishrag: a cloth for washing dishes
dishtowel: a towel for drying dishes
dishwasher: a machine for washing dishes
dishwasher detergent: a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers
disinfectant: an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
disk: a flat circular plate
disk brake: hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to both sides of a spinning disk by the brake pads
disk drive: computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it
diskette: a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price
disk harrow: a harrow with a series of disks set on edge at an angle
dispatch case: case consisting of an oblong container (usually having a lock) for carrying dispatches or other valuables
display: a visual representation of something
display: an electronic device that represents information in visual form
display adapter: (computer science) an electronic device that converts information in memory to video output to a display
display panel: a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
display window: a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
disposal: a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage
disrupting explosive: a high explosive that is used to damage the target that is under attack
distillery: a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
distributor: electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence
distributor point: a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
disulfiram: a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
ditch spade: a spade with a long handle for digging narrow ditches
diuretic drug: any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water
divan: a Muslim council chamber or law court
diverging lens: a lens such that a parallel beam of light passing through it is caused to diverge or spread out
divided highway: a highway divided down the middle by a barrier that separates traffic going in different directions in Britain they call a divided highway a dual carriageway
divining rod: forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil
diving suit: a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers
dixie cup: a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks
dock: landing in a harbor next to a pier where ships are loaded and unloaded or repaired; may have gates to let water in or out the ship arrived at the dock more than a day late
dock: a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded
doggie bag: a bag for food that a customer did not eat at a restaurant; the transparent pretense is that the food is taken home to feed the customer's dog
dogsled: a sled pulled by dogs
doodad: something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use
doily: a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl
doll: a small replica of a person; used as a toy
dollhouse: a small model of a house used as a toy by children
dollhouse: a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything
dolman: a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders
dolmen: a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
dolphin striker: spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat
dome: a stadium that has a roof
domino: a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes
door: a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle he knocked on the door he slammed the door as he left
door: a room that is entered via a door his office is the third door down the hall on the left
door: a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road) the office next door they live two doors up the street from us
doorbell: a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
doorframe: the frame that supports a door
doorjamb: a jamb for a door
doorknob: a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
doormat: a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering
doorsill: the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
doorstop: a stop that keeps open doors from moving
doorway: the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close he stuck his head in the doorway
doppler radar: radar that uses the Doppler shift to measure velocity
dormer: a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
dormitory: a college or university building containing living quarters for students
dormitory: a large sleeping room containing several beds
dose: a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
dosemeter: a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)
dossal: an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel
dot matrix printer: a printer that represents each character as a pattern of dots from a dot matrix
double-bitted ax: an ax that has cutting edges on both sides of the head
double boiler: two saucepans, one fitting inside the other
double crochet: a kind of crochet stitch
double-prop: a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability)
double-reed instrument: a woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together
douche: a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas
dovecote: a birdhouse for pigeons
dover's powder: a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration
dovetail: a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
dowel: a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
doxazosin: an antihypertensive drug (trade name Cardura) that works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily; it is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
doxepin: a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)