AbstractPhil/geometric-vocab-256d huggingface dataset:
necktie: neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie he wore a vest and tie
needlepoint: embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry
needlework: a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
nefazodone: an antidepressant drug (trade name Serzone)
negative magnetic pole: the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely
negligee: a loose dressing gown for women
nelfinavir: a protease inhibitor (trade name Viracept) used in treating HIV usually in combination with other drugs
neomycin: an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery
neon lamp: a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube
neosporin: trade name for a topical drug containing several antibacterials; used as an ointment for skin irritations and in the form of eyedrops for minor eye infections
neostigmine: a cholinergic drug (trade name Prostigmin) used to treat some ophthalmic conditions and to treat myasthenia gravis
nest: a kind of gun emplacement a machine-gun nest a nest of snipers
net: an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
network: (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs the networks compete to broadcast important sports events
network: (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
network: a system of intersecting lines or channels a railroad network a network of canals
nevirapine: a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (trade name Viramune) used to treat AIDS and HIV
newel post: the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail
newgate: a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
new river gorge bridge: a steel arch bridge across New River at Fayetteville, West Virginia
newspaper: the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper
newtonian telescope: reflecting telescope in which the image is viewed through an eyepiece perpendicular to main axis
new york stock exchange: a stock exchange in New York
nib: the writing point of a pen
niblick: an iron with considerable loft
nicad: a rechargeable battery with a nickel cathode and a cadmium anode; often used in emergency systems because of its low discharge rate when not in use
nick: (British slang) a prison he's in the nick
nickel-iron battery: a storage battery having a nickel oxide cathode and an iron anode with an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide; each cell gives about 1.2 volts
nicol prism: optical device that produces plane-polarized light
nifedipine: calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks
nightgown: lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
nightwear: garments designed to be worn in bed
ninepin: a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
ninepin ball: ball used to knock down ninepins
nine-spot: one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face
nissen hut: a prefabricated hut of corrugated iron having a semicircular cross section
nitrofurantoin: derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
nitrospan: trade names for nitroglycerin used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris
nitrous oxide: inhalation anesthetic used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery
node: (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
nomogram: a graphic representation of numerical relations
nonsmoker: a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: an antiviral drug used against HIV; binds directly to reverse transcriptase and prevents RNA conversion to DNA; often used in combination with other drugs
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory: an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes
nontricyclic: a class of antidepressant drugs that are not tricyclic drugs and do not act by inhibiting MAO
non-volatile storage: computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off
noose: a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
norfolk jacket: loose-fitting single-breasted jacket
norinyl: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone and mestranol
norlestrin: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone
nor-q-d: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norethindrone
nortriptyline: a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs
nose: a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft) the nose of the rocket heated up on reentry
nose: the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon he ducked under the nose of the gun
nosebag: a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head
noseband: a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose
nose cone: front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere
notch: a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface there were four notches in the handle of his revolver
notebook: a small compact portable computer
notion: (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items buttons and needles are notions
novel: a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction his bookcases were filled with nothing but novels he burned all the novels
nozzle: a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
nuclear reactor: (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements
nuclear weapon: a weapon of mass destruction whose explosive power derives from a nuclear reaction
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: an antiviral drug used against HIV; is incorporated into the DNA of the virus and stops the building process; results in incomplete DNA that cannot create a new virus; often used in combination with other drugs
nude: a painting of a naked human figure
nude: a statue of a naked human figure
number: an item of merchandise offered for sale she preferred the black nylon number this sweater is an all-wool number
numdah: an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt
nursery: a child's room for a baby
nylons: women's stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk)
nystatin: an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes
objective: the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed
objet d'art: a work of art of some artistic value this store sells only objets d'art it is not known who created this piece
oboe: a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
obstruction: any structure that makes progress difficult
ocarina: egg-shaped terra cotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes
odometer: a meter that shows mileage traversed
oeuvre: the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it) he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre Picasso's work can be divided into periods
office: place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed he rented an office in the new building
office building: a building containing offices where work is done
off-line equipment: electronic equipment not in direct communication (or under the control of) the central processing unit
ogee: a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below
ogee arch: a pointed arch having an S-shape on both sides
ohio state university: a university in Columbus, Ohio
oil: oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
oil burner: a furnace that burns oil
oil future: petroleum bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date
oil heater: heater that burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking
oil lamp: a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
oil refinery: a refinery for petroleum
oilskin: a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
oil tanker: a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
oil well: a well that yields or has yielded oil
ointment: semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
olive drab: military uniform of the United States Army; made from cloth of a dull olive color
olympian zeus: a seated statue of the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology created for the temple at Olympia; the statue was 40 feet tall and rested on a base that was 12 feet high
omelet pan: pan for cooking omelets
omnidirectional antenna: an antenna that sends or receives signals equally in all directions
omnirange: a navigational system consisting of a network of radio beacons that provide aircraft with information about exact position and bearing
open-air market: a public marketplace where food and merchandise is sold
open-end wrench: a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)
opening: a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made they left a small opening for the cat at the bottom of the door
openside plane: a woodworking plane designed to cut rabbets
opera: a building where musical dramas are performed
opera cloak: a large cloak worn over evening clothes
operating room: a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations great care is taken to keep the operating rooms aseptic
optical disk: a disk coated with plastic that can store digital data as tiny pits etched in the surface; is read with a laser that scans the surface
optical fiber: a very thin fiber made of glass that functions as a waveguide for light; used in bundles to transmit images
optical pyrometer: a pyrometer that uses the color of the light emitted by a hot object
orchestra pit: lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
or circuit: a gate circuit in a computer that fires when any of its inputs fire
ordinary: an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel
organ: wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard
organdy: a sheer stiff muslin
organic light-emitting diode: a self-luminous diode (it glows when an electrical field is applied to the electrodes) that does not require backlighting or diffusers
organ pipe: the flues and stops on a pipe organ
oriel: a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall
o ring: a gasket consisting of a flat ring of rubber or plastic; used to seal a joint against high pressure
orlon: an acrylic fiber or the lightweight crease-resistant fabric made with Orlon yarns
orlop deck: the fourth or lowest deck
orphanage: a public institution for the care of orphans
orphenadrine: a skeletal muscle relaxant (trade name Norflex) used to treat severe muscle strain and Parkinsonism
orthicon: a now obsolete picture pickup tube in a television camera; electrons emitted from a photoemissive surface in proportion to the intensity of the incident light are focused onto the target causing secondary emission of electrons
orthopter: heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings
oscilloscope: electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
otoscope: medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane)
ottoman: thick cushion used as a seat
ouija: a board with the alphabet on it; used with a planchette to spell out supernatural messages
out-basket: a wood or metal receptacle placed on your desk to hold your outgoing material
outboard motor: internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat
outboard motorboat: a motorboat with an outboard motor
outerwear: clothing for use outdoors
outfit: a set of clothing (with accessories) his getup was exceedingly elegant
outfitter: a shop that provides equipment for some specific purpose an outfitter provided everything needed for the safari
outhouse: a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
output: what is produced in a given time period
outsider art: a genre of art and outdoor constructions made by untrained artists who do not recognize themselves as artists
outwork: subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area the outworks of the castle
oval office: the office of the President of the United States in the White House
overall: a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work
overcast: a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
overcoat: an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
overgarment: a garment worn over other garments
overload: an excessive burden
overnighter: a small traveling bag to carry clothing and accessories for staying overnight
overpass: bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
overprint: something added by overprinting
over-the-counter drug: a drug that is sold without a prescription
over-the-counter market: a stock exchange where securities transactions are made via telephone and computer rather than on the floor of an exchange
ovocon: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norethindrone
ovolo: a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
ovral: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing estradiol and norgestrel
ovrette: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing norgestrel
ovulen: trade name for an oral contraceptive containing mestranol and a progestin compound
oxaprozin: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Daypro)
oxazepam: a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used to treat anxiety and insomnia and alcohol withdrawal
oxbridge: general term for an ancient and prestigious and privileged university (especially Oxford University or Cambridge University)
oxford university: a university in England
oxyphenbutazone: an anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil) used to treat arthritis and bursitis
oxyphencyclimine: an anticholinergic drug (trade name Daricon) used in treating peptic ulcers
oxytetracycline: a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trademark Terramycin) obtained from a soil actinomycete; used to treat various bacterial and rickettsial infections
oxytocic: a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus
oyster bed: a workplace where oysters are bred and grown
pacemaker: an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker
pack: a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
package: a wrapped container
package store: a store that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption elsewhere
packing box: a large crate in which goods are packed for shipment or storage
packinghouse: a plant where livestock are slaughtered and processed and packed as meat products
packinghouse: a building where foodstuffs are processed and packed they came from an apple packinghouse
pad: a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
padding: artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
paddle: a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
paddle box: a wooden covering for the upper part of a paddlewheel
paddle steamer: a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
paddlewheel: a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat
page printer: a printer that prints one page at a time
paillasse: mattress consisting of a thin pad filled with straw or sawdust
paint: a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably
painting: graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface a small painting by Picasso he bought the painting as an investment his pictures hang in the Louvre
pajama: (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
pajama: a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
palace: a large and stately mansion
palanquin: a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers
palestra: a public place in ancient Greece or Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes
palette: board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used
pall: burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
pallette: one of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor
palliative: remedy that alleviates pain without curing
pan: cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
panacea: hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
panama canal: a ship canal 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (1904-1914)
panatela: a long slender cigar
pandora's box: (Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to Pandora with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind
pane: sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
paneling: a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
panic button: a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency the circuit is operated by a panic button when he saw that I was angry he hit the panic button
panorama: a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene
panpipe: a primitive wind instrument consisting of several parallel pipes bound together
pantie: short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
panting: any fabric used to make trousers
pant leg: the leg of a pair of trousers
pantry: a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
pants suit: a pair of pants and a matching jacket worn by women
papaverine: an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive
paperback book: a book with paper covers
paper clip: a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together the paper clip was invented in 1900
paper feed: a device for inserting sheets of paper into a printer or typewriter the job was delayed because the paper feed was clogged
parabolic reflector: a concave reflector used to produce a parallel beam when the source is placed at its focus or to focus an incoming parallel beam
parachute: rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
parallel bars: gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
parallel circuit: a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit
parallel interface: an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
parapet: fortification consisting of a low wall
parasol: a handheld collapsible source of shade
paregoric: medicine used to treat diarrhea
parer: a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables
pargeting: ornamental plasterwork
pari-mutuel machine: computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
paris university: a university in Paris; intellectual center of France
park: a gear position that acts as a parking brake the put the car in park and got out
parka: a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
parlor: reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
parlor car: a passenger car for day travel; you pay extra fare for individual chairs
paroxetime: a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil)
parquet: a floor made of parquetry
parquet circle: seating at the rear of the main floor (beneath the balconies)
parquetry: a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor
parsonage: an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
parsons table: a sturdy rectangular table with block legs at the four corners; the top and the legs are the same width
part: something less than the whole of a human artifact the rear part of the house glue the two parts together
parthenon: the main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture
partisan: a pike with a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections; 16th and 17th centuries
partition: a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
party favor: souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
passenger car: a railcar where passengers ride
passive matrix display: a type of LCD display used for some portable computers; parallel wires run both vertically and horizontally and pixels are turned on when the wires intersecting at that pixel are both energized passive matrix displays are generally inferior to active matrix displays
passkey: key that secures entrance everywhere
paste-up: a composition of flat objects pasted on a board or other backing they showed him a paste-up of the book jacket
patchouli: a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant
patchwork: a quilt made by sewing patches of different materials together
patent log: a cigar-shaped log with rotary fins that measure the ship's speed
pathway: a trodden path
patio: usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
patrol boat: a vessel assigned to patrol an area
pavement: the paved surface of a thoroughfare
pavilion: large and often sumptuous tent
pavior: a machine for laying pavement
pavis: (Middle Ages) a large heavy oblong shield protecting the whole body; originally carried but sometimes set up in permanent position
pawl: a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
pawnbroker's shop: a shop where loans are made with personal property as security
pay-phone: a coin-operated telephone
pc board: a removable circuit board for a personal computer; fits into a slot in the mother board
pea jacket: a sailor's heavy woolen double-breasted jacket
peavey: a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
pectoral: an adornment worn on the chest or breast
pedal: a lever that is operated with the foot
pedal pusher: snug trousers ending at the calves; worn by women and girls
pedestal: an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
pedestrian crossing: street crossing where pedestrians have right of way; often marked in some way (especially with diagonal stripes)
pedicab: a tricycle (usually propelled by pedalling); used in the Orient for transporting passengers for hire boys who once pulled rickshaws now pedal pedicabs
peeler: a device for peeling vegetables or fruits she invented a potato peeler
peephole: a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep
peg: a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
peg: a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
peg: a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg