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A telecommunication system for broadcasting and receiving moving pictures, usually accompanied by sound; also, the electronic device or monitor containing a screen used for watching such programs.
“We sat on the couch and watched a movie on the TV.”
One of two children or animals born at the same birth.
“She gave birth to healthy twin boys.”
A phenomenon where two separate objects or events produce identical or nearly identical marks, indentations, or effects, often used in forensic science or manufacturing to describe matching patterns.
“The forensic analyst noted a twin impression on the soft clay, suggesting the suspect used the same tool twice.”
To spin quickly and lightly around, especially repeatedly.
“She twirled in front of the mirror to see how the dress moved.”
Having been turned, wound, or bent out of its original or natural shape.
“The car was a mass of twisted metal after the collision.”
The present participle of twist; to turn or bend something into a different shape or position, often by rotating it.
“She was twisting the cap off the bottle with great effort.”
A slight, sudden, and involuntary movement of a body part.
“He tried to hide the nervous twitching in his left eye.”
A high-precision surveying reference mark consisting of two vertically aligned metal plates—an upper exposed marker for routine observations and a subterranean lower marker set in solid rock or concrete—designed to maintain exact elevation records even if the surface marker is altered or destroyed.
“The civil engineering team installed a two plate benchmark near the bridge foundation to track long-term structural settlement.”
A specific arrangement or reservation of two individual plates kept separate from the main service for special use or holding.
“The chef kept two plates aside for the late-arriving VIP guests.”
Cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary government or rule by a person or group with absolute power.
“The citizens rose up to overthrow the tyranny of the military regime.”
The twenty-first letter of the English alphabet.
“The word 'umbrella' starts with the letter u.”
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
“Pizza has become a ubiquitous dish, found in nearly every country around the world, adapting to local tastes.”
The final, most important goal or purpose that is pursued above all others in a plan, strategy, or endeavor.
“The company's ultimate objective is to achieve complete carbon neutrality by the end of the decade.”
Extreme; going well beyond what is considered moderate, normal, or conventional.
“She follows an ultra-strict diet that excludes all processed sugars and grains.”
To go beyond, exceed, or surpass a limit, boundary, or another person/object.
“O carro tentou ultrapassar o caminhão na rodovia.”