spoiler
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(noun) a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag |
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Related Words: aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface |
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(noun) an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds |
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Related Words: aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface |
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(noun) a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning |
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Related Words: campaigner, candidate, nominee |
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(noun) someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war) |
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Synonyms: despoiler, freebooter, looter, pillager, plunderer, raider |
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Related Words: buccaneer, pirate, sea robber, sea rover, thief |
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