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SUBM 2009/06/04 |
FUNNEL_CLOUD |
<CLOUD> formed at the core of a waterspout or tornado vortex, sometimes extending right down to the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> of the <EARTH>, caused by the reduction of <<ATM_PRESSURE>> at the centre of the vortex; funnel cloud. |
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[WMO306, Volume I.1, Part A, Code Table 4678, Column 7] |
[AWS, Table 2-6] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FABRICATION_BUILDING |
A <BUILDING> used for the purpose of manufacturing <COMPONENT>s, which may be assembled on-site or elsewhere, to make a completed product; fabrication building. |
401 |
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[FACC, Annex B, BFC:1] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FABRICATION_FACILITY |
A <FACILITY> including one or more <FABRICATION_BUILDING>s. |
402 |
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[FACC, Annex B, BFC:1] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FACILITY |
A <REGION> that includes <MAN_MADE_OBJECT>s intended to serve a particular purpose; facility. |
403 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FACTORY |
A <BUILDING> containing <EQUIPMENT> for use in manufacturing; factory [SOED, "factory", 3]. |
404 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FAIRGROUND |
A <TRACT> where permanent <STRUCTURE>s exist to hold outdoor fairs, circuses, and/or exhibitions; fairground. |
405 |
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[FACC, Annex A: AK090] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FARM |
A <SITE>, including support <STRUCTURE>s, used for agricultural or aquacultural production; farm. |
406 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FARM_BUILDING |
A <BUILDING> located on a <FARM>. |
407 |
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[FACC, Annex B, BFC:19] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FARM_STORAGE_STRUCTURE |
A <STRUCTURE>, often having a <ROOF>, located on a <FARM> and used for sheltering livestock and/or storing agricultural products or <EQUIPMENT>; farm storage structure. |
408 |
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[SOED, "barn", A.2] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FENCE |
A man-made <BARRIER> of relatively light construction used as an enclosure or <BOUNDARY>; fence. |
409 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AL070] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FENDER_CUSHION |
A protective <DEVICE> designed to cushion the impact of a <VESSEL> against a <STRUCTURE> or other <VESSEL> and to prevent damage; fender cushion. |
410 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BB198] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FERN |
A <PTERIDOPHYTE> of the order Filicopsida, the members of which reproduce by means of spores borne usually on the underside of the fronds, which are typically pinnately divided; fern [SOED, "fern"]. |
411 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FERRY |
A <WATER_SURFACE_VESSEL> for transporting <HUMAN>s, <GROUND_VEHICLE>s, or <CARGO> across a <WATERBODY>; ferry [SOED, "ferry", 3.a]. |
412 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FERRY_CROSSING |
A <WATERBODY_ROUTE> where a <FERRY> crosses from one <SHORE> to another; ferry crossing. |
413 |
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[S57A, Object: FERYRT] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FERRY_LOCATION |
A <LOCATION> where a <FERRY> takes on or discharges its load. |
414 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ080] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FIDUCIAL_POINT |
A <LOCATION> used as a basis of cadastral reference; fiducial point. |
415 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: ID020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FIELD_ARTILLERY |
A large-calibre firing <WEAPON>; field artillery. EXAMPLES Howitzer, cannon. |
416 |
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[SOED, "artillery", 2] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FIGHTER_WINGED_AIRCRAFT |
A winged <AIRCRAFT> designed for fast maneuver aerial combat operations; fighter winged aircraft. |
417 |
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[SOED, "fighter", 2] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FIGHTING_POSITION |
A configuration of <LAND> and/or <STRUCTURE>s that is intended to accommodate <MILITARY_PERSONNEL>, military <EQUIPMENT>, and/or military <GROUND_VEHICLE>s; that provides cover and concealment from direct and potentially indirect fire; and that affords effective use of <WEAPON>s; fighting position. |
418 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FILLED_TERRAIN |
<BUILT_UP_TERRAIN> that has been brought to a required higher <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>> or levelled through the addition of <SOIL>, <ROCK>, and/or other <MATERIAL>s; filled terrain. |
419 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FILTRATION_BED |
A <TRACT> for the treatment of <WATER> that consists of a bed of porous <MATERIAL> that <WATER> is passed through in order to remove solids or impurities; filtration bed. |
420 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BH040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FILTRATION_BUILDING |
A <BUILDING> that houses <EQUIPMENT> through which a liquid or gas is passed in order to separate the fluid from suspended particulate matter; filtration building. |
421 |
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[FACC, Annex B, BFC:84] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FIORD |
A long, narrow, deep <INLET> of a <WATERBODY> between <TERRAIN> with steep <<TERRAIN_SLOPE>>s; fiord [SOED, "fiord"]. |
422 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FIRE_AND_POLICE_STATION |
A <PUBLIC_SERVICE_STATION> that houses both a <FIRE_STATION> and a <POLICE_STATION>. |
423 |
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[FACC, Annex B, BFC:723] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FIRE_ESCAPE |
An exterior <STRUCTURE> or <DEVICE> erected for emergency exit in the event of fire; fire-escape [AHD, "fire escape"]. EXAMPLE An outside <STAIR> that is attached to a <BUILDING>. |
424 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FIRE_STATION |
A <PUBLIC_SERVICE_STATION> that houses both fire-fighting <EQUIPMENT> and <PERSONNEL>; fire station [MWCD, "fire station"]. A fire station is also known as a firehouse. |
425 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FIREBREAK |
A cleared or ploughed <TERRAIN_STRIP> that is constructed as a <BARRIER> against the spread of a forest or prairie fire; firebreak [SOED, "fire-break"]. |
426 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISH |
A cold-blooded aquatic <VERTEBRATE> possessing gills and fins; fish [SOED, "fish", I.1.a]. |
427 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISH_HATCHERY |
An enclosed <REGION> and associated <STRUCTURE>s used for the breeding and/or rearing of <FISH>; fish hatchery. |
428 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BH050] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISH_LADDER |
A series of ascending pools constructed to enable <FISH> to swim upstream over (or around) a <DAM>; fish ladder. |
429 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BI060] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISH_SCHOOL |
A naturally occurring grouping of <FISH> that persists over a significant period; fish school. |
430 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISH_STAKE_REGION |
A <WATERBODY_REGION> of shallow <<DEPTH_OF_WATERBODY_FLOOR>> in which <POLE>s and/or <STAKE>s are placed to outline a fishing ground and/or to catch <FISH>. |
431 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BB100] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISH_TRAP |
A <FENCE> or enclosure <DEVICE> set in a <WATERBODY> to catch <FISH>; fish trap. |
432 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: BB110] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISHING_BOAT |
A <WATER_SURFACE_VESSEL> designed or designated to catch <FISH> for either commercial or leisure purposes; fishing boat. |
433 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISHING_FACILITY |
A <FACILITY> involved in fishing, the raising of <FISH>, and/or the storage or transportation of either <MATERIAL>s important to or the results of the production of <FISH>. |
434 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: BD079] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FISHING_HARBOUR |
A <HARBOUR> that is primarily used by <FISHING_BOAT>s. |
435 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BB105] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLAGPOLE |
A <POLE> on which a flag is raised; flagpole. A flagpole is also known as a flagstaff. |
436 |
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[S57A, Object: FLGSTF] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLARE_PIPE |
An open-ended <PIPE> at which waste gases are burned; flare pipe. A flare pipe is also known as a flare stack. |
437 |
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[S57A, Object: FLASTK] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLEXIBLE_RESTRAINT |
A physical connection between two independent <OBJECT>s (for example: between a <VESSEL> and a mooring <BUOY> or <BOLLARD>); flexible restraint. EXAMPLES <CHAIN>, <LOAD_CABLE>. |
438 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BD074] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLIGHT_LEVEL |
A <SURFACE> of constant <<ATM_PRESSURE>> that is measured in relation to the specific pressure <DATUM> 1 013,25 hectopascals and is separated from other such <SURFACE>s by specific pressure intervals; flight level. |
439 |
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[IAN4, 1.1, "flight level"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLOATING_BREAKWATER |
A <STRUCTURE> consisting of a series of square frames of timber connected by <MOORING_LINE>s attached to <ANCHOR>s or stone blocks in such a manner as to form a <BREAKWATER> that protects <VESSEL>s riding to anchor; floating breakwater. |
440 |
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[S32, "floating breakwater"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLOATING_DOCK |
A form of <DRY_DOCK> consisting of a floating <STRUCTURE> of one or more sections that can be partly submerged by controlled flooding to receive a <VESSEL> and then raised by pumping out the <WATER> so that the bottom of the <VESSEL> can be exposed; floating dock. |
441 |
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[S32, "dock: floating"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLOOD_BARRAGE |
An artificial obstruction placed in a <WATERCOURSE> to raise the level of the <WATER> or to divert it; flood barrage. |
442 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BI043] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLOOD_BASIN |
The <TRACT> that actually submerged during the highest known flood in a specific <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> or has the potential for being flooded; flood basin. |
443 |
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[DST, "flood basin"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLOOR |
A layer of <MATERIAL> (for example: board, brick, and/or stone) in a <ROOM> or <VEHICLE> on which <HUMAN>s and/or <ANIMAL>s tread; floor. |
444 |
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[SOED, "floor", 1.a] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FLOOR_CRAWL_SPACE |
A space within a <BUILDING>, located under a <FLOOR>, usually of restricted <<HEIGHT>>, and having sufficient <<HEIGHT>> for <HUMAN>s to crawl; floor crawl space. |
445 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLOOR_LEVEL |
A <NON_EMPTY_SET> of <ROOM>s and landings of <STAIR>s in a <BUILDING> that are on the same or nearly the same level; floor level. A floor level is also known as a storey. |
446 |
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[SOED, "storey", 1] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FLUID_BOUNDARY_LAYER |
The layer of fluid in the immediate vicinity of a <SURFACE> where frictional forces control fluid flow; fluid boundary layer. |
447 |
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[SP35, "boundary layer"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FLUME |
An open, inclined <WATERCOURSE> that carries <WATER> for use in such operations as mining or logging; flume. |
448 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BH060] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FOG |
A suspension of very small, usually microscopic, droplets of <WATER> in the <AIR> that reduces the horizontal <<VISIBILITY_DISTANCE>> at a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>; fog. |
449 |
IR |
[WMO182, "fog"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FOG_REGION |
A <REGION> of <FOG> at or near a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>. |
450 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FOG_SIGNAL_DEVICE |
A <DEVICE> that produces a warning signal as an <AID_TO_NAVIGATION> during periods of low visibility, especially due to <FOG>. |
451 |
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[S32, "fog signal" (device)] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FOOD_OVEN |
<EQUIPMENT> consisting of a chamber or enclosed compartment for heating, baking, or roasting food; food oven [AHD, "oven"]. A food oven is also known as a stove. |
452 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FORD |
A shallow <WATERBODY_REGION> used as a <CROSSING> by <GROUND_VEHICLE>s or <ANIMAL>s; ford. |
453 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: BH070] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FORESHORE |
A <COMPONENT> of the <SHORE> or <BEACH> that lies between the low water mark and the <COASTLINE> or <SHORELINE>; foreshore. Foreshore includes any isolated <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION>s which cover and uncover with the <TIDE> yet are not contiguous with the <COASTLINE> or <SHORELINE>. |
454 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BA020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FORESHORE_PRECISE |
A <FORESHORE>, the low water mark of which is the <LINE> defined by mean low water springs or mean lower low water as appropriate and the <COASTLINE> or <SHORELINE> of which is defined by the normal limit of <WATER_WAVE> action above mean high water springs or mean higher high water as appropriate; foreshore precise. |
455 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BA023] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FOREST |
A <TREED_TRACT> containing a substantial number of closely spaced <TREE>s; forest. |
456 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: EC015] |
[SOED, "forest", A.1] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FOREST_PRESERVE |
A <FOREST> that is protected from logging and other human activities detrimental to the environment; forest preserve. |
457 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FORT |
A permanently fortified <STRUCTURE> that may be stationed with <MILITARY_PERSONNEL> and is generally walled or heavily fenced with overwatch positions; fort. |
458 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AH050] |
[SOED, "fort", I.1] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FORTIFICATION |
A <STRUCTURE> constructed for the military defence of a <SITE>; fortification. |
459 |
PR |
[S57A, Object: FORSTC] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FOUNTAIN |
A <STRUCTURE> built for one or more jets of liquid <WATER> to spout and fall into; fountain [SOED, "fountain", 2.a]. |
460 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BH075] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FREEZING_DRIZZLE |
<DRIZZLE> that falls in liquid form but freezes upon impact to form a coating of <ICE_GLAZE> on the <LAND> and on exposed <OBJECT>s; freezing drizzle. |
461 |
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[GMET, "freezing drizzle"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FREEZING_RAIN |
<RAIN> that falls in liquid form but freezes upon impact to form a coating of <ICE_GLAZE> upon the <LAND> and on exposed <OBJECT>s; freezing rain. |
462 |
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[GMET, "freezing rain"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FRIGATE |
A <WATER_SURFACE_VESSEL> that is smaller than a <CRUISER> and is designed for escort operations; frigate. |
463 |
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[SOED, "frigate", 3b] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
FROZEN_PRECIPITATION- _FIELD |
A large <TRACT> that is permanently covered by <SNOW_GROUND_COVER> and/or <ICE>; frozen precipitation field. EXAMPLES <PERMANENT_SNOWFIELD>, <ICE_FIELD>. |
464 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BJ100] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FUNGUS |
A <LIVING_ORGANISM> of the kingdom Fungi, the members of which lack chlorophyll and grow on and obtain nutriment from organic matter; fungus [SOED, "fungus", 1.a]. EXAMPLES <MUSHROOM>, toadstool, mould, rust, yeast, fungus constituent of a <LICHEN>. |
465 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FURNACE |
<EQUIPMENT> consisting of a combustion chamber in which items such as minerals, metals, and ores may be subjected to continuous intense heat; furnace [SOED, "furnace", A]. |
466 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
FURNITURE |
Movable, functional <OBJECT>s, whether useful or ornamental, usually found in a <BUILDING>; furniture [SOED, "furniture", 6]. |
467 |
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STD 2014/02/14 |
FIRE_HYDRANT |
A <PIPE> with a <VALVE> for drawing liquid <WATER> directly from a <WATER_MAIN> and with a <COMPONENT> providing an <APERTURE> to which a fire-hose can be attached; fire hydrant [SOED, "fire hydrant"]. |
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