Nouns denoting man-made objects

breechloader
a gun that is loaded at the breech
 
Hytrin
antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure
 
drafting instrument
an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings
 
applier
a device for applying a substance
 
power mower
a lawn mower powered by a gasoline motor
 
tucker
a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress
 
Fosamax
a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
 
lid
a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
 
sorter
a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes
 
University of Pennsylvania
a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 
drop arch
a blunt pointed arch drawn from two centers within the span
 
silver mine
a mine where silver ore is dug
 
fauld
a piece of armor plate below the breastplate
 
rain barrel
a barrel used as a cistern to hold rainwater
 
column
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
 
white tie and tails
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
 
surcoat
a tunic worn over a knight's armor
 
ballistic galvanometer
a moving-coil galvanometer that measures electric charge
 
scupper
drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
 
kitsch
excessively garish or sentimental art; usually considered in bad taste
 
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