transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈslē-pər ]
noun
Date: 12th century
1. : one that sleeps
2. : a piece of timber, stone, or steel on or near the ground to support a superstructure, keep railroad rails in place, or receive floor joists : stringpiece
3. : sleeping car
4. : someone or something unpromising or unnoticed that suddenly attains prominence or value
the low-budget film became the summer's sleeper
5. : children's pajamas usually with feet — usually used in plural
6. chiefly British : a small earring or stud worn to keep the hole of a pierced ear from closing
7. : mole 4