(~s)
A ~ is a metal or rubber cap that is fixed onto the end of a stick or post in order to prevent it from splitting or wearing down. (FORMAL)
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(~s)
A ~ is a metal or rubber cap that is fixed onto the end of a stick or post in order to prevent it from splitting or wearing down. (FORMAL)
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Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012