English words containing briard:

noun

The x-shaped structure formed at the point below the brain where the two optic nerves cross over each other.

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The dura that invests the optic chiasma can be traced from the chiasma along the optic nerve.

noun

A bitter resinous substance obtained from the bark and stems of some south american plants. it paralyses the motor nerves and is traditionally used by some indian peoples to poison their arrows and blowpipe darts.

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Their bark and roots contain curare, a lethal poison, which in small doses is now used as a muscle …

noun

A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for major surgery.

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A further laparotomy was performed

noun

The act of making a cut through the wall of the abdomen, usually to examine the abdominal organs

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Removal of an ovarian tumor by laparotomy

verb

To defeat in wrestling; to wrestle better than; to grapple or strive successfully with.

verb

Support (a plant) with a stake or stakes.

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The gladioli were staked in gaudy ranks

verb

Gamble (money or something else of value) on the outcome of a game or race.

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One gambler staked everything he'd got and lost

noun

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support a plant, form part of a fence, mark a boundary, etc.

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A row of more than 15 bricks, pieces of concrete, metal poles, wooden stakes and a traffic cone wer…