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jounce

[ jouns ] [ dÊ’aÊŠns ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to move joltingly or roughly up and down; bounce

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More about jounce

  • First recorded between 1400–50.
  • From the late Middle English, combining joll, “to bump” (now obsolete), and bounce.

EXAMPLES OF JOUNCE

  • As the bus hit a pothole, everyone in their seats jounced up and down.
  • The small boat jounced on the choppy waves, splashing water over the sides.
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sabaton

[ sab-uh-ton ] [ ˈsæb əˌtɒn ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a foot defense with solid metal toe and heel pieces

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Why Dictionary.com chose sabaton

More about sabaton

  • First recorded between 1300–50.
  • From the Old French sabot, meaning “wooden shoe.”
  • Ultimate origin is unclear but compare with the Spanish zapata, “shoe” and the Italian ciabatta, “slipper.”

EXAMPLES OF SABATON

  • The knight’s sabaton gleamed in the sunlight as he prepared for battle.
  • The sabaton fit snugly over the soldier’s boots to provide protection.
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expository

[ ik-spoz-i-tawr-ee ] [ ɪkˈspɒz ɪˌtɔr i ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

serving to expound, set forth, or explain

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Why Dictionary.com chose expository

More about expository

  • First recorded in 1590–1600; combining expositor +Ìý-tory1.
  • From the Latin exponere, meaning to “set forth.”

EXAMPLES OF EXPOSITORY

  • The expository presentation clarified the complex legal terms for the jury.
  • The expository article explained the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
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