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aioli
nounLow/Medium
/aɪˈəʊ.li/A thick, garlic-flavored sauce from Provençal cuisine, made from garlic, olive oil, egg yolks, and lemon juice, similar to mayonnaise.
aiora
nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
/aɪˈɔːrə/A swing, or the act of swinging, particularly referring to an ancient Greek ritual.
air
adjectivenounverb+2A1
/eə(r)/the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
air alert
nounC2 (Specialized/Very Low Frequency in general use)
/ˈeə əˌlɜːt/A warning of an imminent air attack or military threat from the air, often signaled by sirens.
air arm
nounLow (C2)
/ˈeər ˌɑːm/The aviation branch of a nation's military or armed forces.
air attache
nounLow
/ˈeə əˈtæʃeɪ/A diplomatic official specializing in air force and aviation matters, stationed in a foreign embassy.
air bag
nounB1
/ˈeəbæɡ/A vehicle safety device consisting of a bag that inflates rapidly during a collision to protect occupants from impact.
air ball
nounC1/C2
/ˈɛə ˌbɔːl/A shot in basketball that completely misses the basket, rim, and backboard, touching nothing but air.
air base
nounMedium
/ˈeə ˌbeɪs/A military installation, usually with extensive runways, hangars, and support facilities, from which military aircraft operate.
air battery
nounLow to Mid in technical contexts
/ˈeə ˌbæt.ər.i/A type of battery that generates electrical energy from a chemical reaction involving oxygen from the air and a metal.
air bed
nounB1
/ˈeə ˌbed/A portable, inflatable mattress used for sleeping.
air bell
nounLow
/ɛə bɛl/A trapped bubble of air, especially in water or a liquid; specifically, a diver's air pocket.
air bladder
nounC2/Rare
/ˈeə ˌblæd.ər/An internal sac in some fish and other aquatic organisms that can be filled with gas to control buoyancy.
air blast
nounC1
/ˈeə ˌblɑːst/A sudden and forceful rush of air.
air brake
nounC1/C2
/ˈeə breɪk/A braking system, typically on large vehicles (trucks, buses, trains), that uses compressed air to apply pressure to the brake pads or shoes.
air brick
nounLow
/ˈeə brɪk/A perforated brick or block made of clay, plastic, or metal, designed to be built into a wall to allow ventilation while preventing entry of rain, insects, or rodents.
air bridge
nounLow to medium
/ˈeə brɪdʒ/A physical or logistical connection between two locations via air travel, allowing passage or transfer of people or goods.
air cargo
nounC1
/ˈeə ˌkɑː.ɡəʊ/Goods and freight transported by aircraft.
air carrier
nounB2
/ˈeə ˌkæ.ri.ə/A company that provides air transport services for passengers or cargo.
air casing
nounC1/C2 / Very Low Frequency / Technical
/ˈeə ˌkeɪsɪŋ/A protective outer layer, tube, or housing that allows air to circulate, often used to insulate, protect, or ventilate something.

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