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- cold pack/ˈkəʊld ˌpæk/A flexible, portable container filled with a cooling gel or liquid, used to reduce swelling, pain, or inflammation by applying cold.nounB1
- cold patch/ˈkəʊld ˌpæʧ/A small area of asphalt used to make quick repairs on damaged roads.nounC1
- cold pole/ˈkəʊld ˌpəʊl/The geographical location on Earth's surface with the lowest recorded air temperatures.nounC1/C2
- cold rubber/ˌkəʊld ˈrʌb.ər/A type of synthetic rubber that remains flexible at low temperatures.nounC1/C2
- cold shoulder/ˌkəʊld ˈʃəʊl.dər/A deliberate act of ignoring someone or treating them with intentional unfriendliness.adjectivenounverbC1
- cold snap/ˈkəʊld ˌsnæp/A sudden, brief period of unusually cold weather.nounC1
- cold sore/ˈkəʊld ˌsɔː(r)/A small, painful blister or group of blisters, usually appearing on or near the lips, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).nounB1
- cold spot/ˈkəʊld ˌspɒt/A specific location or small area that is noticeably colder than its surroundings.nounLow
- cold start/ˌkəʊld ˈstɑːt/The act of starting something (an engine, system, or process) from a state of complete inactivity, without prior warming or preparation.nounB2/C1
- cold steel/ˌkəʊld ˈstiːl/Weapons made of metal, especially bladed weapons (knives, swords, bayonets), emphasizing their physical, unfeeling, and lethal nature.nounMedium (C1-C2)
- cold storage/ˌkəʊld ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/A facility or method for preserving perishable goods, especially food, at low temperatures.nounB2
- cold store/ˈkəʊld stɔː/A room or building, often refrigerated, used for storing perishable goods at low temperatures.nounC1
- cold sweat/ˌkəʊld ˈswet/A state of sweating caused by fear, anxiety, or illness, typically accompanied by a cold feeling on the skin.nounB2
- cold tone/ˈkəʊld ˈtəʊn/A manner of speaking or writing that is lacking in warmth, emotion, or friendliness; a detached, impersonal, or unfriendly quality.nounC1
- cold top/ˌkəʊld ˈtɒp/A cold flat surface, especially a mountain summit, lacking shelter or warmth.nounverb-transitiveLow / Technical
- cold turkey/ˌkəʊld ˈtɜːki/The sudden and complete cessation of a substance one is addicted to, without tapering off.nounIntermediate (B2-C1)
- cold type/kəʊld/Low temperature; lacking warmth or heat.nounA1
- cold wall effect/ˈkəʊld ˈwɔːl ɪˈfɛkt/A feeling of physical coldness and social isolation caused by uninsulated or poorly heated exterior walls in a room, often in older buildings, creating a noticeable temperature drop and an unwelcoming atmosphere near the wall.nounC1/C2
- cold war/ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/A state of political and military tension between countries without actual full-scale warfare, characterized by threats, propaganda, espionage, proxy conflicts, and economic competition.adjectivenounB2
- cold warrior/ˌkəʊld ˈwɒrɪə/A person who actively fought against communism during the Cold War, particularly through political or ideological means, often exhibiting a strong anti-communist, hawkish stance.nounC2
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