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grandmother's clock
nounLow
/ˌɡræn.mʌð.əz ˈklɒk/A large pendulum clock, smaller than a grandfather clock, designed to stand on a surface like a shelf or mantelpiece.
grandnephew
nounLow
/ˈɡrændˌnef.juː/A male child of one's nephew or niece.
grandniece
nounC1
/ˈɡrænd.niːs/The daughter of one's niece or nephew.
grandpa
nounHigh
/ˈɡrænpɑː/The father of one's father or mother; a male grandparent.
grandpapa
nounLow (archaic/dated in most contexts)
/ˌɡrænˈpɑː.pə/A familiar or affectionate term for one's paternal or maternal grandfather.
grandpappy
nounLow
/ˈɡran(d)ˌpapi/An informal or affectionate term for grandfather, typically used in regional or familial contexts.
grandparent
nounHigh
/ˈɡrænpeərənt/A parent of one's father or mother.
grandrelle
nounExtremely Rare / Archaic / Technical
/ɡrænˈdrɛl/A yarn composed of two or more strands of different colors twisted together, or a fabric woven from such yarn.
grandsire
nounC1
/ˈɡransʌɪə/The father of one's father or mother; a male ancestor, especially a grandfather.
grandson
nounB1
/ˈɡræn(d)sʌn/the son of one's child.
grandstand
adjectivenounverb+1C1
/ˈɡræn(d)stand/A large, usually roofed, stand for spectators at a sports ground, racecourse, etc.
grandstand finish
nounB2
/ˈɡræn(d)stænd ˈfɪnɪʃ/A very exciting and dramatic conclusion to a sporting event or competition, often involving a comeback or a last-minute victory.
grandstand play
nounC2
/ˈɡrandstand ˈpleɪ/An ostentatious action intended to attract attention and admiration from an audience.
grandstanding
adjectivenounC1
/ˈɡrænstændɪŋ/Behaving or speaking in a showy, dramatic, or self-important way to attract public attention or approval.
granduncle
nounLow
/ˌɡrænˈʌŋkl/The brother of one's grandparent.
grandview
nounMedium
/ˈɡrændˌvjuː/A sweeping, impressive, or comprehensive view, often from an elevated position.
grandville
nounRare
/ˈɡrændvɪl/The primary referent is a proper noun: a surname and the name of various places.
grange
nounRare/Archaic (CEFR C2)
/ɡreɪndʒ/A farm, especially one with its associated farmhouse and outbuildings, historically often one that belonged to a monastery.
grangemouth
nounVery Low
/ˈɡreɪndʒmaʊθ/A town in Scotland, located in the Falkirk council area.
granger
nounLow
/ˈɡreɪndʒə(r)/A person who owns or manages a farm; historically, a member of a U.S. farmers' association called the Grange.

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