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lisle thread
nounC2 / Very Rare
/laɪl θɹɛd/A strong, smooth cotton thread, often used for making stockings, gloves, or fine knitwear.
lisp
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveB2
/lɪsp/A speech impediment characterized by difficulty pronouncing the 's' and 'z' sounds, often substituting them with a 'th' sound.
lissajous figure
nounVery Low
/ˌlɪsəˈʒuː ˈfɪɡə/A complex, symmetrical curve traced by a point undergoing two perpendicular harmonic motions, typically used to analyse phase relationships and frequencies.
lisse
nounExtremely Rare / Archaic / Technical
/lɪs/To smoothen or polish fabric or other materials, especially silk, to give it a glossy sheen.
list
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1 (Very High)
/lɪst/A set of items written, printed, or imagined one after the other; a series of connected items.
list price
nounB2
/ˈlɪst ˌpraɪs/The official, non-negotiable price of a product or service as set by the manufacturer or retailer before any discounts or negotiations.
list renting
nounC1/C2 (Specialized Business/Marketing)
/ˈlɪst ˌrɛntɪŋ/The practice of paying to temporarily use a list of contact details (e.g., names, addresses, email addresses) for marketing purposes.
listed building
nounC1
/ˌlɪstɪd ˈbɪldɪŋ/A building or structure officially recognized and recorded for its special architectural, historical, or cultural significance, thereby granting it legal protection from unauthorized alteration or demolition.
listed company
nounB2
/ˈlɪstɪd ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/A business whose shares are traded publicly on a stock exchange.
listed security
nounC1-C2 (Professional/Business)
/ˌlɪst.ɪd sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/A financial asset (like a stock or bond) that has been officially accepted for trading on a formal stock exchange (e.g., the London Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange).
listee
nounLow
/lɪˈstiː/A person who is or has been listed on a register, directory, or official compilation.
listel
nounC2
/ˈlɪst(ə)l/A narrow architectural fillet or molding.
listen
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1 (extremely high frequency, core vocabulary)
/ˈlɪs.ən/To give attention to sound; to hear with intention.
listen in
verbB2
/ˈlɪs.ən ɪn/To intentionally listen to a conversation, broadcast, or communication one is not primarily intended to hear.
listener
nounC1
/ˈlɪs(ə)nə/A person who listens, especially one who hears a broadcast, speech, or another person speaking.
listenership
nounC1
/ˈlɪs.nə.ʃɪp/The collective body of people who listen to a particular radio programme, station, or podcast.
listening post
nounC1
/ˈlɪs(ə)nɪŋ pəʊst/A place or device positioned to intercept enemy communications or gather intelligence in a military context.
lister
nounC2
/ˈlɪstə/A person who compiles or keeps a list; also, a person named Lister.
lister bag
nounVery Low
/ˈlɪs.tə ˌbæɡ/A large canvas water bag used for cooling drinking water, typically hung outdoors.
listerellosis
nounVery Low
/ˌlɪs.tər.əˈləʊ.sɪs/A rare, serious bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, typically affecting pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals.

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