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lobster shift
nounLow
/ˈlɒbstə ʃɪft/A work shift occurring late at night, typically in journalism or broadcasting, that lasts until the early hours of the morning.
lobster thermidor
nounC2
/ˌlɒb.stə ˈθɜː.mɪ.dɔː/A classic French dish consisting of cooked lobster meat, egg yolks, brandy or sherry, and a rich sauce (typically a béchamel or Mornay sauce), stuffed back into the lobster shell, sprinkled with cheese, and browned under a broiler/grill.
lobster-tail helmet
nounVery Low
/ˈlɒb.stə ˌteɪl ˈhel.mɪt/A type of close-fitting military helmet from the 17th–18th centuries, extending down the back of the neck with articulated lames resembling a lobster's tail.
lobsterback
nounLow
/ˈlɒbstəbak/A historical, derogatory nickname for a British soldier during the American Revolutionary period, referring to the red color of their uniform coats.
lobstering
nounC2
/ˈlɒb.stər.ɪŋ/The activity, business, or sport of catching lobsters.
lobsterman
nounC2
/ˈlɒb.stə.mən/A person, typically a man, whose occupation is catching or trapping lobsters.
lobstick
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˈlɒbstɪk/A tree which has had all its branches cut off except for a bushy top, traditionally used as a landmark or commemorative marker in North American wilderness areas.
lobtail
verb-intransitiveVery Rare (Specialized)
/ˈlɒb.teɪl/A specific movement where a whale lifts its tail flukes out of the water and then slaps them forcefully back down onto the surface.
lobular pump
nounVery low
/ˈlɒb.jə.lə pʌmp/A specialized pump whose design or internal structure features lobe-shaped components (typically rotors) that transfer fluid by creating chambers between rotating elements and the pump casing.
lobule
nounLow
/ˈlɒbjuːl/A small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe.
lobulus
nounRare (C2+ level / specialized)
/ˈlɒb.jʊ.ləs/A small lobe or subdivision of a lobe, particularly in anatomical or biological contexts.
lobus
nounC1-C2
/ˈləʊbəs/A rounded projection or division of an organ, especially in the brain, lungs, or liver.
lobworm
nounRare
/ˈlɒb.wɜːm/A large, segmented marine worm, commonly used as fishing bait.
local
adjectivenounverb-intransitiveB1
/ˈləʊkəl/relating to or belonging to a particular place or area, not general or national.
local anaesthetic
nounC1
/ˌləʊ.kəl ˌæn.əsˈθet.ɪk/A drug that temporarily numbs a specific, limited area of the body without causing unconsciousness.
local area network
nounC1
/ˌləʊkl ˌeəriə ˈnetwɜːk/A computer network that interconnects devices within a limited geographical area such as a home, school, office building, or group of buildings.
local authority
nounB2/C1
/ˌləʊkl ɔːˈθɒrəti/An administrative body of local government with powers to provide and manage services for a specific area, such as a city, town, or county.
local color
nounB2
/ˌləʊkl ˈkʌlə(r)/The distinctive customs, manner of speech, dress, scenery, or other features of a particular place or period that give it a unique character, especially when used in artistic works.
local colour
nounC1
/ˌləʊkl ˈkʌlə/The details of a place or historical period that create a vivid, authentic atmosphere, especially in writing, film, or art.
local examinations
plural-nounC1
/ˈləʊkəl ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/Standardised academic tests administered within a specific city, county, or region, often for school certification.

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