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- long white lop-eared/ˌlɒŋ ˌwaɪt ˌlɒp ˈɪəd/A descriptive phrase, primarily for animals, meaning having a long body, white fur/coat, and ears that hang down limply.nounLow (Specialized)
- long-and-short work/ˌlɒŋ ən(d) ˈʃɔːt wɜːk/A type of architectural or decorative embroidery, especially crewelwork, characterized by using long stitches to fill shapes, which are then anchored with short, regular stitches laid across them.nounLow (archaic/technical term)
- long-case clock/ˌlɒŋ ˈkeɪs ˌklɒk/A tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock, typically housed in a narrow wooden case.nounC1
- long-coats/ˈlɒŋ ˌkəʊts/A type of outerwear that extends well below the waist, often to the mid-thigh or knee, designed for warmth in cold weather.plural-nounLow (C1)
- long-eared owl/ˌlɒŋ ɪəd ˈaʊl/A medium-sized owl species (Asio otus) characterized by prominent, elongated ear tufts that are actually feathers, not ears, giving it a distinctive appearance.nounLow
- long-form/ˈlɒŋ fɔːm/Of a type or style that is not condensed, abbreviated, or summarized; presented in full or extended detail.adjectivenounC1/C2
- long-haul covid/ˌlɒŋ ˈhɔːl ˈkəʊvɪd/A condition characterized by persistent, often debilitating symptoms that continue or develop after the acute phase of a COVID-19 infection, typically lasting for weeks or months.nounHigh (in medical/public health contexts); Medium-High (in general news/media)
- long-horned beetle/ˌlɒŋˌhɔːnd ˈbiːtl̩/A beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae, characterized by extremely long antennae.nounLow
- long-horned grasshopper/ˌlɒŋ hɔːnd ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒp.ər/A grasshopper of the family Tettigoniidae, characterized by extremely long antennae.nounLow
- long-neck clam/ˌlɒŋ ˈnek ˌklæm/A type of edible clam with an elongated siphon or neck, typically referring to soft-shell clams of the family Myidae.nounLow
- long-off/ˌlɒŋ ˈɒf/The cricket fielding position placed far from the batsman on the off side.nounLow
- long-on/ˌlɒŋ ˈɒn/A fielding position in cricket, on the leg side roughly in line with, but at a long distance from, the batsman's stumps.nounC1
- long-sufferance/ˌlɒŋ ˈsʌf(ə)rəns/The patient endurance of provocation, hardship, or annoyance; forbearance in the face of repeated offenses.nounRare/Archaic
- long-suffering/ˌlɒŋ ˈsʌf.ər.ɪŋ/Patiently enduring pain, annoyance, or difficulty over a prolonged period without complaint.adjectivenounC1
- long-tailed cuckoo/ˌlɒŋteɪld ˈkʊk.uː/A specific species of migratory cuckoo (Eudynamys taitensis) native to New Zealand, known for its distinctive long tail feathers and brood parasitism.nounC2 (Proficient User)
- long-tailed tit/ˌlɒŋ teɪld ˈtɪt/A small, fluffy, round-bodied bird with a very long, narrow tail, native to Europe and Asia.nounC1/C2
- long-term memory/ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm ˈmem.ər.i/The part of memory responsible for storing information for extended periods, from minutes to a lifetime.nounMedium
- long-termism/ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜː.mɪ.zəm/The practice or policy of focusing on long-term goals and effects, rather than short-term gains.nounlow
- long-wire aerial/ˌlɒŋ ˌwaɪər ˈeə.ri.əl/A simple type of antenna consisting of a single, relatively long piece of wire, typically used for receiving radio signals.nounC2
- longa/ˈlɒŋɡə/A musical note equal in duration to four semibreves, primarily used in early mensural notation; in rare modern contexts, a very long duration.nounC1 (Proficient User, Specialized)
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