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- massification/ˌmæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/The process of making something available to, or designed for, a very large number of people; the transformation of something into a mass phenomenon.nounC2+ / Low Frequency
- massillon/ˈmæsɪlən/A proper noun referring to a city in Ohio, USA, or occasionally used as a surname.nounVery Low
- massine/mæˈsiːn/A proper noun referring to Léonide Massine (1896–1979), a Russian-born French choreographer and ballet dancer.nounVery Low
- massinger/ˈmæsɪndʒə/A proper noun, specifically the surname of the English dramatist Philip Massinger (1583–1640).nounVery Low (C2/Obscure)
- massinisa/ˌmæsɪˈnɪsə/The proper name of the historical Numidian king, Massinissa (c. 238–148 BCE), a major historical figure.nounExtremely Rare / Proper Noun
- massinissa/ˌmæsɪˈnɪsə/A proper noun referring to the first king of Numidia (c. 238–148 BC), a prominent North African leader and ally of Rome in the Punic Wars.nounC1+ (Specialist)
- massive/ˈmæs.ɪv/Extremely large in size, amount, or degree; very heavy and solid.adjectivenounB1
- massive retaliation/ˈmæsɪv rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/A military doctrine, particularly from the Cold War, involving a threatened overwhelming and devastating nuclear response to any form of aggression, especially a first strike by an enemy.nounC2
- masson disk/ˈmasɒn dɪsk/A specialized medical instrument, often a small circular blade, used in dermatology and surgery for procedures like biopsies and excisions, primarily known in the context of the Masson-Gomori trichrome stain tool or certain surgical punches.nounVery Low / Technical
- massorete/ˈmæsəriːt/A scholar belonging to a group of Jewish scribes and scholars who, between the 6th and 10th centuries CE, established and annotated the authoritative Hebrew text of the Hebrew Bible.nounVery Low
- massotherapy/ˌmæs.əʊˈθer.ə.pi/The treatment of disease or injury through the systematic manipulation of soft tissues (muscles, connective tissue) using the hands.nounC2
- masstige/ˈmæs.stiːʒ/A marketing strategy that combines elements of mass-market accessibility with the prestige of luxury branding.adjectivenounLow
- massys/ˈmæsɪs/Not applicable; the word 'massys' is not a standard English word. It appears to be a proper noun or misspelling. In standard dictionaries, it is most commonly recognized as the surname of the Flemish Renaissance painter Quentin Massys (also spelled Metsys, Matsys).nounExtremely rare / Non-existent in general English corpora
- mast/mɑːst/A tall vertical pole or spar on a ship or boat that supports sails, rigging, or flags.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- mast ball/mɑːst/A tall upright pole, spar, or structure on a ship, boat, or building, used for supporting sails, flags, or equipment.nounB1
- mast band/ˈmɑːst ˌbænd/A metal or heavy-duty strap or ring fitted around a ship's mast, to which rigging, blocks, or other fittings are attached.nounC1
- mast bed/ˈmɑːst ˌbɛd/The specialised structure on a sailing vessel that supports and secures the base of a mast.nounVery Low / Technical
- mast cell/ˈmɑːst ˌsel/A type of white blood cell found in connective tissue that plays a key role in allergic reactions and inflammation by releasing histamine and other chemicals.nounC2
- mast clamp/ˈmɑːst ˌklæmp/A metal fitting used to secure a sailboat's mast to the deck or to attach rigging components to the mast.nounC2
- mast cloth/ˈmɑːst ˌklɒθ/A strip of canvas used to cover the lower part of a mast to protect it from weathering and rot.nounVery Rare (Nautical/Historical)
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