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- mouth-to-mouth resuscitation/ˌmaʊθ tə ˌmaʊθ rɪˌsʌs.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/An emergency lifesaving technique involving blowing air into an unconscious person's lungs through their mouth.nounC1-C2
- mouthbreeder/ˈmaʊθˌbriːdə/A fish or other animal that incubates its eggs or protects its young by holding them in its mouth.nounRare / Technical
- mouthbrooder/ˈmaʊθˌbruːdə/A type of fish, typically a cichlid, that protects its eggs and young by holding them in its mouth.nounC2
- mouthfeel/ˈmaʊθfiːl/The physical sensation or texture of a food or drink in the mouth, such as creaminess, chewiness, fizziness, or oiliness.nounC1
- mouthful/ˈmaʊθfʊl/The quantity of food or drink that fills or is held in the mouth at one time.nounB2
- mouthing/ˈmaʊðɪŋ/The act of moving the lips as if speaking, often without making sound; forming words silently.nounLow to Medium
- mouthpart/ˈmaʊθpɑːt/An appendage or structure near the mouth of an animal, especially an arthropod, used for feeding, tasting, or manipulating food.nounC1/C2 (Specialist Technical Vocabulary)
- mouthpiece/ˈmaʊθpiːs/A part of an object placed in or near the mouth, often for blowing, speaking, or drinking.nounB2
- mouthwash/ˈmaʊθwɒʃ/A liquid antiseptic solution used for rinsing the mouth, typically to freshen breath, kill germs, or promote oral hygiene.nounB2
- mouton/ˈmuːtɒn/The French word for 'sheep' or the wool of a sheep.nounLow
- movable/ˈmuːvəb(ə)l/Capable of being moved, not fixed in place.adjectivenounC1
- movable feast/ˌmuːvəbl ˈfiːst/A religious holiday (especially Easter) whose date changes each year, not fixed to a specific calendar date.nounC1
- movable type/ˌmuːvəbl ˈtaɪp/The system of printing and typography using individual, reusable pieces of metal or wood, each bearing a single character, which can be arranged to print text.nounC2
- movable-do system/ˌmuːvəbl ˈduː ˌsɪstəm/A music theory teaching system where the syllable 'do' is assigned to the tonic (first scale degree) of any major key, and moves accordingly when the key changes.nounVery Low (C2)
- move/muːv/To change position or location; to cause something to change position.nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
- move in/ˌmuːv ˈɪn/To begin living in a new home or residence.nounverbB1
- move on/ˌmuːv ˈɒn/To stop thinking or talking about a past event, situation, or relationship and focus on the present or future.verbB2 (Upper Intermediate)
- move-out/ˈmuːv aʊt/The act of vacating a rented property and removing all one's belongings at the end of a tenancy.nounverbIntermediate
- movement/ˈmuːv.mənt/The act or process of moving; a change in physical position or location.nounB1 (High frequency)
- mover/ˈmuːvə(r)/A person or thing that moves or is in motion.nounB1
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