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- single point mooring/ˈsɪŋɡl pɔɪnt ˈmʊərɪŋ/A mooring system where a vessel is attached to a single point on the seabed.nounLow
- single precision/ˌsɪŋ.ɡl prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/A floating-point number format that uses 32 bits to represent a value, offering about 7 decimal digits of precision and a limited range of exponents, as defined by the IEEE 754 standard.nounC2
- single premium/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈpriːmiəm/A single, lump-sum payment made to purchase an insurance policy or annuity, as opposed to recurring premium payments.nounC1
- single quotes/ˌsɪŋ.ɡl ˈkwəʊts/The punctuation marks (‘ ’) used primarily to enclose a quotation within a quotation, or to indicate a word as a word.plural-nounB1/B2
- single rhyme/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəl ˈraɪm/A rhyme in which the correspondence of sounds is limited to the final stressed syllable.nounLow (technical/poetry-specific)
- single sculls/ˈsɪŋɡl skʌlz/A competitive rowing event using a boat designed for one person, who uses two oars (sculls) to propel the boat.nounLow
- single sideband transmission/ˈsɪŋɡl̩ ˈsaɪdbænd trænzˈmɪʃn̩/A radio transmission technique that uses only one sideband to convey information, improving efficiency.nounLow
- single spanish burton/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈspænɪʃ ˈbɜːtən/A nautical tackle consisting of a single block and pulley arrangement used for hoisting or pulling in sailing.nounRare
- single standard/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈstændəd/A principle, requirement, or rule that applies equally and uniformly to everyone or everything in a given group, without making exceptions or having multiple sets of rules.nounC1/C2 (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced)
- single tax/ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈtæks/A system of taxation where all government revenue is derived from one tax, typically on land value.nounC2 (extremely rare in general usage)
- single thread/ˌsɪŋ.ɡəl ˈθred/A single, continuous strand of material (like cotton, silk, or synthetic fiber) used for sewing, weaving, or similar tasks; or, by metaphor, a single sequence of execution or thought in computing or conversation.nounB2
- single ticket/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈtɪkɪt/A ticket for a one-way journey, valid for travel to a destination but not for return.nounC1
- single transferable vote/ˌsɪŋɡl trænsˈfɜːrəbl vəʊt/A voting system in multi-seat constituencies where voters rank candidates, and surplus/unused votes are transferred to other candidates to ensure proportional representation.nounC2
- single whip/ˌsɪŋ.ɡl̩ ˈwɪp/A technique from Chinese internal martial arts (e.g., Tai Chi) that involves a spiraling, coiling movement of the arms and torso, often used as a defensive or throwing maneuver.nounC2 (Extremely low frequency, domain-specific term)
- single wicket/ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈwɪkɪt/A specific form of cricket match in which a single batsman defends their wicket against a single bowler and fielding team.nounLow
- single wingback formation/ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈwɪŋbæk fɔːˈmeɪʃən/A historical American football offensive formation featuring one wingback positioned behind and outside the offensive line, typically used for power running plays.nounVery Low
- single-action/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈækʃ(ə)n/Designed or functioning to perform one operation with one motion; not requiring repeated actions for a single outcome.adjectivenounC1
- single-barrel/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈbærəl/Referring to something that is contained in or produced from a single barrel, often used to describe high-quality spirits like whiskey.nounLow to medium; common in specific contexts like spirits and firearms.
- single-cell protein/ˌsɪŋɡl̩ sel ˈprəʊtiːn/Protein derived from microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, fungi, algae) grown in fermentation for use as food or feed.nounC2
- single-cross/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈkrɒs/To cross or intersect in one point or instance.nounC2
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