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- spears/spɪəz/The plural form of 'spear', a long, pointed weapon thrown by hand or used for thrusting.nounC1
- spearwort/ˈspɪə.wɜːt/A type of flowering plant in the buttercup family (Ranunculus), characterized by spear-shaped leaves.nounVery Low
- spec/spɛk/A detailed, often written description of the design, materials, and required standards for something to be built, manufactured, or performed.abbreviationadjectivenoun+1B2
- spec sheet/spɛk ʃiːt/A document listing the detailed technical specifications and features of a product.nounB2
- special/ˈspeʃ.əl/Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual; designed for a particular purpose or person.adjectivenounverbA2
- special actA piece of legislation passed by a government body (e.g., parliament or congress) that applies to a specific individual, corporation, institution, or a particular set of circumstances, rather than to the general public.nounLow
- special agent/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈeɪ.dʒənt/A government employee, typically in law enforcement or intelligence, who is appointed and authorized to investigate specific crimes, conduct undercover operations, or perform other specialized duties.nounC1
- special air service/ˌspeʃ.əl ˌeə ˈsɜː.vɪs/A specialist military regiment of the British Army, renowned for special operations and counter-terrorism.nounC1/C2
- special area/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈeə.ri.ə/A specific, designated geographical region set apart for a particular purpose, study, function, or protection.nounLow to Medium
- special assessment/ˈspeʃ.əl əˈses.mənt/A tax levy or charge imposed on properties or individuals to fund a specific public project or improvement that directly benefits them.nounMedium-Low
- special astrophysical observatory/ˈspeʃ.əl ˌæs.trəʊˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl əbˈzɜː.və.tri/A facility or installation, typically a building or a satellite, designed for the dedicated observation and study of astronomical phenomena and celestial objects.nounC1
- special boat service/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈbəʊt ˌsɜː.vɪs/The elite maritime special forces unit of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy.nounC2
- special branch/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈbrɑːntʃ/A specialized department within a police force, typically in the UK and Commonwealth countries, responsible for matters of national security, including counter-terrorism and counter-espionage.nounLow
- special case/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈkeɪs/An instance or situation that is treated differently from normal rules or standard procedures because it has unique, exceptional, or specific characteristics.nounB2
- special checking account/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈkʌr.ənt əˌkaʊnt/A specific type of bank account, often requiring a higher minimum balance or having special features/restrictions, distinct from a regular checking account.nounLow
- special clearing/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈklɪə.rɪŋ/A banking procedure where a cheque or payment is processed outside the normal clearing cycle, usually for faster settlement.nounLow
- special collection/ˈspeʃ.əl kəˈlek.ʃən/A curated set of items, often rare or valuable, grouped together for a specific purpose or theme and kept separately from a main library or museum collection.nounB2
- special constable/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/A part-time, volunteer police officer with full police powers when on duty, typically in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries.nounLow
- special court-martial/ˌkɔːt ˈmɑː.ʃəl/A military court for trying members of the armed forces accused of violating military law.nounLow (specialized/legal/military context)
- special delivery/ˌspeʃ.əl dɪˈlɪv.ər.i/A premium postal service offering expedited, guaranteed delivery, often with signature confirmation.nounC1
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