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- star chamber/ˈstɑː ˌtʃeɪmbə/A secret or unfair court or tribunal that operates without regard for proper legal procedures.nounC1/C2
- star chart/ˈstɑː ˌtʃɑːt/A map of the stars and constellations in the night sky for a specific time and place.nounB1
- star cloud/ˈstɑː ˌklaʊd/A luminous patch of light in the night sky caused by a dense concentration of stars that cannot be individually resolved by the naked eye.nounC1/C2
- star cluster/ˈstɑː ˌklʌs.tə/A gravitationally bound group of stars, held together by mutual gravitational attraction and located within a galaxy.nounC2/Low
- star connection/stɑː kəˈnekʃən/A network topology where all nodes are connected directly to a central node or hub.nounLow in everyday language, medium in technical contexts.
- star cut/ˈstɑː ˌkʌt/A specific style of cutting a gemstone (especially a diamond) into a star shape with triangular facets radiating from the centre.nounC1
- star drill/ˈstɑː ˌdrɪl/A hand-operated drilling tool with a star-shaped cutting head, used for making holes in hard materials like stone or masonry.nounLow
- star facet/stɑː ˈfæs.ɪt/A single, clearly defined element or aspect of a larger, complex subject, person, or phenomenon, particularly one that is the focus of public attention or admiration.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, primarily in analytical, media, or critical discourse)
- star formation/ˈstɑː fɔːˈmeɪʃən/The process by which dense regions of gas and dust in space collapse under gravity to form new stars.nounC1
- star fruit/ˈstɑː fruːt/A tropical fruit with an oval shape and longitudinal ridges, which when sliced crosswise resembles a star.nounLow-medium
- star grass/ˈstɑː ɡrɑːs/A common name for various grass-like plants, typically with star-shaped flowers or seed heads.nounLow
- star jasmine/ˈstɑː ˈdʒæzmɪn/A common name for a climbing, evergreen shrub (Trachelospermum jasminoides), known for its fragrant white, star-shaped flowers.nounLow
- star key/ˈstɑː ˌkiː/The '*' key on a telephone keypad or keyboard, also known as the asterisk key.nounB1
- star lily/ˈstɑː ˈlɪli/A lily plant with star-shaped flowers, often referring to specific species such as Lilium concolor.nounLow
- star map/ˈstɑː ˌmæp/A chart or diagram showing the positions of stars and constellations in the night sky.nounB2
- star network/ˈstɑː ˌnɛtwɜːk/A network topology where all devices (nodes) are connected to a central hub, switch, or router, forming a star-like configuration.nounB2
- star of courage/ˈstɑːr əv ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/A Canadian military decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.nounVery Low
- star of david/ˌstɑːr əv ˈdeɪ.vɪd/A six-pointed geometric star figure (✡), formed by two overlapping equilateral triangles, widely recognized as a symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity.nounLow-to-Medium
- star route/ˈstɑː ˌruːt/A mail delivery route serviced by a private contractor rather than a government postal employee, often in rural or less accessible areas.nounVery Low (Archaic/Historical)
- star ruby/ˈstɑː ˈruː.bi/A variety of the gemstone ruby which exhibits a six-rayed star-like pattern (asterism) when cut as a cabochon.nounC1
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