INOCERAMUS

In`o*cer"a*mus, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Paleon.)

Definition: An extinct genus of large, fossil, bivalve shells,allied to the mussels. The genus is characteristic of the Cretaceous period.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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19 March 2025

CLEVIS

(noun) a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.


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