W (Noun)
Meaning 1
A heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Tungsten, also known as wolfram, is a hard, dense, gray-white to gray-blue transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.
- The high melting point of tungsten makes it an ideal material for use in high-temperature applications such as rocket nozzles and heat shields.
- Tungsten is used in the production of wear-resistant parts and cutting tools for the metalworking and mining industries.
- Some of the world's largest known tungsten deposits are located in China, known for having the largest reserves.
- High-speed tools made from tungsten are extremely popular among woodworking professionals due to their high durability and reliability.
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Meaning 2
A unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The new LED light bulb requires a power of 9 watts to operate.
- The athlete's treadmill was set to 400 watts to simulate a challenging uphill climb.
- The solar panel's output was measured in watts per hour.
- The wattage of the old appliance was much higher than the new energy-efficient model.
- A typical household outlet provides a maximum of 1500 watts of power.
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Meaning 3
The 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The letter w is the 23rd letter of the modern English alphabet.
- She wrote the word "water" on the board and then underlined the distinctive double u's that resemble two v's side by side.
- The modern English name for this letter is double u, but it later became w because of the way it was pronounced over time.
- My favorite letter in the alphabet is w because of its unique shape.
- English letter combination "kn" can be replaced by single letter w for abbreviating some English words.
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Meaning 4
The cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The sailor adjusted the compass to ensure the ship was heading due west.
- The setting sun dipped below the horizon in the west.
- The west coast of the country is known for its rugged shoreline and dramatic cliffs.
- The city lies in the west of the state, near the border with a neighboring state.
- The directions instructed us to head west on Main Street for three blocks before turning left.