crystals

noun

Definition of crystalsnext
plural of crystal
as in plates

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  1. plates
  2. saucers
  3. glasses
  4. cups
Noun
  • The Bar Menu of small plates offers several options under $18.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Tremor also gets skid plates to protect its front axle, transfer case and fuel tank.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of plates
Noun
  • Get rid of standing water in flower pots, saucers, birdbaths and other outdoor containers.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Other sources of water that should be regularly emptied include pet dishes, fountains, bird bath, plant pots and saucers, according to Santa Clara County.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of saucers
Noun
  • The smart glasses have already reportedly led to a college football spy scandal, and reviews describe the LED light indicating the camera is on as a gentle white light that’s easily overlooked in broad daylight.
    Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Key Background Meta has faced backlash for the discreet camera on its smart glasses, which critics have said could enable bad actors to do more harm.
    Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of glasses
Noun
  • The blender comes with three mixing cups.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Three cups are pointed towards the Sun to record solar wind while inside the heliosphere, while the fourth is positioned at a right angle to the others to capture information on various planetary magnetospheres, the heliosphere, and interstellar space.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of cups
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