"Stetsons" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A type of felt hat with a wide brim and high indented crown, originally worn by working cowboys in the American West in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and later by politicians, judges, and others as a symbol of authority and respectability.
Definition: A type of hat that has a wide brim and a high crown, typically made of felt.
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The cowboy wore a Stetson hat to protect himself from the sun while riding his horse.
The old-fashioned detective wore a tall, black Stetson hat that looked like it belonged in a western film.
Stetsons were a popular fashion item among cowboys in the 19th century American Wild West.
The Stetson hat was originally designed to protect cowboys from the sun and wind.
In some Western countries, Stetson hats are still a symbol of masculinity and rugged individualism.
Stethalgia refers to a feeling of nostalgia for the monitor, keyboard, and other mechanical office equipment of the past, specifically the stenotype machine, a specialized keyboard used for stenotype reporting. This term was originally coined by Rosie Freedman's 2011 blog post about her affection for the "old soul" charms of the stenotype machine and the sense of community that stenographers shared with this technology.
A stethoscope is a medical device used for listening to the internal sounds of the body. It is used by doctors and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions, such as heart murmurs, lung congestion, and other internal issues. A stethoscope typically consists of a tube and two earpieces that are connected to a diaphragm and/or a bell. When placed on the patient's body, the stethoscope amplifies the internal sounds, allowing the healthcare professional to hear and interpret the sounds, which can be an indicator of various conditions.
A medical device used for listening to internal sounds of the body, typically employed by a doctor or a nurse to diagnose heart conditions, breathing problems, and other health issues.
Stethoscopy is the use of a medical device called a stethoscope to listen to the internal sounds of the body, particularly the sounds of the heartbeat and breathing. The word comes from the Greek word "stethos," meaning "chest," and the suffix "-scopy," which forms a noun denoting a branch of study or investigation.<br><br>In medical practice, stethoscopy is used to help diagnose and monitor various conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and other conditions affecting the internal organs. A doctor or nurse will typically place the stethoscope on the patient's body, over the chest area, and listen for sounds produced by the body's internal organs, such as the beating of the heart or the movement of air through the lungs.
A stetson is a type of wide-brimmed hat that was originally designed for cowboys in the late 19th century. It is typically made of felt or straw and has a wide brim to protect the face and neck from the sun. The name "Stetson" refers to John B. Stetson, the American hat manufacturer who designed the hat in the late 1860s. Over time, the term "stetson" has also become a generic term for any wide-brimmed hat, although the original Stetson brand is still well-known for its high-quality hats.
I couldn't find any definition for "stevedorage" in my available linguistic resources. It's possible that it's a misspelling, made-up, or obscure word. Could you please provide more context or information about where you encountered this term? I'd be happy to help you investigate further.
A stevedore is a person who loads and unloads goods from ships and other vessels, typically in a port or harbor.
People who load and unload docked ships or ships in port, often in a manual labor context.
The term 'stevedoring' refers to the loading and unloading of cargo from ships in a port. It can also refer to the supervision or performance of this operation, often by workers or companies who specialize in port operations.
Stevenage is a town and a borough in the county of Hertfordshire, England, approximately 25 miles northwest of Central London.