fig leafs

noun

variants or fig leaves
plural of fig leaf
as in Trojan horses

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  1. screens
  2. shields
Noun
  • The school moved into a new building, but along with its new state-of-the-art theater with its bright orange seats and the big LED screens in the gym came the school's 110-year-old bell.
    — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026
  • People would spend hours comparing screens, sizes, picture quality, and whatnot.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of screens
Noun
  • Capsules commonly carry ablative shields made from materials designed to char and gradually wear away.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, the sprawling tropical flora throughout the island doubles as lush backdrop and hurricane protection that shields and roots the island against extreme weather conditions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of shields
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