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killer
noun
Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
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ˈkɪlə(ɹ)
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noun
Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
noun
A difficulty that is hard to deal with
“That exam was a real killer”
noun
Someone who causes the death of a person or animal
noun
The causal agent resulting in death
“Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States”
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That exam was a real killer
Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States
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