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  1. 1. n. A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. A partition in any compartment, for various purposes. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves Source: wordnet
  10. 10. 1. A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it. 2. (Anat.) The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff. 3. (Zoöl.) A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts. 4. (Opt.) A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope. 5. (Mach.) A partition in any compartment, for various purposes. Diaphragm pump, one in which a flexible diaphragm takes the place of a piston. Source: webster
  11. 11. The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity ofthe chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff. Source: adambom
  12. 12. n:100 n. a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens n. (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration n. a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix n. electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves Source: ecdict

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