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English noun: pacemaker

1. pacemaker (cognition) a leading instance in its field


SamplesThe new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations.


Synonymspacesetter


Broader (hypernym)example, exemplar, good example, model

2. pacemaker (body) a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat


Synonymscardiac pacemaker, SA node, sinoatrial node


Broader (hypernym)cardiac muscle, heart muscle

3. pacemaker (artifact) an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker


Synonymsartificial pacemaker


Broader (hypernym)electronic device

4. pacemaker (animal) a horse used to set the pace in racing


Synonymspacer, pacesetter


Broader (hypernym)bangtail, race horse, racehorse









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