Objects

Synonyms for diaphragm

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · noun

The sensenounTier 3, RidgelineObjects

a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

The new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

stop

Same sentence, swapped: The new cameras adjust the stop automatically.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for diaphragm as it is used in the sentence above.

midriff
propeller
ratchet

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Closest first: other objects words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

getupnounoutfita set of clothing (with accessories)RidgelineHas a reason line gizmonoungimmicksomething unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not knownRidgelineHas a reason line hoopnounringa rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pullingRidgeline marginaladjectiveborderlineof questionable or minimal qualityRidgeline2 sensesHas a reason line goldnoun, adjectiveambera deep yellow colorTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line graveadjective, nounsoberdignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promisesTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line turbulentadjectivetroubledcharacterized by unrest or disorder or insubordinationRidgelineHas a reason line twineverblacespin, wind, or twist togetherRidgelineHas a reason line

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