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Vocabulary Entry
yerkes
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The Yerkes Observatory is a facility for astronomical research located in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.
Example Sentences
"The Yerkes telescope is one of the largest refracting telescopes in the world."
"Many astronomers conduct research at the Yerkes Observatory."
"Yerkes is known for its contributions to the field of astrophysics."
V
verb
To yerk is to move or jerk suddenly.
Example Sentences
"The dog yerked its head at the loud noise."
"She yerked her arm away from the hot surface."
"As the car hit the bump, I yerked forward unexpectedly."