carcanets

noun

plural of carcanet, archaic
as in beads

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  1. beads
  2. dog collars
  3. torques
Noun
  • The reception called for a less expansive train for easy movement on the dance floor, so Lauren changed into a corseted Wiederhoeft dress with glass beads, matching gloves, and a necklace from her mother.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The translucent pink toys contain glitter and water beads and have cartoon faces.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • For a more reliable alternative with longer battery life, the Fi Mini remains our Editors' Choice for GPS dog collars.
    — Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators also discovered 661 dog collars in a barn area where authorities believe euthanasia activity may have occurred, the sheriff said.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of dog collars
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  • The control stack continuously adjusts joint torques and contact forces in real time, allowing Atlas to absorb impacts, recover from missteps, and maintain stability during unpredictable interactions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
  • Modern electronics provide tremendous bandwidth with high torques.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of torques
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“Carcanets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carcanets. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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