(astronomy) The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Alpha Centauri is actually a binary star with Alpha Centauri C or Proxima Centauri as a third component. Alpha Centauri A ...

(chiefly Britain) Alternative spelling of caramelization

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A type of hitch used to attach a line to a ringbolt with a series of alternate simple hitches. Also known as the alternate ring hitching.