Zimmer

/ (ˈzɪmə) /

noun

trademark another name for walker (def. 3) Also called: Zimmer frame

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You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?

To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.

To stew in a sauce for a long time.

To cook in water, just below boiling temperature.

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Words nearby Zimmer

zimarra, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean, Zimbalist, zimbalon, Zimmer, Zinacef, zinc, zinc-65, zincate, zinc blende

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Example sentences from the Web for Zimmer

Guadagno, for her part, has categorically denied Zimmer's accusations.
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“The term ‘wilding’ came out of that,” says Zimmer, referring to the attack in Central Park.
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Shares of the retailer have traded higher since former longtime chief Zimmer was terminated last week.
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Since Zimmer owns just 3.5 percent of outstanding shares, he would need significant funding for such a move.
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But people who let lodgings put their treasures in a sacred room they call das beste Zimmer, and only use on festive occasions.
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This, he thinks, destroys the last remnant of a reason for Zimmer's idea that Patrick was the same as Palladius.
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The testimony which Zimmer gave before the Grand Jury, was not presented to the trial jury.
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The court instructed Mr. Zimmer that his position was untenable.
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Halsey gave no vouchers for this money which he received from Zimmer.
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