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2. Back-of-the-envelope calculation - Wikipedia

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   The defining characteristic of back-of-the-envelope calculations is the use of simplified assumptions. A similar phrase in the U.S. is "back of a napkin", also used in the business world to describe sketching out a quick, rough idea of a business or product. [1] In British English, a similar idiom is "back of a fag packet".

3. Nurse's cap - Wikipedia

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   A long cap, that covers much of the nurse's hair, and; A short cap, that sits atop the nurse's hair (common in North America and the United Kingdom). The nursing cap was originally used by Florence Nightingale in the 1800s. [2] Different styles of caps were used to depict the seniority of the nurse, the frillier and longer the more senior the ...

4. Envelope - Wikipedia

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   Front of an envelope mailed in the U.S. in 1906, with a postage stamp and address Back of the above envelope, showing an additional receiving post office postmark. An envelope is a common packaging item, usually made of thin, flat material. It is designed to contain a flat object, such as a letter or card.

5. Pattern (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   Three patterns for pants (2022) Pattern making is taught on a scale of 1:4, to conserve paper. Storage of patterns Fitting a nettle/canvas-fabric on a dress form. In sewing and fashion design, a pattern is the template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto woven or knitted fabrics before being cut out and assembled.

6. Orthopedic pillow - Wikipedia

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   A travel pillow An ergonomic pillow. An orthopedic pillow is a pillow designed to correct body positioning in bed or while lying on any other surface. Its design conforms to orthopedic guidelines to ensure the right placement and support of one or more specific parts of the body to provide safe and healthy rest to the sleeper.

7. Cover (philately) - Wikipedia

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   Event covers can also include, First flights, or other types of covers. A military cover sent to a head of state can also be referred to as a Historic cover. [4] [5] [6] A first day cover is typically an envelope with a postage stamp canceled on its first day of issue. The design or theme of the stamp may be printed on the cover to enhance its ...

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9. Red envelope - Wikipedia

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   A red envelope, red packet, lai see (Chinese: 利是; Cantonese Yale: laih sih), hongbao or ang pau (traditional Chinese: 紅包; simplified Chinese: 红包; pinyin: hóngbāo; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: âng-pau) is a gift of money given during holidays or for special occasions such as weddings, graduations, and birthdays. [1]