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crash
A sudden loud noise, as of an object breaking:
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  1. A sudden loud noise, as of an object breaking:
  2. A sudden failure of a program or operating system, usually without serious consequences.
  3. (Computers) A sudden failure of a hard drive caused by damaging contact between the head and the storage surface, often resulting in the loss of data on the drive.
blast
The sound of a sudden rush of air or gas, as through a trumpet
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  1. The sound of a sudden rush of air or gas, as through a trumpet
  2. The steady current of air forced into a blast furnace
  3. A violent verbal assault or outburst:
roar
The loud deep cry of a wild animal, especially a lion or other wild cat.
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  1. The loud deep cry of a wild animal, especially a lion or other wild cat.
  2. A loud, deep, rumbling sound, as of a lion or bull, a person in pain, a cheering crowd, etc.
  3. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.
detonation
The act of exploding.
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  1. The act of exploding.
  2. An explosion.
hit
A collision of one thing with another
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  1. A collision of one thing with another
  2. A successful or popular venture:
  3. (Baseball) A base hit.
smack
A sharp noise made by pressing the lips together and parting them suddenly, as in showing enjoyment of a taste
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  1. A sharp noise made by pressing the lips together and parting them suddenly, as in showing enjoyment of a taste
  2. A sharp blow with the hand or any flat object; slap
  3. A distinctive taste or flavor, esp. one that is faint or slight
whack
The sound of this
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  1. The sound of this
  2. A sharp, swift blow.
  3. The sound made by a sharp, swift blow.
enjoyment
(Uncountable) The condition of enjoying anything.
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  1. (Uncountable) The condition of enjoying anything.
  2. The possession, use, or benefit of something
  3. Something that gives pleasure:
excitement
The condition of being excited.
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  1. The condition of being excited.
  2. Something that excites:
  3. An exciting or being excited; agitation
kick
(Slang) A feeling of pleasurable stimulation:
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  1. (Slang) A feeling of pleasurable stimulation:
  2. Fun:
  3. (Informal) Pleasure; esp., pleasurable excitement
strike
To dismantle and pack up for departure:
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  1. To dismantle and pack up for departure:
  2. To engage in a strike against an employer.
  3. To become indicated by a percussive or chiming sound:
slam
(Card games) To defeat by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
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  1. (Card games) To defeat by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
  2. To put, throw, or otherwise forcefully move so as to produce a loud noise:
  3. (Slang) To drink quickly (a beverage, especially an alcoholic one). Often used with back or down.
whack
(Slang) To kill deliberately; murder.
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  1. (Slang) To kill deliberately; murder.
  2. (Slang) To murder (a person), often, specif., for pay
  3. To strike or slap with a sharp, resounding blow
pound
To beat to a powder or pulp; pulverize or crush:
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  1. To beat to a powder or pulp; pulverize or crush:
  2. To strike repeatedly and forcefully, especially with the hand or a tool:
  3. (Archaic) To confine in a pound
crash
To get a place to sleep temporarily
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  1. To get a place to sleep temporarily
  2. To cause (a car, airplane, etc.) to crash
  3. (Informal) To get into (a party, theater, etc.) without an invitation, ticket, etc.
clatter
To cause to clatter
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  1. To cause to clatter
  2. To move with a rattling sound:
  3. To talk rapidly and noisily; chatter.
rattle
To provide with ratlines
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  1. To provide with ratlines
  2. To secure ratlines to (shrouds).
blast
The sound of a sudden rush of air or gas, as through a trumpet
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  1. The sound of a sudden rush of air or gas, as through a trumpet
  2. The steady current of air forced into a blast furnace
  3. A violent verbal assault or outburst:
boom
A deep resonant sound, as of an explosion.
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  1. A deep resonant sound, as of an explosion.
  2. A barrier across a river or around an area of water to prevent floating logs from dispersing
  3. A booming sound, as of thunder, heavy guns, etc.
roar
A loud burst of laughter
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  1. A loud burst of laughter
  2. A loud prolonged noise, such as that produced by waves.
  3. A loud, deep, rumbling sound, as of a lion or bull, a person in pain, a cheering crowd, etc.
thunder
The explosive noise that accompanies a stroke of lightning. Thunder is a series of sound waves produced by the rapid expansion of the air through which the lightning passes. Sound travels about 1 km in 3 seconds (about 1 mi in 5 seconds). The distance between an observer and a lightning flash can be calculated by counting the number of seconds between the flash and the thunder.
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  1. The explosive noise that accompanies a stroke of lightning. Thunder is a series of sound waves produced by the rapid expansion of the air through which the lightning passes. Sound travels about 1 km in 3 seconds (about 1 mi in 5 seconds). The distance between an observer and a lightning flash can be calculated by counting the number of seconds between the flash and the thunder.
  2. A sound that resembles or suggests thunder.
  3. The sound that follows a flash of lightning, caused by the sudden heating and expansion of air by electrical discharge
bark
A specific kind of bark used for a special purpose, as in tanning or medicine.
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  1. A specific kind of bark used for a special purpose, as in tanning or medicine.
  2. The tough outer covering of the woody stems and roots of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants. It includes all tissues outside the vascular cambium.
  3. The protective outer covering of the trunk, branches, and roots of trees and other woody plants. Bark includes all tissues outside the vascular cambium. In older trees, bark is usually divided into inner bark, consisting of living phloem, and outer bark, consisting of the periderm (the phelloderm, cork cambium, and cork) and all the tissues outside it. The outer bark is mainly dead tissue that protects the tree from heat, cold, insects, and other dangers. The appearance of bark varies according to the manner in which the periderm forms, as in broken layers or smoother rings. Bark also has lenticels, porous corky areas that allow for the exchange of water vapor and gases with the interior living tissues.
clap
The act or sound of clapping the hands.
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  1. The act or sound of clapping the hands.
  2. Gonorrhea. Often used with the.
  3. (Obsolete) A sudden stroke of fortune, especially of bad luck.
crack
(Slang) Hard, pebblelike pieces of highly purified cocaine prepared for smoking: a highly potent and addictive form of cocaine
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  1. (Slang) Hard, pebblelike pieces of highly purified cocaine prepared for smoking: a highly potent and addictive form of cocaine
  2. A slight narrow space:
  3. A sharp snapping sound, such as the report of a firearm.
explosion
The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.
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  1. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.
  2. A sudden, great increase:
  3. A sudden, rapid, and widespread increase
pop
(Also in plural) A popular classical music concert.
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  1. (Also in plural) A popular classical music concert.
  2. (Colloquial) Affectionate form of father.
  3. (Baseball) A pop fly.
rat-a-tat-tat
A series of short sharp sounds, as that made by knocking on a door.
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  1. A series of short sharp sounds, as that made by knocking on a door.
report
A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
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  1. A spoken or written account of an event, usually presented in detail:
  2. A formal account of the proceedings or transactions of a group:
  3. An explosive noise:
snap
The act of producing this sound.
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  1. The act of producing this sound.
  2. The sound produced by rapid movement of a finger from the thumb tip to the base of the thumb.
  3. A small nuclear power source designed to provide electricity for satellites, remote automatic weather stations, etc.
crash
A sudden failure of a program or operating system, usually without serious consequences.
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  1. A sudden failure of a program or operating system, usually without serious consequences.
  2. (Computers) A sudden failure of a hard drive caused by damaging contact between the head and the storage surface, often resulting in the loss of data on the drive.
  3. A sudden loud noise, as of an object breaking:
slam
An informal poetry competition in which the participants read their work aloud and are judged by the audience
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  1. An informal poetry competition in which the participants read their work aloud and are judged by the audience
  2. Any fast-moving or violent shot, action, etc., as in sports
  3. The winning of all the tricks or all but one during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games.
smash
(Informal) An overwhelming popular success
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  1. (Informal) An overwhelming popular success
  2. A violent breaking of something or the noise made by such breaking:
  3. A heavy blow or collision:
wham
A forceful, resounding blow.
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  1. A forceful, resounding blow.
  2. A heavy blow, impact, etc.
  3. The sound of such a blow.
blow
The state of blossoming:
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  1. The state of blossoming:
  2. A mass of blossoms:
  3. A sudden hard stroke or hit, as with the fist or an object.
clout
A blow, with or as with the hand; rap
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  1. A blow, with or as with the hand; rap
  2. Any piece of cloth, esp. one for cleaning; rag
  3. A piece of cloth, especially a baby's diaper.
crack
A moment; an instant:
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  1. A moment; an instant:
  2. A partial split or break; a fissure.
  3. (Slang) Hard, pebblelike pieces of highly purified cocaine prepared for smoking: a highly potent and addictive form of cocaine
hit
A successful or popular venture:
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  1. A successful or popular venture:
  2. A blow, shot, etc. that strikes its mark
  3. (Baseball) A base hit.
lick
(Informal) A sharp blow
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  1. (Informal) A sharp blow
  2. (Slang) An attempt; a try:
  3. A small quantity; a bit:
pound
The part of a canal between two locks, and therefore at the same water level.
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  1. The part of a canal between two locks, and therefore at the same water level.
  2. The pound key on a telephone.
  3. The sound of a heavy blow; a thump.
slug
A line of cast type in a single strip of metal.
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  1. A line of cast type in a single strip of metal.
  2. A line of type made in one piece or strip, as by a linotype machine
  3. A person, vehicle, etc. that moves sluggishly
sock
A short stocking reaching a point between the ankle and the knee.
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  1. A short stocking reaching a point between the ankle and the knee.
  2. A blow
  3. A knitted covering for the foot and ankle, like a short stocking, sometimes extending to just below the knee
swat
A special unit of a law enforcement agency, trained to deal with violence, riots, terrorism, etc.
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  1. A special unit of a law enforcement agency, trained to deal with violence, riots, terrorism, etc.
  2. A quick, sharp blow, as with a bat or swatter
  3. A sharp blow or hit.
thwack
A blow with something flat
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  1. A blow with something flat
  2. A hard blow with a flat object; a whack.
welt
(--- Rare) Such a blow
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  1. (--- Rare) Such a blow
  2. A lash or blow producing such a mark.
  3. A strip of material, often folded over a cord, placed at the edge or seam of a garment, cushion, etc. to reinforce or trim it
whack
The sound of this
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  1. The sound of this
  2. The sound made by a sharp, swift blow.
  3. A sharp, swift blow.
wham
The sound of such a blow.
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  1. The sound of such a blow.
  2. A forceful, resounding blow.
  3. A heavy blow, impact, etc.
whop
A heavy blow; a sharp thud.
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  1. A heavy blow; a sharp thud.
  2. A sharp, resounding blow, stroke, thump, etc.
bash
(Slang) A gala event or party
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  1. (Slang) A gala event or party
  2. (Informal) A heavy, crushing blow.
  3. (Informal) A violent blow
biff
A blow or punch.
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  1. A blow or punch.
  2. A blow; strike; hit
bop
A post–World War II style of jazz characterized by rhythmic and harmonic complexity, improvised solo performances, and a brilliant style of execution.
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  1. A post–World War II style of jazz characterized by rhythmic and harmonic complexity, improvised solo performances, and a brilliant style of execution.
  2. A style of jazz, esp. in its development from about 1945 to 1955, characterized by complex rhythms, experimental harmonic structures, and instrumental virtuosity
  3. A blow; a punch.
clip
Any of various devices that clip or fasten things together, grip or hold something, etc.
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  1. Any of various devices that clip or fasten things together, grip or hold something, etc.
  2. (Informal) A quick sharp blow:
  3. A single occasion; a time:
wallop
A powerful effect:
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  1. A powerful effect:
  2. (Informal, Dial.) A heavy, clumsy movement of the body
  3. The power to strike a hard blow
belt
(Slang) A powerful blow; a wallop.
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  1. (Slang) A powerful blow; a wallop.
  2. A continuous band or chain for transferring motion or power or conveying materials from one wheel or shaft to another.
  3. A strip or band of leather or other material worn around the waist to hold clothing up, support tools, etc., or as an ornament or sign of rank
conk
A shelflike growth of fungus found on various trees, usually on the trunk
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  1. A shelflike growth of fungus found on various trees, usually on the trunk
  2. A blow, especially on the head.
  3. A hairstyle in which the hair is straightened, usually by chemical means.
paste
A foodstuff, pounded or ground until fine and made creamy, soft, etc.
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  1. A foodstuff, pounded or ground until fine and made creamy, soft, etc.
  2. A hard, brilliant glass containing oxide of lead, used in making artificial gems; strass
  3. (Slang) A blow, or punch, as with the fist
lift
A layer as of leather placed inside a shoe to increase the wearer's height
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  1. A layer as of leather placed inside a shoe to increase the wearer's height
  2. A rise or an elevation in the level of the ground.
  3. A raised, high, or erect position, as of a part of the body:
thrill
(Medicine) A slight palpable vibration associated with a cardiac murmur and certain other cardiac or respiratory conditions.
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  1. (Medicine) A slight palpable vibration associated with a cardiac murmur and certain other cardiac or respiratory conditions.
  2. The quality of thrilling, or the ability to thrill
  3. (--- Med.) An abnormal tremor, as of the circulatory system, that can be felt by the hand on palpation
wallop
The power to strike a hard blow
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  1. The power to strike a hard blow
  2. A powerful effect:
  3. (Informal, Dial.) A heavy, clumsy movement of the body
boot
In tax law, the extra money, unrelated or non-like-kind property, or assumption of liabilities included in an otherwise like-kind nontaxable exchange of property. The boot is subject to income tax.
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  1. In tax law, the extra money, unrelated or non-like-kind property, or assumption of liabilities included in an otherwise like-kind nontaxable exchange of property. The boot is subject to income tax.
  2. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
  3. A marine or navy recruit in basic training.
high
That gear of a motor vehicle, etc. producing the greatest speed and the lowest torque
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  1. That gear of a motor vehicle, etc. producing the greatest speed and the lowest torque
  2. A high degree, level, place, position, etc.
  3. The high gear configuration of a transmission.
kick
Fun:
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  1. Fun:
  2. (Slang) Temporary, often obsessive interest:
  3. Any of various moves in dance in which the leg is extended from the body.
clap
To put, move, set, etc. swiftly
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  1. To put, move, set, etc. swiftly
  2. To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another:
  3. To strike (the hands) together with an abrupt, loud sound, usually repeatedly:
crash
To get a place to sleep temporarily
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  1. To get a place to sleep temporarily
  2. To cause (a car, airplane, etc.) to crash
  3. (Informal) To get into (a party, theater, etc.) without an invitation, ticket, etc.
slam
To put, throw, or otherwise forcefully move so as to produce a loud noise:
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  1. To put, throw, or otherwise forcefully move so as to produce a loud noise:
  2. To hit something with force; crash:
  3. (Slang) To drink quickly (a beverage, especially an alcoholic one). Often used with back or down.
whack
To strike or slap with a sharp, resounding blow
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  1. To strike or slap with a sharp, resounding blow
  2. (Slang) To murder (a person), often, specif., for pay
  3. (Slang) To kill deliberately; murder.
blast
To emit a loud, intense sound; blare:
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  1. To emit a loud, intense sound; blare:
  2. To shoot or destroy by shooting:
  3. (Electronics) To distort sound recording or transmission by overloading a microphone or loudspeaker.
boom
To increase suddenly in size, importance, activity, etc.; undergo swift, vigorous growth; flourish
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  1. To increase suddenly in size, importance, activity, etc.; undergo swift, vigorous growth; flourish
  2. To move or position using a crane:
  3. To utter or give forth with a deep, resonant sound:
roar
To put, bring, or force into a specified state by roaring:
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  1. To put, bring, or force into a specified state by roaring:
  2. To move while making a loud noise:
  3. To utter in or express with a loud, deep sound
thunder
To utter loud, vociferous remarks or threats.
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  1. To utter loud, vociferous remarks or threats.
  2. The explosive noise that accompanies a stroke of lightning. Thunder is a series of sound waves produced by the rapid expansion of the air through which the lightning passes. Sound travels about 1 km in 3 seconds (about 1 mi in 5 seconds). The distance between an observer and a lightning flash can be calculated by counting the number of seconds between the flash and the thunder.
  3. To strike, drive, etc. with the sound or violence of thunder
bark
To remove bark from (a tree or log).
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  1. To remove bark from (a tree or log).
  2. To utter a bark.
  3. The protective outer covering of the trunk, branches, and roots of trees and other woody plants. Bark includes all tissues outside the vascular cambium. In older trees, bark is usually divided into inner bark, consisting of living phloem, and outer bark, consisting of the periderm (the phelloderm, cork cambium, and cork) and all the tissues outside it. The outer bark is mainly dead tissue that protects the tree from heat, cold, insects, and other dangers. The appearance of bark varies according to the manner in which the periderm forms, as in broken layers or smoother rings. Bark also has lenticels, porous corky areas that allow for the exchange of water vapor and gases with the interior living tissues.
clap
To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.
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  1. To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, as in applauding.
  2. To strike with an open hand, as in hearty greeting or encouragement
  3. To strike together with a sharp sound, as one hard surface on another:
crack
To crush (corn or wheat, for example) into small pieces.
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  1. To crush (corn or wheat, for example) into small pieces.
  2. To move or go rapidly:
  3. To break or snap apart:
pop
To open wide suddenly, or protrude, as with amazement
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  1. To open wide suddenly, or protrude, as with amazement
  2. With or like a pop
  3. To cause to pop
snap
To open, close, or fit together with a click:
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  1. To open, close, or fit together with a click:
  2. To pull apart or break with a snapping sound.
  3. To snatch at with the teeth or mouth; bite:
direct
To order or cause a person or entity to carry out a course of action; more generally, to govern an enterprise or activity. Of a judge, the giving of a verbal instruction to a witness or jury to behave in a certain way, as in, “the witness is directed to answer yes or no to the questions” or “the jury is directed to disregard the defendant’s outburst.” To order or cause a person or entity to carry out a course of action; more generally, to govern an enterprise or activity. Of a judge, the giving of a verbal instruction to a witness or jury to behave in a certain way, as in, “the witness is directed to answer yes or no to the questions” or “the jury is directed to disregard the defendant’s outburst.”
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  1. To order or cause a person or entity to carry out a course of action; more generally, to govern an enterprise or activity. Of a judge, the giving of a verbal instruction to a witness or jury to behave in a certain way, as in, “the witness is directed to answer yes or no to the questions” or “the jury is directed to disregard the defendant’s outburst.” To order or cause a person or entity to carry out a course of action; more generally, to govern an enterprise or activity. Of a judge, the giving of a verbal instruction to a witness or jury to behave in a certain way, as in, “the witness is directed to answer yes or no to the questions” or “the jury is directed to disregard the defendant’s outburst.”
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  • Then he heard the door close with a bang and Dean was alone with his thoughts and unanswered questions.

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