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rap
A sentence to serve time in prison.
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  1. A sentence to serve time in prison.
  2. (Slang) A negative quality or characteristic associated with a person or an object.
  3. A kind of popular music in which rhymed verses are chanted or declaimed to the accompaniment of forceful and repetitive rhythms, played usually on drums or synthesizers
hit
(Comput.) An instance of finding or matching particular data in a computer search
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  1. (Comput.) An instance of finding or matching particular data in a computer search
  2. (Computers) A match of data in a search string against data that one is searching.
  3. (Baseball) A base hit.
strike
A perfectly thrown ball:
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  1. A perfectly thrown ball:
  2. A concerted refusal by employees to go on working, in an attempt to force an employer to grant certain demands, as for higher wages, better working conditions, etc.
  3. The number of coins, medals, etc. struck at one time
punch
A sweet drink made with fruit juices, carbonated beverages, sherbet, etc., often mixed with wine or liquor, and typically served in cups from a large bowl
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  1. A sweet drink made with fruit juices, carbonated beverages, sherbet, etc., often mixed with wine or liquor, and typically served in cups from a large bowl
  2. A device or machine for making holes, cuts, etc.
  3. The hole, cut, etc. made with a punch
buffet
A meal at which guests serve themselves from various dishes displayed on a table or sideboard.
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  1. A meal at which guests serve themselves from various dishes displayed on a table or sideboard.
  2. A meal at which guests serve themselves from a buffet or table
  3. A piece of furniture with drawers and cupboards for dishes, table linen, silver, etc.; sideboard
swing
The act or an instance of swinging; movement back and forth or in one particular direction.
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  1. The act or an instance of swinging; movement back and forth or in one particular direction.
  2. A basic dance step in which a pair link hands and turn round together in a circle.
  3. The diameter that a lathe can cut.
bump
The sound of something bumping:
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  1. The sound of something bumping:
  2. A swelling or lump, esp. one caused by a blow
  3. (Sports) A pass in volleyball made by redirecting the ball with the inside of the forearms, especially when extended and held together.
wallop
A powerful force:
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  1. A powerful force:
  2. The power to strike a hard blow
  3. (Informal, Dial.) A heavy, clumsy movement of the body
bang
(Informal) A sudden burst of action:
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  1. (Informal) A sudden burst of action:
  2. (--- Informal) A display of enthusiasm or vigor
  3. A fringe of hair cut short and straight across the forehead.
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.
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.
cuff
An inflatable band, usually wrapped around the upper arm, that is used along with a sphygmomanometer in measuring arterial blood pressure.
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  1. An inflatable band, usually wrapped around the upper arm, that is used along with a sphygmomanometer in measuring arterial blood pressure.
  2. A bracelet consisting of a curved, open-ended band, as of metal or resin, that fits the wrist firmly without a clasp.
  3. A band, often having an opening with a button closure, at the bottom of a sleeve.
box
An area of a public place, such as a courtroom or stadium, marked off and restricted for use by persons performing a specific function:
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  1. An area of a public place, such as a courtroom or stadium, marked off and restricted for use by persons performing a specific function:
  2. The contents or capacity of a box
  3. A slap or blow with the hand or fist:
uppercut
A swinging blow directed upward, as to a boxing opponent's chin.
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  1. A swinging blow directed upward, as to a boxing opponent's chin.
  2. (Boxing) A short, swinging blow directed upward, as to the chin
dint
(Archaic) A blow
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  1. (Archaic) A blow
  2. Force; exertion
  3. Force or effort; power:
knock
(Slang) A cutting, often petty criticism.
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  1. (Slang) A cutting, often petty criticism.
  2. The sound of a sharp blow on a hard surface.
  3. A pounding or clanking noise made by an engine, often as a result of faulty fuel combustion.
clout
(Now Chiefly Dial.) A piece of cloth or leather for patching
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  1. (Now Chiefly Dial.) A piece of cloth or leather for patching
  2. Any piece of cloth, esp. one for cleaning; rag
  3. A piece of cloth, especially a baby's diaper.
slam
A heavy, noisy impact, shutting, etc.
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  1. A heavy, noisy impact, shutting, etc.
  2. An informal poetry competition in which the participants read their work aloud and are judged by the audience
  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.
bruise
A painful feeling caused by or associated with an experience.
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  1. A painful feeling caused by or associated with an experience.
  2. An injury to underlying tissues or bone in which the skin is not broken, often characterized by ruptured blood vessels and discolorations.
  3. A similar injury to plant tissue, often resulting in discoloration or spoilage.
swipe
A lever or handle
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  1. A lever or handle
  2. (--- Informal) A sweeping motion, as in wiping
  3. A lever, especially one that raises the bucket in a well.
thump
A blow with something heavy and blunt, as with a cudgel
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  1. A blow with something heavy and blunt, as with a cudgel
  2. The dull sound made by such a blow
  3. A muffled sound, as that produced by beating with a blunt object; a thud.
kick
(Slang) Power; force:
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  1. (Slang) Power; force:
  2. Any of various moves in dance in which the leg is extended from the body.
  3. One's turn at kicking
stroke
A single movement, as with some tool, club, racquet, etc.
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  1. A single movement, as with some tool, club, racquet, etc.
  2. (Mech.) Any of a series of continuous, often reciprocating, movements; specif., a single movement of a piston from one end of its range to the other, constituting a half revolution of the engine
  3. (Golf) A scoring unit used to record each time the ball is hit with the head of a club
buck
A small gymnastics horse used especially for training
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  1. A small gymnastics horse used especially for training
  2. (Informal) Obligation to account for something; responsibility:
  3. (Games) A counter or marker formerly passed from one poker player to another to indicate an obligation, especially one's turn to deal.
rabbit-punch
(Boxing) A short, sharp blow to the back of the neck
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  1. (Boxing) A short, sharp blow to the back of the neck
jab
(Informal) A hypodermic injection.
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  1. (Informal) A hypodermic injection.
  2. (Sports) A short straight punch in boxing.
  3. A quick thrust, blow, or punch
gouge
Any deep groove or hole that is considered a blemish
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  1. Any deep groove or hole that is considered a blemish
  2. A groove or hole scooped with or as if with such a chisel.
  3. A chisel with a curved, hollowed blade, for cutting grooves or holes in wood
lunge
A sudden thrust with a sword or other weapon
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  1. A sudden thrust with a sword or other weapon
  2. A sudden forward movement or plunge.
  3. A sudden thrust or pass, as with a sword.
thrust
The basic meaning or purpose; point; force
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  1. The basic meaning or purpose; point; force
  2. A forceful shove or push:
  3. Continuous pressure of one part against another, as of a rafter against a wall
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.
poke
A push, thrust, or jab.
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  1. A push, thrust, or jab.
  2. A poke bonnet, or its projecting front brim
  3. Money, esp. all that one has
prod
The act of prodding; jab, poke, thrust, etc.
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  1. The act of prodding; jab, poke, thrust, etc.
  2. Used as a disparaging term for a Protestant.
  3. Something that prods; specif., a rod or pointed stick used in driving cattle
slap
A sharp insult:
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  1. A sharp insult:
  2. A blow or smack, esp. with something flat, specif. the palm of the hand
  3. A sharp blow made with the open hand or with a flat object; a smack.
smack
A distinctive taste or flavor, esp. one that is faint or slight
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  1. A distinctive taste or flavor, esp. one that is faint or slight
  2. A sharp blow with the hand or any flat object; slap
  3. A fishing boat sailing under various rigs, according to size, and often having a well used to transport the catch to market.
bat
A turn at batting, as in baseball
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  1. A turn at batting, as in baseball
  2. (Ceramics) A disk made of plastic, plaster, etc. attached to the top of a potter's wheel and upon which clay is placed for shaping
  3. Any of the small, nocturnal, flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, which navigate by means of echolocation. They look like a mouse with membranous wings extending from the forelimbs to the hind limbs or tail. Altogether, there are about 1,000 bat species in the world.
sock
A hard blow or punch.
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  1. A hard blow or punch.
  2. A short stocking reaching a point between the ankle and the knee.
  3. A knitted covering for the foot and ankle, like a short stocking, sometimes extending to just below the knee
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. (Film, TV) A sequence of film, videotape, etc., as a short selection taken from a longer feature or a brief piece inserted in a newscast
  3. A single occasion; a time:
belt
Something resembling a belt, as a number of machine-gun rounds attached together in a strip.
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  1. Something resembling a belt, as a number of machine-gun rounds attached together in a strip.
  2. An endless strap or band for transferring motion from one wheel or pulley to another, or for conveying things
  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
slug
A short heading, often a single word, indicating the subject of copy
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  1. A short heading, often a single word, indicating the subject of copy
  2. A line of cast type in a single strip of metal.
  3. A small metal disk for use in a vending or gambling machine, especially one used illegally.
cut
A part that has been cut from a main body:
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  1. A part that has been cut from a main body:
  2. A movie at a given stage in its editing:
  3. The style in which a garment is cut:
bop
A blow; a punch.
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  1. A blow; a punch.
  2. A post–World War II style of jazz characterized by rhythmic and harmonic complexity, improvised solo performances, and a brilliant style of execution.
  3. A style of jazz, esp. in its development from about 1945 to 1955, characterized by complex rhythms, experimental harmonic structures, and instrumental virtuosity
bonk
The sound of this
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  1. The sound of this
  2. A blow on the head
  3. A state of sudden and extreme fatigue often experienced when participating in endurance sports, especially bicycling.
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
(Informal) A violent blow
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  1. (Informal) A violent blow
  2. (Informal) A heavy, crushing blow.
  3. (Slang) A gala event or party
biff
A blow or punch.
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  1. A blow or punch.
  2. A blow; strike; hit
lick
A short, rapid burst of activity, often careless, as in cleaning up, etc.
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  1. A short, rapid burst of activity, often careless, as in cleaning up, etc.
  2. A small quantity; a bit:
  3. (Slang) An attempt; a try:
crack
A slight narrow space:
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  1. A slight narrow space:
  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
haymaker
A powerful blow with the fist.
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  1. A powerful blow with the fist.
  2. (Slang) A powerful blow with or swing of the fist, intended to cause a knockout
  3. A person who cuts hay and spreads it out to dry
roundhouse
(Nautical) The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship.
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  1. (Nautical) The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship.
  2. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
  3. (Sports) A punch or kick delivered with a sweeping movement from one side.
setback
An unanticipated or sudden check in progress; a change from better to worse.
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  1. An unanticipated or sudden check in progress; a change from better to worse.
  2. The required minimum distance between a building and a property line (often, specif., the front property line) established by local code or ordinance
  3. (Architecture) A step-like recession in a wall.
calamity
Deep trouble or misery
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  1. Deep trouble or misery
  2. Any extreme misfortune bringing great loss and sorrow; disaster
  3. An event that brings terrible loss, lasting distress, or severe affliction; a disaster:
tragedy
The writing, acting, or theoretical principles of this kind of drama
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  1. The writing, acting, or theoretical principles of this kind of drama
  2. A disastrous event, especially one involving distressing loss or injury to life:
  3. A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances.
shock
An instance of the passage of an electric current through the body. The amount of injury caused by electric shock depends on the type and strength of the current, the length of time the current is applied, and the route the current takes once it enters the body.
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  1. An instance of the passage of an electric current through the body. The amount of injury caused by electric shock depends on the type and strength of the current, the length of time the current is applied, and the route the current takes once it enters the body.
  2. A sudden feeling of distress:
  3. A shock absorber.
blast
A strong, artificially created jet of air, steam, exhaust gases, etc.
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  1. A strong, artificially created jet of air, steam, exhaust gases, etc.
  2. The steady current of air forced into a blast furnace
  3. A violent verbal assault or outburst:
gale
A forceful outburst:
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  1. A forceful outburst:
  2. (Archaic) A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
  3. A strong wind
typhoon
A violent cyclonic storm occurring in the western Pacific Ocean.
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  1. A violent cyclonic storm occurring in the western Pacific Ocean.
  2. Any violent tropical cyclone originating in the W Pacific, esp. in the South China Sea
  3. A weather phenomenon in the Eastern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.
hurricane
(Sports, aerial freestyle skiing) "full—triple-full—full" – an acrobatic maneuver consisting of three flips and five twists, with one twist on the first flip, three twists on the second flip, one twist on the third flip
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  1. (Sports, aerial freestyle skiing) "full—triple-full—full" – an acrobatic maneuver consisting of three flips and five twists, with one twist on the first flip, three twists on the second flip, one twist on the third flip
  2. A British fighter aircraft used during World War II, especially during the Battle of Britain
  3. A severe, rotating tropical storm with heavy rains and cyclonic winds exceeding 74 mi (119 km) per hour, especially such a storm occurring in the Northern Hemisphere. Hurricanes originate in the tropical parts of the Atlantic Ocean or the Caribbean Sea and move generally northward. They lose force when they move over land or colder ocean waters.
puff
To set (the hair) in soft, round masses or rolls
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  1. To set (the hair) in soft, round masses or rolls
  2. To breathe rapidly and hard, as from running
  3. To swell or seem to swell, as with pride or air. Often used with up :
blast
To blow up or move with or as with an explosive; explode
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  1. To blow up or move with or as with an explosive; explode
  2. To play or sound loudly:
  3. To shoot or destroy by shooting:
pant
To long demonstratively; yearn:
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  1. To long demonstratively; yearn:
  2. To breathe rapidly and heavily; gasp, as from running fast
  3. To give off loud puffs, especially while moving.
exhale
To breathe out (air, cigarette smoke, etc.)
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  1. To breathe out (air, cigarette smoke, etc.)
  2. To blow (something) forth or breathe (something) out.
  3. To breathe out.
fan
To open (something) out into the shape of a fan:
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  1. To open (something) out into the shape of a fan:
  2. To spread out into the shape of a fan
  3. To move or agitate (air) with or as with a fan
whiff
To blow or move in puffs, as in smoking
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  1. To blow or move in puffs, as in smoking
  2. To inhale through the nose; sniff:
  3. (--- Informal) To miss completely when attempting to hit something, as a golf ball, with a swinging motion
whisk
To whip (egg whites, cream, etc.)
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  1. To whip (egg whites, cream, etc.)
  2. To move quickly, nimbly, or briskly
  3. To move, remove, carry, brush (away, off, out, etc.) forcefully and speedily, as with a quick, sweeping motion
whisper
To make a soft, rustling sound like a whisper, as the leaves of a tree
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  1. To make a soft, rustling sound like a whisper, as the leaves of a tree
  2. To tell (something) to (someone) privately or as a secret
  3. (Intransitive) To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
huff
(Slang) To inhale (an aerosol, solvent, glue, etc.) for the intoxicating or euphoric affects
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  1. (Slang) To inhale (an aerosol, solvent, glue, etc.) for the intoxicating or euphoric affects
  2. (Slang) To inhale something for the intoxicating or euphoric affects
  3. (Slang) To inhale the fumes of (a volatile chemical, for example) as a means of becoming intoxicated.
waft
To transport as if in this manner
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  1. To transport as if in this manner
  2. To float easily and gently, as on the air; drift:
  3. To cause to go gently and smoothly through the air or over water:
breathe
To allow (a person or animal) to rest or regain breath.
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  1. To allow (a person or animal) to rest or regain breath.
  2. To inhale (an aroma, for example):
  3. To use air in combustion:
whistle
To produce a high-pitched sound when moving swiftly through the air:
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  1. To produce a high-pitched sound when moving swiftly through the air:
  2. (Sports) To call (a player or coach) for a rules infraction by blowing a whistle
  3. To produce a clear musical sound by forcing air through the teeth or through an aperture formed by pursing the lips.
bluster
To blow in loud, violent gusts, as the wind during a storm.
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  1. To blow in loud, violent gusts, as the wind during a storm.
  2. To speak or conduct oneself in a noisy, swaggering, or bullying manner
  3. To say noisily and aggressively
rush
(Football) To run with the ball after a direct snap from the center or after a handoff or pitchout
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  1. (Football) To run with the ball after a direct snap from the center or after a handoff or pitchout
  2. To flow or surge rapidly, often with noise:
  3. To cause to move rapidly:
whirl
To cause to move with a spinning motion:
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  1. To cause to move with a spinning motion:
  2. To move while rotating or turning about:
  3. To move, carry, drive, etc. with a rotating motion
stream
To give forth a continuous stream of light rays or beams; shine.
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  1. To give forth a continuous stream of light rays or beams; shine.
  2. A flow of water in a channel or bed, as a brook, rivulet, or small river.
  3. To flow in or as in a stream
storm
To blow with strong winds and usually produce copious rain, snow, or other precipitation:
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  1. To blow with strong winds and usually produce copious rain, snow, or other precipitation:
  2. A low-pressure atmospheric disturbance resulting in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning.
  3. To travel around (a place) vigorously in an attempt to gain support:
waft
(Obs.) To beckon or signal to, as by a wave of the hand
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  1. (Obs.) To beckon or signal to, as by a wave of the hand
  2. To float easily and gently, as on the air; drift:
  3. To cause to go gently and smoothly through the air or over water:
flutter
To flap the wings rapidly, as in short flight or without flying at all
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  1. To flap the wings rapidly, as in short flight or without flying at all
  2. To move with quick vibrations, flaps, etc.
  3. To move or fall in a manner suggestive of tremulous flight:
bear
To have a tolerance for; endure:
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  1. To have a tolerance for; endure:
  2. To endure something with tolerance or patience:
  3. To carry or hold in the mind over time; harbor:
whisk
To whip (egg whites, cream, etc.)
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  1. To whip (egg whites, cream, etc.)
  2. To move quickly, nimbly, or briskly
  3. To move, remove, carry, brush (away, off, out, etc.) forcefully and speedily, as with a quick, sweeping motion
drive
To impel or propel as motive power; set or keep going; cause to function
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  1. To impel or propel as motive power; set or keep going; cause to function
  2. (Basketball) To drive through (the lane)
  3. To drive a blow, ball, missile, etc.
fling
To throw (oneself) energetically (into a task)
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  1. To throw (oneself) energetically (into a task)
  2. To move (one's arms, legs, head, etc.) suddenly or impulsively
  3. To move suddenly and violently; rush; dash
whirl
To move rapidly in a circular manner or as in an orbit; circle swiftly
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  1. To move rapidly in a circular manner or as in an orbit; circle swiftly
  2. To move, go, drive, etc. swiftly
  3. To move, carry, drive, etc. with a rotating motion
flap
To fly or try to fly by flapping the wings
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  1. To fly or try to fly by flapping the wings
  2. To move (wings or arms, for example) up and down.
  3. To move back and forth or up and down as in beating the air, usually with some noise
flip
To cause to turn over or around, especially with a light quick motion:
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  1. To cause to turn over or around, especially with a light quick motion:
  2. To move or act on with a quick motion:
  3. To turn over quickly; specif., to execute a flip
wave
To signal by moving a hand, arm, light, etc. to and fro
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  1. To signal by moving a hand, arm, light, etc. to and fro
  2. To move or swing (something) as a signal; motion with (the hand, arms, etc.)
  3. To cause to move back and forth or up and down, either once or repeatedly:
buffet
To beat back as by repeated blows
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  1. To beat back as by repeated blows
  2. To cause repeated difficulty or harm to (a person or group):
  3. To force one's way with difficulty:
sweep
To move or carry along with a sweeping movement
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  1. To move or carry along with a sweeping movement
  2. To move swiftly in a lofty manner, as if in a trailing robe:
  3. To clear, drive, or convey with relentless force:
pipe
To force through a pastry tube, as frosting onto a cake.
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  1. To force through a pastry tube, as frosting onto a cake.
  2. To convey (water, gas, oil, etc.) by means of pipes
  3. (Naut.) To signal a ship's crew by sounding a boatswain's pipe
toot
To make the sound of a horn or whistle blown in short blasts or a sound resembling it.
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  1. To make the sound of a horn or whistle blown in short blasts or a sound resembling it.
  2. To cause to sound in short blasts
  3. To sound (a blast, for example) on a horn or whistle.
mouth
To take in or touch with the mouth:
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  1. To take in or touch with the mouth:
  2. To form (a word) with the mouth soundlessly
  3. To caress or rub with the mouth or lips
trumpet
To give forth a resounding call.
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  1. To give forth a resounding call.
  2. To blow a trumpet
  3. To sound on a trumpet
vibrate
To give off (light or sound) by vibration
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  1. To give off (light or sound) by vibration
  2. To produce (sound) by vibration.
  3. To move back and forth or to and fro, especially rhythmically and rapidly:
blare
To cause to sound like the blare of a trumpet; to proclaim loudly.
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  1. To cause to sound like the blare of a trumpet; to proclaim loudly.
  2. To sound out with loud, harsh, trumpetlike tones
  3. To proclaim loudly and flamboyantly:
honk
To emit a honk.
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  1. To emit a honk.
  2. To cause (a horn) to produce a honk.
  3. To sound (an automobile horn)
inflate
To increase or raise beyond what is normal or valid
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  1. To increase or raise beyond what is normal or valid
  2. To become inflated; swell
  3. To cause (a currency or economy) to undergo inflation.
swell
To become larger at a particular point; curve out; bulge; protrude; specif., to become distended from an abnormal accumulation of fluid in bodily tissue, as from infection or injury
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  1. To become larger at a particular point; curve out; bulge; protrude; specif., to become distended from an abnormal accumulation of fluid in bodily tissue, as from infection or injury
  2. To cause to increase in size, volume, extent, degree, etc.
  3. To cause (a tone, chord, etc.) to increase in loudness
puff-up
To swell due to injury or illness.
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  1. To swell due to injury or illness.
  2. To inflate with air.
  3. To become proud. (Often written as puffed up with pride.)
pump-up
(Figuratively) To excite a person or group to a frenzy.
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  1. (Figuratively) To excite a person or group to a frenzy.
  2. To inflate by means of a pump.
  3. (Intransitive, bodybuilding): To cause one's muscles to swell by means of focussed weightlifting.
go
(Informal) To bet:
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  1. (Informal) To bet:
  2. (Informal) To urinate or defecate:
  3. To be discarded or abolished:
depart
To turn aside (from)
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  1. To turn aside (from)
  2. To set out; start
  3. To go away (from); leave
brag
(Intransitive) To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, can do, or has done.
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  1. (Intransitive) To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, can do, or has done.
  2. To talk or write about oneself in a proud or self-impressed way.
  3. To say (something about oneself) boastfully.
swagger
To boast, brag, or show off in a loud, superior manner
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  1. To boast, brag, or show off in a loud, superior manner
  2. To brag; boast.
  3. To boast or brag noisily; to be ostentatiously proud or vainglorious; to bluster; to bully.
bluster
To blow in loud, violent gusts, as the wind during a storm.
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  1. To blow in loud, violent gusts, as the wind during a storm.
  2. To speak or conduct oneself in a noisy, swaggering, or bullying manner
  3. To say noisily and aggressively
miss
To fail to meet, reach, attain, catch, accomplish, see, hear, perceive, understand, etc.
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  1. To fail to meet, reach, attain, catch, accomplish, see, hear, perceive, understand, etc.
  2. To be unsuccessful; fail:
  3. To fail to benefit from; let slip:
flounder
To speak or act in an awkward, confused manner, with hesitation and frequent mistakes
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  1. To speak or act in an awkward, confused manner, with hesitation and frequent mistakes
  2. (Intransitive) To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
  3. (Intransitive) To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.
miscarry
To fail to attain an intended goal, as a plan or project.
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  1. To fail to attain an intended goal, as a plan or project.
  2. To fail to achieve some purpose; to be unsuccessful, to go wrong (of a business, project etc.). [from 16th c.]
  3. To go wrong; fail: said of a plan, project, etc.
pay-out
To distribute money; to disburse
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  1. To distribute money; to disburse
  2. (Nautical) To slacken a rope by lengthening it; to allow a rope to run out.
  3. To repay, take revenge
waste
To pass without being put to use:
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  1. To pass without being put to use:
  2. (Now Rare) To pass or be spent
  3. To use, consume, spend, or expend thoughtlessly or carelessly.
squander
To fail to take advantage of:
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  1. To fail to take advantage of:
  2. To spend or use wastefully or extravagantly
  3. To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
bloom
(Intransitive) Of a plant, to produce blooms; to open its blooms.
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  1. (Intransitive) Of a plant, to produce blooms; to open its blooms.
  2. (Archaic) To cause to bloom, flower, or flourish
  3. To bear a flower or flowers; blossom
blossom
To begin to thrive or flourish; develop
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  1. To begin to thrive or flourish; develop
  2. To develop; flourish:
  3. To come into flower; bloom.
burgeon
To put forth buds, shoots, etc.; sprout
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  1. To put forth buds, shoots, etc.; sprout
  2. To grow or develop rapidly; expand; proliferate; flourish
  3. To begin to grow or blossom.
effloresce
(Intransitive) To become covered with powder.
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  1. (Intransitive) To become covered with powder.
  2. To blossom; bloom.
  3. To blossom out; flower; bloom
flower
To produce blossoms; bloom
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  1. To produce blossoms; bloom
  2. The reproductive structure of the seed-bearing plants known as angiosperms. A flower may contain up to four whorls or arrangements of parts: carpels, stamens, petals, and sepals. The female reproductive organs consist of one or more carpels . Each carpel includes an ovary, style, and stigma. A single carpel or a group of fused carpels is sometimes called a pistil. The male reproductive parts are the stamens, made up of a filament and anther. The reproductive organs may be enclosed in an inner whorl of petals and an outer whorl of sepals. Flowers first appeared over 120 million years ago and have evolved a great diversity of forms and coloration in response to the agents that pollinate them. Some flowers produce nectar to attract animal pollinators, and these flowers are often highly adapted to specific groups of pollinators. Flowers pollinated by moths, such as species of jasmine and nicotiana, are often pale and fragrant in order to be found in the evening, while those pollinated by birds, such as fuschias, are frequently red and odorless, since birds have good vision but a less developed sense of smell. Wind-pollinated flowers, such as those of oak trees or grass, are usually drab and inconspicuous.
  3. To produce a flower or flowers; blossom.
bang
(Informal) A sudden burst of action:
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  1. (Informal) A sudden burst of action:
  2. (--- Informal) A display of enthusiasm or vigor
  3. A fringe of hair cut short and straight across the forehead.
clout
(Now Chiefly Dial.) A piece of cloth or leather for patching
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  1. (Now Chiefly Dial.) A piece of cloth or leather for patching
  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 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.
lick
A short, rapid burst of activity, often careless, as in cleaning up, etc.
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  1. A short, rapid burst of activity, often careless, as in cleaning up, etc.
  2. (Slang) An attempt; a try:
  3. A small quantity; a bit:
pound
A kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward.
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  1. A kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward.
  2. The part of a canal between two locks, and therefore at the same water level.
  3. The pound key on a telephone.
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 person, vehicle, etc. that moves sluggishly
  3. A small metal disk for use in a vending or gambling machine, especially one used illegally.
sock
Comic drama; comedy:
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  1. Comic drama; comedy:
  2. A short stocking reaching a point between the ankle and the knee.
  3. A knitted covering for the foot and ankle, like a short stocking, sometimes extending to just below the knee
swat
A quick, sharp blow, as with a bat or swatter
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  1. A quick, sharp blow, as with a bat or swatter
  2. A special unit of a law enforcement agency, trained to deal with violence, riots, terrorism, etc.
  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
A ridge or bump on the skin caused by a lash or blow or sometimes by an allergic reaction.
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  1. A ridge or bump on the skin caused by a lash or blow or sometimes by an allergic reaction.
  2. A strip, as of leather or other material, stitched into a shoe between the sole and the upper.
  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. A sharp, swift blow.
  3. The sound made by a sharp, swift blow.
wham
A forceful, resounding blow.
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  1. A forceful, resounding blow.
  2. The sound of such a 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
(Informal) A violent blow
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  1. (Informal) A violent blow
  2. (Informal) A heavy, crushing blow.
  3. (Slang) A gala event or party
biff
A blow or punch.
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  1. A blow or punch.
  2. A blow; strike; hit
bop
A blow; a punch.
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  1. A blow; a punch.
  2. A post–World War II style of jazz characterized by rhythmic and harmonic complexity, improvised solo performances, and a brilliant style of execution.
  3. A style of jazz, esp. in its development from about 1945 to 1955, characterized by complex rhythms, experimental harmonic structures, and instrumental virtuosity
clip
(Film, TV) A sequence of film, videotape, etc., as a short selection taken from a longer feature or a brief piece inserted in a newscast
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  1. (Film, TV) A sequence of film, videotape, etc., as a short selection taken from a longer feature or a brief piece inserted in a newscast
  2. Any of various devices that clip or fasten things together, grip or hold something, etc.
  3. A single occasion; a time:
wallop
A powerful effect:
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  1. A powerful effect:
  2. The power to strike a hard blow
  3. (Informal, Dial.) A heavy, clumsy movement of the body
belt
Something resembling a belt, as a number of machine-gun rounds attached together in a strip.
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  1. Something resembling a belt, as a number of machine-gun rounds attached together in a strip.
  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 blow, especially on the head.
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  1. A blow, especially on the head.
  2. A shelflike growth of fungus found on various trees, usually on the trunk
  3. A hairstyle in which the hair is straightened, usually by chemical means.
paste
A smooth viscous mixture, as of flour and water or of starch and water, that is used as an adhesive for joining light materials, such as paper and cloth.
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  1. A smooth viscous mixture, as of flour and water or of starch and water, that is used as an adhesive for joining light materials, such as paper and cloth.
  2. A foodstuff, pounded or ground until fine and made creamy, soft, etc.
  3. A hard, brilliant glass containing oxide of lead, used in making artificial gems; strass
jolt
The cause of such a feeling:
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  1. The cause of such a feeling:
  2. A sudden, strong feeling of surprise or disappointment; a shock.
  3. A shock or surprise
shock
A sudden feeling of distress:
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  1. A sudden feeling of distress:
  2. A life-threatening condition marked by a severe drop in blood pressure, resulting from serious injury or illness.
  3. A shock absorber.
trauma
Severe bodily injury, as from a gunshot wound or a motor vehicle accident.
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  1. Severe bodily injury, as from a gunshot wound or a motor vehicle accident.
  2. An experience that causes severe anxiety or emotional distress, such as rape or combat:
  3. (Med.) Bodily injury, wound, or shock
puff
To emit puffs.
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  1. To emit puffs.
  2. To write or print a puff of
  3. To impel with puffs.
winnow
To analyze or examine carefully in order to separate the various elements; sift
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  1. To analyze or examine carefully in order to separate the various elements; sift
  2. To sort out or extract (the good or useful parts)
  3. To separate the chaff from (grain) by means of a current of air.
gasp
To say or tell with gasps
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  1. To say or tell with gasps
  2. To draw in the breath sharply, as from shock.
  3. To inhale suddenly, as in surprise, or breathe with effort, as in choking
huff
(Slang) To inhale (an aerosol, solvent, glue, etc.) for the intoxicating or euphoric affects
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  1. (Slang) To inhale (an aerosol, solvent, glue, etc.) for the intoxicating or euphoric affects
  2. (Slang) To inhale the fumes of (a volatile chemical, for example) as a means of becoming intoxicated.
  3. (Obs.) To blow, swell, or puff up
pant
To give off loud puffs, especially while moving.
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  1. To give off loud puffs, especially while moving.
  2. To utter hurriedly and breathlessly; gasp out
  3. To feel strong desire; yearn eagerly
puff
To set (the hair) in soft, round masses or rolls
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  1. To set (the hair) in soft, round masses or rolls
  2. To write or print a puff of
  3. To impel with puffs.
explode
To change state or appearance suddenly:
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  1. To change state or appearance suddenly:
  2. To increase suddenly, sharply, and without control:
  3. To increase very rapidly
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
bust
(Informal) To smash or break, especially forcefully:
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  1. (Informal) To smash or break, especially forcefully:
  2. To cause to come to an end; break up:
  3. (Games) To lose at blackjack by exceeding a score of 21.
burst
To exert strong pressure in order to force (something) open.
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  1. To exert strong pressure in order to force (something) open.
  2. To be or seem to be full to the point of breaking open:
  3. To come apart suddenly and violently, as from internal pressure; fly into pieces; break open or out; explode
detonate
To explode violently and noisily
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  1. To explode violently and noisily
  2. To cause (a bomb, dynamite, etc.) to explode
explode
To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space:
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  1. To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space:
  2. To be exploded; burst noisily and violently
  3. To cause to change suddenly and violently from a solid or liquid to a quickly expanding gas
fire
To become ignited; flame up:
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  1. To become ignited; flame up:
  2. To bake or dry by heating, as in a kiln:
  3. (--- Informal) To throw or propel with force and speed:
fulminate
To cause to explode.
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  1. To cause to explode.
  2. To shout forth (denunciations, decrees, etc.)
  3. To issue (a denunciation, for example) thunderously.
boast
To talk proudly about deeds, abilities, etc., either one's own or those of someone close to one, esp. in a manner showing too much pride and satisfaction; brag
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  1. To talk proudly about deeds, abilities, etc., either one's own or those of someone close to one, esp. in a manner showing too much pride and satisfaction; brag
  2. (Sculpting) To shape roughly as a preparation for the finer work to follow; to cut to the general form required.
  3. To boast about
brag
To talk or write about oneself in a proud or self-impressed way.
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  1. To talk or write about oneself in a proud or self-impressed way.
  2. (Intransitive) To boast; to talk with excessive pride about what one has, can do, or has done.
  3. To boast of.
crow
To make a sound expressive of well-being or pleasure, as a baby does
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  1. To make a sound expressive of well-being or pleasure, as a baby does
  2. To utter the shrill cry characteristic of a rooster.
  3. To exult over an accomplishment or piece of good fortune; boast.
gasconade
Alternative spelling of gasconade.
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  1. Alternative spelling of gasconade.
  2. To boast or bluster
rodomontade
To boast or brag.
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  1. To boast or brag.
vaunt
To speak or write about (something) in a strongly positive way; praise or boast about.
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  1. To speak or write about (something) in a strongly positive way; praise or boast about.
  2. To speak boastfully; brag.
  3. To boast; brag
depart
To turn aside (from)
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  1. To turn aside (from)
  2. To set out; start
  3. To go away (from); leave
exit
To leave (a building, road, vehicle, etc.)
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  1. To leave (a building, road, vehicle, etc.)
  2. To leave; depart
  3. To go out
go
(Informal) To urinate or defecate:
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  1. (Informal) To urinate or defecate:
  2. To move off; leave; depart
  3. To be discarded or abolished:
go away
To travel somewhere, especially on holiday or vacation.
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  1. To travel somewhere, especially on holiday or vacation.
  2. To become invisible, vanish or disappear.
leave
To go without taking or removing:
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  1. To go without taking or removing:
  2. To go away from
  3. To set out or depart; go:
quit
To abandon an activity out of frustration or despair; give up:
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  1. To abandon an activity out of frustration or despair; give up:
  2. To give up or stop trying, as in discouragement
  3. To depart from; leave:
retire
To move back or away, or seem to do so
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  1. To move back or away, or seem to do so
  2. To go away, retreat, or withdraw to a private, sheltered, or secluded place
  3. To go to bed.
run
(--- Informal) To depart; leave:
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  1. (--- Informal) To depart; leave:
  2. To get past or escape by going through
  3. To go rapidly; move swiftly
withdraw
To remove from use, consideration, etc.
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  1. To remove from use, consideration, etc.
  2. To discontinue the use of a drug or other substance, especially one that is addictive.
  3. To move back; go away; retreat
push off
(Intransitive, basketball) A foul committed by pushing against an opponent to both accelerate more quickly and push the opponent in the opposite direction.
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  1. (Intransitive, basketball) A foul committed by pushing against an opponent to both accelerate more quickly and push the opponent in the opposite direction.
  2. To delay, postpone, put off, push back.
  3. (Intransitive) To go away
shove off
(Idiomatic) To leave
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  1. (Idiomatic) To leave
split
To affect with force in a way that suggests tearing apart:
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  1. To affect with force in a way that suggests tearing apart:
  2. (Informal) To divide something with another or others, each taking a share
  3. (Slang) To depart; leave:
consume
To take in as food; eat or drink up.
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  1. To take in as food; eat or drink up.
  2. To spend wastefully; squander (time, energy, money, etc.)
  3. To waste; squander.
dissipate
To spend much time and energy on indulgence in pleasure, esp. drinking, gambling, etc., to the point of harming oneself
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  1. To spend much time and energy on indulgence in pleasure, esp. drinking, gambling, etc., to the point of harming oneself
  2. To spend or expend intemperately or wastefully; squander:
  3. To waste or squander