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boot
A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
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  1. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
  2. A durable covering for the foot and part or much of the leg, usually made of leather, fabric, plastic, or rubber.
  3. A Denver boot.
jolt
A drink of liquor neat
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  1. A drink of liquor neat
  2. A brief strong portion:
  3. A sudden, strong feeling of surprise or disappointment; a shock.
jar
(Chiefly British) A glass of beer.
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  1. (Chiefly British) A glass of beer.
  2. As much as a jar will hold
  3. A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of glass or clay, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
thrust
Forward movement; impetus
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  1. Forward movement; impetus
  2. The basic meaning or purpose; point; force
  3. A forceful shove or push:
fillip
Something that excites or stimulates.
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  1. Something that excites or stimulates.
  2. The snap made by a finger which is held down toward the palm by the thumb and then suddenly released
  3. A light blow or tap given in this way
punt
(Football, etc.) A kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked before it hits the ground, as in relinquishing possession to the other team
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  1. (Football, etc.) A kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked before it hits the ground, as in relinquishing possession to the other team
  2. The former basic monetary unit of Ireland, superseded in 2002 by the euro
  3. An open flatbottom boat with squared ends, used in shallow waters and usually propelled by a long pole.
drop-kick
A kick made by dropping a ball to the ground and kicking it just as it starts to rebound.
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  1. A kick made by dropping a ball to the ground and kicking it just as it starts to rebound.
  2. (Rugby, Football) A kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked just as it hits the ground
place-kick
(Soccer, rugby) A kick in which the ball is placed, at rest, on the ground or on a small tee
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  1. (Soccer, rugby) A kick in which the ball is placed, at rest, on the ground or on a small tee
  2. A kick, as for a kickoff or field goal, for which the ball is held or propped up in a fixed position on the ground.
free-kick
(Soccer) Any kick awarded to a team due to a penalty by an opponent
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  1. (Soccer) Any kick awarded to a team due to a penalty by an opponent
  2. (Sports) An unobstructed kick of a stationary ball, as in soccer or Rugby, especially one that is awarded when the opposition commits a foul.
  3. (Football) A kick, usually a kickoff, after which the ball may be recovered by either team
boot
A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
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  1. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
  2. A durable covering for the foot and part or much of the leg, usually made of leather, fabric, plastic, or rubber.
  3. A Denver boot.
complaint
A cause or reason for complaining; a grievance:
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  1. A cause or reason for complaining; a grievance:
  2. The initial pleading of a plaintiff in a civil action that identifies the court’s jurisdiction, the alleged facts that entitle the plaintiff to relief, and the relief sought. See also ad damnum clause, bill, petition, and prayer. The initial pleading of a plaintiff in a civil action that identifies the court’s jurisdiction, the alleged facts that entitle the plaintiff to relief, and the relief sought. See also ad damnum clause, bill, petition, and prayer.
  3. (Law) A pleading setting forth the plaintiff's case or cause of action; formal charge or accusation
reproof
The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.
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  1. The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.
  2. The act of reproving or something said in reproving; rebuke; censure
animadversion
The act of criticizing adversely
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  1. The act of criticizing adversely
  2. Strong criticism.
  3. A critical, esp. unfavorable, comment (on or upon something)
beef
Meat from such an animal; specif., a whole dressed carcass
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  1. Meat from such an animal; specif., a whole dressed carcass
  2. A full-grown steer, bull, ox, or cow, especially one intended for use as meat.
  3. (Slang) A complaint.
excitement
The act or an instance of exciting.
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  1. The act or an instance of exciting.
  2. The condition of being excited.
  3. An exciting or being excited; agitation
amusement
The condition of being amused
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  1. The condition of being amused
  2. (Countable) An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.
  3. The state of being amused, entertained, or pleased.
charge
Expense; cost:
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  1. Expense; cost:
  2. The command to attack:
  3. A claim of wrongdoing; an accusation:
vitality
Power to live or go on living
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  1. Power to live or go on living
  2. The capacity to live, grow, or develop:
  3. The characteristic, principle, or force that distinguishes living things from nonliving things.
potency
The quality or condition of being potent.
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  1. The quality or condition of being potent.
  2. Inherent capacity for growth and development; potentiality.
  3. The state or quality of being potent, or the degree of this; power; strength
punch
A tool driven against a nail, bolt, etc. that is to be worked in, or against a pin that is to be worked out
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  1. A tool driven against a nail, bolt, etc. that is to be worked in, or against a pin that is to be worked out
  2. A tool for forcing a pin, bolt, or rivet in or out of a hole.
  3. 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
wallop
A powerful effect:
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  1. A powerful effect:
  2. The power to strike a hard blow
  3. A powerful force:
boot
To put boots on.
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  1. To put boots on.
  2. (Comput.) To start (a computer) and prepare for use by loading automatically (the operating system) into memory, as from a disk
  3. To disable (a vehicle) by attaching a Denver boot.
jolt
To shake up or jar, as with a bumpy ride or sharp blow
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  1. To shake up or jar, as with a bumpy ride or sharp blow
  2. To proceed in an irregular, bumpy, or jerky fashion.
  3. To move or dislodge with a sudden, hard blow; strike heavily or jarringly:
thrust
To force into a specified condition or situation:
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  1. To force into a specified condition or situation:
  2. To force one's way; press forward:
  3. To push or drive quickly and forcefully:
propel
To push, drive, or impel onward, forward, or ahead
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  1. To push, drive, or impel onward, forward, or ahead
  2. To cause to develop or progress:
punt
(Informal) To cease doing something; give up:
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  1. (Informal) To cease doing something; give up:
  2. To propel (a ball) by means of a punt.
  3. (Football, etc.) To kick (a ball) in this way
place-kick
(in several forms of football) To kick the ball from a stationary position, especially as a means of scoring extra points
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  1. (in several forms of football) To kick the ball from a stationary position, especially as a means of scoring extra points
complain
To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge; file a complaint.
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  1. To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge; file a complaint.
  2. To find fault; declare annoyance
  3. To claim or express pain, displeasure, etc.
criticize
To judge the merits and faults of; analyze and evaluate:
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  1. To judge the merits and faults of; analyze and evaluate:
  2. To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults
  3. To find fault (with something)
carp
To complain or find fault in a petty or disagreeable way:
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  1. To complain or find fault in a petty or disagreeable way:
  2. To complain about a fault; to harp on.
complain
To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge; file a complaint.
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  1. To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge; file a complaint.
  2. To find fault; declare annoyance
  3. To claim or express pain, displeasure, etc.
grouch
To grumble or sulk.
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  1. To grumble or sulk.
  2. To grumble or complain in a sulky way
  3. (Intransitive) To be grumpy or irritable; to complain.
grump
To mutter complaints.
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  1. To mutter complaints.
  2. To behave in a grumpy manner.
  3. To complain and grumble
whine
To make a prolonged, high-pitched sound like this
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  1. To make a prolonged, high-pitched sound like this
  2. To complain or protest in a childish or annoying fashion:
  3. To produce a sustained, high-pitched, plaintive sound, as in pain, fear, or complaint.
crab
To hunt or catch crabs.
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  1. To hunt or catch crabs.
  2. (Informal) To complain peevishly; grumble
  3. To fish for crabs; catch crabs
gripe
(Informal) To irritate; annoy:
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  1. (Informal) To irritate; annoy:
  2. To feel sharp pains in the bowels
  3. (Informal) To complain; grumble
beef
(Slang) To complain or protest
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  1. (Slang) To complain or protest
  2. To complain.
bellyache
To complain, especially in a whining manner.
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  1. To complain, especially in a whining manner.
  2. To complain or whine, especially needlessly.
  3. (Slang) To complain or grumble
bitch
To behave spitefully or angrily toward
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  1. To behave spitefully or angrily toward
  2. To botch; bungle. Often used with up.
  3. To complain; grumble.
challenge
To bring a legal case testing the validity of an action, particularly by the government.
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  1. To bring a legal case testing the validity of an action, particularly by the government.
  2. To summon to action, effort, or use; stimulate:
  3. An objection, exception, or other formal questioning of the capability or legal qualifications of a person, the existence of a right, or the legality of an action or thing. An objection, exception, or other formal questioning of the capability or legal qualifications of a person, the existence of a right, or the legality of an action or thing. An objection by a party or a lawyer to a potential juror or jury panel and his or her request that a judge disqualify the individual or the panel from hearing that party’s cause or trial. To call into question.
demur
To voice opposition; object:
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  1. To voice opposition; object:
  2. To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer. To deny the legal sufficiency of an adversary’s claim, without admitting or denying the truth of the underlying facts, usually on a technical legal basis rather than the merits of the claim; to file a demurrer.
  3. To hesitate because of one's doubts or objections; have scruples; object
except
To leave out; exclude:
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  1. To leave out; exclude:
  2. (Now Rare) To object; take exception
  3. To object:
expostulate
To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate.
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  1. To reason earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct; remonstrate.
  2. To reason with a person earnestly, objecting to that person's actions or intentions; remonstrate (with)
  3. To say in protest; object:
inveigh
To make a violent verbal attack; talk or write bitterly (against); rail
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  1. To make a violent verbal attack; talk or write bitterly (against); rail
  2. To give vent to angry disapproval; protest vehemently.
object
To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection:
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  1. To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection:
  2. To put forward in or as a reason for opposition; offer as criticism:
  3. To bring forward as a reason, instance, etc.; adduce
protest
To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to (something):
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  1. To participate in a public demonstration in opposition to (something):
  2. To express disapproval; object; dissent
  3. (Law) To declare an objection and reservation of rights of (a claim being made) while taking an action that would otherwise imply consent or agreement.
remonstrate
To say or plead in protest, objection, complaint, etc.
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  1. To say or plead in protest, objection, complaint, etc.
  2. (Obs.) To point out; show; demonstrate
  3. To present and urge reasons in opposition or complaint; protest; object; expostulate
squawk
To utter a harsh scream; screech.
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  1. To utter a harsh scream; screech.
  2. To utter a loud, harsh cry, as a parrot or chicken does
  3. (Informal) To complain or protest noisily or peevishly.
break
To fail to conform to; violate:
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  1. To fail to conform to; violate:
  2. To cause to give up a habit:
  3. To quarrel; stop associating (with)
leave off
(Intransitive)
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  1. (Intransitive)
  2. (Idiomatic) to omit
  3. (Informal) To desist; to cease.
stop
To be able to go no further; come to an end
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  1. To be able to go no further; come to an end
  2. To interrupt one's course or journey for a brief visit or stay. Often used with by, in, or off:
  3. To prevent the flow or passage of:
complaint
(Law) A formal statement initiating a lawsuit by specifying the facts and legal grounds for the relief sought.
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  1. (Law) A formal statement initiating a lawsuit by specifying the facts and legal grounds for the relief sought.
  2. The initial pleading of a plaintiff in a civil action that identifies the court’s jurisdiction, the alleged facts that entitle the plaintiff to relief, and the relief sought. See also ad damnum clause, bill, petition, and prayer. The initial pleading of a plaintiff in a civil action that identifies the court’s jurisdiction, the alleged facts that entitle the plaintiff to relief, and the relief sought. See also ad damnum clause, bill, petition, and prayer.
  3. (Law) A pleading setting forth the plaintiff's case or cause of action; formal charge or accusation
grievance
In labor law, a complaint filed with or by a union to challenge an employer’s treatment of one or more union members. In labor law, a complaint filed with or by a union to challenge an employer’s treatment of one or more union members.
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  1. In labor law, a complaint filed with or by a union to challenge an employer’s treatment of one or more union members. In labor law, a complaint filed with or by a union to challenge an employer’s treatment of one or more union members.
  2. A circumstance thought to be unjust or injurious and ground for complaint or resentment
  3. A complaint or annoyance.
gripe
A device that grips
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  1. A device that grips
  2. A firm hold; a grasp.
  3. (Informal) A complaint
grouse
A cause for complaint.
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  1. A cause for complaint.
  2. Any of a family (Tetraonidae) of gallinaceous game birds with a round, plump body, feathered legs, feather-covered nostrils, and mottled feathers, as the ruffed grouse or sage grouse
  3. A complaint
beef
Meat from such an animal; specif., a whole dressed carcass
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  1. Meat from such an animal; specif., a whole dressed carcass
  2. A full-grown steer, bull, ox, or cow, especially one intended for use as meat.
  3. (Slang) A complaint or grievance
challenge
A demand for explanation or justification; a calling into question:
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  1. A demand for explanation or justification; a calling into question:
  2. A call to engage in a contest, fight, or competition:
  3. (Law) A formal objection or exception to a person who has been chosen as a prospective juror
demur
An objection.
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  1. An objection.
  2. An act or instance of demurring
  3. An objection raised or exception taken
exception
In litigation, a formal statement made by a party indicating to the court that he or she wishes to preserve an issue for appeal. In litigation, a formal statement made by a party indicating to the court that he or she wishes to preserve an issue for appeal.
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  1. In litigation, a formal statement made by a party indicating to the court that he or she wishes to preserve an issue for appeal. In litigation, a formal statement made by a party indicating to the court that he or she wishes to preserve an issue for appeal.
  2. One that is excepted, especially a case that does not conform to a rule or generalization.
  3. A case to which a rule, general principle, etc. does not apply
objection
A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper, out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine. A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper, out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine.
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  1. A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper, out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine. A statement opposing something that is about to occur in a courtroom, or has already occurred, as being improper, out of order, or against procedural rules. It is up to the judge to rule on the objection’s validity, or to overrule it. A timely objection that is entered into the trial record, along with appropriate argument on its validity, may form the basis for an appeal to a higher court. See also challenge and motion in limine.
  2. (--- Law) The formal registration of protest against the admission of a piece of evidence at trial, on the grounds of some legal defect.
  3. A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).
protest
A written declaration by the master of a ship attesting to the fact that damages or losses were sustained from unavoidable natural causes, and rejecting any liability of the officers and crew
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  1. A written declaration by the master of a ship attesting to the fact that damages or losses were sustained from unavoidable natural causes, and rejecting any liability of the officers and crew
  2. (Law) A declaration of objection and reservation of rights, made when action would otherwise imply consent or agreement:
  3. A formal declaration of disapproval or objection issued by a concerned person, group, or organization.
protestation
The act of protesting
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  1. The act of protesting
  2. A strong or formal expression of dissent.
  3. A protest; objection
remonstrance
A document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc.
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  1. A document setting forth certain points or listing complaints, grievances, etc.
  2. An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, especially a formal statement of grievances.
  3. A remonstration; disapproval; a formal, usually written, protest or objection.
squawk
The black-crowned night heron
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  1. The black-crowned night heron
  2. A noisy complaint.
  3. (Informal) A loud, raucous complaint or protest
punch
A device or machine for making holes, cuts, etc.
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  1. A device or machine for making holes, cuts, etc.
  2. A beverage of fruit juices and sometimes a soft drink or carbonated water, often spiced and mixed with a wine or liquor base.
  3. A tool for forcing a pin, bolt, or rivet in or out of a hole.
sting
(Slang) A confidence game, especially one implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals.
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  1. (Slang) A confidence game, especially one implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals.
  2. A sharp-pointed organ in insects and certain other animals, used to prick, wound, or inject poison
  3. A keen stimulus or incitement; a goad or spur:
wallop
(Informal, Dial.) A heavy, clumsy movement of the body
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  1. (Informal, Dial.) A heavy, clumsy movement of the body
  2. A powerful effect:
  3. A powerful force:
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
bang
(--- Informal) A display of enthusiasm or vigor
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  1. (--- Informal) A display of enthusiasm or vigor
  2. A fringe of hair cut short and straight across the forehead.
  3. (Slang) A sense of excitement; a thrill:
boot
A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
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  1. A protective covering, especially a sheath to enclose the base of a floor-mounted gear shift lever in a car or truck.
  2. 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.
  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.
trip
A certain way of life or situation:
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  1. A certain way of life or situation:
  2. A going from one place to another; a journey.
  3. An intense, stimulating, or exciting experience:
gimmick
A secret means of controlling a gambling device
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  1. A secret means of controlling a gambling device
  2. A small object whose name does not come readily to mind.
  3. An attention-getting device or feature, typically superficial, designed to promote the success of a product, campaign, etc.
twist
Rotation; spin, turn, twirl, etc.
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  1. Rotation; spin, turn, twirl, etc.
  2. An unexpected change in a process or a departure from a pattern, often producing a distortion or perversion:
  3. A change in direction; a turn:
kicker
One that kicks:
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  1. One that kicks:
  2. (Informal) A sudden, surprising turn of events or ending; a twist.
  3. (Slang) A surprise ending, ironic twist, etc.
wrinkle
A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
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  1. A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
  2. A small ridge or furrow in a normally smooth surface, caused by contraction, crumpling, folding, etc.
  3. A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
angle
A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons.
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  1. A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons.
  2. The place, position, or direction from which an object is presented to view:
  3. A solid angle.
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  • Finding it locked, she began to kick and scream all over again.

  • I like to kick my large ball.

  • Yes, there is a way to kick you out of your position.

  • Maybe what I needed was someone to kick me to my feet.

  • They're not going to kick us out.

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