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spherical
Of the celestial spheres
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  1. Of the celestial spheres
  2. Having the shape of a sphere; globular.
  3. Of or relating to celestial bodies.
globular
Shaped like a globe or ball; spherical; round
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  1. Shaped like a globe or ball; spherical; round
  2. Consisting of globules.
  3. Roughly spherical in shape.
spheroid
Of this shape
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  1. Of this shape
  2. A three-dimensional geometric surface generated by rotating an ellipse on or about one of its axes.
  3. Of a shape similar to a squashed sphere.
orbed
Having the form of an orb; round; spherical.
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  1. Having the form of an orb; round; spherical.
orbicular
(Bot.) Round and flat, as some leaves
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  1. (Bot.) Round and flat, as some leaves
  2. In the form of an orb; spherical or circular
  3. Circular or spherical.
globose
Globoid or globular
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  1. Globoid or globular
  2. Spherical; globular.
domical
Shaped like or having a dome.
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  1. Shaped like or having a dome.
  2. Of, pertaining to, resembling or having a dome
  3. Having a dome, domes, or domelike structure
rotund
Full-toned; sonorous
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  1. Full-toned; sonorous
  2. Rounded in figure; plump.
  3. Round or spherical:
circular
Addressed or distributed to a large number of persons.
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  1. Addressed or distributed to a large number of persons.
  2. Moving in a circle or spiral
  3. In the shape of a circle; round
cylindrical
(Mathematics) Of or relating to the coordinate system, or to any of three coordinates in it, formed by two polar coordinates in a plane and a rectangular coordinate measured perpendicularly from the plane.
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  1. (Mathematics) Of or relating to the coordinate system, or to any of three coordinates in it, formed by two polar coordinates in a plane and a rectangular coordinate measured perpendicularly from the plane.
  2. Of or having the shape of a cylinder
  3. Of, relating to, or having the shape of a cylinder, especially of a circular cylinder.
ringed
Formed like a ring or of rings
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  1. Formed like a ring or of rings
  2. Marked with rings, circles or loops
annular
Shaped like or forming a ring.
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  1. Shaped like or forming a ring.
oval
Shaped like the longitudinal cross section of an egg; elliptical
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  1. Shaped like the longitudinal cross section of an egg; elliptical
  2. Having the form of an egg; ellipsoid
  3. Resembling an ellipse in shape; elliptical.
arched
Having the form of an arch; curved
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  1. Having the form of an arch; curved
  2. Curved.
  3. Furnished or covered with an arch or arches
rounded
Complete; balanced:
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  1. Complete; balanced:
  2. (Linguistics) Pronounced with the lips pursed or shaped in a round form.
  3. (Phonet.) Articulated with the lips forming a circular or oval opening; labialized
bowed
Having a bow, e.g. a bowed instrument is played with a bow
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  1. Having a bow, e.g. a bowed instrument is played with a bow
looped
(Slang) Intoxicated; drunk.
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  1. (Slang) Intoxicated; drunk.
  2. Formed into or having a loop or loops.
whorled
Formed from whorls; having whorls
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  1. Formed from whorls; having whorls
  2. Having or forming whorls or a whorl:
recurved
Curved or bent, either in two different directions, or back on itself
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  1. Curved or bent, either in two different directions, or back on itself
coiled
In the form of coils; having coils.
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  1. In the form of coils; having coils.
  2. Prepared and poised to act, as a snake that has coiled its lower body so it can strike
rough
Coarse or shaggy to the touch:
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  1. Coarse or shaggy to the touch:
  2. Not perfected, completed, or fully detailed:
  3. Lacking polish or finesse:
liberal
Designating or of a political party upholding liberal principles, esp. such a party in England or Canada
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  1. Designating or of a political party upholding liberal principles, esp. such a party in England or Canada
  2. Generous in amount; ample:
  3. Tending to give freely; generous:
generous
Having a rich bouquet and flavor:
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  1. Having a rich bouquet and flavor:
  2. Large; ample
  3. Liberal in giving or sharing.
expansive
Open and communicative; talkative or effusive:
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  1. Open and communicative; talkative or effusive:
  2. Of, or working by means of, expansion
  3. Widely extended; broad; extensive; comprehensive
extensive
Having great extent; covering a large area; vast
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  1. Having great extent; covering a large area; vast
  2. Designating or of farming in which large areas of land are used with minimum expense, resulting in a low yield per acre
  3. Of or relating to the cultivation of vast areas of land with a minimum of labor or expense.
rounded
Complete; balanced:
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  1. Complete; balanced:
  2. Developed or diversified, in regard to tastes, abilities, etc.
  3. (Linguistics, of a vowel) Pronounced with the lips drawn together; see rounded vowel.
done
Completed; ended
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  1. Completed; ended
  2. Socially acceptable:
  3. Having been carried out or accomplished; finished:
accomplished
Complete in acquirements usually as a result of training; -- commonly in a good sense; as, an accomplished scholar, an accomplished villain
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  1. Complete in acquirements usually as a result of training; -- commonly in a good sense; as, an accomplished scholar, an accomplished villain
  2. Skilled; expert:
  3. Done; done successfully; completed
about
Being in evidence or existence:
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  1. Being in evidence or existence:
  2. Moving here and there; astir:
  3. In the vicinity; prevalent
near
Closer of two or more:
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  1. Closer of two or more:
  2. Close in time, space, position, or degree:
  3. Just barely avoided:
circle
A balcony or tier of seats as in a theater
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  1. A balcony or tier of seats as in a theater
  2. (Logic) A vicious circle.
  3. Anything shaped like a circle, as a circular road, a ring, a crown, or a halo
ring
A circular band used for carrying, holding, or containing something:
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  1. A circular band used for carrying, holding, or containing something:
  2. A surname for a maker of rings as jewelry or as in harness.
  3. (Botany) An annual ring.
orb
A small globe with a cross on top, as a symbol of royal power
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  1. A small globe with a cross on top, as a symbol of royal power
  2. One of a series of concentric transparent spheres thought by ancient and medieval astronomers to revolve about the earth and carry the celestial bodies.
  3. (Archaic) Something of circular form; a circle or orbit.
globe
A spherical model of the earth showing the continents, seas, etc.
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  1. A spherical model of the earth showing the continents, seas, etc.
  2. A similar model of the heavens, showing the constellations, etc.
  3. A body with the shape of a sphere, especially a representation of the earth in the form of a hollow ball.
bout
A contest between antagonists; a match:
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  1. A contest between antagonists; a match:
  2. A period of time taken up by some specified activity, condition, etc.; spell
course
Development in a particular way; progress:
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  1. Development in a particular way; progress:
  2. (Sports) A designated route or area on which a race is held:
  3. A typical, natural, or customary manner of proceeding or developing:
whirl
(Informal) A short trip or ride.
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  1. (Informal) A short trip or ride.
  2. (Informal) A brief or experimental try:
  3. A round of parties, etc., one after another
cycle
A complete set of events or phenomena recurring in the same sequence
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  1. A complete set of events or phenomena recurring in the same sequence
  2. (Elec.) One complete period of the reversal of an alternating current from positive to negative and back again
  3. An interval of time during which a characteristic, often regularly repeated event or sequence of events occurs:
circuit
A path or route the complete traversal of which without local change of direction requires returning to the starting point.
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  1. A path or route the complete traversal of which without local change of direction requires returning to the starting point.
  2. The area covered by such a course, especially by the judge or judges of a court.
  3. A closed path through which an electric current flows or may flow. &diamf3; Circuits in which a power source is connected to two or more components (such as light bulbs, or logic gates in a computer circuit), one after the other, are called series circuits. If the circuit is broken, none of the components receives a current. Circuits in which a power source is directly connected to two or more components are called parallel circuits. If a break occurs in the circuit, only the component along whose path the break occurs stops receiving a current.
routine
A regular, more or less unvarying procedure, customary, prescribed, or habitual, as of business or daily life
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  1. A regular, more or less unvarying procedure, customary, prescribed, or habitual, as of business or daily life
  2. A set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically
  3. A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure
performance
Operation or functioning, usually with regard to effectiveness, as of a machine
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  1. Operation or functioning, usually with regard to effectiveness, as of a machine
  2. A presentation, especially a theatrical one, before an audience.
  3. The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.
tour
Any trip, as for inspection; round; circuit; specif., a trip, as by a theatrical company or speaker, to give performances, lectures, etc. at a number of cities
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  1. Any trip, as for inspection; round; circuit; specif., a trip, as by a theatrical company or speaker, to give performances, lectures, etc. at a number of cities
  2. (Sports, chiefly cricket and rugby) A trip taken to another country in which several matches are played.
  3. A turn or shift of work; esp., a period of duty or military service at a single place
beat
(Ballet) A movement in which one leg is brought in contact with the other or both legs are brought together in the air
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  1. (Ballet) A movement in which one leg is brought in contact with the other or both legs are brought together in the air
  2. A variable unit of time measuring a pause taken by an actor, as for dramatic effect.
  3. Any of a group of U.S. writers in the 1950s and 1960s whose work grew out of and expressed beat attitudes
cartridge
A lightproof case with photographic film that can be loaded directly into a camera.
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  1. A lightproof case with photographic film that can be loaded directly into a camera.
  2. A case containing a ribbon in a spool, for use in printers and electric typewriters.
  3. A cylindrical, usually metal casing containing the primer and charge of ammunition for firearms.
charge
Expense; cost:
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  1. Expense; cost:
  2. The command to attack:
  3. A claim of wrongdoing; an accusation:
load
(Finance) An amount, expressed as a percentage of the net asset value, added to the price of some mutual fund shares to cover sales commissions and other marketing costs
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  1. (Finance) An amount, expressed as a percentage of the net asset value, added to the price of some mutual fund shares to cover sales commissions and other marketing costs
  2. A fee that a mutual fund charges to an investor when the investor purchases or redeems shares in the fund.
  3. A single charge of ammunition for a firearm.
crosspiece
A transverse or horizontal piece, as of a structure or implement.
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  1. A transverse or horizontal piece, as of a structure or implement.
  2. A piece lying across another
  3. (Nautical) A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts.
step
Something, such as a ledge or an offset, that resembles a step of a stairway.
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  1. Something, such as a ledge or an offset, that resembles a step of a stairway.
  2. A very short distance:
  3. A degree in progress or a grade or rank in a scale:
stair
A single step, esp. one of a series forming a stairway
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  1. A single step, esp. one of a series forming a stairway
  2. A series or flight of steps; a staircase.
  3. A flight of steps; stairway
tread
A mark made by treading, as in snow.
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  1. A mark made by treading, as in snow.
  2. The upper horizontal part of a step in a staircase.
  3. An instance of treading; a step.
whirl
To turn rapidly, changing direction; wheel:
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  1. To turn rapidly, changing direction; wheel:
  2. To move rapidly in a circular manner or as in an orbit; circle swiftly
  3. To move, carry, drive, etc. with a rotating motion
wheel
To turn on or as on an axis; pivot, rotate, revolve, etc.
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  1. To turn on or as on an axis; pivot, rotate, revolve, etc.
  2. To roll or move on or as if on wheels or a wheel.
  3. To furnish with a wheel or wheels
spin
To form (thread or yarn) in this manner.
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  1. To form (thread or yarn) in this manner.
  2. To spin thread or yarn
  3. To relate or create:
curve
A line or surface that bends in a smooth, continuous way without sharp angles.
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  1. A line or surface that bends in a smooth, continuous way without sharp angles.
  2. The graph of a function on a coordinate plane. In this technical sense, straight lines, circles, and waves are all curves.
  3. To form a curve by bending
convolute
To wind around; coil
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  1. To wind around; coil
  2. To coil or fold or cause to coil or fold in overlapping whorls.
bow
To bend into a curve or bow.
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  1. To bend into a curve or bow.
  2. To indicate (agreement, thanks, etc.) by bowing
  3. To convey (greeting, for example) by bending the body.
arch
To bend backward:
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  1. To bend backward:
  2. To cause to take the form of an arch; curve or bend
  3. To form an arch
bend
To crook or curve the body from a standing position; stoop (over or down)
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  1. To crook or curve the body from a standing position; stoop (over or down)
  2. To force (an object) into a curved or crooked form, or (back) to its original form, by turning, pulling, pressing, etc.
  3. To assume a curved, crooked, or angular form or direction:
loop
To add or substitute (words) in a film by altering the soundtrack.
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  1. To add or substitute (words) in a film by altering the soundtrack.
  2. To progress as a measuring worm does by alternately straightening the body and drawing it up into a loop
  3. To form into a loop or loops
whorl
An arrangement of three or more appendages radiating in a circular or spiral arrangement from a point on a plant, as leaves around the node of a stem. The sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels of angiosperms form four separate whorls within a complete flower.
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  1. An arrangement of three or more appendages radiating in a circular or spiral arrangement from a point on a plant, as leaves around the node of a stem. The sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels of angiosperms form four separate whorls within a complete flower.
  2. A single turn of a spiral shell of a mollusk.
shape
To embody in a definite form:
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  1. To embody in a definite form:
  2. To arrange, fashion, express, or devise (a plan, answer, etc.) in definite form
  3. To give a particular form to (a material):
form
To become formed or shaped:
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  1. To become formed or shaped:
  2. To be formed; assume shape
  3. To give form to; shape:
recurve
To curve or bend back or backward
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  1. To curve or bend back or backward
  2. To curve again, to rebend.
  3. To curve (something) backward or downward or become curved backward or downward.
coil
To wind into a shape resembling a coil.
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  1. To wind into a shape resembling a coil.
  2. To form concentric rings or spirals.
  3. To wind or gather (rope, a hose, etc.) into a circular or spiral form
fill-out
(Intransitive): To have one's physique expand with maturity or with surplus weight.
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  1. (Intransitive): To have one's physique expand with maturity or with surplus weight.
  2. : To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.
curl
To assume a spiral or curved shape.
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  1. To assume a spiral or curved shape.
  2. To form curls; become curled
  3. To form into a coiled or spiral shape:
mold
Any of various fungi that often form a fuzzy growth (called a mycelium ) on the surface of organic matter. Some molds cause food to spoil, but others are beneficial, such as those used to make certain cheeses and those from which antibiotics like penicillin are developed. The molds do not form a distinct phylogenetic grouping but belong to various phyla including the ascomycetes and the zygomycetes.
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  1. Any of various fungi that often form a fuzzy growth (called a mycelium ) on the surface of organic matter. Some molds cause food to spoil, but others are beneficial, such as those used to make certain cheeses and those from which antibiotics like penicillin are developed. The molds do not form a distinct phylogenetic grouping but belong to various phyla including the ascomycetes and the zygomycetes.
  2. To form (something) out of a fluid or plastic material:
  3. To form into a particular shape; give shape to:
annular
Shaped like or forming a ring.
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  1. Shaped like or forming a ring.
circular
Using a premise to prove a conclusion that in turn is used to prove the premise:
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  1. Using a premise to prove a conclusion that in turn is used to prove the premise:
  2. Moving in a circle or spiral
  3. In the shape of a circle; round
globoid
Shaped somewhat like a globe or ball
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  1. Shaped somewhat like a globe or ball
  2. Having a globelike shape; spheroid.
globular
Comprising globules.
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  1. Comprising globules.
  2. Consisting of globules.
  3. Roughly spherical in shape.
spheric
Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.
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  1. Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.
  2. Spherical.
spherical
Of the celestial spheres
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  1. Of the celestial spheres
  2. Having the shape of a sphere; globular.
  3. Of or relating to celestial bodies.
chubby
Round and plump; fleshy
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  1. Round and plump; fleshy
  2. Rounded and plump.
plump
Blunt; direct.
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  1. Blunt; direct.
  2. Full and rounded in form; chubby
  3. Abundant; ample:
pudgy
Short and fat; dumpy
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  1. Short and fat; dumpy
  2. Somewhat fat; chubby:
roly-poly
Short and plump; pudgy
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  1. Short and plump; pudgy
rotund
Full-toned; sonorous
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  1. Full-toned; sonorous
  2. Round or rounded out; plump or stout
  3. Rounded in figure; plump.
tubby
Having a dull sound; lacking resonance.
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  1. Having a dull sound; lacking resonance.
  2. Resembling a tub; sounding dull and without resonance or freedom of sound.
  3. Having a rounded shape:
zaftig
(Informal) Having a full, shapely figure
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  1. (Informal) Having a full, shapely figure
  2. Having a full, shapely figure. Used of a woman.
mellow
Soft, sweet, and juicy because ripe
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  1. Soft, sweet, and juicy because ripe
  2. Full, rich, soft, and pure; not harsh
  3. Soft and pleasant; not harsh:
orotund
Pompous and bombastic:
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  1. Pompous and bombastic:
  2. Clear, strong, and deep; resonant
  3. Full in sound; sonorous:
plangent
Loud or resonant, and, often, mournful-sounding
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  1. Loud or resonant, and, often, mournful-sounding
  2. Loud and resounding:
  3. Beating with a loud or deep sound, as breaking waves, etc.
resonant
Producing resonance; increasing the intensity of sounds by sympathetic vibration
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  1. Producing resonance; increasing the intensity of sounds by sympathetic vibration
  2. Full of, characterized by, or intensified by, resonance
  3. Strong and deep in tone; resounding:
resounding
(By extension) emphatic, celebrated
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  1. (By extension) emphatic, celebrated
  2. Having a deep, rich sound; mellow and resonant
  3. Reverberating; ringing sonorously
rotund
Full-toned; sonorous
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  1. Full-toned; sonorous
  2. Round or rounded out; plump or stout
  3. Rounded in figure; plump.
sonorous
Having a powerful, impressive sound; high-sounding
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  1. Having a powerful, impressive sound; high-sounding
  2. Impressive in style of speech:
  3. Having or producing a full, deep, or rich sound.
vibrant
Quivering or vibrating, esp. in such a way as to produce sound
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  1. Quivering or vibrating, esp. in such a way as to produce sound
  2. Vigorous, energetic, radiant, sparkling, vivacious, etc.
  3. Produced as a result of vibration; resonant or resounding:
complete
Having come to an end; concluded:
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  1. Having come to an end; concluded:
  2. (Football) Caught in bounds by a receiver:
  3. Having all necessary or normal parts, components, or steps; entire:
entire
Having no part excluded or left out; whole:
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  1. Having no part excluded or left out; whole:
  2. With no reservations or limitations; complete:
  3. Complete; thorough; absolute
full
Having a great deal or many:
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  1. Having a great deal or many:
  2. Complete in every particular:
  3. Containing all that is normal or possible:
good
Pleasant; enjoyable:
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  1. Pleasant; enjoyable:
  2. (Sports) Landing within bounds or within a particular area of a court and therefore in play:
  3. Complete; thorough:
perfect
(Gram.) Expressing or showing a state reached or an action completed at the time of speaking or at the time indicated: verbs have three perfect tenses: simple (or present) perfect, past perfect (or pluperfect), and future perfect
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  1. (Gram.) Expressing or showing a state reached or an action completed at the time of speaking or at the time indicated: verbs have three perfect tenses: simple (or present) perfect, past perfect (or pluperfect), and future perfect
  2. Lacking nothing essential to the whole; complete of its nature or kind.
  3. Complete; thorough; utter:
whole
Not divided or disjoined; in one unit:
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  1. Not divided or disjoined; in one unit:
  2. Having been restored; healed:
  3. Constituting the full amount, extent, or duration:
bend
Something bent:
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  1. Something bent:
  2. (Heraldry) A diagonal stripe or band on a shield from the upper left to the lower right corner (as seen by the viewer)
  3. Any of various knots used to tie one rope to another or to something else
bow
A bending down of the head or body, as in respect or greeting
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  1. A bending down of the head or body, as in respect or greeting
  2. The oar or the person wielding the oar closest to the bow in a racing shell.
  3. Either of the sides of this front section:
crook
A shepherd's staff, with a hook at one end
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  1. A shepherd's staff, with a hook at one end
  2. A bend or curve
  3. A curve or bend; a turn:
curvature
(Geom.) The rate of deviation of a curve or curved surface from a straight line or plane surface tangent to it
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  1. (Geom.) The rate of deviation of a curve or curved surface from a straight line or plane surface tangent to it
  2. (Medicine) A curving or bending, especially an abnormal one:
  3. (Mathematics) The ratio of the change in the angle of a tangent that moves over a given arc to the length of the arc.
curve
Something characterized by such a line or surface, especially a rounded line or contour of the human body.
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  1. Something characterized by such a line or surface, especially a rounded line or contour of the human body.
  2. (Baseball) A ball thrown by a right-handed pitcher that curves to the pitcher's left, or one thrown by a left-handed pitcher that curves to the pitcher's right
  3. A line or surface that bends in a smooth, continuous way without sharp angles.
turn
A place, as in a road or path, where a change in direction occurs; a curve:
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  1. A place, as in a road or path, where a change in direction occurs; a curve:
  2. A momentary shock or scare:
  3. A distinctive, graceful, or artistic expression or arrangement of words:
circle
A series or process that finishes at its starting point or continuously repeats itself; a cycle.
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  1. A series or process that finishes at its starting point or continuously repeats itself; a cycle.
  2. A plane figure bounded by a single curved line, every point of which is equally distant from the point at the center of the figure
  3. A circular or nearly circular course, circuit, or orbit:
circuit
A path or route the complete traversal of which without local change of direction requires returning to the starting point.
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  1. A path or route the complete traversal of which without local change of direction requires returning to the starting point.
  2. A closed path through which an electric current flows or may flow. &diamf3; Circuits in which a power source is connected to two or more components (such as light bulbs, or logic gates in a computer circuit), one after the other, are called series circuits. If the circuit is broken, none of the components receives a current. Circuits in which a power source is directly connected to two or more components are called parallel circuits. If a break occurs in the circuit, only the component along whose path the break occurs stops receiving a current.
  3. A group of nightclubs, resorts, etc. at which entertainers appear in turn
cycle
(Baseball) The achievement of hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in a single game.
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  1. (Baseball) The achievement of hitting a single, double, triple, and home run in a single game.
  2. (Elec.) One complete period of the reversal of an alternating current from positive to negative and back again
  3. An interval of time during which a characteristic, often regularly repeated event or sequence of events occurs:
orbit
A stable quantum state of an electron (or other particle) in motion around an atomic nucleus.
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  1. A stable quantum state of an electron (or other particle) in motion around an atomic nucleus.
  2. One complete revolution of such a body.
  3. The path followed by a celestial body or artificial satellite as it revolves around another body due to the force of gravity. Orbits are nearly elliptical or circular in shape and are very closely approximated by Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
tour
A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
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  1. A group organized for such a trip or for a shorter sightseeing excursion.
  2. Any trip, as for inspection; round; circuit; specif., a trip, as by a theatrical company or speaker, to give performances, lectures, etc. at a number of cities
  3. A turn or shift of work; esp., a period of duty or military service at a single place
turn
A momentary shock or scare:
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  1. A momentary shock or scare:
  2. (South Atlantic US) The amount that can be carried in the arms in one load:
  3. A distinctive, graceful, or artistic expression or arrangement of words:
chain
A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
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  1. A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
  2. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  3. A series of closely linked or connected things:
consecution
(Logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.
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  1. (Logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.
  2. Sequence; succession
  3. Logical sequence; chain of reasoning
course
Development in a particular way; progress:
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  1. Development in a particular way; progress:
  2. A part of a meal served as a unit at one time:
  3. A complete body of prescribed studies constituting a curriculum:
order
A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
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  1. A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
  2. A condition in which freedom from disorder or disruption is maintained through respect for established authority:
  3. The sequence or arrangement of things or events; series; succession
procession
The movement of such a group.
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  1. The movement of such a group.
  2. A group of persons, vehicles, or objects moving along in an orderly, formal manner.
  3. A number of persons or things moving forward, as in a parade, in an orderly, formal way
progression
A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
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  1. A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
  2. A continuous series; a sequence:
  3. Movement or change from one member of a continuous series to the next:
run
(Football) A player's act of carrying the ball, usually for a specified distance:
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  1. (Football) A player's act of carrying the ball, usually for a specified distance:
  2. (Baseball) A point scored whenever a base runner successfully touches all four bases in the proper order without being out
  3. The migration of fish, especially in order to spawn.
sequence
A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
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  1. A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
  2. A series of related shots that constitute a complete unit of action in a movie.
  3. An order of succession; an arrangement.
series
A number of things produced as a related group; set, as of books or television programs, related in subject, format, etc., or dealing with the same characters
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  1. A number of things produced as a related group; set, as of books or television programs, related in subject, format, etc., or dealing with the same characters
  2. A group of rock formations closely related in time of origin and distinct as a group from other formations.
  3. (Physics & Chemistry) A group of objects related by linearly varying successive differences in form or configuration:
string
Any series of things in close or uninterrupted succession
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  1. Any series of things in close or uninterrupted succession
  2. A series of similar or related acts, events, or items:
  3. The act of stroking the cue ball so that it rebounds from the far cushion to stop as close as possible to the string line, for determining the order of play
succession
A series of heirs or rightful successors of any kind
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  1. A series of heirs or rightful successors of any kind
  2. A number of persons or things coming one after another in time or space; series; sequence
  3. The order or line of such a series
suite
An instrumental composition consisting of a series of varying movements or pieces.
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  1. An instrumental composition consisting of a series of varying movements or pieces.
  2. A connected series or succession of objects; a number of things used or classed together; a set; as, a suite of rooms; a suite of minerals.
  3. (Music) A musical form, popular before the time of the sonata, consisting of a string or series of pieces all in the same key, mostly in various dance rhythms, with sometimes an elaborate prelude.
train
A group of persons, animals, vehicles, etc. that follow one another in a line; procession; caravan; cortege
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  1. A group of persons, animals, vehicles, etc. that follow one another in a line; procession; caravan; cortege
  2. A series of consequences wrought by an event; aftermath.
  3. Any connected order or arrangement; series; sequence
streak
(Informal) A brief run or stretch, as of luck.
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  1. (Informal) A brief run or stretch, as of luck.
  2. A period, spell, or series
  3. An unbroken series, as of wins or losses.
track
Athletic competition on such a course; track events.
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  1. Athletic competition on such a course; track events.
  2. Athletic sports performed on a track, as running, hurdling, etc.
  3. Track and field.
beat
A variable unit of time measuring a pause taken by an actor, as for dramatic effect.
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  1. A variable unit of time measuring a pause taken by an actor, as for dramatic effect.
  2. (Ballet) A movement in which one leg is brought in contact with the other or both legs are brought together in the air
  3. Any of a group of U.S. writers in the 1950s and 1960s whose work grew out of and expressed beat attitudes
circuit
The area covered by such a course, especially by the judge or judges of a court.
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  1. The area covered by such a course, especially by the judge or judges of a court.
  2. A closed path through which an electric current flows or may flow. &diamf3; Circuits in which a power source is connected to two or more components (such as light bulbs, or logic gates in a computer circuit), one after the other, are called series circuits. If the circuit is broken, none of the components receives a current. Circuits in which a power source is directly connected to two or more components are called parallel circuits. If a break occurs in the circuit, only the component along whose path the break occurs stops receiving a current.
  3. The route traveled
route
A means of reaching a goal:
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  1. A means of reaching a goal:
  2. A road, course, or way for travel from one place to another:
  3. A road, way, or course for traveling; esp., a highway
angle
(Sports) To hit (a ball or puck, for example) at an angle.
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  1. (Sports) To hit (a ball or puck, for example) at an angle.
  2. To move or turn (something) at an angle:
  3. To move or bend at an angle or by means of angles
arc
To form an arc.
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  1. To form an arc.
  2. To move in a curved course
  3. To move or seem to move in a curved path:
arch
To cause to form an arch or similar curve.
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  1. To cause to form an arch or similar curve.
  2. To cause to take the form of an arch; curve or bend
  3. To bend backward:
bend
To assume a curved, crooked, or angular form or direction:
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  1. To assume a curved, crooked, or angular form or direction:
  2. To force (an object) into a curved or crooked form, or (back) to its original form, by turning, pulling, pressing, etc.
  3. To turn or be turned from a straight line or from some direction or position
bow
To indicate (agreement, thanks, etc.) by bowing
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  1. To indicate (agreement, thanks, etc.) by bowing
  2. To bend down one's head or bend one's body in respect, agreement, worship, recognition, etc.
  3. To bend into a curve or bow.
crook
(Slang) To steal
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  1. (Slang) To steal
  2. To make a crook in; bend:
  3. To bend or curve.
curve
(Baseball) To pitch (a ball) with a curve.
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  1. (Baseball) To pitch (a ball) with a curve.
  2. To move in a curved path
  3. A line or surface that bends in a smooth, continuous way without sharp angles.
turn
To present in a specified direction by rotating or pivoting:
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  1. To present in a specified direction by rotating or pivoting:
  2. To change the position of so that the underside becomes the upper side:
  3. To perform or accomplish by rotating or revolving:
complete
To bring to a finish or an end:
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  1. To bring to a finish or an end:
  2. To successfully execute or effect
  3. To make whole, with all necessary elements or parts:
supplement
To provide a supplement to; add to, esp. so as to make up for a lack or deficiency
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  1. To provide a supplement to; add to, esp. so as to make up for a lack or deficiency
  2. To provide or form a supplement to.
usual (related)
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