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Axis

The spotted deer (Cervus axis or Axis maculata) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).

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Alignment 76% connected

The act of adjusting to a line; arrangement in a line or lines; the state of being so adjusted; a formation in a straight line; also, the line of adj…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Alinement 76% connected

Same as Alignment.

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Alliance 76% connected

The state of being allied; the act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially betw…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Coalition 76% connected

The act of coalescing; union into a body or mass, as of separate bodies or parts; as, a coalition of atoms.

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Line 76% connected

Flax; linen.

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Mechanism 76% connected

The arrangement or relation of the parts of a machine; the parts of a machine, taken collectively; the arrangement or relation of the parts of anythi…

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Stalk 76% connected

The stem or main axis of a plant; as, a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp.

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Stem 76% connected

Alt. of Steem

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Pin 76% connected

To peen.

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Pivot 76% connected

A fixed pin or short axis, on the end of which a wheel or other body turns.

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Rachis 76% connected

The spine; the vertebral column.

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Spadix 76% connected

A fleshy spike of flowers, usually inclosed in a leaf called a spathe.

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Axial 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an axis; of the nature of, or resembling, an axis; around an axis.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Axial 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an axis; of the nature of, or resembling, an axis; around an axis.

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Axile 74% connected

Situated in the axis of anything; as an embryo which lies in the axis of a seed.

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Axile 74% connected

Situated in the axis of anything; as an embryo which lies in the axis of a seed.

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Stele 70% connected

Same as Stela.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

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