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Beaver

An amphibious rodent, of the genus Castor.

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American 76% connected

Of or pertaining to America; as, the American continent: American Indians.

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Beard 76% connected

The hair that grows on the chin, lips, and adjacent parts of the human face, chiefly of male adults.

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Chapeau 76% connected

A hat or covering for the head.

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Fur 76% connected

The short, fine, soft hair of certain animals, growing thick on the skin, and distinguished from the hair, which is longer and coarser.

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Gnawer 76% connected

One who, or that which, gnaws.

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Hat 76% connected

Hot.

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Lid 76% connected

That which covers the opening of a vessel or box, etc.; a movable cover; as, the lid of a chest or trunk.

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Pelt 76% connected

The skin of a beast with the hair on; a raw or undressed hide; a skin preserved with the hairy or woolly covering on it. See 4th Fell.

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Rodent 76% connected

Gnawing; biting; corroding; (Med.) applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer.

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

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Containing whole 1

Helmet 70% connected

A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. of Beaver.

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Castor 92% connected

A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See Beaver.

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Stovepipe 92% connected

Pipe made of sheet iron in length and angular or curved pieces fitting together, -- used to connect a portable stove with a chimney flue.

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