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A spit.

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Address 76% connected

To aim; to direct.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cover 76% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Deal 76% connected

A part or portion; a share; hence, an indefinite quantity, degree, or extent, degree, or extent; as, a deal of time and trouble; a deal of cold.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Handle 76% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Plow 76% connected

Alt. of Plough

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Treat 76% connected

To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 2

Discuss 76% connected

To break to pieces; to shatter.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Pin 76% connected

To peen.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Narrower term 1

Sunburst 76% connected

A burst of sunlight.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Breastpin 92% connected

A pin worn on the breast for a fastening, or for ornament; a brooch.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Brooch 92% connected

An ornament, in various forms, with a tongue, pin, or loop for attaching it to a garment; now worn at the breast by women; a breastpin. Formerly worn…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Initiate 92% connected

To introduce by a first act; to make a beginning with; to set afoot; to originate; to commence; to begin or enter upon.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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