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Concrete

United in growth; hence, formed by coalition of separate particles into one mass; united in a solid form.

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Objective 84% connected

Of or pertaining to an object.

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Objective 84% connected

Of or pertaining to an object.

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Real 84% connected

A small Spanish silver coin; also, a denomination of money of account, formerly the unit of the Spanish monetary system.

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Real 84% connected

A small Spanish silver coin; also, a denomination of money of account, formerly the unit of the Spanish monetary system.

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Solid 84% connected

Having the constituent parts so compact, or so firmly adhering, as to resist the impression or penetration of other bodies; having a fixed form; hard…

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Solid 84% connected

Having the constituent parts so compact, or so firmly adhering, as to resist the impression or penetration of other bodies; having a fixed form; hard…

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Tangible 84% connected

Perceptible to the touch; tactile; palpable.

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Tangible 84% connected

Perceptible to the touch; tactile; palpable.

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Narrower term 1

Cement 76% connected

Any substance used for making bodies adhere to each other, as mortar, glue, etc.

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Broader term 4

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.

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Pavement 76% connected

That with which anythingis paved; a floor or covering of solid material, laid so as to make a hard and convenient surface for travel; a paved road or…

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Paving 76% connected

of Pave

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Solidify 76% connected

To make solid or compact.

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Derivationally related 4

Concreteness 74% connected

The quality of being concrete.

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Concreteness 74% connected

The quality of being concrete.

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Concretion 74% connected

The process of concreting; the process of uniting or of becoming united, as particles of matter into a mass; solidification.

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Concretion 74% connected

The process of concreting; the process of uniting or of becoming united, as particles of matter into a mass; solidification.

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Substance part 2

Cement 70% connected

Any substance used for making bodies adhere to each other, as mortar, glue, etc.

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

Sand 70% connected

Fine particles of stone, esp. of siliceous stone, but not reduced to dust; comminuted stone in the form of loose grains, which are not coherent when…

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Existent 66% connected

Having being or existence; existing; being; occurring now; taking place.

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Existent 66% connected

Having being or existence; existing; being; occurring now; taking place.

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Practical 66% connected

Of or pertaining to practice or action.

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Practical 66% connected

Of or pertaining to practice or action.

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Real 66% connected

A small Spanish silver coin; also, a denomination of money of account, formerly the unit of the Spanish monetary system.

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Real 66% connected

A small Spanish silver coin; also, a denomination of money of account, formerly the unit of the Spanish monetary system.

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Tangible 66% connected

Perceptible to the touch; tactile; palpable.

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Tangible 66% connected

Perceptible to the touch; tactile; palpable.

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Touchable 66% connected

Capable of being touched; tangible.

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Touchable 66% connected

Capable of being touched; tangible.

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