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Cope

A covering for the head.

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Broader term 4

Act 76% connected

That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.

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Brick 76% connected

A block or clay tempered with water, sand, etc., molded into a regular form, usually rectangular, and sun-dried, or burnt in a kiln, or in a heap or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cloak 76% connected

A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by wome…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 6

Afford 76% connected

To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue; as, grapes afford wine; olives afford oil; the earth affords frui…

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Cut 76% connected

of Cut

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Extemporize 76% connected

To speak extempore; especially, to discourse without special preparation; to make an offhand address.

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Fend 76% connected

A fiend.

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Hack 76% connected

A frame or grating of various kinds; as, a frame for drying bricks, fish, or cheese; a rack for feeding cattle; a grating in a mill race, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Improvise 76% connected

To compose, recite, or sing extemporaneously, especially in verse; to extemporize; also, to play upon an instrument, or to act, extemporaneously.

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Containing whole 1

Wall 70% connected

A kind of knot often used at the end of a rope; a wall knot; a wale.

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Synonym 6

Contend 92% connected

To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Coping 92% connected

of Cope

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Deal 92% 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 68% interchangeable

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Grapple 92% connected

To seize; to lay fast hold of; to attack at close quarters: as, to grapple an antagonist.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Header 92% connected

One who, or that which, heads nails, rivets, etc., esp. a machine for heading.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Manage 92% connected

The handling or government of anything, but esp. of a horse; management; administration. See Manege.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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