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Dirigible

Capable of being directed; steerable; as, a dirigible balloon.

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Manageable 84% connected

Such as can be managed or used; suffering control; governable; tractable; subservient; as, a manageable horse.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Manageable 84% connected

Such as can be managed or used; suffering control; governable; tractable; subservient; as, a manageable horse.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sausage 76% connected

An article of food consisting of meat (esp. pork) minced and highly seasoned, and inclosed in a cylindrical case or skin usually made of the prepared…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Steerable 74% connected

Capable of being steered; dirigible.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Steerable 74% connected

Capable of being steered; dirigible.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Car 70% connected

A small vehicle moved on wheels; usually, one having but two wheels and drawn by one horse; a cart.

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Gondola 70% connected

A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who stand facing t…

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Steerable 92% connected

Capable of being steered; dirigible.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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