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Duster

One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from dust.

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Delivery 76% connected

The act of delivering from restraint; rescue; release; liberation; as, the delivery of a captive from his dungeon.

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Pitch 76% connected

A thick, black, lustrous, and sticky substance obtained by boiling down tar. It is used in calking the seams of ships; also in coating rope, canvas,…

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Windstorm 76% connected

A storm characterized by high wind with little or no rain.

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Gabardine 92% connected

Alt. of Gaberdine

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Gaberdine 92% connected

A coarse frock or loose upper garment formerly worn by Jews; a mean dress.

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Sirocco 92% connected

An oppressive, relaxing wind from the Libyan deserts, chiefly experienced in Italy, Malta, and Sicily.

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Smock 92% connected

A woman's under-garment; a shift; a chemise.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Cyclone noun · 85% connection

(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere…

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Front noun · 85% connection

(meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses

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Air noun · 85% connection

a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"

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Breeze noun · 85% connection

a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"

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Crack noun · 85% connection

a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive

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Crack cocaine noun · 85% connection

a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive

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Electric storm noun · 85% connection

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

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Electrical storm noun · 85% connection

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

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Gale noun · 85% connection

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

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Gentle wind noun · 85% connection

a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"

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Hurricane noun · 85% connection

a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)

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Rain noun · 85% connection

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

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Rainfall noun · 85% connection

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

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Storm noun · 85% connection

a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

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Sun noun · 85% connection

the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"

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Sunlight noun · 85% connection

the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"

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Sunshine noun · 85% connection

the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"

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Thunderstorm noun · 85% connection

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

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Andiron noun · 78% connection

A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Asperse verb · 78% connection

To sprinkle, as water or dust, upon anybody or anything, or to besprinkle any one with a liquid or with dust.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Bailer noun · 78% connection

A utensil, as a bucket or cup, used in bailing; a machine for bailing water out of a pit.

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Bellows n. sing. & pl. · 78% connection

An instrument, utensil, or machine, which, by alternate expansion and contraction, or by rise and fall of the top, draws in air throug…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Boat noun · 78% connection

A vehicle, utensil, or dish, somewhat resembling a boat in shape; as, a stone boat; a gravy boat.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Broiler noun · 78% connection

A gridiron or other utensil used in broiling.

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Calabash noun · 78% connection

A water dipper, bottle, bascket, or other utensil, made from the dry shell of a calabash or gourd.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Candlestick noun · 78% connection

An instrument or utensil for supporting a candle.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Close-stool noun · 78% connection

A utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight cove…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Colander noun · 78% connection

A utensil with a bottom perforated with little holes for straining liquids, mashed vegetable pulp, etc.; a strainer of wickerwork, per…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Curfew noun · 78% connection

A utensil for covering the fire.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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Dust verb · 78% connection

To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: dusts, utensil, frees, dust.
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