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Similar meaning 4

Cacophonic 84% connected

Alt. of Cacophonious

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Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Cacophonic 84% connected

Alt. of Cacophonious

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Cacophonous 84% connected

Alt. of Cacophonious

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Cacophonous 84% connected

Alt. of Cacophonious

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Broader term 3

Barrier 76% connected

A carpentry obstruction, stockade, or other obstacle made in a passage in order to stop an enemy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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

Frame 76% connected

To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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

Framework 76% connected

The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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

Narrower term 2

Echelon 76% connected

An arrangement of a body of troops when its divisions are drawn up in parallel lines each to the right or the left of the one in advance of it, like…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Grille 76% connected

A lattice or grating.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Grate 74% connected

Serving to gratify; agreeable.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Grate 74% connected

Serving to gratify; agreeable.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 3

Furnace 70% connected

An inclosed place in which heat is produced by the combustion of fuel, as for reducing ores or melting metals, for warming a house, for baking potter…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Range 70% connected

To set in a row, or in rows; to place in a regular line or lines, or in ranks; to dispose in the proper order; to rank; as, to range soldiers in line.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Stove 70% connected

of Stave

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Synonym 6

Grate 92% connected

Serving to gratify; agreeable.

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.

Gravelly 92% connected

Abounding with gravel; consisting of gravel; as, a gravelly soil.

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.

Rasping 92% connected

of Rasp

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Raspy 92% connected

Like a rasp, or the sound made by a rasp; grating.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rough 92% connected

Having inequalities, small ridges, or points, on the surface; not smooth or plain; as, a rough board; a rough stone; rough cloth.

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.

Scratchy 92% connected

Characterized by scratches.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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