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-et
unknown · 78% connection
A noun suffix with a diminutive force; as in baronet, pocket, facet, floweret, latchet.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Aerie
noun · 78% connection
The nest of a bird of prey, as of an eagle or hawk; also a brood of such birds; eyrie. Shak. Also fig.: A human residence or resting p…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Becket
noun · 78% connection
A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope / metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Bob
noun · 78% connection
Anything that hangs so as to play loosely, or with a short abrupt motion, as at the end of a string; a pendant; as, the bob at the end…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Bobbin
noun · 78% connection
A small pin, or cylinder, formerly of bone, now most commonly of wood, used in the making of pillow lace. Each thread is wound on a se…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Cowbird
noun · 78% connection
The cow blackbird (Molothrus ater), an American starling. Like the European cuckoo, it builds no nest, but lays its eggs in the nests…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Derringer
noun · 78% connection
A kind of short-barreled pocket pistol, of very large caliber, often carrying a half-ounce ball.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Drop
noun · 78% connection
That which resembles, or that which hangs like, a liquid drop; as a hanging diamond ornament, an earring, a glass pendant on a chandel…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Flag
noun · 78% connection
That which flags or hangs down loosely.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Flap
verb · 78% connection
Anything broad and limber that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved; as, the flap of a garment.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Fob
noun · 78% connection
A little pocket for a watch.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Foretop
noun · 78% connection
The hair on the forepart of the head; esp., a tuft or lock of hair which hangs over the forehead, as of a horse.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Gauffre
noun · 78% connection
A gopher, esp. the pocket gopher.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Gopher
noun · 78% connection
One of several North American burrowing rodents of the genera Geomys and Thomomys, of the family Geomyidae; -- called also pocket goph…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Jackknife
noun · 78% connection
A large, strong clasp knife for the pocket; a pocket knife.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Kick
noun · 78% connection
The projection on the tang of the blade of a pocket knife, which prevents the edge of the blade from striking the spring. See Illust.…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Lose
verb · 78% connection
To part with unintentionally or unwillingly, as by accident, misfortune, negligence, penalty, forfeit, etc.; to be deprived of; as, to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
Nest
noun · 78% connection
A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nest, hangs, like, pocket.
