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Narrower term 11

Breast 76% connected

The fore part of the body, between the neck and the belly; the chest; as, the breast of a man or of a horse.

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Drink 76% connected

To swallow anything liquid, for quenching thirst or other purpose; to imbibe; to receive or partake of, as if in satisfaction of thirst; as, to drink…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Drumstick 76% connected

A stick with which a drum is beaten.

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Libation 76% connected

The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity; also, the wine or liqu…

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Medallion 76% connected

A large medal or memorial coin.

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Oyster 76% connected

Any marine bivalve mollusk of the genus Ostrea. They are usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts,…

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Piece 76% connected

A fragment or part of anything separated from the whole, in any manner, as by cutting, splitting, breaking, or tearing; a part; a portion; as, a piec…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Round 76% connected

To whisper.

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Slice 76% connected

A thin, broad piece cut off; as, a slice of bacon; a slice of cheese; a slice of bread.

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Thigh 76% connected

The proximal segment of the hind limb between the knee and the trunk. See Femur.

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Wing 76% connected

One of the two anterior limbs of a bird, pterodactyl, or bat. They correspond to the arms of man, and are usually modified for flight, but in the cas…

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Derivationally related 2

Serve 74% connected

To work for; to labor in behalf of; to exert one's self continuously or statedly for the benefit of; to do service for; to be in the employment of, a…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Serve 74% connected

To work for; to labor in behalf of; to exert one's self continuously or statedly for the benefit of; to do service for; to be in the employment of, a…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 2

Meal 70% connected

A part; a fragment; a portion.

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Repast 70% connected

The act of taking food.

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Component part 2

Mouthful 70% connected

As much as is usually put into the mouth at one time.

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Taste 70% connected

To try by the touch; to handle; as, to taste a bow.

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Synonym 2

Portion 92% connected

That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Serving 92% connected

of Serve

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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