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Hobby

A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.

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Falcon 76% connected

One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Interest 76% connected

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing; as, the subject did not interest…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pastime 76% connected

That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Plaything 76% connected

A thing to play with; a toy; anything that serves to amuse.

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Pursuit 76% connected

The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Toy 76% connected

A plaything for children; a bawble.

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Rocker 70% connected

One who rocks; specifically, one who rocks a cradle.

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Avocation 92% connected

A calling away; a diversion.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Hobbyhorse 92% connected

A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pursuit 92% connected

The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the…

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.

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