Hunk: alternatives and connections

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Hunk

A large lump or piece; a hunch; as, a hunk of bread.

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Man 76% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Part 76% connected

One of the portions, equal or unequal, into which anything is divided, or regarded as divided; something less than a whole; a number, quantity, mass,…

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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…

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Nodule 76% connected

A rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.

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Nugget 76% connected

A lump; a mass, esp. a native lump of a precious metal; as, a nugget of gold.

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Lump 92% connected

A small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or shapeless mass; as, a lump of coal; a lump of iron ore.

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