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Jag

A notch; a cleft; a barb; a ragged or sharp protuberance; a denticulation.

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Cut 76% connected

of Cut

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Flap 76% connected

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.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Intemperance 76% connected

The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passio…

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Intemperateness 76% connected

The state of being intemperate; excessive indulgence of any appetite or passion; as, intemperateness in eating or drinking.

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Projection 76% connected

The act of throwing or shooting forward.

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Self-indulgence 76% connected

Indulgence of one's appetites, desires, or inclinations; -- the opposite of self-restraint, and self-denial.

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Slit 76% connected

3d. pers. sing. pres. of Slide.

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Manner of action 1

Serrate 76% connected

Alt. of Serrated

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Derivationally related 4

Dag 74% connected

A dagger; a poniard.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dag 74% connected

A dagger; a poniard.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Jaggy 74% connected

Having jags; set with teeth; notched; uneven; as, jaggy teeth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Jaggy 74% connected

Having jags; set with teeth; notched; uneven; as, jaggy teeth.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Garment 70% connected

Any article of clothing, as a coat, a gown, etc.

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Synonym 1

Dag 92% connected

A dagger; a poniard.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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