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Lap

The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

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Area 76% connected

Any plane surface, as of the floor of a room or church, or of the ground within an inclosure; an open space in a building.

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Arena 76% connected

The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered w…

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Domain 76% connected

Dominion; empire; authority.

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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…

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Field 76% connected

Cleared land; land suitable for tillage or pasture; cultivated ground; the open country.

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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.

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Flow 76% connected

imp. sing. of Fly, v. i.

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Go 76% connected

Gone.

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Imbibe 76% connected

To drink in; to absorb; to suck or take in; to receive as by drinking; as, a person imbibes drink, or a sponge imbibes moisture.

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Lie 76% connected

See Lye.

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Locomotion 76% connected

The act of moving from place to place.

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Orbit 76% connected

The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical revolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of the earth, of the moon.

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Sound 76% connected

The air bladder of a fish; as, cod sounds are an esteemed article of food.

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Sphere 76% connected

A body or space contained under a single surface, which in every part is equally distant from a point within called its center.

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Stroke 76% connected

Struck.

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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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Touch 76% connected

To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.

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Touching 76% connected

of Touch

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Travel 76% connected

To labor; to travail.

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Narrower term 3

Cuff 76% connected

To strike; esp., to smite with the palm or flat of the hand; to slap.

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Lapel 76% connected

That part of a garment which is turned back; specifically, the lap, or fold, of the front of a coat in continuation of collar.

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Lappet 76% connected

A small decorative fold or flap, esp, of lace or muslin, in a garment or headdress.

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Manner of action 1

Tongue 76% connected

an organ situated in the floor of the mouth of most vertebrates and connected with the hyoid arch.

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Circle 74% connected

A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the ce…

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Circle 74% connected

A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the ce…

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Circular 74% connected

In the form of, or bounded by, a circle; round.

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Circular 74% connected

In the form of, or bounded by, a circle; round.

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Lick 74% connected

To draw or pass the tongue over; as, a dog licks his master's hand.

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Lick 74% connected

To draw or pass the tongue over; as, a dog licks his master's hand.

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Containing whole 3

Pant 70% connected

To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

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Skirt 70% connected

The lower and loose part of a coat, dress, or other like garment; the part below the waist; as, the skirt of a coat, a dress, or a mantle.

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Trousers 70% connected

A garment worn by men and boys, extending from the waist to the knee or to the ankle, and covering each leg separately.

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Synonym 7

Circle 92% connected

A plane figure, bounded by a single curve line called its circumference, every part of which is equally distant from a point within it, called the ce…

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Circuit 92% connected

The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth round the sun.

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Lave 92% connected

To wash; to bathe; as, to lave a bruise.

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Lick 92% connected

To draw or pass the tongue over; as, a dog licks his master's hand.

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Overlap 92% connected

To lap over; to lap.

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Swish 92% connected

To flourish, so as to make the sound swish.

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Wash 92% connected

To cleanse by ablution, or dipping or rubbing in water; to apply water or other liquid to for the purpose of cleansing; to scrub with water, etc., or…

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