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Librate

To vibrate as a balance does before resting in equilibrium; hence, to be poised.

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Verb group 2

Weigh 84% connected

A corruption of Way, used only in the phrase under weigh.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Weigh 84% connected

A corruption of Way, used only in the phrase under weigh.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Manner of action 1

Heft 76% connected

Same as Haft, n.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 3

Measure 76% connected

A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Oscillate 76% connected

To move backward and forward; to vibrate like a pendulum; to swing; to sway.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vibrate 76% connected

of Vibrate

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Libration 74% connected

The act or state of librating.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Libration 74% connected

The act or state of librating.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Weigher 74% connected

One who weighs; specifically, an officer whose duty it is to weigh commodities.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Weigher 74% connected

One who weighs; specifically, an officer whose duty it is to weigh commodities.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Weigh 92% connected

A corruption of Way, used only in the phrase under weigh.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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