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Lob

A dull, heavy person.

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Actuation 76% connected

A bringing into action; movement.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Loft 76% connected

That which is lifted up; an elevation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Propulsion 76% connected

The act driving forward or away; the act or process of propelling; as, steam propulsion.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Return 76% connected

To turn back; to go or come again to the same place or condition.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Throw 76% connected

Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.

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