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Complement 76% connected

That which fills up or completes; the quantity or number required to fill a thing or make it complete.

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Force 76% connected

To stuff; to lard; to farce.

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Personnel 76% connected

The body of persons employed in some public service, as the army, navy, etc.; -- distinguished from materiel.

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Member part 2

Crew 70% connected

The Manx shearwater.

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Gang 70% connected

To go; to walk.

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Component part 1

Shift 70% connected

To divide; to distribute; to apportion.

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