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Mole

A spot; a stain; a mark which discolors or disfigures.

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Barrier 76% connected

A carpentry obstruction, stockade, or other obstacle made in a passage in order to stop an enemy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Blemish 76% connected

To mark with deformity; to injure or impair, as anything which is well formed, or excellent; to mar, or make defective, either the body or mind.

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Defect 76% connected

Want or absence of something necessary for completeness or perfection; deficiency; -- opposed to superfluity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Insectivore 76% connected

One of the Insectivora.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mar 76% connected

A small lake. See Mere.

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Sauce 76% connected

A composition of condiments and appetizing ingredients eaten with food as a relish; especially, a dressing for meat or fish or for puddings; as, mint…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Spy 76% connected

To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.

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Breakwater 92% connected

Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Bulwark 92% connected

A rampart; a fortification; a bastion or outwork.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Groin 92% connected

The snout of a swine.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Groyne 92% connected

See Groin.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Jetty 92% connected

Made of jet, or like jet in color.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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