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Mouthful

As much as is usually put into the mouth at one time.

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Bit 76% connected

The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.

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Bite 76% connected

To seize with the teeth, so that they enter or nip the thing seized; to lacerate, crush, or wound with the teeth; as, to bite an apple; to bite a cru…

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Morsel 76% connected

A little bite or bit of food.

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Sup 76% connected

To take into the mouth with the lips, as a liquid; to take or drink by a little at a time; to sip.

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Swallow 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, especially one of those species in which the tail is deeply forked. They h…

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Try 74% connected

To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from th…

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Try 74% connected

To divide or separate, as one sort from another; to winnow; to sift; to pick out; -- frequently followed by out; as, to try out the wild corn from th…

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Helping 70% connected

of Help

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Portion 70% connected

That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

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Serving 70% connected

of Serve

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Taste 92% connected

To try by the touch; to handle; as, to taste a bow.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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