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'Snails
interj. · 78% connection
God's nails, or His nails, that is, the nails with which the Savior was fastened to the cross; -- an ancient form of oath, correspondi…
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Aye-aye
noun · 78% connection
A singular nocturnal quadruped, allied to the lemurs, found in Madagascar (Cheiromys Madagascariensis), remarkable for its long finger…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nails.
Bescratch
verb · 78% connection
To tear with the nails; to cover with scratches.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nails.
Burrel shot
unknown · 78% connection
A mixture of shot, nails, stones, pieces of old iron, etc., fired from a cannon at short range, in an emergency.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nails.
Claw
noun · 78% connection
A sharp, hooked nail, as of a beast or bird.
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Clout
noun · 78% connection
A cloth; a piece of cloth or leather; a patch; a rag.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nails.
Cut
imp. & p. p. · 78% connection
of Cut
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Exoskeleton
noun · 78% connection
The hardened parts of the external integument of an animal, including hair, feathers, nails, horns, scales, etc.,as well as the armor…
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Exungulate
verb · 78% connection
To pare off, as nails, the hoof, etc.
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Fasten
adjective · 78% connection
To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nails.
Hammer
noun · 78% connection
An instrument for driving nails, beating metals, and the like, consisting of a head, usually of steel or iron, fixed crosswise to a ha…
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Header
noun · 78% connection
One who, or that which, heads nails, rivets, etc., esp. a machine for heading.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nails.
Iron-sick
adjective · 78% connection
Having the ironwork loose or corroded; -- said of a ship when her bolts and nails are so eaten with rust that she has become leaky.
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Langrel
noun · 78% connection
A kind of shot formerly used at sea for tearing sails and rigging. It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened tog…
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Leprosy
noun · 78% connection
A cutaneous disease which first appears as blebs or as reddish, shining, slightly prominent spots, with spreading edges. These are oft…
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Manicure
noun · 78% connection
A person who makes a business of taking care of people's hands, especially their nails.
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Manufacture
noun · 78% connection
The operation of making wares or any products by hand, by machinery, or by other agency.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nails.
Nail
noun · 78% connection
the horny scale of plate of epidermis at the end of the fingers and toes of man and many apes.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: nails.