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Narrower term 6

Cross 76% connected

A gibbet, consisting of two pieces of timber placed transversely upon one another, in various forms, as a T, or +, with the horizontal piece below th…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Crossing 76% connected

of Cross

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Hybridization 76% connected

The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.

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Hybridizing 76% connected

of Hybridize

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Inbreeding 76% connected

of Inbreed

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Service 76% connected

Alt. of Service

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Grouping 76% connected

of Group

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Sex 76% connected

The distinguishing peculiarity of male or female in both animals and plants; the physical difference between male and female; the assemblage of prope…

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Pair 74% connected

A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair or flight of stairs. "A pair of beads." Chaucer. Beau. & Fl. "Fou…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pair 74% connected

A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair or flight of stairs. "A pair of beads." Chaucer. Beau. & Fl. "Fou…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Conjugation 92% connected

the act of uniting or combining; union; assemblage.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Coupling 92% connected

of Couple

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mating 92% connected

of Mate

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Union 92% connected

The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one, or the state of being united or joined; junction; coalition; combination.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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