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Picket

A stake sharpened or pointed, especially one used in fortification and encampments, to mark bounds and angles; or one used for tethering horses.

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Demonstrate 76% connected

To point out; to show; to exhibit; to make evident.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Demonstrator 76% connected

One who demonstrates; one who proves anything with certainty, or establishes it by indubitable evidence.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Detachment 76% connected

The act of detaching or separating, or the state of being detached.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fasten 76% connected

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.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fix 76% connected

Fixed; solidified.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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March 76% connected

The third month of the year, containing thirty-one days.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Protester 76% connected

One who protests; one who utters a solemn declaration.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Secure 76% connected

Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Strip 76% connected

To deprive; to bereave; to make destitute; to plunder; especially, to deprive of a covering; to skin; to peel; as, to strip a man of his possession,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Torture 76% connected

Extreme pain; anguish of body or mind; pang; agony; torment; as, torture of mind.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Watcher 76% connected

One who watches; one who sits up or continues; a diligent observer; specifically, one who attends upon the sick during the night.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Pale 74% connected

Wanting in color; not ruddy; dusky white; pallid; wan; as, a pale face; a pale red; a pale blue.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pale 74% connected

Wanting in color; not ruddy; dusky white; pallid; wan; as, a pale face; a pale red; a pale blue.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Paling 70% connected

of Pale

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 8

Lookout 92% connected

A careful looking or watching for any object or event.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pale 92% connected

Wanting in color; not ruddy; dusky white; pallid; wan; as, a pale face; a pale red; a pale blue.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Piquet 92% connected

See Picket.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Scout 92% connected

A swift sailing boat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sentinel 92% connected

One who watches or guards; specifically (Mil.), a soldier set to guard an army, camp, or other place, from surprise, to observe the approach of dange…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sentry 92% connected

A soldier placed on guard; a sentinel.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Spotter 92% connected

One who spots.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Watch 92% connected

The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or pre…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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