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Rivet

A metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material together, by passing it through them and then beating or pressing down the point so that it shall spread out and form a second head; a pin or bolt headed or clinched at both ends.

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Verb group 10

Center 84% connected

A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the middle point or plac…

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Center 84% connected

A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the middle point or plac…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Centre 84% connected

To be placed in a center; to be central.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Centre 84% connected

To be placed in a center; to be central.

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Concentrate 84% connected

To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force; to fix; as, to concentrate rays of li…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Concentrate 84% connected

To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force; to fix; as, to concentrate rays of li…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Focus 84% connected

A point in which the rays of light meet, after being reflected or refrcted, and at which the image is formed; as, the focus of a lens or mirror.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Focus 84% connected

A point in which the rays of light meet, after being reflected or refrcted, and at which the image is formed; as, the focus of a lens or mirror.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Pore 84% connected

One of the minute orifices in an animal or vegetable membrane, for transpiration, absorption, etc.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Pore 84% connected

One of the minute orifices in an animal or vegetable membrane, for transpiration, absorption, etc.

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Broader term 14

Absorb 76% connected

To swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up; to include.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cerebrate 76% connected

To exhibit mental activity; to have the brain in action.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cogitate 76% connected

To engage in continuous thought; to think.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Decoration 76% connected

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

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Engage 76% connected

To put under pledge; to pledge; to place under obligations to do or forbear doing something, as by a pledge, oath, or promise; to bind by contract or…

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Engross 76% connected

To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.

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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.

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Fix 76% connected

Fixed; solidified.

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Occupy 76% connected

To take or hold possession of; to hold or keep for use; to possess.

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Ornament 76% connected

That which embellishes or adorns; that which adds grace or beauty; embellishment; decoration; adornment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ornamentation 76% connected

The act or art of ornamenting, or the state of being ornamented.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pin 76% connected

To peen.

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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Think 76% connected

To seem or appear; -- used chiefly in the expressions methinketh or methinks, and methought.

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Manner of action 10

Absorb 76% connected

To swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up; to include.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Engross 76% connected

To make gross, thick, or large; to thicken; to increase in bulk or quantity.

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Engulf 76% connected

To absorb or swallow up as in a gulf.

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Hear 76% connected

To perceive by the ear; to apprehend or take cognizance of by the ear; as, to hear sounds; to hear a voice; to hear one call.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Immerse 76% connected

Immersed; buried; hid; sunk.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Listen 76% connected

To give close attention with the purpose of hearing; to give ear; to hearken; to attend.

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Plunge 76% connected

To thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse; to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly; to thrust; as, to pl…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Recall 76% connected

To call back; to summon to return; as, to recall troops; to recall an ambassador.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Steep 76% connected

Bright; glittering; fiery.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Think 76% connected

To seem or appear; -- used chiefly in the expressions methinketh or methinks, and methought.

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Derivationally related 4

Constellate 74% connected

To join luster; to shine with united radiance, or one general light.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Constellate 74% connected

To join luster; to shine with united radiance, or one general light.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Riveter 74% connected

One who rivets.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Riveter 74% connected

One who rivets.

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Component part 1

Clinch 70% connected

To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 6

Center 92% connected

A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the middle point or plac…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Centre 92% connected

To be placed in a center; to be central.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Concentrate 92% connected

To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force; to fix; as, to concentrate rays of li…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Focus 92% connected

A point in which the rays of light meet, after being reflected or refrcted, and at which the image is formed; as, the focus of a lens or mirror.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pore 92% connected

One of the minute orifices in an animal or vegetable membrane, for transpiration, absorption, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Stud 92% connected

A collection of breeding horses and mares, or the place where they are kept; also, a number of horses kept for a racing, riding, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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