Shimmer: alternatives and connections

The act of altering or making different.

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Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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To disgorge filth, as a hawk.

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A glimpse, glance, or gleam.

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To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening…

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To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword.

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The act of modifying, or the state of being modified; a modified form or condition; state as modified; a change; as, the modification of an opinion,…

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To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by…

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To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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