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Shiner
That which shines.
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Broader term 4
To injure, as by a blow or collision, without laceration; to contuse; as, to bruise one's finger with a hammer; to bruise the bark of a tree with a s…
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The act or process of beating, bruising, or pounding; the state of being beaten or bruised.
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A pimp; also, a bawd.
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To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
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Narrower term 2
Any one of several species of small fishes of the family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along each side of the body. The common species of the…
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One who, or that which, twinkles, or winks; a winker; an eye.
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Derivationally related 2
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 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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15% interchangeable
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Component part 1
A pimp; also, a bawd.
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Synonym 1
Any one of numerous species of small rodents belonging to the genus Mus and various related genera of the family Muridae. The common house mouse (Mus…
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68% interchangeable
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