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Sock

A plowshare.

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Anklet 76% connected

An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Knee-high 76% connected

Rising or reaching upward to the knees; as, the water is knee-high.

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Broader term 3

Hit 76% connected

It.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hose 76% connected

of Hose

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hosiery 76% connected

The business of a hosier.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bash 74% connected

To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bash 74% connected

To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Bash 92% connected

To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Drogue 92% connected

See Drag, n., 6, and Drag sail, under Drag, n.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Whap 92% connected

Alt. of Whop

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Whop 92% connected

To throw one's self quickly, or by an abrupt motion; to turn suddenly; as, she whapped down on the floor; the fish whapped over.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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