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Springer

One who, or that which, springs; specifically, one who rouses game.

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Cow 76% connected

A chimney cap; a cowl

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Spaniel 76% connected

One of a breed of small dogs having long and thick hair and large drooping ears. The legs are usually strongly feathered, and the tail bushy. See Ill…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stone 76% connected

Concreted earthy or mineral matter; also, any particular mass of such matter; as, a house built of stone; the boy threw a stone; pebbles are rounded…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Arch 70% connected

Any part of a curved line.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Impost 92% connected

That which is imposed or levied; a tax, tribute, or duty; especially, a duty or tax laid by goverment on goods imported into a country.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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