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Stocking

of Stock

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Narrower term 2

Boothose 76% connected

Stocking hose, or spatterdashes, in lieu of boots.

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.

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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Provision 76% connected

The act of providing, or making previous preparation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Supply 76% connected

To fill up, or keep full; to furnish with what is wanted; to afford, or furnish with, a sufficiency; as, rivers are supplied by smaller streams; an a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Supplying 76% connected

of Supply

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stock 74% connected

The stem, or main body, of a tree or plant; the fixed, strong, firm part; the trunk.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Stock 74% connected

The stem, or main body, of a tree or plant; the fixed, strong, firm part; the trunk.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Instep 70% connected

The arched middle portion of the human foot next in front of the ankle joint.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

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