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Sub

A subordinate; a subaltern.

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Broader term 4

Change 76% connected

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…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Exchange 76% connected

The act of giving or taking one thing in return for another which is regarded as an equivalent; as, an exchange of cattle for grain.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Interchange 76% connected

To put each in the place of the other; to give and take mutually; to exchange; to reciprocate; as, to interchange places; they interchanged friendly…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sandwich 76% connected

Two pieces of bread and butter with a thin slice of meat, cheese, or the like, between them.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Nautilus 76% connected

The only existing genus of tetrabranchiate cephalopods. About four species are found living in the tropical Pacific, but many other species are found…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Submarine 74% connected

Being, acting, or growing, under water in the sea; as, submarine navigators; submarine plants.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Submarine 74% connected

Being, acting, or growing, under water in the sea; as, submarine navigators; submarine plants.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 3

Breather 70% connected

One who breathes. Hence: (a) One who lives.(b) One who utters. (c) One who animates or inspires.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Conning tower 70% connected

The shot-proof pilot house of a war vessel.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Periscope 70% connected

A general or comprehensive view.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 6

Grinder 92% connected

One who, or that which, grinds.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Hero 92% connected

An illustrious man, supposed to be exalted, after death, to a place among the gods; a demigod, as Hercules.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Submarine 92% connected

Being, acting, or growing, under water in the sea; as, submarine navigators; submarine plants.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Substitute 92% connected

One who, or that which, is substituted or put in the place of another; one who acts for another; that which stands in lieu of something else

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Torpedo 92% connected

Any one of numerous species of elasmobranch fishes belonging to Torpedo and allied genera. They are related to the rays, but have the power of giving…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Wedge 92% connected

A piece of metal, or other hard material, thick at one end, and tapering to a thin edge at the other, used in splitting wood, rocks, etc., in raising…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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