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Sweater

One who sweats.

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Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

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Garment 76% connected

Any article of clothing, as a coat, a gown, etc.

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

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Turtle 76% connected

The turtledove.

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Perspire 74% connected

To excrete matter through the skin; esp., to excrete fluids through the pores of the skin; to sweat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Perspire 74% connected

To excrete matter through the skin; esp., to excrete fluids through the pores of the skin; to sweat.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Neckband 70% connected

A band which goes around the neck; often, the part at the top of a garment.

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Jumper 92% connected

One who, or that which, jumps.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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