Nouns Ending With G

Here's the list of all the 4506 Nouns Ending With G in the English Language.

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using
1. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
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shipping
1. the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
2. conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry
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being
1. the state or fact of existing
2. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
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following
1. a group of followers or enthusiasts
2. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
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rating
1. an appraisal of the value of something
2. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
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shopping
1. searching for or buying goods or services
2. the commodities purchased from stores
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listing
1. a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
2. the act of making a list of items
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training
1. activity leading to skilled behavior
2. the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
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going
1. the act of departing
2. euphemistic expressions for death
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looking
1. the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
2. the act of searching visually
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working
1. a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
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blog
1. a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies
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young
1. any immature animal
2. young people collectively
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building
1. a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
2. the act of constructing something
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making
1. the act that results in something coming to be
2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
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meeting
1. a formally arranged gathering
2. a small informal social gathering
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learning
1. the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
2. profound scholarly knowledge
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log
1. a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
2. the exponent required to produce a given number
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marketing
1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
2. the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service
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living
1. the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
2. people who are still living
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planning
1. an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
2. the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
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thing
1. a special situation
2. an action
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reading
1. the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
2. a particular interpretation or performance
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getting
1. the act of acquiring something
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everything
1. all things that are of importance to a person
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advertising
1. a public promotion of some product or service
2. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
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engineering
1. the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
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writing
1. the act of creating written works
2. the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
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king
1. a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
2. a competitor who holds a preeminent position
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drug
1. a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
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dog
1. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
2. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
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nothing
1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential
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running
1. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
2. the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
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clothing
1. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
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taking
1. the act of someone who picks up or takes something
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coming
1. the act of drawing spatially closer to something
2. arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
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starting
1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
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song
1. a short musical composition with words
2. a distinctive or characteristic sound
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spring
1. the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring
2. a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
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wedding
1. the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
2. the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
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warning
1. a message informing of danger
2. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
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housing
1. structures collectively in which people are housed
2. a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
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catalog
1. a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things
2. a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically
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teaching
1. the profession of a teacher
2. a doctrine that is taught
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testing
1. the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
2. an examination of the characteristics of something
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leading
1. the activity of leading
2. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
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processing
1. preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
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ring
1. a characteristic sound
2. a toroidal shape
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dating
1. use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
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mailing
1. mail sent by a sender at one time
2. the transmission of a letter
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buying
1. the act of buying
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morning
1. the time period between dawn and noon
2. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell, used to wish someone a good morning
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string
1. a lightweight cord
2. stringed instruments that are played with a bow
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playing
1. the act of playing a musical instrument
2. the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
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programming
1. setting an order and time for planned events
2. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
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understanding
1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands
2. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
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wrong
1. that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
2. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
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beginning
1. the event consisting of the start of something
2. the time at which something is supposed to begin
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showing
1. the display of a motion picture
2. something shown to the public
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funding
1. financial resources provided to make some project possible
2. the act of financing
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setting
1. the context and environment in which something is set
2. the state of the environment in which a situation exists
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selling
1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
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pricing
1. the evaluation of something in terms of its price
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trading
1. buying or selling securities or commodities
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giving
1. the act of giving
2. the imparting of news or promises etc.
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ending
1. the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
2. the act of ending something
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publishing
1. the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
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developing
1. processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible
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monitoring
1. the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it)
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thinking
1. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
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accounting
1. a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
2. a system that provides quantitative information about finances
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manufacturing
1. the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
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fishing
1. the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
2. the occupation of catching fish for a living
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bag
1. a flexible container with a single opening
2. the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person)
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driving
1. hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
2. the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
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bug
1. general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
2. a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
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growing
1. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
2. (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state
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hearing
1. (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
2. an opportunity to state your case and be heard
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reporting
1. the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
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nursing
1. the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
2. the profession of a nurse
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finding
1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
2. the decision of a court on issues of fact or law
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saying
1. a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
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talking
1. an exchange of ideas via conversation
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computing
1. the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
2. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
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racing
1. the sport of engaging in contests of speed
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opening
1. an open or empty space in or between things
2. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise
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printing
1. text handwritten in the style of printed matter
2. the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution
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offering
1. something offered (as a proposal or bid)
2. money contributed to a religious organization; item or items contributed to a religious organization for religious purposes
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parking
1. space in which vehicles can be parked
2. the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
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lighting
1. having abundant light or illumination
2. apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film
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evening
1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
2. a later concluding time period
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flag
1. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
2. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
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binding
1. the capacity to attract and hold something
2. strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration
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winning
1. succeeding with great difficulty
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dining
1. the act of eating dinner
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tag
1. a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
2. a label associated with something for the purpose of identification
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handling
1. manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
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gaming
1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
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sharing
1. using or enjoying something jointly with others
2. having in common
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waiting
1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
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banking
1. engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
2. transacting business with a bank; depositing or withdrawing funds or requesting a loan etc.
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calling
1. the particular occupation for which you are trained
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serving
1. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
2. the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
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breaking
1. the act of breaking something
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cleaning
1. the act of making something clean
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recording
1. a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
2. the act of making a record (especially an audio record)
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meaning
1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified
2. the idea that is intended
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posting
1. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
2. (bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records
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viewing
1. the display of a motion picture
2. a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial
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seeking
1. the act of searching for something
2. an attempt to acquire or gain something
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standing
1. social or financial or professional status or reputation
2. an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event
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ordering
1. logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
2. the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
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smoking
1. the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
2. a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
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gambling
1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
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feeling
1. the experiencing of affective and emotional states
2. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
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seeing
1. perception by means of the eyes
2. normal use of the faculty of vision
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tracking
1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
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keeping
1. conformity or harmony
2. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
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walking
1. the act of traveling by foot
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holding
1. the act of retaining something
2. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
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supporting
1. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
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plug
1. blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
2. a wad of something chewable as tobacco
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helping
1. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
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leaving
1. the act of departing
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cooking
1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
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speaking
1. the utterance of intelligible speech
2. delivering an address to a public audience
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booking
1. employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
2. the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group)
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financing
1. the act of financing
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painting
1. graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
2. creating a picture with paints
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eating
1. the act of consuming food
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watching
1. the act of observing; taking a patient look
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sterling
1. British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK
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saving
1. an act of economizing; reduction in cost
2. recovery or preservation from loss or danger
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visiting
1. the activity of making visits
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performing
1. the performance of a part or role in a drama
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sending
1. the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
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swimming
1. the act of swimming
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packaging
1. the business of packing
2. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
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drawing
1. an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
2. a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
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fighting
1. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
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asking
1. the verbal act of requesting
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hunting
1. the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
2. the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
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cutting
1. the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
2. a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
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mapping
1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
2. the process of making maps
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spending
1. the act of spending or disbursing money
2. money paid out; an amount spent
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listening
1. the act of hearing attentively
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bidding
1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
2. a request to be present
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fig
1. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
2. Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit
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editing
1. putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
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voting
1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
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flashing
1. a short vivid experience
2. sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing
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sitting
1. (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
2. the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position
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putting
1. hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
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willing
1. the act of making a choice
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acting
1. the performance of a part or role in a drama
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drinking
1. the act of consuming liquids
2. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
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flying
1. an instance of traveling by air
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camping
1. the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
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closing
1. the act of closing something
2. the last section of a communication
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bang
1. a vigorous blow
2. a sudden very loud noise
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heating
1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
2. utility to warm a building
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leg
1. a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
2. a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion
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wing
1. a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
2. one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane
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purchasing
1. the act of buying
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dealing
1. method or manner of conduct in relation to others
2. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
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loading
1. weight to be borne or conveyed
2. a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time
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mining
1. the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
2. laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
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imaging
1. the ability to form mental images of things or events
2. (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body
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gang
1. an association of criminals
2. an informal body of friends
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investing
1. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
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bringing
1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
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turning
1. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
2. act of changing in practice or custom
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burning
1. the act of burning something
2. pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
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covering
1. a natural object that covers or envelops
2. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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filing
1. the entering of a legal document into the public record
2. a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file
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modeling
1. sculpture produced by molding
2. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
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passing
1. (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
2. euphemistic expressions for death
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riding
1. the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
2. travel by being carried on horseback
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healing
1. the natural process by which the body repairs itself
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entering
1. a movement into or inward
2. the act of entering
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rolling
1. a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
2. the act of robbing a helpless person
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lodging
1. structures collectively in which people are housed
2. the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily
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reducing
1. any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
2. loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer
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shooting
1. the act of firing a projectile
2. killing someone by gunfire
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ranking
1. position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement
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counseling
1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
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knowing
1. a clear and certain mental apprehension
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dancing
1. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
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screening
1. the display of a motion picture
2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh
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telling
1. an act of narration
2. informing by words
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rising
1. a movement upward; rise above the ground
2. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
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cooling
1. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
2. a mechanism for keeping something cool
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spanking
1. the act of slapping on the buttocks
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catering
1. providing food and services
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facing
1. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
2. an ornamental coating to a building
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appearing
1. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
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raising
1. the event of something being raised upward
2. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
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billing
1. request for payment of a debt
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egg
1. animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
2. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
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swing
1. a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
2. mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
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analog
1. something having the property of being analogous to something else
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conditioning
1. a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment
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wearing
1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
2. the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
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killing
1. an event that causes someone to die
2. the act of terminating a life
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aging
1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
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diving
1. an athletic competition that involves diving into water
2. a headlong plunge into water
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happening
1. an event that happens
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sleeping
1. the state of being asleep
2. quiet and inactive restfulness
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gardening
1. the cultivation of plants
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installing
1. the act of installing something (as equipment)
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cycling
1. the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
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messaging
1. the sending and processing of e-mail by computer
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sampling
1. (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study
2. items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population
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feeding
1. the act of consuming food
2. the act of supplying food and nourishment
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measuring
1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
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skiing
1. a sport in which participants must travel on skis
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timing
1. the time when something happens
2. the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)
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climbing
1. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
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recycling
1. used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products
2. the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products
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hang
1. a special way of doing something
2. the way a garment hangs
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coding
1. act of writing in code or cipher
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hiking
1. a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
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wrestling
1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
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gathering
1. a group of persons together in one place
2. the social act of assembling
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causing
1. the act of causing something to happen
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steering
1. the act of guiding or showing the way
2. the act of setting and holding a course
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coaching
1. the job of a professional coach
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encoding
1. the activity of converting data or information into code
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broadcasting
1. a medium that disseminates via telecommunications
2. taking part in a radio or tv program
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suffering
1. a state of acute pain
2. misery resulting from affliction
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bedding
1. coverings that are used on a bed
2. material used to provide a bed for animals
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joining
1. the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
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heading
1. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
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bearing
1. relevant relation or interconnection
2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
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crossing
1. traveling across
2. a shallow area in a stream that can be forded
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browsing
1. reading superficially or at random
2. the act of feeding by continual nibbling
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ceiling
1. the overhead upper surface of a covered space
2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
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singing
1. the act of singing vocal music
2. disclosing information or giving evidence about another
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lung
1. either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
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sucking
1. the act of sucking
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hanging
1. decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
2. a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead
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scoring
1. evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
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bowling
1. a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
2. (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
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solving
1. finding a solution to a problem
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switching
1. the act of changing one thing or position for another
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reaching
1. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
2. accomplishment of an objective
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studying
1. reading carefully with intent to remember
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governing
1. the act of governing; exercising authority
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attending
1. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
2. the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
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traveling
1. the act of going from one place to another
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mounting
1. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
2. framework used for support or display
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peeing
1. informal terms for urination
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designing
1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
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streaming
1. the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell
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dialog
1. a conversation between two persons
2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction
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sailing
1. the work of a sailor
2. riding in a sailboat
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greeting
1. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
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seating
1. an area that includes places where several people can sit
2. the service of ushering people to their seats
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collecting
1. the act of gathering something together
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drag
1. the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
2. something that slows or delays progress
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dying
1. the time when something ends
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filling
1. any material that fills a space or container
2. flow into something (as a container)
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packing
1. any material used especially to protect something
2. the enclosure of something in a package or box
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scheduling
1. setting an order and time for planned events
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logging
1. the work of cutting down trees for timber
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landing
1. an intermediate platform in a staircase
2. structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
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signing
1. language expressed by visible hand gestures
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focusing
1. the concentration of attention or energy on something
2. the act of bringing into focus
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updating
1. the act of changing something to bring it up to date (usually by adding something)
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contracting
1. becoming infected
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floating
1. the act of someone who floats on the water
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mag
1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
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letting
1. property that is leased or rented out or let
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boxing
1. fighting with the fists
2. the enclosure of something in a package or box
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lying
1. the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
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washing
1. the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
2. garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
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ruling
1. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
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defining
1. any process serving to define the shape of something
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counting
1. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
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casting
1. object formed by a mold
2. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
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scanning
1. the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
2. the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission
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copying
1. an act of copying
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frog
1. any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
2. a person of French descent
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conducting
1. the way of administering a business
2. the direction of an orchestra or choir
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kissing
1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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plumbing
1. utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage
2. the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building)
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comparing
1. the act of examining resemblances
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farming
1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
2. agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life
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mixing
1. the act of mixing together
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thong
1. leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
2. underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants
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surfing
1. the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave
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lightning
1. abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
2. the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more
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lending
1. disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
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tuning
1. (music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency
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spelling
1. forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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fitting
1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
2. a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system
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dig
1. the site of an archeological exploration
2. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
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zoning
1. dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
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flooring
1. the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
2. building material used in laying floors
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caring
1. a loving feeling
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proceeding
1. (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
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folding
1. the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
2. a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock
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breeding
1. elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
2. the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
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finishing
1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
2. the act of finishing
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incoming
1. the act of entering
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pig
1. domestic swine
2. a coarse obnoxious person
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warming
1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
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fog
1. droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
2. an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
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formatting
1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
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wrapping
1. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
2. an enveloping bandage
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breathing
1. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
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rug
1. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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failing
1. a flaw or weak point
2. failure to reach a minimum required performance
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briefing
1. detailed instructions, as for a military operation
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combining
1. an occurrence that results in things being united
2. the act of combining things to form a new whole
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posing
1. (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
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thanksgiving
1. a short prayer of thanks before a meal
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boring
1. the act of drilling
2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
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typing
1. writing done with a typewriter
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modelling
1. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
2. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
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licking
1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
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ping
1. a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
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stopping
1. fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
2. the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
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sewing
1. joining or attaching by stitches
2. needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
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travelling
1. the act of going from one place to another
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spreading
1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
2. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
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pressing
1. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
2. a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
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coating
1. a thin layer covering something
2. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
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boating
1. water travel for pleasure
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clearing
1. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
2. the act of freeing from suspicion
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hitting
1. the act of contacting one thing with another
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striking
1. the physical coming together of two or more things
2. the act of contacting one thing with another
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gig
1. long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
2. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
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framing
1. formulation of the plans and important details
2. a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror
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blocking
1. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
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integrating
1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community
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limiting
1. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
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reasoning
1. thinking that is coherent and logical
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picking
1. the quantity of a crop that is harvested
2. the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.)
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replacing
1. the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
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qualifying
1. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
2. success in satisfying a test or requirement
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pushing
1. the act of applying force in order to move something away
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dressing
1. savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
2. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
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drilling
1. the act of drilling
2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
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mustang
1. small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
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wiring
1. a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
2. the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device
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marking
1. a distinguishing symbol
2. a pattern of marks
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baking
1. making bread or cake or pastry etc.
2. cooking by dry heat in an oven
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blowing
1. processing that involves blowing a gas
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skating
1. the sport of gliding on skates
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rendering
1. a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
2. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
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pulling
1. the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
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functioning
1. process or manner of functioning or operating
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annoying
1. the act of troubling or annoying someone
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bleeding
1. the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
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welding
1. fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
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yang
1. the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
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locking
1. the act of locking something up to protect it
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backing
1. the act of providing approval and support
2. something forming a back that is added for strengthening
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positioning
1. the act of putting something in a certain place
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forwarding
1. the act of sending on to another destination
2. the advancement of some enterprise
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jumping
1. the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
2. the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
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mug
1. the quantity that can be held in a mug
2. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
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knitting
1. needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
2. creating knitted wear
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mating
1. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
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strengthening
1. becoming stronger
2. the act of increasing the strength of something
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wishing
1. a specific feeling of desire
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retailing
1. the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers
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sorting
1. an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
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balancing
1. getting two things to correspond
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grading
1. the act of arranging in a graduated series
2. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
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ascending
1. the act of changing location in an upward direction
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deciding
1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision
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crying
1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
2. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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investigating
1. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
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handbag
1. a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
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landscaping
1. working as a landscape gardener
2. a garden laid out for esthetic effect
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beating
1. the act of overcoming or outdoing
2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
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founding
1. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
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planting
1. the act of fixing firmly in place
2. a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area
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lining
1. a protective covering that protects an inside surface
2. a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
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naming
1. the verbal act of naming
2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
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dwelling
1. housing that someone is living in
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tanning
1. process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light
2. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
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sensing
1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
2. becoming aware of something via the senses
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stocking
1. close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
2. the activity of supplying a stock of something
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bargaining
1. the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
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fixing
1. the act of putting something in working order again
2. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
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hiding
1. the activity of keeping something secret
2. the state of being hidden
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spinning
1. creating thread
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approaching
1. the event of one object coming closer to another
2. the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
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signaling
1. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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belonging
1. happiness felt in a secure relationship
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boarding
1. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
2. a structure of boards
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catching
1. (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
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roofing
1. material used to construct a roof
2. the craft of a roofer
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renting
1. the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
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coupling
1. a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
2. a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
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undertaking
1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
2. the trade of a funeral director
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flowing
1. the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
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drafting
1. writing a first version to be filled out and polished later
2. the craft of drawing blueprints
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firing
1. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
2. the act of discharging a gun
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touching
1. the event of something coming in contact with the body
2. the act of putting two things together with no space between them
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servicing
1. the act of mating by male animals
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counselling
1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
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laying
1. the production of eggs (especially in birds)
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compiling
1. the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
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snowboarding
1. the act of sliding down a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard
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communicating
1. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
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issuing
1. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
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sizing
1. any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
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blessing
1. the formal act of approving
2. a desirable state
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sightseeing
1. going about to look at places of interest
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smiling
1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
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shifting
1. the act of moving from one place to another
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bombing
1. an attack by dropping bombs
2. the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists
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motoring
1. the act of driving an automobile
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screaming
1. sharp piercing cry
2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
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peg
1. a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
2. small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
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scaling
1. the act of arranging in a graduated series
2. act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale
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launching
1. the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
2. the act of beginning something new
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grooming
1. activity leading to skilled behavior
2. the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
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executing
1. putting a condemned person to death
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flooding
1. a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
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sang
1. North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
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darling
1. a special loved one
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cloning
1. a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
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cheating
1. a deception for profit to yourself
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tasting
1. a small amount (especially of food or wine)
2. a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds
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borrowing
1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
2. obtaining funds from a lender
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shining
1. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
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shaping
1. any process serving to define the shape of something
2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
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gag
1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
2. restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
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branding
1. the act of stigmatizing
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offspring
1. the immediate descendants of a person
2. something that comes into existence as a result
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freezing
1. the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
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coloring
1. a digestible substance used to give color to food
2. a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
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swinging
1. changing location by moving back and forth
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lowering
1. the act of causing to become less
2. the act of causing something to move to a lower level
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scattering
1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
2. the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
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detailing
1. an individualized description of a particular instance
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supplying
1. the activity of supplying or providing something
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indexing
1. the act of classifying and providing an index in order to make items easier to retrieve
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stretching
1. act of expanding by lengthening or widening
2. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
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forecasting
1. a statement made about the future
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tubing
1. conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
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fencing
1. a barrier that serves to enclose an area
2. material for building fences
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believing
1. the cognitive process that leads to convictions
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trucking
1. the activity of transporting goods by truck
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weighing
1. careful consideration
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revealing
1. the speech act of making something evident
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stripping
1. the removal of covering
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acquiring
1. the act of acquiring something
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judging
1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
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kicking
1. a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
2. the act of delivering a blow with the foot
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meg
1. the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
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sounding
1. a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
2. the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line)
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remembering
1. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
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tickling
1. the act of tickling
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questioning
1. a request for information
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warehousing
1. depositing in a warehouse
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interpreting
1. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
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dreaming
1. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
2. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
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dong
1. the basic unit of money in Vietnam
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rebuilding
1. building again
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berg
1. a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
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spacing
1. the time between occurrences of a repeating event
2. the property possessed by an array of things that have space between them
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coping
1. brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
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arguing
1. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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schooling
1. the act of teaching at school
2. the process of being formally educated at a school
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locating
1. the act of putting something in a certain place
2. a determination of the place where something is
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stealing
1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
2. avoiding detection by moving carefully
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shaking
1. the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
2. a shaky motion
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bonding
1. a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
2. (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel
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poisoning
1. the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
2. the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill
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brewing
1. the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
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hug
1. a tight or amorous embrace
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detecting
1. a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
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padding
1. artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
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cleansing
1. the act of making something clean
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resolving
1. analysis into clear-cut components
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importing
1. the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
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sparkling
1. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
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tracing
1. the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
2. a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image
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rushing
1. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
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highlighting
1. an area of lightness in a picture
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rig
1. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
2. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
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shaving
1. the act of removing hair with a razor
2. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
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wasting
1. any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
2. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
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lag
1. the act of slowing down or falling behind
2. the time between one event, process, or period and another
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sting
1. a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
2. a mental pain or distress
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boiling
1. the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
2. cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
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bathing
1. immersing the body in water or sunshine
2. the act of washing yourself (or another person)
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melting
1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
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clustering
1. a grouping of a number of similar things
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tang
1. a tart spicy quality
2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
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vending
1. the act of selling goods for a living
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batting
1. (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
2. stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
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winding
1. the act of winding or twisting
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harvesting
1. the gathering of a ripened crop
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backpacking
1. carrying something in a pack on the back
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repeating
1. the act of doing or performing again
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profiling
1. recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people
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digging
1. the act of digging
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piping
1. a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
2. a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
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regulating
1. the act of controlling or directing according to rule
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exporting
1. the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
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bending
1. movement that causes the formation of a curve
2. the property of being bent or deflected
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grinding
1. material resulting from the process of grinding
2. a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
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pitching
1. (baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
2. abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
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costing
1. cost accounting
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cracking
1. a sudden sharp noise
2. the act of cracking something
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swelling
1. an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
2. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
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wording
1. the manner in which something is expressed in words
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exercising
1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
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grouping
1. any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
2. the activity of putting things together in groups
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woodworking
1. the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
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surveying
1. the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
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grazing
1. the act of grazing
2. the act of brushing against while passing
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rowing
1. the act of rowing as a sport
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siding
1. a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
2. material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof
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sweeping
1. the act of cleaning with a broom
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stag
1. a male deer, especially an adult male red deer
2. adult male deer
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mastering
1. becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
2. the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made
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docking
1. the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
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carving
1. a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
2. removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
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marching
1. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
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staging
1. the production of a drama on the stage
2. a system of scaffolds
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sealing
1. the act of treating something to make it repel water
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rag
1. a small piece of cloth
2. a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
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dumping
1. selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
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watchdog
1. a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
2. a dog trained to guard property
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housekeeping
1. the work of cleaning and running a house
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wandering
1. travelling about without any clear destination
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leaning
1. an inclination to do something
2. a natural inclination
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striving
1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal
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waking
1. the state of remaining awake
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browning
1. cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
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settling
1. a gradual sinking to a lower level
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filming
1. the act of making a film
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ageing
1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
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hog
1. a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
2. a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared
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engraving
1. a print made from an engraving
2. a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved
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numbering
1. a numbered list
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lug
1. a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast
2. a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something
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spying
1. keeping a secret or furtive watch
2. the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes
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merging
1. the act of joining together as one
2. a flowing together
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merchandising
1. branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups
2. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
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preaching
1. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
2. a moralistic rebuke
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rounding
1. (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
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withholding
1. the act of deducting from an employee's salary
2. income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer
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paving
1. material used to pave an area
2. the paved surface of a thoroughfare
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bulldog
1. a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting
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trailing
1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
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molding
1. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
2. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
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flowering
1. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
2. a developmental process
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wig
1. hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
2. British slang for a scolding
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ringing
1. the sound of a bell ringing
2. the giving of a ring as a token of engagement
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earring
1. jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
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approving
1. the formal act of approving
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leveraging
1. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
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guessing
1. an estimate based on little or no information
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gong
1. a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
2. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
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pleasing
1. the act of one who pleases
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inning
1. (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
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bodybuilding
1. exercise that builds muscles through tension
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informing
1. to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
2. a speech act that conveys information
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stirring
1. agitating a liquid with an implement
2. arousing to a particular emotion or action
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ling
1. water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs
2. common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the Northern Hemisphere
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overlapping
1. covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
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vomiting
1. the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
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worrying
1. the act of harassing someone
2. the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes
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refining
1. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
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watering
1. shedding tears
2. wetting with water
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arranging
1. the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
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pudding
1. any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
2. (British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally)
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assigning
1. the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
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weaving
1. creating fabric
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ironing
1. garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
2. the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles
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widening
1. an increase in width
2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
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awakening
1. the act of waking
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fostering
1. encouragement; aiding the development of something
2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
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transmitting
1. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
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furnishing
1. (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
2. (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
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blending
1. the act of blending components together thoroughly
2. a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades
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speeding
1. changing location rapidly
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skateboarding
1. the sport of skating on a skateboard
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scouting
1. exploring in order to gain information
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bullying
1. the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
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flaming
1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
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quilting
1. stitching through layers of fabric and a filling so as to create a design
2. a material used for making a quilt, or a quilted fabric
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fading
1. weakening in force or intensity
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sibling
1. a person's brother or sister
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fielding
1. (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
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dug
1. an udder or breast or teat
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altering
1. the sterilization of an animal
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urging
1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
2. the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
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tying
1. the act of tying or binding things together
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golfing
1. playing golf
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bouncing
1. rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
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tapping
1. the sound of light blow or knock
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factoring
1. (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression
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commissioning
1. the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
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herring
1. valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
2. commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific
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paging
1. calling out the name of a person (especially by a loudspeaker system)
2. the system of numbering pages
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milling
1. corrugated edge of a coin
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sinking
1. a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
2. a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
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spotting
1. the act of spotting or staining something
2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
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rubbing
1. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
2. representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
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glowing
1. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
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curling
1. a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
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slang
1. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar
2. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
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staining
1. (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
2. the act of spotting or staining something
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slowing
1. a decrease in rate of change
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decoding
1. the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
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jerking
1. an abrupt spasmodic movement
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daring
1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
2. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
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polishing
1. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
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homecoming
1. an annual school or university reunion for graduates
2. a coming to or returning home
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yielding
1. a verbal act of admitting defeat
2. the act of conceding or yielding
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stuffing
1. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
2. padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture
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pong
1. an unpleasant smell
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liking
1. a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
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hurting
1. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
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soaring
1. the activity of flying a glider
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banning
1. an official prohibition or edict against something
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smashing
1. the act of breaking something into small pieces
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pounding
1. repeated heavy blows
2. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
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lettering
1. letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
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laundering
1. washing clothes and bed linens
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sling
1. a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
2. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
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outing
1. a journey taken for pleasure
2. a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
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mourning
1. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
2. the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
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weighting
1. (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance
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slug
1. a projectile that is fired from a gun
2. a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms
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shilling
1. the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
2. the basic unit of money in Tanzania; equal to 100 cents
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dag
1. 10 grams
2. a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing
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partitioning
1. an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
2. the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
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handwriting
1. something written by hand
2. the activity of writing by hand
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snorkeling
1. skin diving with a snorkel
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supervising
1. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
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knocking
1. the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
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everlasting
1. any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
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bling
1. flashy, ostentatious jewelry
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shouting
1. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
2. uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
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ding
1. a ringing sound
2. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
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whipping
1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
2. a sound defeat
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thug
1. an aggressive and violent young criminal
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popping
1. a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
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awarding
1. a grant made by a law court
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jug
1. a large bottle with a narrow mouth
2. the quantity contained in a jug
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dripping
1. a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
2. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
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handspring
1. an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again
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pug
1. small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle
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tug
1. a sudden abrupt pull
2. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
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casing
1. the housing or outer covering of something
2. the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire
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honoring
1. conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
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embracing
1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
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begging
1. a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
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telemarketing
1. the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion and sales
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doubling
1. increase by a factor of two
2. raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
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banging
1. a continuing very loud noise
2. the act of subjecting to strong attack
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chewing
1. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
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frightening
1. the act of inspiring with fear
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matchmaking
1. mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others
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curing
1. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
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grounding
1. education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
2. fastening electrical equipment to earth
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bookkeeping
1. the activity of recording business transactions
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fasting
1. abstaining from food
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pairing
1. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
2. the act of grouping things or people in pairs
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uplifting
1. the rise of something
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teasing
1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
2. playful vexation
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emphasizing
1. the act of giving special importance or significance to something
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spraying
1. the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
2. a quantity of small objects flying through the air
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wellbeing
1. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
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campaigning
1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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bicycling
1. riding a bicycle
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shrinking
1. process or result of becoming less or smaller
2. the act of becoming less
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etching
1. an impression made from an etched plate
2. an etched plate made with the use of acid
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stitching
1. joining or attaching by stitches
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topping
1. a flavorful addition on top of a dish
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chilling
1. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
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branching
1. the act of branching out or dividing into branches
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activating
1. the activity of causing to have energy and be active
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whitening
1. changing to a lighter color
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depicting
1. a representation by picture or portraiture
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soldering
1. fastening firmly together
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blazing
1. a strong flame that burns brightly
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trapping
1. stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
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plating
1. a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface
2. the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)
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jogging
1. running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise
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dieting
1. the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)
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waving
1. the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
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grilling
1. cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
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yelling
1. uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
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jig
1. music in three-four time for dancing a jig
2. a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water
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figuring
1. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
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crushing
1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
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mountaineering
1. the activity of climbing a mountain
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hedgehog
1. relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
2. small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines
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wheeling
1. propelling something on wheels
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roaring
1. a deep prolonged loud noise
2. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
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scratching
1. a harsh noise made by scraping
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craving
1. an intense desire for some particular thing
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tearing
1. shedding tears
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toying
1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
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peacekeeping
1. the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)
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revising
1. editing that involves writing something again
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crawling
1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
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groundbreaking
1. the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project
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blooming
1. the organic process of bearing flowers
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rigging
1. gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
2. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
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masking
1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
2. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation
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icing
1. the formation of frost or ice on a surface
2. a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
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substituting
1. working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
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pretending
1. the act of giving a false appearance
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ting
1. a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
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longing
1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
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disappearing
1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
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misunderstanding
1. putting the wrong interpretation on
2. an understanding of something that is not correct
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pruning
1. something that has been pruned off of a plant
2. the act of trimming a plant
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commuting
1. the travel of a commuter
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veg
1. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
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drifting
1. aimless wandering from place to place
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clubbing
1. a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
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bog
1. wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel
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iceberg
1. a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
2. lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head
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christening
1. giving a Christian name at baptism
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sag
1. a shape that sags
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kidnapping
1. (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
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inducing
1. act of bringing about a desired result
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enclosing
1. the act of enclosing something inside something else
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assembling
1. the act of gathering something together
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ginseng
1. aromatic root of ginseng plants
2. Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers
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jag
1. a sharp projection on an edge or surface
2. a slit in a garment that exposes material of a different color underneath; used in Renaissance clothing
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itching
1. an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
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shutting
1. the act of closing something
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smuggling
1. secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
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hawking
1. the act of selling goods for a living
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composing
1. the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
2. musical creation
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twisting
1. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
2. the act of rotating rapidly
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shielding
1. the act of shielding from harm
2. a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay
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trimming
1. the act of adding decoration
2. a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
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diagnosing
1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
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starving
1. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
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weeping
1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
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yachting
1. water travel for pleasure
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angling
1. fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
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rewriting
1. editing that involves writing something again
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nag
1. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
2. an old or over-worked horse
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clipping
1. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
2. cutting down to the desired size or shape
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motivating
1. the act of motivating; providing incentive
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shading
1. graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
2. a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades
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vanishing
1. a sudden or mysterious disappearance
2. a sudden disappearance from sight
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forging
1. shaping metal by heating and hammering
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footing
1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups
2. a relation that provides the foundation for something
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unloading
1. the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.
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hauling
1. the activity of transporting goods by truck
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juggling
1. the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression
2. throwing and catching several objects simultaneously
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bootleg
1. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash
2. the part of a boot above the instep
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splicing
1. a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
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sweating
1. the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
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calming
1. the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
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bong
1. a dull resonant sound as of a bell
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moulding
1. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
2. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
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rearing
1. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
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cog
1. a subordinate who performs an important but routine function
2. tooth on the rim of gear wheel
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uprising
1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
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backlog
1. an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services)
2. the large log at the back of a hearth fire
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stalking
1. a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
2. the act of following prey stealthily
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prong
1. a pointed projection
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budding
1. reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
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leveling
1. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
2. complete destruction of a building
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beading
1. ornamentation with beads
2. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
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alerting
1. a state of readiness to respond
2. a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
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whiting
1. flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe
2. flesh of any of a number of slender food fishes especially of Atlantic coasts of North America
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fang
1. an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs
2. canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey
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netting
1. a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
2. creating nets
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dangling
1. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
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gliding
1. the activity of flying a glider
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frying
1. cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
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waxing
1. the application of wax to a surface
2. a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
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pleading
1. (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
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pacing
1. (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
2. walking with slow regular strides
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unfolding
1. a developmental process
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smog
1. air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
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whispering
1. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
2. speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
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shedding
1. the process whereby something is shed
2. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
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prompting
1. persuasion formulated as a suggestion
2. a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
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soaking
1. the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
2. the act of making something completely wet
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jog
1. a sharp change in direction
2. a slow pace of running
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tightening
1. the act of making something tighter
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creeping
1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
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gearing
1. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
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freeing
1. the act of liberating someone or something
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chipping
1. the act of chipping something
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hedging
1. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
2. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
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cunning
1. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
2. crafty artfulness (especially in deception)
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awning
1. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
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smelling
1. the act of perceiving the odor of something
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dung
1. fecal matter of animals
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choking
1. a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
2. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe
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thinning
1. the act of diluting something
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parting
1. the act of departing politely
2. a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
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narrowing
1. an instance of becoming narrow
2. a decrease in width
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seasoning
1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
2. the act of adding a seasoning to food
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conveying
1. act of transferring property title from one person to another
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reckoning
1. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
2. a bill for an amount due
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tailoring
1. the occupation of a tailor
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drumming
1. the act of playing drums
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patching
1. the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
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sighting
1. the act of observing
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cling
1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
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underdog
1. one at a disadvantage and expected to lose
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snoring
1. the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
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trembling
1. a shaky motion
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tung
1. Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil
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swearing
1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
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lingering
1. the act of tarrying
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blinking
1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
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mailbag
1. pouch used in the shipment of mail
2. letter carrier's shoulder bag
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roasting
1. cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
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airing
1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
2. a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air
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looping
1. (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained
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insisting
1. continual and persistent demands
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brushing
1. the act of brushing your teeth
2. the act of brushing your hair
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shortening
1. fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
2. act of decreasing in length
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broadening
1. the act of making something wider
2. the action of making broader
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cheering
1. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
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uniting
1. the combination of two or more commercial companies
2. the act of making or becoming a single unit
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hooking
1. a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
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billabong
1. a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently
2. a branch of a river made by water flowing from the main stream only when the water level is high
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grating
1. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
2. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
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bunting
1. a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
2. any of numerous seed-eating songbirds of Europe or North America
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weakening
1. becoming weaker
2. the act of reducing the strength of something
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babysitting
1. the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
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taping
1. a recording made on magnetic tape
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coughing
1. a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
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leapfrog
1. advancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors
2. a game in which one child bends down and another leaps over
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screwing
1. slang for sexual intercourse
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barring
1. the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
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brainstorming
1. a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions
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deriving
1. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
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snug
1. a small secluded room
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fastening
1. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
2. the act of fastening things together
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flirting
1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
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railing
1. a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
2. material for making rails or rails collectively
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trolling
1. angling by drawing a baited line through the water
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cushioning
1. artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
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squeezing
1. the act of gripping and pressing firmly
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chanting
1. the act of singing in a monotonous tone
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officiating
1. the act of umpiring
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hardening
1. abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
2. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
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easing
1. a change for the better
2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
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waning
1. a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
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tending
1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
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zig
1. an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
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brig
1. two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
2. a penal institution (especially on board a ship)
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appalling
1. an experience that appalls
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ticking
1. a metallic tapping sound
2. a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers
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webbing
1. something forming a web (as between the toes of birds)
2. a narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts
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nutmeg
1. East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
2. hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground
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reclining
1. the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
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colouring
1. a digestible substance used to give color to food
2. a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
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venting
1. the act of venting
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clog
1. footwear usually with wooden soles
2. any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
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banding
1. a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
2. an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
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deepening
1. a process of becoming deeper and more profound
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boomerang
1. a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower
2. a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
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hogg
1. a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared
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howling
1. a long loud emotional utterance
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compounding
1. the act of combining things to form a new whole
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dismantling
1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery)
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scaffolding
1. a system of scaffolds
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boasting
1. speaking of yourself in superlatives
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mahjong
1. Chinese game played by 4 people with 144 tiles
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centering
1. the concentration of attention or energy on something
2. (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
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shipbuilding
1. the construction of ships
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tumbling
1. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
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peeling
1. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
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conveyancing
1. act of transferring property title from one person to another
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annealing
1. hardening something by heat treatment
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carpeting
1. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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yearning
1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
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edging
1. border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
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aching
1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
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jamming
1. deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
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slicing
1. a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
2. the act of cutting into slices
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skydiving
1. performing acrobatics in free fall before pulling the ripcord of a parachute
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shrug
1. a gesture involving the shoulders
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loathing
1. hate coupled with disgust
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poking
1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
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foraging
1. the act of searching for food and provisions
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wetting
1. the act of making something wet
2. a euphemism for urination
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mooring
1. a place where a craft can be made fast
2. (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place
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drawstring
1. a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening
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wading
1. walking with your feet in shallow water
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grasping
1. understanding with difficulty
2. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
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hugging
1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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stroking
1. a light touch with the hands
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schilling
1. formerly the basic unit of money in Austria
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seedling
1. young plant or tree grown from a seed
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fueling
1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel
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roving
1. travelling about without any clear destination
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nog
1. a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
2. a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it
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piling
1. a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
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weaning
1. the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal
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looting
1. plundering during riots or in wartime
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humming
1. a humming noise
2. the act of singing with closed lips
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ranting
1. a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
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fling
1. a usually brief attempt
2. a brief indulgence of your impulses
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bushing
1. an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
2. a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
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spitting
1. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
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raving
1. declaiming wildly
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rallying
1. the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
2. the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
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priming
1. the act of making something ready
2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
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softening
1. the process of becoming softer
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waterproofing
1. the act of treating something to make it repel water
2. a coating capable of making a surface waterproof
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worsening
1. process of changing to an inferior state
2. changing something with the result that it becomes worse
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metalworking
1. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner
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groundhog
1. reddish brown North American marmot
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kneeling
1. supporting yourself on your knees
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printmaking
1. artistic design and manufacture of prints as woodcuts or silkscreens
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leaping
1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
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pang
1. a sudden sharp feeling
2. a mental pain or distress
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swag
1. valuable goods
2. goods or money obtained illegally
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inquiring
1. a request for information
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wrecking
1. the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
2. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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trampling
1. the sound of heavy treading or stomping
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tampering
1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly
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rooting
1. the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow
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brag
1. an instance of boastful talk
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snag
1. a sharp protuberance
2. a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest
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striping
1. the act of marking with stripes
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shag
1. a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded
2. a matted tangle of hair or fiber
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interlocking
1. contact by fitting together
2. the act of interlocking or meshing
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tiling
1. the application of tiles to cover a surface
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sprawling
1. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
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wrongdoing
1. departure from what is ethically acceptable
2. activity that transgresses moral or civil law
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surfacing
1. emerging to the surface and becoming apparent
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conquering
1. the act of conquering
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bracing
1. a structural member used to stiffen a framework
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wag
1. a witty amusing person who makes jokes
2. causing to move repeatedly from side to side
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hairdressing
1. a toiletry for the hair
2. care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
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keg
1. the quantity contained in a keg
2. small cask or barrel
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slag
1. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
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fledgling
1. any new participant in some activity
2. young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
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scraping
1. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
2. a harsh noise made by scraping
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throbbing
1. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
2. a sound with a strong rhythmic beat
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ladybug
1. small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
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whistling
1. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
2. the act of whistling a tune
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lightening
1. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
2. changing to a lighter color
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shuffling
1. walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
2. the act of mixing cards haphazardly
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rotting
1. (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
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twig
1. a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
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dyeing
1. the use of dye to change the color of something permanently
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focussing
1. the concentration of attention or energy on something
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unveiling
1. putting on display for the first time
2. the act of beginning something new
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burg
1. colloquial American term for a town
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gleaming
1. a flash of light (especially reflected light)
2. an appearance of reflected light
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sledding
1. the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh
2. advancing toward a goal
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trig
1. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
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clapping
1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
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blitzkrieg
1. a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
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converging
1. the act of converging (coming closer)
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tingling
1. a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings
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lagging
1. insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
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uncovering
1. the removal of covering
2. the act of discovering something
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cladding
1. a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
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incurring
1. acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)
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leaching
1. the process of leaching
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oblong
1. a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation
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matting
1. a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
2. mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture
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ballooning
1. flying in a balloon
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shitting
1. the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
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straining
1. an intense or violent exertion
2. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
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hijacking
1. robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
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emptying
1. the act of removing the contents of something
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downsizing
1. the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
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shearing
1. removing by cutting off or clipping
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ruining
1. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
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equipping
1. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war
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telecommuting
1. employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem
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rung
1. a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
2. one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
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frosting
1. a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
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seizing
1. small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
2. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
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hatching
1. the production of young from an egg
2. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
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condensing
1. the act of increasing the density of something
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shattering
1. the act of breaking something into small pieces
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retraining
1. training for a new occupation
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bragging
1. an instance of boastful talk
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grinning
1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
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zag
1. an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
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upbringing
1. properties acquired during a person's formative years
2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
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tinting
1. the act of adding a tinge of color
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cyborg
1. a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices
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sheepdog
1. any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
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bioengineering
1. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
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portraying
1. a representation by picture or portraiture
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weightlifting
1. bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights
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motorcycling
1. riding a motorcycle
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fingerprinting
1. the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification
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refueling
1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel
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erg
1. a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
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grappling
1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
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hammering
1. the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
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mingling
1. the action of people mingling and coming into contact
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bundling
1. a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing
2. the act of binding something into a bundle
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overheating
1. excessive heating
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paragliding
1. gliding in a parasail
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burying
1. concealing something under the ground
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voicing
1. the act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color
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flogging
1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
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greening
1. the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored
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sheeting
1. fabric from which bed sheets are made
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grafting
1. the act of grafting something onto something else
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crowding
1. a situation in which people or things are crowded together
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naggingMore Definitions →
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slaying
1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
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stinging
1. a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
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devising
1. the act that results in something coming to be
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compressing
1. applying pressure
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lecturing
1. teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
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blistering
1. the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin
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torturing
1. the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason
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synchronizing
1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
2. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison
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convening
1. the act of convening
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piloting
1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
2. the occupation of a pilot
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pampering
1. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
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hurling
1. a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
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teleconferencing
1. a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television
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extinguishing
1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
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shareholding
1. a holding in the form of shares of corporations
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dissolving
1. the process of going into solution
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starling
1. gregarious birds native to the Old World
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clotting
1. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
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belling
1. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
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flagging
1. flagstones collectively
2. a walk of flagstones
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wounding
1. the act of inflicting a wound
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birthing
1. the process of giving birth
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shadowing
1. the act of following someone secretly
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wailing
1. loud cries made while weeping
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brooding
1. sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
2. persistent morbid meditation on a problem
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thickening
1. any material used to thicken
2. any thickened enlargement
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rationing
1. the act of rationing
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bowing
1. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
2. managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument
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forbidding
1. an official prohibition or edict against something
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sparring
1. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
2. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
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distressingMore Definitions →
gelding
1. castrated male horse
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socializing
1. the act of meeting for social purposes
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scrubbing
1. the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
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courting
1. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
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lading
1. goods carried by a large vehicle
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dodging
1. nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
2. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery
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rousing
1. the act of arousing
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petting
1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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warringMore Definitions →
housewarming
1. a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home
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musing
1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
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rattling
1. a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
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programing
1. setting an order and time for planned events
2. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
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dwindling
1. a becoming gradually less
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childbearing
1. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
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rejoicing
1. a feeling of great happiness
2. the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
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rehearing
1. the act of hearing again
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yearling
1. a young child who is just beginning to walk
2. a racehorse considered one year old until the second Jan. 1 following its birth
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wrenchingMore Definitions →
concealing
1. the activity of keeping something secret
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harrowingMore Definitions →
shivering
1. a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
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purging
1. an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
2. the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
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lacing
1. a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
2. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
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teething
1. the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
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clocking
1. the time taken to traverse a measured course
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energizing
1. the activity of causing to have energy and be active
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hag
1. an ugly evil-looking old woman
2. eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies
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pinning
1. a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin
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refilling
1. filling again by supplying what has been used up
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sportfishing
1. the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
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furlong
1. a unit of length equal to 220 yards
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phrasing
1. the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
2. the manner in which something is expressed in words
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scouring
1. moving over territory to search for something
2. the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
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stinkingMore Definitions →
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dubbing
1. a new soundtrack that is added to a film
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snorting
1. an act of forcible exhalation
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eroding
1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
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curbing
1. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
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zigzag
1. an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
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gosling
1. young goose
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plastering
1. the application of plaster
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sneezing
1. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
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subheading
1. a heading of a subdivision of a text
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lifesaving
1. saving the lives of drowning persons
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swig
1. a large and hurried swallow
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beamingMore Definitions →
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plowing
1. tilling the land with a plow
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surpassingMore Definitions →
teg
1. two-year-old sheep
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searingMore Definitions →
arming
1. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war
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stalling
1. a tactic used to mislead or delay
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regaining
1. getting something back again
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lengthening
1. the act of prolonging something
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thrusting
1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
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squatting
1. exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
2. the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
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splashing
1. the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
2. the act of scattering water about haphazardly
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roping
1. capturing cattle or horses with a lasso
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debriefing
1. report of a mission or task
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skimming
1. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
2. reading or glancing through quickly
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sprinkling
1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
2. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
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hamstring
1. one of the tendons at the back of the knee
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imprinting
1. a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established
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shelling
1. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
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banqueting
1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
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loosening
1. an occurrence of control or strength weakening
2. the act of making something less tight
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undoing
1. an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
2. loosening the ties that fasten something
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overhang
1. projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
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sobbing
1. convulsive gasp made while weeping
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censoring
1. counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy
2. deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances
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lapping
1. covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
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poaching
1. cooking in simmering liquid
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pulsing
1. (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
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sputtering
1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
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idling
1. having no employment
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panting
1. breathing heavily (as after exertion)
2. any fabric used to make trousers
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bagging
1. coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
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brainwashing
1. forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs
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quarrying
1. the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry
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warping
1. a moral or mental distortion
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sprouting
1. the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
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summoning
1. calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
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baring
1. the removal of covering
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indulging
1. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
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farting
1. a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
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babbling
1. gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
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vacationing
1. the act of taking a vacation
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darkening
1. changing to a darker color
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ranching
1. farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
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toasting
1. cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
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shoestring
1. a lace used for fastening shoes
2. a small amount of money
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whirling
1. the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
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scorchingMore Definitions →
canvassing
1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign
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zing
1. a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound
2. the activeness of an energetic personality
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throng
1. a large gathering of people
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rinsing
1. the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
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flapping
1. the motion made by flapping up and down
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punting
1. (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
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thrashing
1. a sound defeat
2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
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thumping
1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
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quenching
1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
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baiting
1. harassment especially of a tethered animal
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crag
1. a steep rugged rock or cliff
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oncoming
1. the beginning or early stages
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paring
1. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
2. (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel
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humbug
1. pretentious or silly talk or writing
2. communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive
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anointing
1. the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
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ripening
1. coming to full development; becoming mature
2. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
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simmering
1. cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
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stifling
1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
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tapering
1. the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
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screeching
1. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
2. sharp piercing cry
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flavoring
1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
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vlog
1. Regular videos on the Web typically by a single independent author
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meddling
1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly
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erecting
1. the act of building or putting up
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pitting
1. the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
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reordering
1. a rearrangement in a different order
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sarong
1. a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific
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winemaking
1. the craft and science of growing grapes and making wine
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dawning
1. the first light of day
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repositioning
1. the act of placing in a new position
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belting
1. the material of which belts are made
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sifting
1. the act of separating grain from chaff
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reverting
1. a failure to maintain a higher state
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twitching
1. a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
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bickering
1. a quarrel about petty points
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fondling
1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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recounting
1. an act of narration
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gruelingMore Definitions →
yawning
1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
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raidingMore Definitions →
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rioting
1. a state of disorder involving group violence
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reprinting
1. a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
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lessening
1. a change downward
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outpouring
1. a natural flow of ground water
2. a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
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equating
1. the act of regarding as equal
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quivering
1. a shaky motion
2. the act of vibrating
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spoiling
1. the process of becoming spoiled
2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
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twinkling
1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
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orang
1. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
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mending
1. garments that must be repaired
2. the act of putting something in working order again
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receding
1. a slow or gradual disappearance
2. the act of becoming more distant
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oozing
1. the process of seeping
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prying
1. offensive inquisitiveness
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smacking
1. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
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caressing
1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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deafeningMore Definitions →
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posturing
1. adopting a vain conceited posture
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disarming
1. act of reducing or depriving of arms
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taunting
1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
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calving
1. giving birth to a calf
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shortcoming
1. a failing or deficiency
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balloting
1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
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kindling
1. material for starting a fire
2. the act of setting something on fire
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debunking
1. the exposure of falseness or pretensions
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bullfrog
1. largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice
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combing
1. the act of drawing a comb through hair
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delegating
1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
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crackling
1. the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
2. the sharp sound of snapping noises
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timekeeping
1. the act or process of determining the time
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feasting
1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
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shoplifting
1. the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
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muttering
1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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fluttering
1. the motion made by flapping up and down
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fug
1. (British informal) an airless smoky smelly atmosphere
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wellspring
1. the source of water for a well
2. an abundant source
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gulag
1. a Russian prison camp for political prisoners
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thawing
1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
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overtaking
1. going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
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duckling
1. flesh of a young domestic duck
2. young duck
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rumbling
1. a loud low dull continuous noise
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warthog
1. African wild swine with warty protuberances on the face and large protruding tusks
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blossoming
1. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
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caulking
1. a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
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enlisting
1. the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
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battering
1. the act of subjecting to strong attack
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beekeeping
1. the cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey
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paneling
1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
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dampening
1. the act of making something slightly wet
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hissing
1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
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growling
1. a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
2. the sound of growling (as made by animals)
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peddling
1. the act of selling goods for a living
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lashing
1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
2. rope that is used for fastening something to something else
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outfitting
1. the act of renovating and fitting out a ship
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stoning
1. the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
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remaking
1. creation that is created again or anew
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knottingMore Definitions →
hoarding
1. large outdoor signboard
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retrofittingMore Definitions →
twang
1. a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
2. exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects)
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schemingMore Definitions →
picturing
1. visual imagery
2. visual representation as by photography or painting
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suckling
1. an infant considered in relation to its nurse
2. a young mammal that has not been weaned
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heaving
1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
2. breathing heavily (as after exertion)
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railroading
1. the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads
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cowling
1. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
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envisioning
1. visual imagery
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stargazing
1. observation of the stars
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kitbag
1. a knapsack (usually for a soldier)
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chattering
1. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
2. the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys)
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transplanting
1. the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location
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imparting
1. the transmission of information
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penning
1. the act of creating written works
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lynching
1. putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
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hotdog
1. someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself
2. a frankfurter served hot on a bun
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chafing
1. soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
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soiling
1. the act of soiling something
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publicizing
1. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
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beanbag
1. a small cloth bag filled with dried beans; thrown in games
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inbreeding
1. the act of mating closely related individuals
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texting
1. the act of sending messages via SMS
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beheading
1. execution by cutting off the victim's head
2. killing by cutting off the head
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puffing
1. blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
2. an act of forcible exhalation
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sheathing
1. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
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cupping
1. a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface
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meatpacking
1. wholesale packaging of meat for future sale (including slaughtering and processing and distribution to retailers)
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withering
1. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
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shoring
1. a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
2. the act of propping up with shores
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safekeeping
1. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper
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hurrying
1. changing location rapidly
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cuddling
1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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rippling
1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid
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mumbling
1. indistinct enunciation
2. ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)
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braiding
1. trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
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coursing
1. hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
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racketeering
1. engaging in a racket
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parasailing
1. gliding in a parasail
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caning
1. work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
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overeating
1. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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stockpiling
1. accumulating and storing a reserve supply
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grumbling
1. a loud low dull continuous noise
2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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conceding
1. the act of conceding or yielding
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throttling
1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe
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ducking
1. hunting ducks
2. the act of wetting something by submerging it
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perusing
1. reading carefully with intent to remember
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bookbinding
1. the craft of binding books
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rusting
1. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
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aqualung
1. a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
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farthing
1. a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
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forking
1. the place where something divides into branches
2. the act of branching out or dividing into branches
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winking
1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
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faulting
1. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
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grog
1. rum cut with water
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wooing
1. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
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sacking
1. coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
2. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
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mistaking
1. putting the wrong interpretation on
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lemming
1. any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution
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eggnog
1. a punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor
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rustling
1. the stealing of cattle
2. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
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parachuting
1. descent with a parachute
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wavering
1. indecision in speech or action
2. the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
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professing
1. an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
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nestling
1. young bird not yet fledged
2. a young person of either sex
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faltering
1. the act of pausing uncertainly
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crocheting
1. needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
2. creating a garment of needlework
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dribbling
1. the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
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dowsing
1. searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
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wrangling
1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
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mopping
1. cleaning with a mop
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misspelling
1. a spelling that is incorrect
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daydreaming
1. absentminded dreaming while awake
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meshing
1. contact by fitting together
2. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
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vaulting
1. (architecture) a vaulted structure
2. a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down
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gossiping
1. a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
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hamming
1. poor acting by a ham actor
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trifling
1. the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
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blaring
1. a loud harsh or strident noise
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wring
1. a twisting squeeze
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shrieking
1. sharp piercing cry
2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
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smattering
1. a small number or amount
2. a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
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clang
1. a loud resonant repeating noise
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inkling
1. a slight suggestion or vague understanding
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ploughing
1. tilling the land with a plow
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chug
1. the dull explosive noise made by an engine
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limping
1. disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
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refereeing
1. the act of umpiring
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homemaking
1. the management of a household
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symbolizing
1. the act of representing something with a symbol
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birdsong
1. the characteristic sound produced by a bird
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oolong
1. Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried
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dithering
1. the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color
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teleworking
1. employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem
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lumbering
1. the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
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instilling
1. teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
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jitterbug
1. a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s
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guzzling
1. the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly
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foreboding
1. a feeling of evil to come
2. an unfavorable omen
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tailing
1. the act of following someone secretly
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threshing
1. the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw
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strayingMore Definitions →
sapling
1. young tree
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seafaring
1. the work of a sailor
2. travel by water
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socialising
1. the act of meeting for social purposes
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dumpling
1. small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
2. dessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry
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prodding
1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
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severing
1. the act of severing
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shutterbug
1. a photography enthusiast
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bung
1. a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
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franking
1. device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.
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mung
1. seed of the mung bean plant; used for food
2. seed of the mung bean plant
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hankering
1. a yearning for something or to do something
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voiding
1. the bodily process of discharging waste matter
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grooving
1. the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
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demolishing
1. complete destruction of a building
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infighting
1. conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders)
2. boxing at close quarters
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legislating
1. the act of making or enacting laws
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plundering
1. the act of stealing valuable things from a place
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whacking
1. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
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quickening
1. the process of showing signs of life
2. the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus
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frettingMore Definitions →
tempering
1. hardening something by heat treatment
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creaking
1. a squeaking sound
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jettingMore Definitions →
redwing
1. North American blackbird with scarlet patches on the wings
2. small European thrush having reddish flanks
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sinning
1. an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
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relapsing
1. a failure to maintain a higher state
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clamoring
1. loud and persistent outcry from many people
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stiffening
1. the act of becoming stiff
2. the process of becoming stiff or rigid
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conjuring
1. calling up a spirit or devil
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travelog
1. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling
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caravanning
1. the practice of taking holidays in a caravan
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changeling
1. a person of subnormal intelligence
2. a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy
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bigwig
1. the most important person in a group or undertaking
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slinging
1. throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
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backlighting
1. lighting from behind
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neutering
1. the sterilization of an animal
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clowning
1. acting like a clown or buffoon
2. a comic incident or series of incidents
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murmuring
1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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loafing
1. having no employment
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fashioning
1. the act that results in something coming to be
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reliving
1. a recurrence of a prior experience
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tacking
1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
2. (nautical) the act of changing tack
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journeying
1. the act of traveling from one place to another
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haggling
1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
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readying
1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
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ribbing
1. a framework of ribs
2. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
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offing
1. the near or foreseeable future
2. the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore and is beyond the anchoring area
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expelling
1. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
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kampong
1. a native malay village
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savoring
1. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
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misreading
1. misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading
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beholding
1. perception by means of the eyes
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slacking
1. the evasion of work or duty
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thieving
1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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foreshadowing
1. the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand
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papermaking
1. the craft of making paper
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gilding
1. a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
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woodcarving
1. a carving created by carving wood
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wilding
1. a wild uncultivated plant (especially a wild apple or crabapple tree)
2. an outrageous rampage usually involving sexual attacks by men on women
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falsifying
1. the act of determining that something is false
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expending
1. the act of spending money for goods or services
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swelteringMore Definitions →
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scolding
1. rebuking a person harshly
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sprig
1. a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
2. an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
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puking
1. the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
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spurring
1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
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plaything
1. an artifact designed to be played with
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strangling
1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe
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basting
1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
2. moistening a roast as it is cooking
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diagramming
1. providing a chart or outline of a system
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annotating
1. the act of adding notes
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gassing
1. the process of interacting with gas
2. the deliberate act of poisoning some person or animal with gas
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plodding
1. hard monotonous routine work
2. the act of walking with a slow heavy gait
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gulping
1. a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
2. the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly
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glimmering
1. a slight suggestion or vague understanding
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festering
1. (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus
2. a fluid product of inflammation
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relinquishing
1. a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
2. the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.
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housebreaking
1. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
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rollerblading
1. skating using Rollerblades
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tatting
1. needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle
2. the act or art of making handmade lace
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thwarting
1. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
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scumbag
1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
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panelling
1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
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mugging
1. assault with intent to rob
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ceding
1. the act of ceding
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fermenting
1. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
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tilling
1. cultivation of the land in order to raise crops
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suiting
1. a fabric used for suits
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shebang
1. an entire system; used in the phrase `the whole shebang'
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middling
1. any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran)
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exclaiming
1. an abrupt excited utterance
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multiprocessing
1. simultaneous processing by two or more processing units
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jutting
1. the act of projecting out from something
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recoding
1. converting from one code to another
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snuggling
1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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coaxing
1. flattery designed to gain favor
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shindig
1. a large and noisy party of people
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averting
1. the act of preventing something from occurring
2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
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faubourg
1. a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city
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refocusing
1. focusing again
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swashbuckling
1. flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
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electioneering
1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign
2. the campaign of a candidate to be elected
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saddlebag
1. a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle
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ousting
1. the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out
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housecleaning
1. (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions
2. the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house
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witching
1. the use or practice of witchcraft
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advertizing
1. a public promotion of some product or service
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earthing
1. fastening electrical equipment to earth
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clumping
1. the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
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doodlebug
1. a small motor vehicle
2. a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb
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loaning
1. disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
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stunting
1. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
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pining
1. a feeling of deep longing
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unknowing
1. ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
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marauding
1. Raiding and pillaging.
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republishing
1. the act of publishing again
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wilting
1. causing to become limp or drooping
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homburg
1. a hat made of felt with a creased crown
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handshaking
1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
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butchering
1. the business of a butcher
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tripling
1. increase by a factor of three
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bullfighting
1. the activity at a bullfight
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gloating
1. malicious satisfaction
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jotting
1. a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
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unmasking
1. the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
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relishing
1. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
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veering
1. the act of turning aside suddenly
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caroling
1. singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas)
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deregulating
1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)
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untangling
1. the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition
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outbuilding
1. a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
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sensitizing
1. rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections
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crowing
1. an instance of boastful talk
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droning
1. an unchanging intonation
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feathering
1. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
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salting
1. the act of adding salt to food
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shunning
1. deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
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belching
1. the forceful expulsion of something from inside
2. a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
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chunking
1. (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units
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clouding
1. the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
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spaying
1. neutering a female by removing the ovaries
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sleepwalking
1. walking by a person who is asleep
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defusing
1. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
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superstring
1. a hypothetical particle that is the elementary particle in a theory of space-time
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dairying
1. the business of a dairy
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dugong
1. sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate
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carting
1. the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it
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flavouring
1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
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hatchling
1. any recently hatched animal (especially birds)
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