straightedge
Worda ruler or other tool with a straight edge, used for drawing straight lines
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a ruler or other tool with a straight edge, used for drawing straight lines
to attract and hold someone's attention completely
to confuse or surprise someone so much that they do not know what to think
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
a low pit or tank where liquid collects, especially in a basement or engine
a flashing light on a vehicle that shows which way it will turn
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
the act of making a braid or braids by weaving strands together
to put someone into a hypnotic state
to try to sell things in public by calling out to people
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
the front edge of a step or stair
a risky move or opening remark made to gain an advantage
extremely evil and shocking
behaving in a way that shows you expect more honesty or goodness from others than from yourself
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
to destroy or kill something completely
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
used to refer to other similar things or items not named
to enter land or property without permission
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
done in a way that is not lawful or fair
a state in which someone is very relaxed and more open to suggestion
people who claim they can sense hidden things or predict the future
having thin lines or marks of a different color
a flat part like a fin, used by sea animals for swimming
making quick, sharp movements
the sides of the face below the eyes
the act of moving along without using power
required or allowed by law
able to speak or express yourself clearly and confidently
a seabird with long wings and webbed feet, often seen near the coast
locked with a key
relating to the part of sunlight that you cannot see and that can damage skin
to damage someone’s or something’s reputation
the act of adding salt to food or water
a central open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus
a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world
a pattern made by weaving three or more strands together
to change something so that it becomes distorted or corrupted
a large fire outdoors, often for a celebration or event
a person whose job is to turn animal skins into leather
to change the shape of something so it looks twisted or unclear
the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
to be delayed or stuck because of something
to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died
to honor an event or place by being present
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening
to coil the end of a rope neatly on a deck
past tense and past participle of shoot
used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
covered with sweat
happening in the mind without you being aware of it
to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone
a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts
the main leader of a village or local community
the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
a long open container for animals to eat or drink from
books, pictures, or videos that show sexual acts or body parts in a way meant to cause sexual excitement
the act of fastening something with a screw
to tell someone something surprising or unpleasant, especially suddenly
to spend time in prison as punishment for a crime
an official who investigates deaths that are sudden, violent, or unexplained
becoming more mature and fully developed
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
used to strongly agree with someone
to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water
a person from Denmark
Used to show strong agreement or approval
to ride on a wave while standing on a surfboard
a group of wild boars
to tell someone to be quiet
in a way that uses time, money, or effort well with little waste
used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank
used to tell someone that something is impossible or will not happen
the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone
the age when the law says someone is old enough to do something, such as vote or drink
not allowed by law
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea
a person who is lazy and avoids work
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to appear or happen, especially by chance
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application
to connect a device to a power source or another device
clever in a way that uses trickery or slyness
the force that slows movement when two surfaces rub against each other
in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
someone who claims to have special powers to know things or see the future
deserving praise, help, or respect
to enter information by typing it into a computer or device
to trick someone by making them believe something false