backboard
Worda board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off
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a board behind a basketball hoop that the ball can bounce off
a surgical tool with two arms used for holding or gripping things
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way
a band worn around the wrist, often used for identification, access, or support
a temporary leave from work, military service, or prison
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
a warm jacket with a hood, worn in cold weather
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the front edge of a step or stair
to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way
careful and organized, with each step done in a planned way
stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned
a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects
increasing as more things are added over time
to get better after an illness, injury, or hard work
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
the act of keeping horses in stables
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
willing to listen to and consider new ideas, suggestions, or criticism
agreement and good feeling between people or groups
a machine or tool used for grinding or crushing things into smaller pieces
a small lump of gold or another precious metal found in the ground
a sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger and spices
a folder with rings or clips for holding loose papers
used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
a system of government or organization with many rules and officials
a sudden, brief burst of wind
the act of drawing air or liquid in by creating a partial vacuum
to walk in a proud, showy way
a person who takes revenge for a wrong
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
a device that changes the voltage of an alternating current
the automatic reaction that makes you retch when something touches the back of your throat
without any mistakes or imperfections
to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to indicate or suggest something
to spend time with someone or be part of their group
to attack someone in a drive-by shooting
past tense and past participle of shoot
brave and noble behavior
to move or handle something awkwardly or clumsily
the act of fastening something with a screw
something unusual in your clothes or appearance that is meant to attract attention
in the same difficult situation as someone else
to attend an event briefly, especially in a public or formal way
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women
to make someone feel excited and eager
in every situation; all the time
wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall
a small part of the body near the lower end of the large intestine
far away; at a great distance
make something again, especially in a new or different way
to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed
the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property
to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water
to have known someone for a very long time
a large bottle of wine or champagne that holds 1.5 liters
used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
to work extra hours to make up for time off or finish a shift
to stop yourself from doing something because you feel nervous or afraid
a hospital room where patients are watched closely after an operation
the act of putting things into bags or packages
causing worry, sadness, or pain
not easily convinced; doubtful
a mistake caused by not noticing or remembering something
a decorative object used to make something look nicer
the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media
A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to keep going and finish something difficult
a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking
a detailed plan for building something
a place where beer is made
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
a sudden hard pull or jerk
to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation
to change a planned event or action to a later time
having many bends or turns
to check or read something quickly
the most important or best product, place, or thing in a group or company
to begin to exist or happen; come from a place, time, or idea
to support a claim with facts or proof
the gathering of information about an enemy or a place, especially by soldiers or aircraft
a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor
as; in the same way that
in a way that is equal, level, or balanced
to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen
a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking
in a way that is not clear or exact
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
a signal that danger or an emergency has ended and it is safe to continue
to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose
prepare something so it can be used or can happen
to drive somewhere without a particular destination or purpose
to some extent; fairly
preserved or sold in bottles
a person who carries out an investigation, especially for the police or another organization