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Wordmaking something smooth and glossy
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making something smooth and glossy
a short, heavy sword with a curved blade, used especially by sailors in the past
a set of long seats or benches for spectators at a sports field or other event
to pass waste from the body through the anus
a small shore bird with a long bill, often seen on beaches and mudflats
the upright part of a step between two treads
to pour a liquid over something, especially to put out a fire
an old man, especially one who seems a bit strange or eccentric
a pipe or outlet that firefighters use to get water from the water supply
a tropical plant with yellow flowers and leaves that fold up when touched or in low light
to put someone into a hypnotic state
lacking warmth, kindness, or human feeling
a small enclosed space or compartment for storing things
done quietly and carefully so you are not seen or heard
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
to make a loud cry like an elephant
a serious type of skin cancer
pressure or threats that force someone to do something
a person who carries a golfer's clubs and helps during a game
a slight color or shade
the long handle of a broom
not having much flavor; not tasty
a large piece of something, especially food or meat
to take and keep something, especially a vehicle, because someone has broken a law or rule
the part at the back of the eye that senses light and sends visual signals to the brain
a person who does not have professional or specialized knowledge in a subject
a device that sprays water over grass or plants
the state of being drunk or affected by alcohol or drugs
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
having thin lines or marks of a different color
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
to be enough for a need or purpose
of or near the equator
a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away
used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point
not neat or organized; messy
a green mineral used as a pigment in paint
considered rude, offensive, or sexually inappropriate
the crime of exposing your genitals in public
to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay
a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
to a lesser degree; not as much
to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion
a ball hit high in the air that is caught for an out
to kill an important person, especially for political reasons
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
to indicate or suggest something
to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
a casual way to ask for a high five
intending to cause harm or upset to someone
to represent or stand for something
depending on something else happening first
a way of earning the money you need to live
work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community
a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling
the act of fastening something with a screw
used to say that something is not surprising
used to show strong agreement with a suggestion
used to tell someone to ignore or cancel the last thing said
becoming more mature and fully developed
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
to earn a lot of money, especially in a short time
to avoid being found guilty and punished for a crime
used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious
something that is not possible or not acceptable
used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened
used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation
a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement
no longer as strong, active, or effective as before
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry
used to say you have won or beaten someone
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
used to say that something should have happened earlier
to be full of a lot of people or things
sold without tax added to the price
a market in which prices are set by supply and demand, with little or no government control
an officer who checks people and goods at a border, airport, or port
the act of putting things into bags or packages
the quality of moving or acting in a hidden, quiet way
a person who is lazy and avoids work
to want to join in or be included in something
to be around in a casual or unnoticed way, or to be available somewhere by chance
a dishonest or unprincipled person
to keep someone in official custody, usually for questioning
a business that gives legal advice and represents clients in court
having many bends or turns
used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance
to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up
a small animal with eight legs, pincers, and a poisonous sting in its tail
a type of American whiskey made from corn