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• of or pertaining to France or the people of France
noun
• the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
verb
• cut (e.g, beans) lengthwise in preparation for cooking
6 1 verb v verb
• drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
Example sentence • I got caught in the rain and was completely drenched.
5 1 noun n noun
• a long seat for more than one person
verb
• take out of a game; of players
Example sentence • I sat on a bench in the park and read a book.
6 1 verb v noun
• a small slip noose made with seizing
Example sentence • She clenched her fists in anger.
5 1 verb, adjective v, adj verb
• kill without legal sanction
Example sentence • The mob threatened to lynch the suspect if the police didn't take immediate action.
6 1 noun n noun
• a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
Example sentence • The stench of rotting fish wafted through the air.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
verb
• impinge or infringe upon
Example sentence • The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from enemy fire.
6 1 verb v Example sentence • He drank a glass of water to quench his thirst.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • He tried to entrench himself in the company by building strong relationships with the top executives.
8 2 verb v verb
• tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Example sentence • The company decided to retrench some of its employees to cut costs.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
verb
• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
Example sentence • He used a wrench to tighten the bolts.
6 1 verb v verb
• turn pale, as if in fear
Example sentence • She couldn't help but blench when the horror movie reached its climax.
5 1 noun n noun
• freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water
Example sentence • The tench is known for its olive-green color and slimy skin.
9 2 noun n noun
• a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
Example sentence • He spent hours working on the project on his workbench .
8 2 verb v verb
• To open (something that was clenched).
Example sentence • He took a deep breath, trying to unclench his tense muscles.
5 1 noun n noun
• any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Example sentence • The bright yellow finch soared through the sky.
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• (boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
verb
• secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
Example sentence • The boxer landed a powerful clinch on his opponent.
6 1 verb v noun
• a reflex response to sudden pain
verb
• draw back, as with fear or pain
Example sentence • She didn't flinch when he shouted at her.
5 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
verb
• pull or lift up with or as if with a winch
Example sentence • The ship used a winch to lift the anchor out of the water.
9 2 noun n noun
• any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons
Example sentence • The backbench in parliament is made up of less experienced politicians.
8 2 verb v Example sentence • The soldiers intrenched themselves behind the barbed wire.
8 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The sudden rainstorm has bedrenched my clothes.
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Example sentence • He used a pinwrench to tighten the bolt.
6 1 noun n noun
• bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
7 1 verb v noun
• a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
Example sentence • She squinched her eyes shut to block out the bright light.
9 2 noun n noun
• common European finch mostly black and white with red throat and breast
Example sentence • I spotted a beautiful bullfinch perched on the tree branch.
9 2 noun n noun
• small European finch with a cheerful song
Example sentence • The chaffinch is a small bird that is native to Europe.
9 2 noun n noun
• American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
Example sentence • I saw a beautiful goldfinch perched on a tree branch.
6 1 noun n Example sentence • I can't believe he acted like such a grinch and ruined the party.
8 2 noun n noun
• a common large finch of Eurasia
Example sentence • The hawfinch is known for its strong beak, which it uses to crack open seeds.
10 2 noun n noun
• Any of five distinct species of bird formerly within the genus Carduelis, now making up genus Chloris (Cuvier):
Example sentence • The greenfinch perched on the branch and sang a beautiful melody.
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Example sentence • She finally managed to unclinch her fists after the intense argument.
10 2 noun n noun
• any of the seats in the House of Commons used by members who do not vote regularly with either the government or the Opposition
Example sentence • Members of the crossbench play a crucial role in the legislative process.
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Example sentence • She sat on the alebench and enjoyed her drink.
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Example sentence • The heavy rain indrenched us within minutes.
11 3 noun n noun
• a wrench for Allen screws
11 2 adjective adj noun
• the French (Norman) language used in medieval England
12 3 noun n noun
• a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head
Example sentence • I need to grab my box end wrench from the toolbox.
9 2 noun n noun
• a wrench with a closed loop (a socket) that fits over a nut or bolt head
Example sentence • He used a box wrench to tighten the bolts.
11 3 noun n noun
• a wrench shaped like a brace (has a handle shaped like a crank) and a socket head
Example sentence • He used a brace wrench to tighten the bolts.
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